We don’t often do a blog post that is mainly commentary, but today I thought we would try something different. I like to be inspired. Uplifted. Refreshed. Once in a while, it’s necessary for us all to refuel a bit. Walking through the doors at Hussey Seating Company, within Read more…
Facility: Max S. Hayes Vocational High School – Cleveland, OH Architect: TDA Architecture – Willoughby, OH Construction Manager: The Albert M. Higley Co. – Cleveland, OH Sub-Contractor: Farnham Equipment Company The new Max S. Hayes Vocational High School is one of the many schools within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District that has crossed through our opportunity Read more…
In keeping with the theme of Safe and Sanitary, let’s take a look at outdoor bleacher and grandstands and some common safety hazards. Bearing Surface: You want to make sure your understructure is free of combustibles from unruly vegetation to stored materials. If you do have stored materials that Read more…
No matter the budget, there is almost always a solution. Whether you decide to fully replace your bleachers or do a partial upgrade, there is a solution out there for you. You want to make sure you’re talking to the experts though, especially when it comes to upgrades and/or Read more…
Waverly City Schools replaced their Field House bleachers last fall via an NJPA contract, giving their Field House a sleek classic look with modern accents. By utilizing the NJPA contract, Waverly City Schools was able to use a procurement method compliant with Ohio laws while avoiding the time, expense, and Read more…
In Part 2.2, we discussed the two of the more common code violation: gaps that do not prohibit the passage of a 4-inch sphere and failure to use the front to first row aisle steps. In this section we’re going to talk about some common items that should be Read more…
What can a National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA) membership do for you? NJPA gives you the opportunity to access competitively awarded nationally leveraged cooperative purchasing contracts. NJPA establishes an alliance between buyers and suppliers for use by education, government and non-profit organizations. This alliance streamlines the required purchasing process Read more…
We recently noted a trend in our inspection reports that indicates a number of facilities do not utilize their Removable Floor to First Row Aisle Steps. We have heard reasons that range from “we lost a step” to “the steps are heavy and a nuisance to take out and Read more…
The makeover of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s new gymnasium is fit for champions. The VASJ boys’ basketball team had their eyes set on state championship this season and with a grueling schedule, they met their target with a win on March 28, 2015 against Lima Central Catholic, 63-50 Read more…
Facility: Woodmore PK-8 School – Woodville, OH Architect: Stough & Stough Architects – Sylvania, OH Contractor: Studer Obringer, Inc. – New Washington, OH Construction Manager: Touchstone CPM, Inc. – Lima, OH Sub-Contractor: Farnham Equipment Company Specification Sections: 123200 Manufactured Casework 123583 Music Casework 123553 Wood Lab (Science) Casework 133416 Gymnasium Bleachers Third time Read more…