Foundation work is underway for new Delmar Fieldhouse Next phase of construction, set to begin in August, includes plumbing, electrical, and site work Mandarin school progress outlined Parents and community members attend second meeting to discuss updates to the plan for the new magnet school. Eastwood meeting focuses on design Community discusses options for the proposed design of the new school being built under the 2012 bond program. Dowling community gets design update Community hears about some of the beginning steps in the design process for the new fine arts school. Contractor speaks at Condit meeting Contractor could begin some site work this month on the Bellaire school, community is told during meeting. Architects, engineers get tips on submitting bids for bond work as deadline nears More than 100 architects and engineers attend a pre-proposal conference as deadline to submit projects in Phase 3 and 4 is scheduled for July 8. Washington HS design internship kicks off with straw bridge challenge Four students who were accepted into a design team internship program participate in a contest to build a sturdy model bridge out of straws. The students will learn about the design process for the new Washington. Eastwood Academy design develops with collegiate model in mind Students at the school want a campus that’s more like a “mini-college” where they can study independently or in small groups. Monthly workshop offers insight on landing contracts with HISD Twenty-five small business professionals learn insider secrets to landing a HISD contract at a Workshop Wednesday event with the district’s supplier diversity team. HISD architects, engineers get tips on school security and city permitting process Architects and engineers selected to design HISD’s newest facilities participate in a four-hour planning and development session on school security and the City of Houston’s permitting process. Training aims to boost success within 2012 bond program Program managers from the five firms selected by HISD to oversee construction in the 2012 bond program boost their skills with a two-day training on planning and executing successful building projects. Small firms network with contractors involved in HISD bond program Architectural and engineering firms who are designing HISD’s newest facilities showcase their projects at a meet-and-greet at Carnegie Vanguard High School. Woman-owned horticultural business provides safe green spaces for HISD schools LaRonda White with Brookway Horticultural Services talks about how working with HISD has been a successful partnership for her business. Exploring the design process of the new Lee High School Design images of Lee High School, which will be rebuilt into a 21st century learning environment, are featured in a new HISD video. Progress being made on new DeBakey High School A collaborative design for the new DeBakey High School for Health Professions being built in the Medical Center is featured in a new HISD video. Newly named Mark White Elementary moves forward in design Staff, parents, and architects work together to plan the design of a new elementary school in the west Houston area that will be built to relieve crowding. Lamar High School Community Meeting 7/1/2014   6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Milby High School Community Meeting 7/1/2014   6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Workshop Wednesday: Let’s Talk Finance 7/9/2014   3 to 5 p.m. Davis High School Community Meeting 7/15/2014   6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mark White Elementary School Community Meeting 7/22/2014   6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting 7/29/2014   8:30 to 10 a.m. HISD | Bond Programs | Doing business with HISD | Construction & Facility Services Bond Oversight | Bond Communications | Bond Projects Map | Green Schools Houston Independent School District Bond Programs Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th St. | Houston, TX 77092-8501 713-556-6005 bondinfo@houstonisd.org      Subscribe | Unsubscribe Please allow 24 hours to take effect. Having issues viewing this email? Click here to view on web browser.