Having different indoor sports at different locations proved an obstacle for Edison Local Schools. To bring their teams and their community together, the district was intent on creating a multi-purpose facility that could hold multiple sports in one location. With SHP as the design architect and Hively Construction Co. leading Read more…
The new Berkshire Local K-12 PRIME School Campus was completed in the late spring of 2022. “PRIME” stands for Partners in Rural Innovate Models of Education. A partnership between Kent State University and Geauga Growth aimed to bring new school campuses to various districts within the county. This included the Read more…
Wapakoneta High School was in need of some protection. Their high school baseball team practiced in the main gymnasium, and with that came potential damage to their LED scoreboard. Rather than use a cage that would all but eliminate any visibility for fans, the school reached out to Farnham Equipment Read more…
Clark-Shawnee Local Schools decided to improve its district with a new hybrid elementary and middle school building. The project included collaboration between SHP Leading Design and Peterson Construction for the design and project management aspects of the project. Later on, Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) received awards for multiple scopes of Read more…
The Charles A. Mooney school requested Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) to assist with the removal of existing wall panels at their facility. These wall panels at over 10 feet high, created room for a brand-new divider curtain. Provided by Performance Sports Systems (PSS), this fold-up divider curtain measured 74 feet Read more…
St. Peter & Paul School is a private school nestled in the small town of Ottawa, Ohio. While most were unaware of needed upgrades to their facility, school personnel certainly were. The school hired Technicon Design Group as the lead architect to begin the design of the needed additions. Farnham Read more…
Project Name: Big Walnut High SchoolOwner: Big Walnut Local SchoolsArchitect: VSWC ArchitectsCMR: Gilbane Construction CompanyScope: Provide and Install Educational Casework, Telescopic Seating, Auditorium Seating, Science Lab CaseworkCompletion Date: December 2021 Back in 2017, the Big Walnut Local School District passed a bond levy to build a new high school for Read more…
In the final video of our preventative maintenance series, we want to look at when to signal for a professional. When it comes to your facility, you can never be too shy to reach out and ask for help. It is recommended that your facility receive annual inspections to extend Read more…
In continuation with our preventative maintenance series, we look at operating divider curtains. For many facilities, the divider curtain is simply about lowering and raising. However, there are many parts to a divider curtain that require maintenance and understanding in order to maximize its life-cycle. To begin, clearing the divider Read more…
In order to maximize cost-efficiency, facilities need to prioritize quality inspections from qualified personnel. When it comes to inspecting athletic equipment, having trained personnel that will look at every nut and bolt within the facility is crucial. Below, Director of Service Operations Rocky Baker explains the need for regular inspections, Read more…