Massachusetts Governor Proposes Increased Funding for Education
BOSTON — Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts is no stranger when it comes to education reform.
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Q&A: Maintenance and Operations, 21st-Century Style
The Maintaining and Operating of Schools Goes Far Beyond Just Cleaning and Construction
Much has changed over the decades in the maintenance and operations of schools. The facilities industry no longer just comprises individuals who know a little something about construction or cleaning. New building technologies and increasing legislative requirements have placed a strong focus on professionalism and the importance of working with industry leaders.
Massive Rebate for Energy Efficient Design in Massachusetts
New UMass Amherst Police Station Renews Campus Safety Goals
AMHERST, Mass. — A new “high-tech” police station opened on the University of Massachusetts’ flagship Amherst campus — a facility that will call attention to the university’s renewed focus on campus safety.
Housing Project Unscathed by Winter
PAXTON, Mass.
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Dining Hall Renovation Lands LEED Silver
ANDOVER, Mass. — Phillips Academy, a residential secondary school, earned LEED Silver certification for the renovation of its 80-year-old dining hall, Paresky Commons.
Renovated over the course of 15 months, the Academy reused and recycled more than 90 percent of all construction debris and installed several energy-saving devices.
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Harvard Business School Starts Up Construction
Historic Renovations Completed at Conservatory
BOSTON — Following a year of construction, a $20 million project that included renovations to four of New England Conservatory’s historic buildings was recently completed.
The project is expected to stretch the lifespan of the buildings by 50 years with renovated exteriors, energy-efficient windows and boilers, and green roofs.
Industrial Evolution: School Utilizes Factory Site for New Campus
WORCESTER, Mass. — Students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public High School can be forgiven if this academic year feels different from the last.