New Toronto Courthouse Aims for LEED Silver

TORONTO — Planning, design and compliance (PDC) work will soon be underway for the new Toronto courthouse in Canada. Located directly north of the Superior Court of Justice, the new Toronto courthouse will bring together in a single location several courts currently operating at different sites across the city. This much needed project is expected to reduce operational and facilities costs, make court administration more efficient and better serve the community.

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Los Banos Courthouse to Double Existing Capacity

LOS BANOS, Calif. — Construction crews broke ground on the new Los Banos Courthouse on June 25. The project will replace the existing courthouse with a modern, secure and functionally appropriate facility as well as expand court services in western Merced County.

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Multnomah County Seeks Input on New Courthouse

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Multnomah County officials are working to ensure the community’s new courthouse, located in Portland, will be a safe and modern facility, as well as a reflection of employee and user needs.

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California Judicial Oversight Group Recommends Delays to Seven Courthouse Construction Projects

SAN FRANCISCO — After two-and-a-half days and 26 hours of public meetings, the Court Facilities Working Group (CFWG) is recommending that seven new courthouse construction projects be indefinitely delayed, one project be moved to the Trial Court Facility Modifications Working Group for consideration, and the remaining 23 projects proceed and move forward subject to funding availability or other considerations.

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In California, 13 Projects to Be Reassessed; 24 Others Have Construction Budgets Cut

SAN FRANCISCO — The Judicial Council endorsed a cost-cutting direction for court construction statewide, including the reassessment of 13 projects and further construction budget trimming on 24 projects. The council approved recommendations from the Court Facilities Working Group that are expected to yield significant, long-term savings throughout the $5 billion program.

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