TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey voters approved $25.6 million in school construction last Tuesday, passing four of the eight bond referendums put forth by several New Jersey school boards.
Approximately $50.8 million in total school construction was brought to the ballot in Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Morris and Salem counties. The referendums presented will receive no state financial aid.
Pulse from Landscape Structures offers a new multi-sensory way to add lights, sounds, touch and more movement to the playground. Whether creating a new playground or refreshing an existing one, Pulse is a great way to introduce a unique sensory experience with interactive games that are intuitive and engaging for children.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Planning for the new $135.6 million Jordan High School is underway with design plans revealed at a Feb. 28 community meeting.
This will be the largest project funded by the 2008 voter-approved Measure K bond, which allocated $1.2 billion to the Long Beach Unified School District.
BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston broke ground in February on the $113 million General Academic Building No. 1 (GAB No. 1), the second academic building in the university’s 25-year master plan.
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Aiphone Corporation’s JM Series Touchscreen Video Intercom system provides easy and safe identification of visitors at various entrances, ideal for securing schools. The video intercom features a 7-inch touchscreen display for easy operations and clear viewing, according to the company. With the ability to automatically record photos of visitors onto the system’s memory or SD/SDHC card, the JM Series can operate with one-touch or hands-free communication with built-in handsets for private conversations.
The system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable smart keys from CyberLock Inc. are designed to provide user access only to specific locks. Programmed appropriately based on time, date and authority level, keys can be deactivated if lost or stolen, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, according to the company. Additionally, the locking system can record and report various activities and/or incidents, including who opened the lock.
The new member of Leo A Daly, Stephen C. Wright, AIA, has been named managing principal for the company’s Washington, D.C. office, where he will execute various types of projects and pursue new business opportunities in several markets including higher education. The former principal of Perkins Eastman’s Washington, D.C.
An architect with 19 years of experience in all phases of the design process, Lauren Dunn Rockart, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to principal at Lord Aeck & Sargent (LAS). A leader for the firm’s North Carolina office, Rockart specializes in management, design direction and decision-making for higher education projects, including residence halls, academic facilities and research laboratories.
