Northern Michigan University to Add 1,200 Beds by 2018
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Northern Michigan University (NMU) began construction Aug. 4 on the first phase of a multiple building living-learning community intended to expand campus housing options.
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2016 Brick in Architecture Awards Winners Announced
RESTON, Va. — Two school projects — one at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and the other at Intermediate School 230Q Annex in Queens, N.Y. — were named as part of the seven 2016 Best in Class Brick in Architecture Awards winners from the Brick Industry Association (BIA). The awards honor the country’s most visionary projects incorporating fired-clay brick in seven categories: Commercial, Educational (Higher Education), Educational (K-12), Healthcare, Municipal/Government, Residential (Multifamily) and Residential (Single Family).
Wichita State to Build Hotel on Innovation Campus
WICHITA, Kan. — The first building to take shape in the mixed-use corner of Wichita State University’s will be a 123-room Element by Westin Hotel. The 20-acre area, to be named Braeburn Square, will also feature restaurants and shops in addition to lodging. Construction on the hotel is set to begin in spring 2017, with completion scheduled for fall 2018.
2016 EDspaces Seeks Innovation Awards Submissions
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The 2016 competition is now accepting submissions for outstanding products for educational facilities.
California Baptist University Project Reaches Milestone
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — California Baptist University (CBU) recently celebrated the topping out of a new events center and arena located on the university’s main campus in Riverside.
Towson University Builds for a Growing Enrollment
TOWSON, Md. — Towson University is undergoing a slew of construction projects to help accommodate its growing student population. The university currently has an enrollment of 20,000 on-campus students, but expects that number to rise to 25,000 by 2029, according to . Here is a roundup of five currently under construction:
Syracuse University Kicks Off Modernization Project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University kicked off the first phase of a long-term plan to modernize the campus with the start of 120 construction projects this summer. Everything from $9 million technology enhancements to the installation of single-occupancy bathrooms in residence halls to ADA-compliancy upgrades are included in the long-term plan. Here are more details on four projects that began in May and are scheduled for completion in August:
Asnuntuck Community College Breaks Ground on Technology Center
ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College celebrated the groundbreaking of the new 27,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center building on July 20. When completed in spring 2017, the facility will include smart classrooms as well as laboratories dedicated to computing, 3-D printing, machining and metrology. The project’s architect is Moser Pilon Nelson Architects of Wethersfield, Conn.
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Southern Utah University Enhances Student Center
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Almost 10 years in the making, major changes are underway to the Sharwan Smith Student Center at Southern Utah University (SUU) in Cedar City. Among those changes are relocating several offices, adding a clerestory in the main hallway and applying new flooring and fresh paint to modernize the building.