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California Report: Budget Woes

By Nick Warner
(08/30/2010)
California’s budget impasse, and the associated policy and fiscal implications being considered before the state legislature, continue to be at the forefront of concern among local and state corrections representatives.

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.

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.

Lean Project Management

By Gregory J. Offner, CCM
(08/17/2010)
Similar to the medical field bringing their best practices to the corrections industry, the manufacturing industry is offering Lean Process Methodology to the design and construction management services industry.