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Never refinished, always restored: Renowned iQ® Optima® collection now available in refreshed palette

SOLON, OH, AUGUST 26, 2024 — Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has announced a refreshed palette for its popular iQ® Optima® collection of homogeneous vinyl flooring, which is scientifically engineered to retain its beauty over time, support better indoor air quality, and simplify care and maintenance. The updated palette delivers a classic travertine pattern available in 31 neutrals and 24 colors.

New Eagle Mountain High School Opens for First Day of School

Photo courtesy of VLK Architects

(Fort Worth, Texas) – On August 12, 2024, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (EMS ISD) welcomed students for the first day of school at the new Eagle Mountain High School (EMHS). It is the district’s fourth comprehensive high school and, when filled, has capacity for 2,400 students. Construction was made possible by the voter-approved bond proposal passed in 2017.

Career-Focused High School Opens in Western Colorado

The reimagined Grand Junction High School offers students new career and technical education opportunities through flexible and transparent learning environments.

(GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado – August 21, 2024) ― Mesa County Valley School District 51 opens the doors to Grand Junction High School, designed by DLR Group. The new school offers students a variety of career-based learning opportunities, providing future-ready career and technical education. An emphasis is also placed on the arts and reflected in the 1,450-seat auditorium, which is the largest performing arts venue between Denver and Salt Lake City.

Cotulla ISD and Pfluger Architects Break Ground on South Texas High School Renovations The 1957 campus welcomes modern additions and renovations to be completed in two phases through December 2026

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Aug. 8, 2024) – Cotulla Independent School District (ISD), a South Texas district of nearly 1,200 students, recently began construction on renovations to the 1957 high school buildings. Designed by Pfluger Architects, the renovations and additions to the sprawling campus will work around existing buildings to integrate seamlessly into the site plan in two phases, bringing the total campus area to 137,000 square feet (12,300 square feet of renovations). The additions and renovations are to be completed in December 2026.

High Schoolers Hand Out Bathroom Grades to Schools 70% Have Experienced Bad Restroom Conditions

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (Aug. 20, 2024) — It’s back to school time and this year a survey got the deets about teens’ handwashing habits, restroom evaluations and whether or not they stay home from school when they’re sick. The Healthy Handwashing Survey™, conducted by Bradley Company, connected with 1,012 high schoolers ages 14 to 18 to gather their insights and opinions.

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Marco™ Brings Furniture to STEM Students Through Partnership with Worthington Direct and Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Neosho, MO - Marco™ is proud to partner with Worthington Direct and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to provide high-quality furniture to underserved STEM programs and students nationwide. This collaboration aims to enhance learning environments, ensuring that students have access to comfortable and functional furniture that supports their educational needs. Richard Davidson, Marco President, says, “Marco is committed to helping kids and fostering learning. Our partnership with Worthington Direct and the Cal Ripken, Sr.

Matern Professional Engineering Helps Build World-Class Schools in the Nation’s Largest Retirement Community

The Villages Florida - Charter School

Maitland, FL  – Matern Professional Engineering is proud to announce its involvement in the expansion of The Villages Charter School, a landmark project within The Villages in Central Florida, one of the largest retirement communities in the U.S. This project will include new world-class educational facilities, including a high school, a K-8 school, and an Early Learning Center, aimed at serving the children of residents who work in qualified businesses within The Villages.

Arcadia’s Flipside Modular Benches are a Fusion of Simplicity and Adaptability

Arcadia turns modular benching on its head with its latest collection, Flipside. The inspiration of renowned designer Gemma Bernal, Flipside offers a refreshing take on traditional benches by infusing modern touches with functional – and surprisingly comfortable – design elements.

Drawing upon the concept of minimalism, the series features a slender profile and open metal frame that are at once sophisticated, yet convey a playful energy. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, its inherent craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the tailored stitching to the finely-honed connection points and wood accents.

New Quiet Edit carpet tile brings timeless, tranquil aesthetics to commercial spaces

SOLON, OH, JUNE 26, 2024 — Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a carpet tile collection inspired by the aesthetic of repurposed materials. The Quiet Edit™ collection is a high-performance solution for open spaces, greeting areas, lobbies, meeting rooms or anywhere that people meet, gather, work or learn. “Reflection often leads toward tranquil transformation—a sense of purpose. As we considered our textile material choices for the future of our environment, we created Quiet Edit with a subtle, simple aesthetic that aims to quiet the senses,” said Omoleye Simmons, vice president of design at Tarkett North America.