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Read our April 2024 Development Update to get a peek into the lexicon of facility development. Specifically, we identify the most common terms and fees you—as a school leader or board member—can expect to encounter on a major construction or renovation project. Whether you’re leasing from an owner of a strip mall for temporary space or securing your permanent bond funding for all-new construction, this concise glossary of terms will help. #schools #charterschools  #education #communitydevelopment #schoolconstruction  #charterschooldevelopment #missiondriven https://lnkd.in/gzH_pVQT

The ISD in Celina, TX, is preparing for the future — on a foundation secured by VoidForm. In just one year, from 2022 to 2023, the population of this formerly sleepy Texas town has grown by a staggering 26.6 percent. This has meant Celina's ISD has had to deploy a rapid expansion plan to ensure enough schools to accommodate its predicted 10,000+ student population by 2028 — 130 percent more students than they have today. VoidForm has partnered with Miller Sierra Contractors, Inc. to install nearly 60,000 sq ft of void systems below the slab of one of Celina's brand new Elementary Schools (No. 5), which is set to open in the fall of 2025. With VoidForm now installed under the slab, the community has mitigated the risk of structural damage for the school's functional lifespan. #Construction #engineering #structuralengineering

🌟 Case Study Spotlight: Trump Green Infant School 🚸 When a disabled student was set to join for the new school year, ramped access to the reception classroom became a top priority. The school chose our modular ramp for its lightning-fast, 24-hour installation, rain or shine. Unlike concrete, which needs days to cure, our solution was ready in no time—efficient, reliable, and weather-resistant. Plus, we ensured full compliance with Parts M and K of the Building Regulations, ensuring the highest safety standards were met. Customer Feedback: "The communication during the process was excellent; thank you and well done!" - Operations Manager For Surrey County Council "I was pleased with the service received from Rapid Ramps with regards to installation" - School Business Manager, Trump Green Infant School Need fast, #compliant access solutions? Read the full case study ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehFAJb39 #Accessibility #Education #ModularRamps #BuildingRegulations #InclusiveDesign #SafetyFirst #Modular #Construction

In March, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 688. The bill would have, in part, required school districts to competitively bid any contract exceeding $150,000 that was for construction, repair, remodeling, or improvement of a public school building or for the furnishing of supplies or materials. Governor Evers wrote "...the state should not interfere in this local decision making." Learn more about contracting requirements in Wisconsin including legal requirements and bidding essentials in our school contracts with vendors, construction companies, and architects series. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guiQQprm #WisconsinSchools

Attention construction professionals! Are you facing challenges with mold remediation customer service? The recent closure of S.L. Lewis Elementary due to mold infestation brings to light the critical importance of effective communication and transparency in addressing mold issues. It’s common for businesses to encounter frustrations in this area. Do you have lingering questions or uncertainties about mold remediation customer service? Reflect on your own company's experience and frustrations, and consider reaching out to Expert Restoration, LLC for insights and solutions. Let's ensure the health and safety of our schools and facilities. #RestorationExperts #DamageMitigationPros #expertrestorationllc #propertyrehabilitation #watermitigationpros #watermitigation #firemitigation #moldremediation #IICRC #RIA #WashingtonWaterDamage

Retrospective Rear Extension Planning Appeal Birmingham City Council. We were contacted by our client after their recent retrospective application had been refused by Birmingham City Council and a decision notice had been issued to our client refusing the application, a previous Lawful development Application had also been refused for this development. Our client was aware the next step was for Birmingham City Council to issue an enforcement notice to take the development down and wanted to avoid that if at all possible. The refusal reasons given by the Birmingham City Council this case were that the proposed extension does not comply with the 45 Degree Code for House Extensions and would lead to a loss of outlook and light to No 194 Alexander Road. For this appeal we produced a 13 page detailed appeal statement, working our way through the delegated officers report and decision notice, dismantling their objections and reasons to refuse. Providing a comprehensive and robust argument bringing national and local policies into play and detailed reasoning as to why the findings were wrong and in-fact this development for a Retrospective Rear Extension in the Birmingham City Council area was perfectly acceptable. Additionally we completed a detailed amount of research to find very similar cases that the planning inspectorate had previously granted and looked to use these cases to support our argument. As this appeal was a House Holder appeal the local authority which in this case was Birmingham City Council did not have the right of response to our appeal statement. This case like the vast majority of similar cases was dealt with by way of Written Representation and as such it is paramount that the argument is bang on from the off as there is no second chance to respond. For further details about this case please see the video below. https://lnkd.in/eTVWX52h

Retrospective Rear Extension Planning Appeal Birmingham City Council. We were contacted by our client after their recent retrospective application had been refused by Birmingham City Council and a decision notice had been issued to our client refusing the application, a previous Lawful development Application had also been refused for this development. Our client was aware the next step was for Birmingham City Council to issue an enforcement notice to take the development down and wanted to avoid that if at all possible. The refusal reasons given by the Birmingham City Council this case were that the proposed extension does not comply with the 45 Degree Code for House Extensions and would lead to a loss of outlook and light to No 194 Alexander Road. For this appeal we produced a 13 page detailed appeal statement, working our way through the delegated officers report and decision notice, dismantling their objections and reasons to refuse. Providing a comprehensive and robust argument bringing national and local policies into play and detailed reasoning as to why the findings were wrong and in-fact this development for a Retrospective Rear Extension in the Birmingham City Council area was perfectly acceptable. Additionally we completed a detailed amount of research to find very similar cases that the planning inspectorate had previously granted and looked to use these cases to support our argument. As this appeal was a House Holder appeal the local authority which in this case was Birmingham City Council did not have the right of response to our appeal statement. This case like the vast majority of similar cases was dealt with by way of Written Representation and as such it is paramount that the argument is bang on from the off as there is no second chance to respond. For further details about this case please see the video below. https://lnkd.in/eTVWX52h

In the recent legislative session, Utah passed a statewide modular building code, SB 168, that unlocks modular construction in every municipality and paves the way for more affordable housing. Supported by the Utah League of Cities and Towns, it is believed that this code will “allow the [housing] industry to scale in the state as cities are able to more easily accommodate the new home type in their zoning laws and city plans,” says the Deseret News. This statewide code is based upon Salt Lake City’s implementation of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205. In 2021, Salt Lake City was the first jurisdiction in the entire nation to adopt these ICC standards. Following the city’s enactment, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed these standards in January (ACHR SNIPS News), now followed by Utah (Deseret News). 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dvsYW5-5

Well the NC Senate just voted to override the veto of SB 166. This bill, in case you did not know, was orchestrated by the NC Home Builders Association to remake the NC Building Code Council. Money talks. Just look at how legislators vote and who donated to them. Democrats and Republicans. Voting for a bill removing architects, engineers, and members of the public, and replacing them with contractors. Licensed professionals who attend a five year degree program, serve a four year internship to learn about buildings and life safety, pass rigorous examinations and qualifications requirements, now have been removed from the very purpose of the industry in which they serve. Replacements can be your Uncle Joe who picked up a hammer and now “knows” how to build a safe, efficient, building just because he “feels” competent to do so. Not licensed. Not a professional. Not regulated by 100 year old organizations that polices its members. Not trained in architecture and engineering and building science. And yet, will be writing and evaluating building codes in NC. Like I said before, don’t buy a home built in 2025, it may not be safe or efficient. Now we may not be able to have confidence in our buildings after the 2025 council starts rewriting building code. Sigh. What has happened to our beloved state? Corruption has taken over.

Big things are happening at Bridge City ISD! Check out the latest update to the CTE Building. 🏗️📚✏️ #GandGProud #GandGBuilt #CommercialConstruction #GGBuilt #TheGGWay