Bill Funds Rural Alaskan Schools
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Rural schools statewide will now see consistent funding for new construction after the passage of a legislative bill aimed at improving educational facilities outside major cities and boroughs.
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Historic Renovations Completed at Conservatory
BOSTON — Following a year of construction, a $20 million project that included renovations to four of New England Conservatory’s historic buildings was recently completed.
The project is expected to stretch the lifespan of the buildings by 50 years with renovated exteriors, energy-efficient windows and boilers, and green roofs.
Suppliers: Big Ass Fans
During a recent renovation of the 236,000-square-foot Lied Recreation Athletic Center at Iowa State University, the project team installed 22 large-diameter fans to improve comfort and ventilation.
$60 Million Stadium Planned for Texas School
ALLEN, Texas – Allen High School football players could be blitzing, buttonhooking, and bootlegging in a new $60 million football stadium as early as the fall 2012. The new stadium is just one of many additions to the school district of this burgeoning north Dallas community.
N.J. Sells $500 Million in School Construction Bonds
TRENTON, N.J. — State authorities recently sold $500 million in new bonds to spur development on previously approved school projects. The funds were approved in April, along with about $650 million in bonds for existing debt.
Senators Call for BIA Construction
WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. senators has called upon the Senate Budget Committee to increase the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ education construction spending by $240 million.
Calif. Releases $961 Million for School Construction
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The state agency responsible for issuing funding for new public school construction and modernizations recently awarded $961 million to 185 schools seeking financing for construction and renovation projects.
Projects include more than $283 million for construction at overcrowded schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, $52.5 million for new construction in the Murrieta Unified School District and $41 million for new construction in the Adelanto School District.
Read More Q&A: Integrated Solar
Marty Low is CEO of SRS Energy, a Philadelphia-based developer of integrated solar roofing products that provide renewable energy while 
serving the structure functionally and aesthetically.
The company’s Sole Power tile is designed to blend with several styles of the US Tile Co.’s clay roofing tiles, eliminating the need for obtrusive solar arrays.
Read More New School U. Expands
NEW YORK — The New School University recently introduced a plan to build a $353 million, 365,000-square-foot university hub on its Greenwich Village campus.
Skylight Efficiency
Cool roof technology is increasingly popular as more schools increase roof insulation to reduce HVAC capital expense and year-round operating cost.
While skylights are desirable for their ability to bring light into otherwise dark interiors, they also function as rooftop solar collectors and hinder the ability of cool roof technology to help reduce air conditioning operating costs.
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