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The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is making strides with its $350 million capital construction bond, approved by voters in 2022. This massive initiative is set to revamp aging buildings, including New Vista High School, and new construction like a much-needed elementary school in Erie. Personal reflection: As someone deeply invested in community growth and infrastructure, I find BVSD's holistic approach commendable. When I hear about asbestos removal and expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) facilities, it resonates with the importance of providing safe and modern learning environments. Key highlights include: - $42 million in summer projects across 12 schools. - Enhancements in engineering and woodshop spaces at Centaurus High School. - New ADA-compliant playground surfaces at multiple elementary schools. - Modernized tech and art rooms, along with a centralized CTE information hub at Broomfield Heights Middle School. Questions for you: 1. How do you think infrastructure improvements impact student performance and community engagement? 2. What are some ways your community is investing in educational facilities? Investing in our schools means investing in our future. Let's support these initiatives and share ideas to foster an even brighter future for our students. #Education #CommunityDevelopment #SchoolInfrastructure #BoulderValley #BVSD #TechnicalEducation

Eanes ISD isn't one to rest on its laurels. Despite being one of the top school districts in the country, they continue to invest in their schools and recently completed hundreds of construction, renovation, technology and safety projects over the summer break. If you're zoned to Eanes - as so many of our clients are - you know just how wonderful it is to have access to such an incredible education system. #AvantResidential #AvantResidentialGroup #SusanAvant #compassaustin #compassatx #compass #luxurylifestyle #movetoaustin #atx #sellingaustinsfinestproperties #internationalrealtor #relocationspecialist #leadersinluxury #localexpert #luxuryrealestate #realm #realmglobal

The education sector represents a significant opportunity for the lumber industry, with a potential market opportunity of 1.7 BBF, according to an outlook prepared for the SLB by Forest Economic Advisors. Think Wood has been highlighting innovative education facilities built with light-frame and mass timber systems throughout the year, and a recent article collects several notable projects and resources focusing on the K-12 segment. Read it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rx-wp0

Key aspects in this quick read: deferred maintenance, construction, K-12 schools - From Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions. Helping facility professionals with their jobs and careers.

Starting education about construction, building and property young is a great idea.

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the quality and adaptability of school facilities play a critical role in shaping student success and community growth. Maintaining up-to-date and modern facilities, while integrating evolving technologies and learning methods, requires expert construction guidance.   I recently provided insights to the @Kansas City Business Journal, discussing how effective management of K-12 bond projects creates high-quality learning environments, ensures timely completion, and makes wise investments in materials and systems that offer long-term value. Simply put, investing in well-managed K-12 bond projects is investing in the future of our communities. @At McCownGordon Construction, we take pride in managing large bond projects because we know there is an entire community depending on us.   Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbmEBB3V

In February 2023, ARB launched ‘Tomorrow’s Architects’, a public consultation on proposals for a new regulatory approach to how architects are trained and educated. The initiative focuses on reforming architectural education and training in the UK with the aim to better equip future architects with the skills required to address contemporary challenges such as sustainability, climate change, and modern construction practices. This initiative represents a key step in adapting the architecture profession to the evolving needs of society, ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet future demands while maintaining high standards of professional competency. The program is part of ARB's broader commitment to modernize architectural practice in line with new technological advancements and global trends. ARB aims to remove regulatory barriers and make their approach to quality assurance more proportionate, creating the flexibility for new routes to becoming an architect in the UK. Watch the full webinar here https://lnkd.in/eb9WuKiU

Check out this article about the increase in Higher Education Construction Projects.

From an overcrowded challenge to a sustainable, forward-thinking solution, the transformation of Parkway School District’s McKelvey Primary Center (Parkway Schools) makes for an inspiring case study of collaboration for high performance design. Functional multi-purpose spaces were a priority for the District and our detailed evaluation of existing facilities and programmatic requirements helped them apply this vision. Four additional classrooms and three additional special education classrooms were added to the original project, including a future-proof design to accommodate expansion. In our shared mission to improve academic performance, we agreed on measures to improve comfort for end users of the building like students, faculty and staff, alongside conserving energy and reducing life-cycle costs. We also made sure that project met the Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings whenever possible on the existing building and as a minimum requirement on all new additions. #fgma #pk12 #elementaryschools #ParkwayProud #StLArchitecture #StLSchools #WeBuildCommunity

OK friends, stay with me... What if we turned this underused primary school into a construction trade school for 12-18 year olds? We use the model some of you have heard me talk about before, where the final year is spent actually building a house, and all students graduate with accreditations and are helped to either go straight into work or on to college/university where they can specialise in construction management or related fields. #DontWasteBuildings #RetrofitTraining #GreenConstruction #IfYouTeachThem #HowDoYouBuyASchool?