Transformation on Tap for Florida Courthouse Plaza
Community meetings have begun in Jacksonville, Fla., for those interested in voicing their artistic visions for the Duval County Courthouse Plaza.
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Construction Stalled on Florida Courthouse Project
By CN Staff FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Construction has stalled on the nearly $200 million courthouse project in Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. because of a contract dispute. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recently…
Ajax Building Corp Chosen to Build Tallahassee Safety Campus
The city of Tallahassee is moving forward with plans for its new public safety campus by recently selecting local company Ajax Building Corp as construction manager at risk for the project.
William R. Powell
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners welcomed William R. Powell as their new Director of Corrections, with responsibilities that include oversight of the Escambia County Jail, Community Corrections Division…
Broward County Courthouse Awarded LEED Gold
The Broward County Courthouse has earned high marks from the U.S. Green Building Council (USCBC) for its strong environmental performance and sustainable design, receiving LEED Gold certification.
Florida Prison Partners with College on Construction Degree Program
One enterprising Florida prison is partnering with a Daytona State College on a program that aims to not only keep former inmates away from reoffending, but also with the added bonus of addressing the state’s rather grave deficit in the availability of construction workers.
U.K. Proposes Smoking Ban in Prisons
LONDON — Prisons in the U.K. are planning to ban cigarette smoking in facilities by 2015. BBC reported that an estimated 80 percent of inmates in the U.K. are believed to be smokers. In a strange swap, the Prison Service said that after the ban is in place, nicotine patches will be offered to inmates as a “substitute.”
“We are considering banning smoking across the prison estate and as part of this are looking at possible sites as early adopters,” said a Prison Service spokesman to BBC.
Singapore Corrections Officials Visit U.S.
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LONDON — A report issued by The Prison Reform Trust here finds that children with emotional and mental health needs are more likely to go to prison than other young people because the Youth Justice System does not recognize their special needs.
Green Hong Kong Prison Draws Criticism
HONG KONG — Hong Kong opened its first green jail last August, featuring a green roof, solar panels, natural lighting system and enhanced ventilation system but the environmentally friendly attributes drew a barrage of criticism from the public and press earlier this month.
After winning a green building award in early November, critics seized on Lo Wu to accuse the government of favoring the prison population over law-abiding citizens.
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