Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 State for LEED-Certified Buildings

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 21, 2017
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  • Colorado, Green building, green construction, Greenbuild 2017, Illinois, LEED, LEED-certified, Massachusetts, Top 10, USGBC
The USGBC has ranked Massachusetts No. 1 for LEED-certified buildings based on the total square feet of LEED-certified space per resident.
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Kansas Department of Corrections Considers New Prison

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 8, 2017
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  • Joe Norwood, Kansas Department of Corrections, Kansas DOC, Lansing Correctional Facility, Todd Fertig
Kansas Department of Corrections officials are considering constructing a new prison at the Lansing Correctional Facility.
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Grand Forks Officials Examine Jail Expansion

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 8, 2017
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  • Bret Burkholder, Clay County Jail, Grand Forks County, Grand Forks jail, jail crowding, McKenzie County Jail
On Jan. 17, Grand Forks County Commissioners voted to complete a jail assessment and needs study.
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Iowa State University Welcomes New Residence Hall

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 7, 2017
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  • Geoffroy Hall, Iowa State University, ISU, KWK Architects, LEED, Opus AE Group L.L.C., Opus Design Build L.L.C.
Geoffroy Hall, a new residence hall on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, officially opened on Jan. 18.
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BYU’s Idaho Campus Dedicates 3 Science, Energy Buildings

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 7, 2017
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  • Agricultural Science Center, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University–Idaho, BYU, Central Energy Facility, Science and Technology Center
Brigham Young University–Idaho will host a celebration on Feb. 14 to dedicate three new buildings.
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Vermont Green Building Network Accepting Submissions

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 1, 2017
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  • EF Wall & Associates Inc., Gossens Bachman Architects, Green building, Jennifer Chiodo, ReArch Company, S2 Architecture, sustainable design, Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN), Vermont State Employees Credit Union
Submissions for the Vermont Green Building Network’s fifth annual statewide competition are due March 10.
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Orlando District Announces School Award, New Construction

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 1, 2017
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  • Downtown PS8, Greg Witherspoon, Oak Hill Elementary School, OCPS, Orange County Public Schools, Trendsetter Award, Urban Land Institute Central Florida
Orange County Public Schools is celebrating new construction and a recent award.
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Boston Mayor Walsh Announces $1 Billion School Investment

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 1, 2017
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  • Boston Mayor, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Public Schools, BuildBPS, Massachusetts School Building Authority, Mayor Walsh
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a 10-year, $1 billion investment in the Boston Public Schools.
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Outgoing NIC Director Highlights Progress, Success

  • Posted by Gaby
  • On February 1, 2017
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  • BOP, Bureau of Prisons, corrections reform, Director James Cosby, National Institute of Corrections, NIC, Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole
Outgoing NIC Director James Cosby noted NIC’s numerous accomplishments in a Jan. 17 letter to colleagues.
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