Durable and water- and moisture-resistant, Phenolic Lockers stand up well to wet environments, heavy use and tough conditions, while adding a sophisticated look. The lockers’ resistance to moisture helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew, while a smooth nonporous finish ensures a hygienic, easy-to-clean and low-maintenance solution in locker rooms.

With a multitude of models, colors and configurations, Phenolic Lockers enable flexible and customizable design. A variety of lockers, z lockers, cubby lockers and pedestal benches are available in a wide range of sizes, tiers, colors, as well options for locks, wall hooks and coat hooks and rods for creating functionality and a complete look.

To further harmonize facility designs, specifying the lockers with Bradley’s Phenolic Restroom Partitions in matching or coordinating colors instantly creates a cohesive and consistent look between the locker room and the rest of the washroom.

All Bradley Phenolic Lockers come with concealed hinges that provide clean, modern style and reliable operation. A 90-degree arm limit prevents the locker door from swinging too far into an adjacent user’s space, which is helpful in a crowded locker room. Stainless steel handles and hardware further enhance the sleek appearance. Venting options are also available to improve air flow within the locker, keeping personal items fresh.

In addition to being waterproof and resistant to moisture and corrosion, Phenolic Lockers are resistant to impact, scratches, graffiti and vandalism, making them low-maintenance and a strong building asset in high-traffic locations. Phenolic Lockers are GreenGuard certified as a low-emitting material.

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Studio 88’s and its partners’ educational portfolio in New York City includes the Columbia University Manhattanville Campus Development Phase I, $85 million New York University’s School of Nursing, Dentistry and Bioengineering Institute; $20 million fast-track laboratory and research center fit-out for New York University at East River Science Park; The City College of New York Digital Fabrication Lab; and design and construction administration of over 100 new NYC ����ӰԺ Authority public school new construction and renovation projects.

Prior to joining Studio 88, Urganciyan served as Vice President of Design and Construction at a major New York City-based REIT with a portfolio of over 30,000 residential units and as project executive at The Lemle & Wolff Companies, CNY Group, Turner and Bovis Lend Lease. She has managed design, development and construction work totaling in excess of $15 billion in value.

Urganciyan received her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Business Administration degrees from New York Institute of Technology. She serves as a 2024 New York Build Women in Construction Ambassador and is a member of Women in Construction. Serda is also an active member of the Armenian community on Long Island and continuously volunteers at an Armenian language school and several churches.

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PASADENA, Texas—San Jacinto College is moving forward on its new Center for Biotechnology at the Generation Park Campus. Conceived in conjunction with McCord Development, Inc., the new facility will provide training in such areas as good manufacturing practices (GMP) in simulated environments.

Students will be able to earn an associate’s degree in applied science design in biomanufacturing technology. The program will also offer continuing education credits for post-graduates.

“The Center and the overall components of the Biotechnology program will play a vital role in meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in the biotechnology sector,” Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor of San Jacinto College, said of the center. “We are committed to equipping our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the dynamic biopharmaceutical industry.

“Our vision is to not only meet the workforce needs of today but…also shape the future of biotechnology education and training in our region.”

Ryan McCord, president of McCord Development, said that his firm is working to ensure that San Jacinto College will continue to play a vital role in the Houston area’s life sciences programs.

“The world-renowned [National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training] program will provide quality workforce training in the pharmaceutical manufacturing space, strengthening Houston’s ability to attract and retain world-class companies in the industry,” he said.

The Center for Biotechnology will be ready for the spring term of 2025.

Additionally, San Jacinto College is also celebrating the opening of its new, 4,000-square-foot Biomanufacturing Training Program at the South Campus, home to an intense two-week training program of theory and practice.

“We are taking a significant step toward meeting the growing demands of the biotechnology sector right now,” said Dr. Christopher Wild, executive director of San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology. “This program is designed to provide a seamless entry into the field for new professionals, with a focus on practical experience and exposure to industry practices.”

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YUCAIPA, Calif.—Respected K-12 school building contractor Erickson-Hall joined officials from Crafton Hills College for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the school’s new BL 20 Public Safety Training Center. The facility was designed for the San Bernardino Community College District by principal architect Kelley Needham of the firm PBK to train firefighters and other public safety officials in and around the Inland Empire region of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

The Crafton Hills College BL 20 Public Safety Training Center project entailed designing and constructing two fire training facilities encompassing 6,848 square feet. These facilities are built to specifications dedicated by the fire academy for proper training procedures. In addition to classroom instructor, cadets and trainees will encounter real-world scenarios and learn about active fire situations as part of their curriculum.

Because Crafton Hills College was somewhat limited in space, PBK and Erickson-Hall had to ensure that the fire training building would fit within the existing campus footprint and that the construction process would not remove too many parking spaces. However, collaboration between the designers, builders and campus officials ensured that Crafton Hills College continued to function optimally during the renovation process.

“The enhancement of technical training capabilities for fire and emergency medical services programs that the new Public Safety Training Center provides will have a significant positive impact on the first responder community,” Dr. Kevin Horan, president of Crafton Hills College, said of the project. “The collaboration with Erickson-Hall and their experience in working with college campuses and safety center construction played a crucial role in creating a state-of-the-art facility that will benefit public safety for our students and community partners.”

Erickson-Hall’s previous work within the educational sector ensured a timely and efficient delivery of the BL 20 Public Safety Training Center. Erickson-Hall has constructed educational facilities around the Southern California region, particularly in the Inland Empire. The ribbon-cutting of the Crafton Hills College BL 20 Public Safety Training Center signifies another milestone in Erickson-Hall’s commitment to public safety and education within the San Bernardino region.

“Our team enjoyed collaborating with the San Bernardino Community College District and Crafton Hills College to create a facility that will play a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of firefighters,” said Mat Gates, president of Erickson-Hall. “We are dedicated to delivering projects that meet the client’s standards as well as serve communities for years to come.

“This new BL 20 Public Safety Training Center allowed us to accomplish both of those, and we are extremely excited about the outcome.”

Over a quarter-century in the business, Erickson-Hall has delivered over $1.5 billion in construction work in both K-12 and higher education projects. The company provides general contracting, preconstruction services, design-build as well as lease-lendback services.

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“Mr. Dinges’ illustrious career with top global architectural and engineering firms showcases exceptional expertise, leadership, and organizational prowess, poised to elevate PBK’s operations in a way that perpetuates the firm’s 40-year legacy of unparalleled customer service,” stated Dan Boggio, Executive Chairman.

Boggio, PBK Founder and Executive Chairman, will continue to serve on the firm’s Board of Directors and remains in an advisory role.

Dinges brings over 25 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry.  He has served in various senior leadership roles at firms, most recently at AECOM as Senior Vice President and Regional Business Line Leader.  While there, he led the East Region for the Buildings + Places practice which consisted of multiple markets and practices including architecture, engineering, urban design, asset advisory, and technology solutions among others.

He was responsible for the growth and diversification of the practice while also maintaining the profitability of the region. He has extensive experience in leading diverse teams on domestic and international projects across the education, healthcare, sports, municipal, corporate, commercial, and hospitality sectors.  Additionally, he serves as a Board Trustee at the National Building Museum supporting the vision of the museum to educate, entertain, and engage people about the built environment and advocate for a sustainable and equitable future.

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BEVERLY, Mass.—Construction management firm Connolly Brothers has been awarded the New England chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA-NE) Silver Award for its design-build work at New England Academy’s new South Shore campus, located in Marshfield, Mass.

Earlier, Connolly was selected for the 40,000-square-foot buildout at New England Academy’s North Shore campus in Beverly, Mass., built in 2014.  Based on that successful project, the firm was tapped for the South Shore campus, whose campus offers laboratories, classroom space, administrative offices and a full-service gymnasium complex.

Connolly was recognized for the rapidity of its design-build model, which brought the South Shore campus from conception to completion in less than a year.

“Were it not for our confidence in Connolly’s ability to get the job done right, we would not have been so bold in pursuing an expedited timeline,” New England Academy CFO/COO John Vogus said.  “Many additional students’ needs can now be met in this new educational and therapeutic setting.”

Connolly worked with such partners on the South Shore campus as electric and plumbing engineering firm BLW Engineers, structural engineers JSN Associates, civil engineer Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc., framing contractor Shawnlee Construction, framer Metro Walls and McDougall Bros. Enterprises, which provided additional site work.

“Thank you to New England Academy for once again entrusting us with your campus needs,” Jay Connolly, president of Connolly Brothers, said of his company’s work.  “We value this honor and appreciate DBIA’s work in promoting the highest professional standards — ‘design build done right’ — in our field.”

Connolly Brothers previously received the Design-Build Institute of America for its work on Great Marsh Brewing Company and Harmonic Drive’s regional manufacturing headquarters.

“Connolly Brothers has been a great partner in helping New England Academy achieve its campus dreams and providing a space where our students can flourish,” added New England Academy Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ryan Plosker.

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CHANDLER, Ariz.—Architect Orcutt | Winslow and general contractor McCarthy Building Companies have reached the topping-out stage at Galveston Elementary School, part of the Chandler Unified School District. Personnel from the district and construction team were on hand for this goalpost moment, where students, staff and invited guests signed a ceremonial beam, which was then hoisted into place atop the phase I construction of the $32-million, 81,000-square-foot expansion.

Phase I entails a 53,000-square-foot classroom building, 21,000-square-foot gymnasium facility and a 7,000-square-foot administration building. The classroom building entails 31 classrooms, each of which will include large-format TVs, as well as grade-appropriate book collections in lieu of a centralized library or media center, and an amphitheater. The building will also be home to a cafeteria—with doors that can roll up during optimal weather for indoor-outdoor dining—and a multipurpose room that can be utilized for various public events.

The buildout commenced in September, and is being constructed on top of Galveston Elementary’s former playground. The new buildings will have card reader access as an added security measure.

The second phase of work, due to commence this fall, entails tearing down the original school building from 1963 and fashioning new playgrounds and athletic fields. Phase II is due for completion in the spring of 2025. The school will then be able to educate 750 students, up from the current complement of around 400 in grades K-6.

At the topping-out ceremony, CUSD Superintendent Frank Narducci called Galveston Elementary a “very special community,” and said the newer buildings will make it even stronger.

“For families and the staff, this school has been an anchor in the neighborhood and city for decades, so this rebuild marks a huge milestone in the school’s history,” Narducci said. “This rebuild will be state-of-the-art and feature learning spaces that allow students and staff to work and learn collaboratively and independently.”

“There has been much to celebrate at Galveston Elementary this year,” added Andrea Ramos, McCarthy Southwest Education Group project director for the construction work. “Not only did the school recently receive an ‘A Grade’ rating, but the campus renovation project marked the major construction milestone of topping out with students, faculty and staff leaving their handprints and names on the final beam, which will forever be part of the Galveston Elementary campus.”

“It has been an absolute honor to work on the Reimagined Galveston Elementary School design project,” said Saravanan Bala, Orcutt | Winslow managing partner. “The District’s vision [shaped] this innovative, community-service focused replacement school.”

Orcutt | Winslow and McCarthy both operate from local offices in Phoenix.

“We couldn’t be prouder to be helping transform the campus into a 21st century learning facility and positively impacting students’ lives for decades to come,” said Ramos.

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In her new role at KAI, Yohannes will play a pivotal role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives. With over 16 years of extensive experience in architecture, project and construction management, Yohannes brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in delivering successful projects. As a registered architect, Yohannes possesses a unique blend of technical knowledge, design proficiency, and project management skills, making her a valuable asset to the 360 CS team. In addition to being an architect, she brings extensive healthcare, higher education, multifamily, cultural center, hospitality and senior living market experience having worked from the initial stages of programming through construction in roles as a space planner and construction administrator.

Prior to KAI, she worked as a Construction Manager for Alamo Manhattan and as an Associate Principal and Sr. Project Architect at Page Southerland Page.

Select projects from her portfolio include:

• The University of Texas at Dallas Brain Performance Institute – Dallas, TX
• Greenhill School Marshall Family Performing Arts Center – Addison, TX
• Collin College Wylie Campus – Wylie, TX
• CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital – Bossier City, LA
• Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center and Patient Tower – Tulsa, LA

Yohannes has been actively involved in various industry organizations, holding leadership roles that have enabled her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the field. Yohannes has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, and she is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Vice President of the DFW National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and Outreach Committee Member of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA).

When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two sisters and four nephews who also live in the DFW area; volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army; mentoring young adults; playing tennis and traveling.

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