Builders Discuss Construction vs. Renovation
Correctional News interviewed construction experts about current trends, challenges and advice needed to work in today’s market, as the corrections industry continues to evolve.
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Macon County Courthouse Jail Project Breaks Ground
MACON, Mo. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 26 for the new Macon County Courthouse and Jail project. During the ceremony, three county commissioners took turns discussing the courthouse jail project, which they began planning several years ago.
Precast Complete on New Reno County Facility
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On August 25, Oldcastle Modular set the last precast concrete cell module for the new $29 million Reno County Correctional Facility expansion, completing the precast portion of the facility and marking a significant milestone for the project.
Sustainable Facility Focuses on Improving Futures for Offenders
OLATHE, Kan. — Johnson County Youth and Family Services Center in Olathe has recently been awarded LEED Platinum certification. After review of LEED awards to date, the facility seems to be the first juvenile detention center in the nation and possibly even the world to be certified LEED Platinum, according to Treanor Architects P.A., project architects for the facility.
