Construction projects, especially those involving specialized facilities such as correctional or rehabilitation centers, can be inherently risky. The varying scopes, timelines, budgets, regulations and objectives can present challenges that project owners may not have the expertise, bandwidth or resources to manage.
On Nov. 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, state leaders and community stakeholders announced plans to develop a new juvenile facility that will help manage persistent overcrowding in the state’s existing juvenile facilities.
Following three major studies on the Lake County Jail that highlighted the need for new construction, county leaders broke ground Nov. 22 on a new Sherriff’s Office in Painesville, showcasing the county’s ongoing commitment to safety and security.
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care — a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities — recently welcomed Mary Ann Borgeson to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives.
Over the course of eight years, Missouri’s statewide prison population dropped 30%. In 2019, Cameron, Mo., two correctional facilities, Crossroads Correctional Center (CRCC) and Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC), consolidated into one space.
On Oct. 22, Nevada’s Washoe County Detention Facility (WCDF) — in collaboration with Alabama based NaphCare Inc. — was honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the top distinction in correctional health care.
Metalco’s “Securite” Fence System is an anti-climb, anti-cut and anti-ligature fence solution.
Tindall Corporation, a leading North American concrete manufacturer, has named Paul Bieber as director of business development.
Whitley County celebrated the grand opening of its new 58,320-square-foot sheriff’s office and detention center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29.
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