Protectowire FireSystems, a pioneer in the fire protection industry, has promoted long-time team member John Whaling to the position of president. Whaling, a veteran in the fire-detection systems industry, served as executive vice president/director of sales for Protectowire since joining the firm in 1995. In his new and expanded role, he will oversee day-to-day operations of the firm’s global operations, including sales, manufacturing and distribution.
New from Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, the Trilogy T2 DL2700LD with LocDown is ideal for K-12 school and campus security. This standalone wireless keyless digital access lock includes a lock-down keyfob, while the lock’s bright visual lockdown indicator bar on the inner door confirms it was locked down. Using convenient digital PIN codes, the wireless standalone lock features rugged Grade 1 durability and can be installed in under an hour, neatly, affordably retrofitting any standard lockset. Alarm Lock’s Trilogy Series, the No.
Power-management company Eaton announced the launch of its award-winning Invue Arbor family of LED luminaires that feature the company’s patented WaveStream LED technology. The architectural, organic luminaire is designed for area and pedestrian applications, while delivering precise optical control and an attractive pixilation-free performance with multiple control options.
CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati (UC) recently signed New York-headquartered Skanska USA and locally based joint partner Megen Construction to a nearly $70 million contract to renovate Fifth Third Arena.
QUEENS, N.Y. — A number of New York state and local officials recently celebrated the beginning of construction on the new P.S./I.S. 49 (Dorothy Bonawit Kole School) addition in Queens.
WASHINGTON — Last Friday, a joint letter from the Departments of Education and Justice went to public schools, addressing guidelines to ensure that “transgender students enjoy a supportive and nondiscriminatory school environment,” the Obama administration said. While the letter does not specifically cite enforcement of the law, it was the latest attempt to make it clear that if state schools do not agree to follow the message, they risk losing federal funding.
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh celebrated the opening of the university’s newly renovated Clow Social Science Center — home to the College of Nursing and College of Letters and Science — during a dedication ceremony held May 13.
JE Dunn Construction recently announced the hiring of Lee Jarboe as director of business development for higher education, K-12 education and aviation. In her new role, Jarboe will head efforts to build long-term strategic relationships with clients in these markets. She has 14 years of construction industry experience, and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM).
Cree Inc. now offers the new 20,784-lumen CPY-20L LED canopy luminaire. Delivering 143 LPW at 5700K, the newest Cree CPY Series LED product offers even better light experiences and lower operating costs. The result is increased visibility and traffic to outperform existing LED and metal halide options as the ideal lighting solution for safer and more appealing petroleum stations. The CPY-20L LED canopy luminaire serves as the perfect upgrade solution, with a slim, low-profile design that can mount in virtually any canopy or soffit for quick and easy installation.
ORANGE, Calif. — Construction broke ground in late April on the 140,000-square-foot Center for Science and Technology at Chapman University in Orange.
