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Union Rallies for New Pennsylvania Prison

April 17, 2014 2665 Views Anaerobic Digester, Dana Kirk, David Short, Eastern U.S., Fore Solutions, Green Jails, Hoener Associates Inc., Steve Watzeck, Window Systems

UNIONTOWN, Pa. — More than 100 correctional officers, union leaders, county officials and supporters rallied at the Fayette County Courthouse on April 11 to push for the construction of a new prison. Members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), which represents some 70 correctional officers employed at the current Fayette County Prison, organized the gathering.

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Wake County Correctional Facilities Go Green

January 2, 2014 2522 Views Brick, Eastern U.S., Green Jails, Healthcare Corporation, Nibbi Brothers, Nuance Communications, Regional Medical Center, rooftop garden, sustainable wood

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Detention Center expansion project and new Justice Center in Raleigh have both achieved LEED Silver status. County commissioners were presented with the honors in early December after their energy conservation efforts earned enough points to qualify for the distinction.