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Miles Smith Former Kmart headquarters to be reborn as $250M University of Michigan Health complex The U-M Health Board of Regents approved the schematic design and the plan to obtain construction bids.
Adam Rollins South Carolina school district plans $285M expenditure to improve campus facilities South Aiken High School suffers from extensive interior deterioration.
Veronica Piscitelli Virginia county’s $2.4B budget plan prioritizes schools, capital improvements About 40% of the proposed budget, or $1 billion, is for the public school system.
Adam Rollins University of Wisconsin investing $390M to revitalize historic buildings As part of the restoration efforts, the system has evaluated a selection of historic buildings for design and planning work.
Brady Pieper Kansas district proposes $60M school bond to address growing enrollment Many schools are expected to reach capacity soon, and the district expects to serve nearly 5,000 students by the 2028-29 school year.
Miles Smith Pittsburg State University announces $20M facility for automotive labs Students will train on heavy equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrains, electrical and electronic systems and hybrid and electric vehicles.
Adam Rollins UW-Platteville announces $124M overhaul of engineering building The project will convert the 60-year-old Ottensman Hall into a flexible learning and collaborative facility.
Brady Pieper Voters back $44M bond to modernize New Jersey city schools The bond will deliver funding for the district to address aging infrastructure, expand educational opportunities and renovate facilities.
Candace Barnette Montana State University reaches $46M funding goal for new college facility The Montana Legislature agreed to provide $23.5 million but stipulated that remaining funds come from private contributions.
Adam Rollins University of Northern Iowa to build $14M court practice facility The university will build a 27,000-square-foot court practice facility with two floors, providing state-of-the-art training amenities.