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Syracuse University Kicks Off Modernization Project

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 2390 Views Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Eastern U.S., John Aleck, Marysville Memorial Hospital, Morristown Medical Center, Oldcastle, Steve Lawrence, thermal storage

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:

East Hampton High School Weathers Superstorm Sandy

March 6, 2013March 6, 2013 1632 Views Antimicrobial Technology, Eastern U.S., General Academic Building No.1, Oldcastle, Wilson Architects

Located in Long Island just miles from the Atlantic Ocean, East Hampton High School is a part of the East Hampton Learning Community and home to more than 2,000 students, teachers and faculty.

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Baltimore City Public Schools Plan 10-Year Investment

December 18, 2012 2170 Views Building Briefs: September 2010, Eastern U.S., Heritage High School, NEFF Construction, Oldcastle

BALTIMORE — In November, Baltimore City Public Schools’ CEO Andres Alonso unveiled a $2.4 billion, 10-year plan to bring the district’s school buildings up to 21st century standards. The plan, 21st Century Buildings for Our Kids: Baltimore City Public Schools’ Proposed 10-Year Plan Recommendations, is the single largest public investment ever in the school system.

ISU Incorporates Technology While Preserving the Past

November 13, 2012November 21, 2012 1517 Views Eastern U.S., Energy Biosciences Building, Oldcastle, University of California Berkeley

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Class is now in session at Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business. The building opened for the 2012 fall semester after crews completed a renovation of Federal Hall, a 77-year-old federal courthouse and post office building.

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District Roots for the Home Team as New Track Nears Completion

August 23, 2012 1343 Views Allen High School, Earthquake, Eastern U.S., Oldcastle

BELOIT, Wis. — On your mark, get set…go! Track athletes at Beloit Turner High School in Beloit, Wis., will now be able to host a home meet, thanks to a $1.2 million track renovation.

The school was unable to host a track meet for the last two years due to the track’s poor condition, making it unsuitable for athletes, according to Brad Boll, business manager for Beloit Turner School District.