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# School Construction News

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- [A School Without Boundaries: How Architecture Can Become an Active Participant in Education](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/19/a-school-without-boundaries-how-architecture-can-become-an-active-participant-in-education/): Architecture, planning and engineering firm SHP set out to challenge that convention with Peck Expeditionary Learning School in Greensboro, N.C. The project, completed for Guilford County Schools, was designed specifically to support the Expeditionary Learning (EL) educational model, requiring SHP to rethink nearly every assumption about how a school should function.
- [Seven Design Considerations for Today’s Libraries](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/13/seven-design-considerations-for-todays-libraries/): Today’s libraries, media centers and learning commons support research, instruction, collaboration, creation, reflection and connection — often within the same shared space. 
- [Coligo Acoustic Panels](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/12/coligo-acoustic-panels/): Coligo Acoustic Panels are designed to improve sound quality and reduce noise in offices, classrooms, conference rooms and other interior environments.
- [Square Shade Shelter](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/09/square-shade-shelter/): The Square Shade Shelter with a 12-Foot High Entrance Height is designed to provide sun protection for outdoor gathering areas, recreational facilities and educational campuses.
- [John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/09/john-storti-named-interim-vice-chancellor-of-administration-facilities-at-umass-dartmouth/): On Sept. 2, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller, Ph.D., announced that John Storti will be joining UMass Dartmouth on Sept. 14 as Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities, following David Gingerella’s retirement.
- [Analy High School Opens New Career Technical Education Center](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/08/analy-high-school-opens-new-career-technical-education-center/): SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — Students at Analy High School in Sebastapol, Calif., are taking classes in a new 15,000-square-foot career technical education center funded by local Measure A bonds. The single-story facility can accommodate up to 371 occupants. 
- [Beyond the Classroom: How Inclusive Playgrounds Are Revolutionizing Education, Part I](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/07/beyond-the-classroom-how-inclusive-playgrounds-are-revolutionizing-education-part-i/): Playgrounds have long been considered spaces for recreation, a place for children to expend energy between structured lessons. Yet, for all children, but in particular those with disabilities and sensory sensitivities, they represent something much more profound — an environment where social, cognitive and emotional development unfolds through play. Despite the potential benefits playgrounds have for childhood development, many decisionmakers still understandably perceive playgrounds as secondary to traditional classroom learning. This perspective, however, overlooks critical contributions that inclusive playgrounds can offer in childhood education and overall well-being.
- [Ground Broken on $74 Million Second Phase of Malibu Campus Project](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/06/ground-broken-on-74-million-second-phase-of-malibu-campus-project/): MALIBU, Calif. — C.W. Driver Companies has started construction on a $74 million expansion of the Malibu Middle and High School campus that will provide dedicated academic, wellness and athletic facilities for middle school students.
- [Designing Sports-Adjacent Developments That Connect Fans and Residents Year-Round](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/05/designing-sports-adjacent-developments-that-connect-fans-and-residents-year-round/): By Frank André, AIA, LEED AP
- [Rubber Sports Multi-Function Flooring](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/02/rubber-sports-multi-function-flooring/): Johnsonite Rubber Sports Multi-Function Flooring is designed for indoor environments that require durable, resilient surfaces capable of supporting a variety of athletic and recreational activities. 
- [Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/02/carla-chiorazzo-named-fco-at-adolfson-peterson-construction/): Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting firm, recently announced Carla Chiorazzo as chief financial officer.  
- [Redefining Ownership in Flexible Learning Environments: Empowering Students to Shape Their Educational Journey](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/10/01/redefining-ownership-in-flexible-learning-environments-empowering-students-to-shape-their-educational-journey/): In the realm of flexible learning environments, a fundamental shift in ownership is taking place. “Traditionally, teachers have owned 90% of the space, leaving students to share the remaining 10%. However, it is time to challenge this notion and empower students to take ownership of their educational experiences,” Jill Ackers, Director of Education at VS America, explains.
- [Transforming Overcrowding into Opportunity: Building Smarter Systems, Not Just More Classrooms](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/30/transforming-overcrowding-into-opportunity-building-smarter-systems-not-just-more-classrooms/): When elementary and middle schools in the Seagoville, Texas, area began experiencing overcrowding, the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) faced a familiar dilemma: build more classrooms or rethink the system creating the pressure.
- [The Harvard Crimson’s Historic Headquarters Undergoes a Modern Transformation](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/29/the-harvard-crimsons-historic-headquarters-undergoes-a-modern-transformation/): For nearly all of The Harvard Crimson’s 150-year history as a student newspaper, it reported news in the same way: through a daily print edition produced in the basement of its headquarters at 14 Plympton Street in Cambridge, Mass. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in early 2020, however, it prompted the newspaper to shift its publishing online and ushered in a permanent operational transformation.
- [Full STEAM Ahead: A Newly Expanded Brooklyn STEAM Center Empowers Students and Staff](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/28/full-steam-ahead-a-newly-expanded-brooklyn-steam-center-empowers-students-and-staff/): It’s not unusual for architects to work closely with a handful of client representatives throughout a construction project. But when designing a 27,000-square-foot addition to the Brooklyn STEAM Center, a career and technical education hub, New York-based architecture, planning and interior design firm Spacesmith invited dozens of high school students into the design process.
- [Suffolk, CO Architects Selected for UCSF Mission Bay Education and Dental Clinics Project](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/25/suffolk-co-architects-selected-for-ucsf-mission-bay-education-and-dental-clinics-project/): The team will use a progressive design-build model, with Suffolk and CO Architects working with UCSF early in the planning process. According to the project announcement, the approach is intended to bring construction and design expertise into decisions involving project complexity, scope, budget and schedule.
- [Storm Shelters Move from Mandate to Mission in K–12 Design](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/25/storm-shelters-move-from-mandate-to-mission-in-k-12-design/): By Jim Lewis 
- [Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/25/perkins-eastman-welcomes-matthew-malone-as-principal/): Global design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently welcomed Matthew Malone, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, as a principal and co-leader of its firmwide Science + Technology practice.
- [Two-Seater Seating Solution](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/25/two-seater-seating-solution/): The Two-Seater Mentor 2S is a collaborative seating solution designed for educational environments that support small-group learning, tutoring and informal discussion.
- [Designing Schools Where Special Education Students Belong](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/22/designing-schools-where-special-education-students-belong/): Special education classrooms, especially in aging schools, are often isolated from the rest of the building or too small to support students and staff, reinforcing separation, even when the district’s goal is inclusion. 
- [From Aspiration to Standard: How Austin ISD Builds Sustainable Schools](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/21/from-aspiration-to-standard-how-austin-isd-builds-sustainable-schools/): By Darien Clary 
- [Virco Sit-to-Stand Workstation](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/18/virco-sit-to-stand-workstation/): The Room to Move Series Sit-to-Stand Workstation Wedge Top with Accessory Tray by Virco is designed to support flexible learning environments by allowing users to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day.
- [Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/18/peter-winebrenner-named-principal-at-moseley/): Moseley has named Peter Winebrenner, AIA, a principal in the firm's Charlotte office.
- [Gladstone Elementary School Brings Collaborative Learning Model to Cranston, R.I.](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/17/gladstone-elementary-school-brings-collaborative-learning-model-to-cranston-r-i/): Cranston, R.I., is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Sept. 17 to celebrate the new Gladstone Elementary School designed around collaborative learning rather than the conventional classroom-and-corridor model. 
- [Building the Future: Erickson-Hall Construction Co. Delivers Multiple Major Southern California Campus Transformations and Kicks Off ‘Summer Sprint’](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/16/building-the-future-erickson-hall-construction-co-delivers-multiple-major-southern-california-campus-transformations-and-kicks-off-summer-sprint-2/): With decades of local experience and a diverse portfolio, Erickson-Hall Construction Co. continues to set the standard for building world-class educational facilities across Southern California.
- [An Urban Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Hub in San Francisco Centers Mind, Body and Spirit ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/15/an-urban-wellness-athletics-aquatics-hub-in-san-francisco-centers-mind-body-and-spirit/): A place where movement, reflection, and community converge, the new Wellness, Athletic & Aquatics Center for Convent & Stuart Hall, designed by TEF, advances the mission of a Sacred Heart education through its focus on students’ total development.
- [A Better Bathroom for Everyone: Why Schools Are Moving Toward Inclusive Restroom Design ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/14/a-better-bathroom-for-everyone-why-schools-are-moving-toward-inclusive-restroom-design/): School restrooms have long been viewed as purely functional spaces, but educators, architects and administrators are increasingly recognizing that restroom design can have an outsized impact on safety, wellness and the overall student experience.
- [Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/12/norco-construction-promotes-steven-gargano-to-project-executive/): General contractor, construction manager and design/builder Norco Construction promoted Steven Gargano to Project Executive. 
- [HMC Architects’ Oliver Nicolas on Regional Trends, Deferred Maintenance and Early Collaboration](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/09/hmc-architects-oliver-nicolas-on-regional-trends-deferred-maintenance-and-early-collaboration/): HMC Architects recently welcomed Oliver Nicolas to the firm’s PreK-12 practice as Principal-in-Charge. 
- [Modernizing Higher Education Campus Facilities Without Interrupting Learning](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/07/modernizing-higher-education-campus-facilities-without-interrupting-learning/): Higher education campuses rarely have the luxury of shutting down for construction.
- [Mini Dome Camera from Rhombus](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/07/mini-dome-camera-from-rhombus/): The R200 Mini Dome Camera from Rhombus is an all-purpose security solution designed for general visibility across commercial and institutional environments.
- [University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/07/university-of-michigan-announces-c-cybele-raver-as-president/): The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Aug. 18 announced C. Cybele Raver, the current Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university’s 17th president.
- [Medical University of South Carolina Tops Out $175 Million College of Medicine Building](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/07/medical-university-of-south-carolina-tops-out-175-million-college-of-medicine-building/): The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has topped out its new College of Medicine building, marking a major construction milestone for the $175 million project in Charleston. 
- [Marco Music Equipment Storage](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/04/marco-music-equipment-storage/): The Bandstor line by Marco includes instrument and percussion storage, music filing, wardrobe and instrument carts and mobile islands for flexible setups.
- [Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/04/dr-kacey-wiltz-named-director-of-public-safety-for-kansas-state-university/): Dr. Kacey Wiltz has been selected as director of public safety and chief of police for Kansas State University following a national search.
- [St. Lucie Public Schools Breaks Ground on New 215,000-Square-Foot K-8 Campus](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/03/st-lucie-public-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-215000-square-foot-k-8-campus/): St. Lucie Public Schools has broken ground on a new 215,000-square-foot K-8 campus in Fort Pierce designed to replace aging school facilities and create a modern learning environment for approximately 1,800 students.
- [Invisible Hardening: Designing Safe, Sunlit K-12 Spaces Through Human-Centered Design](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/02/invisible-hardening-designing-safe-sunlit-k-12-spaces-through-human-centered-design/): Today, educational architects and school districts recognize that physical security must coexist with a student’s psychological well-being. 
- [Heights CareerTech Institute Opens in Fort Myers](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/09/01/heights-careertech-institute-opens-in-fort-myers/): The Heights Foundation has opened the new Heights CareerTech Institute, a post-secondary training facility designed to expand access to skilled-trades education and workforce opportunities in Southwest Florida. 
- [Fast-Tracking the Future: How Mass Timber and P3 Delivery Are Shaping MSU Denver’s Summit House ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/31/fast-tracking-the-future-how-mass-timber-and-p3-delivery-are-shaping-msu-denvers-summit-house/): Construction recently topped out on Metropolitan State University of Denver's (MSU Denver) Summit House, a 12-story student housing development that marks the university's first on-campus residence hall in its 60-year history.
- [Hope’s Windows Blast, Bullet and Fire-Rated Systems](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/28/hopes-windows-blast-bullet-and-fire-rated-systems/): Hope’s Windows offers custom steel windows and doors with blast-, bullet- and fire-rated options for high-security commercial, institutional and residential applications.
- [Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/28/scott-krug-joins-andersen-construction-as-project-executive/): Andersen Construction in Portland, Ore., recently announced Scott Krug as Project Executive.
- [Los Altos School District Breaks Ground on New San Antonio Campus](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/27/los-altos-school-district-breaks-ground-on-new-san-antonio-campus/): Los Altos School District has broken ground on a new San Antonio Campus in Mountain View, Calif., a project intended to add space for students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade as enrollment grows. 
- [The Science Behind Better School Design](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/26/the-science-behind-better-school-design/): While conversations once centered on flexible classrooms, daylighting and collaborative spaces, today's education planners are asking a more fundamental question: how does the environment itself influence learning? 
- [Gensler Selected to Design Colfax Corner Redevelopment in Downtown South Bend](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/gensler-selected-to-design-colfax-corner-redevelopment-in-downtown-south-bend/): Gensler has been selected as the architect for Colfax Corner, a mixed-use research and office development in South Bend. 
- [How to Design Playgrounds for Physical, Emotional and Social Wellness](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/how-to-design-playgrounds-for-physical-emotional-and-social-wellness/): Playground design has evolved beyond swings and slides.
- [Adaptable Bench](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/21/adaptable-bench/): The Adapta-Bench 3-N-1 Flexible Seating Bench can be configured for three uses: as a 6-inch-high or 9-inch-high seat, or as an activity table when placed on its side.
- [Beehive Acoustic Panels by Momentum](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/21/beehive-acoustic-panels-by-momentum/): Momentum’s Beehive acoustic wall panel is designed to provide sound absorption while adding a geometric element to interior spaces.
- [Moseley Names K-12 Sector Lead and First-Ever Chief Design Officer](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/21/moseley-names-k-12-sector-lead-and-first-ever-chief-design-officer/): On August 12, 2026, Moseley announced Stephen Halsey, AIA, has been named the firm’s first chief design officer, and Ashley Dennis, AIA, has been named leader of the K-12 education sector.
- [University of Rhode Island Advances Nearly 40 Campus Projects as Major Upgrades Reshape Facilities](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/20/university-of-rhode-island-advances-nearly-40-campus-projects-as-major-upgrades-reshape-facilities/): The University of Rhode Island says close to 40 construction projects across its campuses are expected to be completed in time for the 2026-27 academic year.
- [Phased Strategies to Achieve Modern Campus Transformations](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/19/phased-strategies-to-achieve-modern-campus-transformations/): Many aging school facilities are in need of repair, failing to meet current building code and safety standards, and requiring significant investment. 
- [How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/18/how-strategic-design-supports-effective-evacuation-and-emergency-access-for-enhanced-school-safety/): As schools evolve to support flexible learning environments, they must also be designed to help occupants move safely during emergencies without sacrificing openness or functionality.
- [New Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School Opens on St. Croix](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/17/new-arthur-a-richards-prek-8-school-opens-on-st-croix/): The new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School has opened on St. Croix, marking a major milestone in the U.S. Virgin Islands’ effort to replace and modernize public school facilities damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- [Design + Construction Symposium Tackles Real Challenges with Real Solutions](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/11/design-construction-symposium-tackles-real-challenges-with-real-solutions/): The School Construction News Design + Construction Symposium brought education leaders, architects, designers, contractors, developers and facilities professionals together Aug. 5 at Denver’s historic Tivoli Turnhalle to examine how evolving needs are reshaping the design and delivery of K-12 and higher education environments. 
- [Designing for Belonging: A Conversation with Dr. Drew Coleman](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/11/designing-for-belonging-a-conversation-with-dr-drew-coleman/): For Dr. Drew Coleman, Chief of Schools at Jeffco Public Schools, the physical environment is an important — and sometimes overlooked — part of that experience. 
- [Why Schools Are Designing for Durability](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/10/why-schools-are-designing-for-durability/): As schools invest in construction and renovation projects, facility teams are paying closer attention to how design decisions affect maintenance demands, operational efficiency, accessibility, and long-term reliability.
- [Skanska US Building Operations Selects Brian Urban as Executive Vice President-General Manager for California](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/10/skanska-us-building-operations-selects-brian-urban-as-executive-vice-president-general-manager-for-california/): Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, recently announced the appointment of Brian Urban, DBIA, LEED AP, as Executive Vice President and General Manager for its Skanska USA Building operations in California. 
- [Ocean Series™ Dichroic Glass from McGrory Glass](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/10/ocean-series-dichroic-glass-from-mcgrory-glass/): Ocean Series™ Dichroic Glass from McGrory Glass is a decorative laminated safety glass collection featuring color-shifting dichroic pigments in seven design options.
- [Building the Future: Erickson-Hall Construction Co. Delivers Multiple Major Southern California Campus Transformations and Wraps Up 2026 ‘Summer Sprint’ ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/08/06/building-the-future-erickson-hall-construction-co-delivers-multiple-major-southern-california-campus-transformations-and-kicks-off-summer-sprint/): With decades of local experience and a diverse portfolio, Erickson-Hall Construction Co. continues to set the standard for building world-class educational facilities across Southern California. And while summer typically signals a quiet period on school campuses, this is when the San Diego-based firm steps into its busiest, high-energy season: the annual “Summer Sprint.”
- [A Private School in Brooklyn Is The First K-12 Building in NYC to Feature Mass Timber Construction](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/29/a-private-school-in-brooklyn-is-the-first-k-12-building-in-nyc-to-feature-mass-timber-construction/): Nestled in a 1.7-acre mid-block site between Joralemon and Livingston streets in Brooklyn Heights’ Historic District, The Packer Collegiate Institute is an independent K-12 private school in Brooklyn, NY that has served students since 1845.  
- [Aluminum Handrail](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/25/aluminum-handrail/): Interna-Rail® aluminum handrail systems from Hollaender feature in-line fittings that create a clean, architectural appearance while simplifying installation.
- [How District Energy Puts Carbon Neutrality Within Reach for Higher Education ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/22/how-district-energy-puts-carbon-neutrality-within-reach-for-higher-education/): Over the last two decades, colleges and universities have done serious work on climate. Many have cut emissions, purchased renewable electricity, upgraded lighting and controls, and improved building performance. They have also set bold targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, 2035 or 2040.
- [Goodlettsville Elementary School Earns LEED Gold Certification](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/21/goodlettsville-elementary-school-earns-leed-gold-certification/): Goodlettsville Elementary School in Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), recognizing the school's sustainable design and construction.
- [Opsis Architecture Promotes Lauren Loosveldt to Principal](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/20/opsis-architecture-promotes-lauren-loosveldt-to-principal/): Opsis announces the promotion of Lauren Loosveldt AIA, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA to Principal. 
- [The K-12 Master Plan: A Tool for Navigating Change](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/14/the-k-12-master-plan-a-tool-for-navigating-change/): Fundamentally, it’s about the rationale for undertaking a master plan effort — the underlying “why.”
- [Building the Spaces Where Latino Students Thrive: Why ALAS and School Construction News Belong Together](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/13/building-the-spaces-where-latino-students-thrive-why-alas-and-school-construction-news-belong-together/): For nearly three decades, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has been the national home for Latino education leaders: the superintendents, administrators and rising leaders who wake up every day thinking about how to serve the more than 14 million Latino students in America's public schools.
- [How Future-Ready Classrooms Can Support Neurodiverse Learners and the Evolving Needs of Higher Education](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/07/how-future-ready-classrooms-can-support-neurodiverse-learners-and-the-evolving-needs-of-higher-education/): As technology, pedagogy and mental health awareness reshape how students learn, designing for neurodiversity has become essential—not optional.
- [Fleetwood Flip & Nest Table](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/07/fleetwood-flip-nest-table/): Fleetwood Furniture’s Flip & Nest table system is designed to support flexible learning environments by allowing users to quickly reconfigure classrooms, collaboration areas and multipurpose spaces.
- [Tim Hemsath named Director of Sustainability at BVH Architecture](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/07/tim-hemsath-named-director-of-sustainability-at-bvh-architecture/): BVH Architecture recently announced the promotion of Tim Hemsath to Director of Sustainability.
- [UC Berkeley Breaks Ground on Genomics, Biotech Lab Building](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/06/uc-berkeley-breaks-ground-on-genomics-biotech-lab-building/): The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has broken ground on the Innovative Genomics Institute-Bakar Labs building, advancing a major life sciences project intended to connect academic research, entrepreneurship and biotechnology growth. 
- [Marina Carroll Named Principal, Practice Lead at Ayers Saint Gross](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/03/marina-carroll-named-principal-practice-lead-at-ayers-saint-gross/): Award-winning design firm Ayers Saint Gross has named Marina Carroll as Principal and Interdisciplinary Practice Lead.
- [Modular Waste Receptacle](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/03/modular-waste-receptacle/): Designed by QDesign, SOTARE® is a modular family of curvilinear waste and recycling receptacles which includes a 34-gallon half-elliptical unit and 2 quarter-elliptical units. These units combine with waste, paper and circle top options to create numerous configurations. Fourteen top options are available in order to create the ideal solution for the client’s design aesthetic, recycling-program requirements and available footprint. SOTARE® units are constructed of powder-coated steel and can stand alone or be grouped together. All SOTARE® units can also be configured with all units in the VALUTA® family. LEED v4 SOTARE® also contributes to various LEED prerequisites and credits.  
- [Why “The Summer Sprint” Requires a New K-12 School Construction Contracting Playbook ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/02/why-the-summer-sprint-requires-a-new-k-12-school-construction-contracting-playbook/): By shifting toward this new qualifications-based selection, local school leaders can manage their aging buildings and upgrade their facilities more effectively while remaining responsible with taxpayer funds. This approach allows districts to stay ahead of facility needs during the “Summer Sprint” without exhausting their internal teams.  
- [Designing Career and Technical Education Spaces for Real-World Learning](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/07/01/designing-career-and-technical-education-spaces-for-real-world-learning/): Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs build connections between academic coursework and real-world application, providing some of the most meaningful elements of career exploration.
- [Hillsborough City School District Starts Construction on New Multipurpose and Administration Facilities at Crocker Middle School](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/30/hillsborough-city-school-district-starts-construction-on-new-multipurpose-and-administration-facilities-at-crocker-middle-school/): Hillsborough City School District (HCSD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a major redevelopment project at Crocker Middle School.
- [Exploring the K-12 Bond Market: Quarter 2 Updates and a Preview of the Upcoming Opportunities for 2026](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/29/exploring-the-k-12-bond-market-quarter-2-updates-and-a-preview-of-the-upcoming-opportunities-for-2026/): SchoolBondFinder specializes in tracking K-12 capital project bonds across the nation. 
- [David Zaid Appointed Superintendent of Long Beach Unified School District](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/28/david-zaid-appointed-superintendent-of-long-beach-unified-school-district/): David Zaid is Superintendent of the Long Beach Unified School District, assuming the role July 1, following more than three decades of service to the district.
- [Self-Adjusting Hem Bar](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/28/self-adjusting-hem-bar/): For outdoor roller shade applications where uneven surfaces can create gaps, Draper’s Align Bar provides a self-adjusting solution designed for FlexShade ZIP systems.
- [Western Kentucky University Reaches Financial Close on $350 Million Student Housing Partnership](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/25/western-kentucky-university-reaches-financial-close-on-350-million-student-housing-partnership/): Western Kentucky University has reached financial close on a $350 million public-private partnership aimed at transforming its campus housing portfolio, marking the largest residential investment in the university’s history. 
- [Hawkins Field Project Reaches Topping Out Milestone at Vanderbilt University](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/24/hawkins-field-project-reaches-topping-out-milestone-at-vanderbilt-university/): Vanderbilt University marked a major construction milestone at Hawkins Field with a June 16 topping out ceremony for the ballpark’s new right-field structure. 
- [How Universities Can Compete for Students in a Changing Landscape](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/23/how-universities-can-compete-for-students-in-a-changing-landscape/): The Gilbane P3 model brings expanded solutions to existing educational clients and helps those higher institutions deliver more than student housing.
- [Security System](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/19/security-system-2/): SentriZone® by Crotega is a facility-based security system designed to help organizations respond to active threats through a controlled, zone-based deployment approach.
- [Mass Timber as a Catalyst for Biophilic, Sustainable Campus Design](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/18/mass-timber-as-a-catalyst-for-biophilic-sustainable-campus-design/): Mass timber construction offers a powerful way to bring the warmth, texture and psychological benefits of nature indoors, while also advancing sustainability goals and, in many cases, matching or outperforming traditional steel construction on cost.  
- [Owner’s Rep George Swetz of Skanska on Navigating Risk, Cost and Change in Higher Ed Construction](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/18/owners-rep-george-swetz-of-skanska-on-navigating-risk-cost-and-change-in-higher-ed-construction/): Higher education institutions are reevaluating how capital projects support long-term value, flexibility and campus identity, while navigating cost volatility and complex stakeholder demands.
- [Beyond the Building: The Engineering Challenges of K–12 School Site Design](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/17/beyond-the-building-the-engineering-challenges-of-k-12-school-site-design/): Civil engineers often think of school design as an exercise in balancing competing priorities. Safety, traffic flow, site constraints, pedestrian patterns, drainage, sports fields, and a litany of regulatory requirements are all part of the mix.
- [UNC Selects Master Plan Designer, Names Advisory Committee for Carolina North Campus Expansion](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/16/unc-selects-master-plan-designer-names-advisory-committee-for-carolina-north-campus-expansion/): In May, UNC-Chapel Hill made progress on its Carolina North campus expansion project, naming a stakeholder advisory committee and selecting a master plan designer to help shape the project’s layout, infrastructure and phased development. 
- [How Smart Color Placement Shapes Play for Neurodivergent Students](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/15/how-smart-color-placement-shapes-play-for-neurodivergent-students/): Strategic color use can reduce overwhelm, support transitions and encourage more confident play. 
- [Wendy Davison Joins National School Safety and Security Services](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/09/wendy-davison-joins-national-school-safety-and-security-services/): Wendy Davison, M.Ed., CPD, recently joined National School Safety and Security Services as a consultant.
- [Board Member Spotlight: David Schrader on Uniting Design Vision and Outcome, and What’s Next for Modern Learning Environments](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/09/board-member-spotlight-david-schrader-on-uniting-design-vision-and-outcome-and-whats-next-for-modern-learning-environments/): David Schrader FAIA, A4LE Fellow, LEED AP, is managing partner of SCHRADERGROUP architecture, has spent more than three decades focused on public-interest and education projects.
- [University of Texas at El Paso Breaks Ground on New 507-Bed Student Housing Complex](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/09/university-of-texas-at-el-paso-breaks-ground-on-new-507-bed-student-housing-complex/): Students at The University of Texas at El Paso will soon live in a state-of-the-art residence hall equipped with a fitness center and brand-new dining facility near the center of campus.
- [Canopy LED Fixture ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/08/canopy-led-fixture/): The Ace LED Canopy (AC2) by Linmore is made to last with its rugged aluminum die-cast housing and shatter-resistant lens.
- [Myrtle Grove Elementary: Phased Construction Keeps Students on Campus During Complete Rebuild](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/08/myrtle-grove-elementary-phased-construction-keeps-students-on-campus-during-complete-rebuild/): The new Myrtle Grove Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida went through an in-depth process in its design and construction.
- [Solo Pod](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/05/solo-pod/): The The Nook Solo offers a personal and private retreat from chaotic environments so users can focus and reset.
- [Rafael Murillo Joins Denver Office of NBBJ](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/05/rafael-murillo-joins-denver-office-of-nbbj/): Rafael Murillo, AICP, WELL AP, recently joined the Denver office of NBBJ as a Senior Campus Designer/Planner. 
- [Modernization, Funding and the Future of K-12 Campuses: Takeaways from Bisnow’s First-Ever Southern California K-12 Summit](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/04/modernization-funding-and-the-future-of-k-12-campuses-takeaways-from-bisnows-first-ever-southern-california-k-12-summit/): School Construction News attended Bisnow’s inaugural Southern California K-12 School Real Estate & Facilities Summit on June 2 at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles, the organization’s first conference dedicated entirely to K-12. The event brought together school district leaders, architects, contractors and investors to address the funding, design and delivery challenges reshaping school campuses across the region.
- [Facility of the Month: Franklin Cummings Tech Serves as a Living Laboratory](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/04/facility-of-the-month-franklin-cummings-tech-serves-as-a-living-laboratory/): In Boston’s Nubian Square, the new home of Franklin Cummings Tech reflects a fundamental shift in how the institution delivers technical education.
- [A Scalable Blueprint for Modernizing School Energy Plants: How One Florida District Reduced Energy Costs and Unlocked Six-Figure Incentives](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/03/a-scalable-blueprint-for-modernizing-school-energy-plants-how-one-florida-district-reduced-energy-costs-and-unlocked-six-figure-incentives/): Across the country, K-12 school districts are navigating a tough, familiar equation: aging buildings, rising utility costs, and intense pressure to stretch every tax dollar. HVAC systems, particularly central energy plants, often sit at the center of that challenge. 
- [Adams 12 Five Star Schools Breaks Ground on New Thornton High School to Support Career and Technical Education Pathways](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/02/adams-12-five-star-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-thornton-high-school-to-support-career-and-technical-education-pathways/): Adams 12 Five Star Schools celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Thornton High School on Tuesday, May 19, marking a major milestone in the district’s voter-approved 2024 bond program and the future of one of the district’s longest-standing high school communities. 
- [Creighton Elementary School District Breaks Ground on Dual Immersion Biltmore Prep](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/06/01/creighton-elementary-school-district-breaks-ground-on-dual-immersion-biltmore-prep/): Creighton Elementary School District (Creighton) recently broke ground on a comprehensive campus replacement project for Biltmore Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, which will provide entirely new infrastructure to accommodate increased student populations and modernized, collaborative learning.
- [Oregon’s Hillsboro School District Places Capital Bond on November 2026 Ballot](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/05/29/oregons-hillsboro-school-district-places-capital-bond-on-november-2026-ballot/): At its regular session meeting on Tuesday, May 26, Hillsboro School Board members voted unanimously to place the Hillsboro School District’s (HSD) $430 capital construction bond on the November 2026 ballot.  
- [Emory University Elevates Christopher L. Augostini to President](https://schoolconstructionnews.com/2026/05/29/emory-university-elevates-christopher-l-augostini-to-president/): The Emory University Board of Trustees announced this week that Christopher L. Augostini, the university’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been elected by unanimous vote to serve as Emory’s 22nd president.

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