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From the Desk of Mike McGovern...
School Security 101
With the tragic rise in school shootings, security concerns are becoming paramount nationwide. In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, concerned parents have increasingly demanded improved security measures at schools. In response, school districts are turning to architects and engineers to help implement security improvements to keep students and staff safe. [...]
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LAN Completes Phase One Referendum Projects at Mamaroneck UFSD
 LAN recently completed design and construction administration services for Phase One of a $9.4 million dollar referendum for the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. Site work included playground improvements at the Murray Avenue and Chatsworth Avenue Elementary Schools. Interior work included restroom renovations, fire door replacement and electrical improvements at Murray Avenue. [...]
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New Phase I Standard Issued
Since 2006, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has required the use of the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM E1527-05) as part of the requirements of its All Appropriate Inquiries rule. ASTM recently published a new version of this standard, identified as ASTM E1527-13. [...]
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LAN Assists Schools with STEM Program Upgrades
 As the educational paradigm advances toward an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs - known as STEM programs - many schools are looking to upgrade their facilities in order to remain cutting-edge. LAN has several STEM projects that are in progress or were recently completed. [...]
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A New Home for Starting Points of Hudson County
 This past summer, LAN was instrumental in helping Starting Points of Hudson County, an early childhood center in Jersey City, relocate to a new home on short notice. When faced with the dilemma of losing their lease, Starting Points turned to Build with Purpose (BwP), a Metuchen-based non-profit real estate development and consulting firm with a focus on community and economic development, to help them find a new location. Coincidentally, the Archdiocese of Newark was seeking a tenant for the Our Lady of Mercy School which had been closed. The OLM facility seemed to be the perfect fit for Starting Points. However, changing the facility from an Educational use group to a very restrictive I-4 use group for small children unable to self-evacuate necessitated major safety upgrades required for code compliance and licensing. [...]
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