OSU Energy Center Awarded LEED Platinum
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Single Source: Cutting Costs Not Classes
The recession has had an immense impact on nearly all segments of the construction industry. But one New Jersey property developer is providing relief with its cost-effective model for schools, hospitals and other institutions.
Based in Gibbsboro, New Jersey, Scarborough Properties developed its single-source model that essentially ensures clients are not responsible for cost overruns.
"The budget set at the beginning is the total amount paid," explains Sean Scarborough, president of Scarborough Properties.
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With virtually every area of the school construction market becoming increasingly environmentally aware, one of the industry’s largest sectors — student housing — is leading the way to LEED certification.
In 2000, demand went from just two multi-unit residences on higher-education campuses working towards Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification soared to 34 projects in 2005, an
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Building information modeling, a major university healthcare facilities construction program, and $4 billion in maintenance and operations funding approved in Washington were among the top 网曝吃瓜 stories in 2010.
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Q&A: Designing Urban Educational Facilities
In New York City, the location of some 1,600 K-12 public schools and dozens of private institutions, and where building space is at a 
premium, “working with what you have” is the mantra of school designers.
Read More premium, “working with what you have” is the mantra of school designers.