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Quinnipiac University to Build $293M South Quad

Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., recently received final approval from the Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission to build a new, $293-million South Quad, according to a university news release.

NCCU Adds Three New On-Campus Residence Halls

Earlier this year, North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C., finished construction on three new on-campus residence halls in cooperation with infrastructure solutions company Corvias.

Michigan University Approves $5.8M in Housing Renovations

The Board of Control at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in University Center, Mich., recently approved $5.8 million in renovations to campus residence halls, according to local news.

Supply-Chain Issues Delay Opening of Connecticut Elementary School

Brookfield Public Schools in Brookfield, Conn., recently announced that the move-in date for its new elementary school has been delayed following a series of supply-chain issues, according to local news.

HPM Announces New Director of Planning Services

Program management firm HPM, based in Birmingham, Ala., recently announced that it has named Scott Leopold as its new Director of Planning Services.

Marquette University to Start Construction on New College of Nursing

Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., recently announced that construction will begin soon on a new home for the College of Nursing, according to university news.

Nonprofit Organization to Help Students Pursue Architecture Careers

A nonprofit organization aimed at helping students pursue careers in architecture recently announced a public-facing launch, according to a news release.

Utah District Selects Video Management Solution

The Granite School District in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently announced that it will partner with Salient Systems to deploy the CompleteView Video Management Platform district-wide across more than 130 schools, administrative offices, and other facilities, a news release reports.

Valley View Innovation School

Denver School District Debuts New PreK–8, Project-Based Learning Environment

Mapleton Public Schools in Denver, Colo., recently announced the completion of a design-build redevelopment in partnership with The Neenan Company, according to a news release.

Classroom with HVAC unit

Great IAQ Is No Longer Just an Option for K–12 Schools

In the pre-pandemic world, IAQ was often recognized as a best practice for K–12 facilities. While its importance was never in question, there wasn’t much of an emphasis on the vital role it plays in our children’s lives and development. It didn’t make the evening news or create the buzz it does now. The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the necessity of having clean, comfortable air.

Drury University Enterprise Center

Drury University’s Enterprise Center Created as Campus and Community Hub

The Enterprise Center at Drury University, its first new building—and first major academic building—to be built in over 20 years, is a tripartite composition that contributes magnificently to its setting, to the fabric of the university, and to the fabric of the city of Springfield, Mo.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Start Construction on New Music Building

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced a start date for construction on new facilities for its Glenn Korff School of Music. Work on the Westbrook Music Building is scheduled to start on Monday, Dec. 19, with an estimated completion date of spring 2025, according to university news.

Student Housing Development at University of Wisconsin-Madison Breaks Ground

Ground was recently broken for a new dorm facility on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

University of Alabama Completes Construction on New Dormitory

Construction management firm HPM recently announced that it has finished construction on a new residence hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Texas District Selects Program Manager for $247.7M School Bond

The Sheldon Independent School District in Harris County, Texas, recently announced that it has selected a Program Manager for a recent voter-approved bond of $247.7 million, according to a news release.

Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Leadership Transition

Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), based in Santa Rosa, Calif., recently announced a leadership transition that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. A news release reports that the architecture firm’s Founding Principals—Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA, and Steve Kwok, AIA—will take on Principal Emeritus status, continuing to work with select clients and offer mentorship while moving away from direct leadership.

Marquette University Opens Business School’s New Home

Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., recently opened the doors to its newest academic building, Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall. University news reports that the building will serve as the new home for Marquette Business and its associated leadership innovation programs, and faculty and staff have already started moving in.

University of Tampa Multipurpose Building

University of Tampa Begins Construction on 10-Story Multipurpose Building

The University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla., recently announced that construction has begun on a new, 10-story Multipurpose Building, according to a news release.

TCU Breaks Ground on School of Medicine in Fort Worth

Texas Christian University recently broke ground on a new school of medicine in Fort Worth, Texas, to meet rising demand for medical services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to a news release. The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine is scheduled to open in summer 2024.

New Jersey School District to Install Entry Screening Solution

Patriot One Technologies recently announced that it will install entry screening solutions for a school district in Lakewood, N.J., according to a news release.

Pine Island Early Childhood Center

Construction Complete on $6.1M Early Childhood Center

Construction management firm Kraus-Anderson recently announced that it has completed construction on the Early Childhood Center for Pine Island Schools in Pine Island, Minn.

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