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Trinity Area School District Celebrates Grand Opening of New Intermediate School

Trinity Area School District recently celebrated the completion of their new Intermediate School building with a community open house, wrapping up over four years of planning and construction that began after the school board approved the project in 2021 to address a rapidly growing student population. Located on the Trinity Middle School campus, the new...
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Bethel Park School District Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Elementary School

Construction has officially commenced for the new Bethel Park Elementary School in the Bethel Park School District. Despite challenging weather conditions on January 9, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of this transformative project. The ceremony, held within a weather-resistant tent, emphasized the significance of the event for Bethel Park’s future. Superintendent Dr. James Walsh...
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Knoch accepts bid for high school renovation

SAXONBURG — Following a two-month delay, the Knoch School District finally approved the general construction bid for the renovation of Knoch High School during its monthly school board meeting on Wednesday, November 8th. District superintendent David Foley announced that the winning bid was secured by Mark Hudson Construction, headquartered in Hermitage, Pa. “This marks a...
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Knoch High School addition modern, bright multipurpose space

JEFFERSON TWP — A spacious new cafe commons with digital screens and learning stairs plus a significantly larger lobby outside the existing auditorium could greet students lucky enough to attend Knoch High School when the renovation project is finished. Representatives from DRAW Collective, the architectural firm for the $35 million high school and stadium renovation...
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DRAW Collective (formerly VEBH Architects) Wins AIA Design Pittsburgh 2021 People’s Choice Award

North Allegheny School District Franklin Elementary School Additions & AlterationsArchitecture Firm: DRAW Collective (formerly VEBH Architects)Project Team: Chris Brown, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Amy George-LEED AP; Cassandra Renninger, AIA; Daniel Engen, AIA; Alena Yevdokimova; Victoria Hampton; Art Flores; John CarrollGeneral Contractor: RA Glancy: Rob GlancyMechanical Contractor: East West Manufacturing & Supply Co.: Gary GerstElectrical Contractor: A-1 Electric, Inc.: Scott DavittPlumbing...
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Franklin Regional prepares to open doors to new primary, intermediate elementary schools

Teacher, administrator and staff comments about Franklin Regional’s new elementary campus largely center around a similar theme: possibilities. From new large-group instruction areas to creative media centers to little “pocket” areas where small groups can meet, collaborate or receive additional learning support, new educational opportunities are scattered throughout both the renovated FR Primary School and...
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‘Kilowatt Korner’ planned for redesigned space inside Springdale Junior-Senior High School with the Help From VEBH Architects

The Allegheny Valley School District should use a $50,000 grant to redesign part of a conference room at Springdale Junior-Senior High School into a student lounge, according to people working on the project. Brett Slezak, district technology supervisor and the point person for the project, and Daniel Engen, president of VEBH Architects, presented the new...
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Sloan teachers, students move into first fully renovated classroom wing

When Sloan Elementary School teacher Janine Mickel attended a meeting with VEBH, the architects spearheading the design of the Sloan “elementary campus” project, she was told they “planned to bring the outdoors into the classroom.” Standing in a freshly renovated wing of the building that is complete and occupied by teachers and students, it’s clear...
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Franklin Regional Moves to Construction

  The Franklin Regional School Board approved the construction contracts for the project that will consolidate the district’s elementary education program onto a comprehensive campus.  The project includes the renovation and additions to Sloan Elementary School for K-2 instruction and the construction of a new building on the Sloan property for grades 3 to 5.  Each building...
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