FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The School Board of Broward County, located in Ft. Lauderdale, recently took a significant step in the implementation of it’s $984 million, five-year capital improvement plan. On Nov. 30, the district hired Atlanta-headquartered Heery International to serve as an owner’s representative, helping to manage improvements and renovations throughout the 230-school district.
SAN DIEGO — Point Loma Nazarene University’s (PLNU) new 36,000-square-foot science center debuted earlier this month to support the school’s rapidly growing, interdisciplinary science program.
SAN DIEGO — Point Loma Nazarene University’s (PLNU) new 36,000-square-foot science center debuted earlier this month to support the school’s rapidly growing, interdisciplinary science program.
QUERETARO, Mexico — Construction activity is underway on the privately funded $75 million Arkansas State University campus in Queretaro, located about 200 miles northwest of Mexico City. Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro (ASUCQ), a private business foundation in Mexico, acquired 2,125 acres for the new 370-acre campus, which will include commercial, residential and recreational components for up to 70,000 residents. When the project is completed, Arkansas State (A-State) will be the first comprehensive U.S. university in Mexico with an American-style campus.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The U.S. Green Building Council recognized 15 LEED-certified projects in celebration of its 15 years as an organization earlier this year. The projects were chosen based on versatility, value and staying power.
NEW ORLEANS — The Education Market Association’s recent 2015 EDspaces Conference and Expo, held Oct. 28-30 in New Orleans, attracted a significant number of attendees. The annual event showcases top products and provides attendees with a space to share ideas to improve learning environments.
SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio recently opened its new Center for Oral Health Care and Research.
Last week, Global Educator Institute (GEI) hosted a meeting with Athens, Ga.-based David A. Stubbs II, a well-known classroom environment planner and designer who creates solutions for classroom space obstacles. In a wide-ranging discussion, Stubbs shared his eight defining tenets or benchmarks every new educational space solution should meet, based on his years of design and consultation.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Board of Directors of the Scottsdale-based Association for Learning Environments (formerly CEFPI) unveiled the organization’s new name and brand at the LearningSCAPES 2015 Conference in San Diego on Oct. 25.
FAIRFAX, Va. — George Mason University (GMU) broke ground this summer on a new $73 million health sciences building to debut in 2017. The 160,000-square-foot Academic VII/Research III building is part of GMU’s ongoing strategic plan, which includes renovating several academic buildings.
