News

Study: Green Offices are More Productive


(09/08/2010)
A new study released by Michigan State University draws an evidence-based connection between environmentally friendly offices buildings and the productivity of office staff.

Building Briefs: September 2010


(08/30/2010)
The latest projects from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, South Central, Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions.

Work on $56 million Jail Resumes


(08/30/2010)
Design work recently resumed on a Calaveras County jail project after county officials gave the green light to the $56 million project that had been at a standstill for more than two months.

N.C. Jail Earns LEED Silver


(08/30/2010)
The U.S. Green Building Council recently awarded Transylvania County's new public safety facility LEED Silver certification to mark a significant green building milestone for the county and the state.

California Moves on Death Row Project


(08/27/2010)
In spite of opposition from two state legislators, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation commenced the bidding process for the proposed construction of a new Death Row facility.

County Expects $9 Million in Solar Savings


(08/23/2010)
Yolo County could save an estimated $9 million in energy costs following the completion of a one-megawatt solar installation that will supply power to the county’s justice center.

Sierra Announces September DEC Forum


(08/20/2010)
In response to changes in the Detention Equipment Contracting/Manufacturing sector, a DEC forum has been organized for Sept. 23-26, in Avon, Colo.

Maricopa to Introduce Electronic Record-keeping


(08/17/2010)
Maricopa County lawmakers plan to invest up to $10 million in an electronic records system in an effort to improve substandard inmate healthcare services and record keeping.

Texas County Preps Psych Facility


(08/17/2010)
Montgomery County will construct a 100-bed secure psychiatric facility to house mentally ill offenders committed by state courts after county officials approved a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Calif. Prison Hospital Deal


(08/13/2010)
State officials in California reached an agreement with the city of Stockton to construct a $900 million prison hospital.