Briefing: Financial Assistance for Public School Construction in Pennsylvania
Back to Articles Click here for printable version This briefing provides an overview of the current status of financial assistance for public school construction in Pennsylvania, including key programs, funding allocations, eligibility requirements, and strategic recommendations. Current Status The traditional PlanCon reimbursement program has been discontinued. A moratorium has been in place since 2012, and […]
Future-Ready Manufacturing: Designing for Innovation
The industrial sector is entering a period of rapid transformation. Automation, reshoring, Industry 4.0 technologies, and the increased demand for specialized research environments are changing how manufacturers operate and the environments they require to stay competitive. Today, the most effective manufacturing facilities are more than places where production happens. They are strategic tools that accelerate […]
Designing for Safety: Practical Approaches to Secure Learning Environments
Bethel Park High School Cafeteria Across the nation, schools are balancing the need for open, welcoming environments with the reality of evolving safety threats. While large-scale security upgrades and legislative mandates often make headlines, many proven strategies can be implemented immediately and at modest cost. In 2025, trends in school safety emphasize layered protection—combining […]
Embracing Landscaped Cooling Corridors: A Sustainable Vision for Suburbia
Anthem Community Park City of Broomfield + Pulte Homes As our suburban environments face increasing challenges from urban heat island effects and climate change, the integration of sustainable design solutions becomes a necessity rather than an option. For suburban communities, especially those in rapid expansion, the introduction of landscaped cooling corridors alongside shade structures […]
Funding a Public School Project in 2025
Peters Township High School The Evolving Landscape of Facility Reimbursement As we enter 2025, the future of state funding for school construction projects remains uncertain. While new funding programs are under consideration, they are often delayed by legislative and budgetary challenges. Many states are grappling with the financial burden of past commitments, prioritizing backlog […]
Paving the Way for 2025: An Interview with the WMF President
In an interview with President Genna Druzak of WMF, exciting developments and ambitious plans for the future of the company are unveiled. Emphasizing a team-first approach and innovation-driven growth, Genna shared insights into the firm’s strategic vision for the coming year. Strategic Planning and a Vision for Growth The next six months will see WMF […]
WMF Receives Two Awards at the NAIOP Awards of Excellence
This month, WMF was invited to the Awards of Excellence at TRUSS hosted by the NAIOP Northern Ohio to receive two awards: the Exterior Renovation Project of the Year and the Placemaking of the Year. The first award was given to us for our work at 1128 State for the Great Lakes Insurance Services Group, […]
Solving the Increasing Financial Challenges Facing C&U Institutions
Pre-COVID Facility Budget Concerns It’s no secret that colleges and universities were challenged, prior to COVID-19, to formulate a plan to address increasing pressures to balance revenues and expenses during the next 5 to 10-year period (Inside Higher Ed, 2020). The data and trends prior to COVID-19 indicated that many institutions were either already or preparing […]
