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Welcome to the MillerClapperton Friday5 e-newsletter where you will stay up to date on the latest industry news and design trends, as well as what we are working on here at MillerClapperton in 5 quick points!
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This week it’s all about cities! From the most livable around the world to the best places to live in the U.S., we look at which cities have risen to the top in 2019. First up, we compare cities from across the globe and discover what makes them so compelling according to four renowned urban planners. From the Caribbean to the coast of Africa, read their thoughts on the world’s greatest city here.
Next, we look at the world’s most livable cities for 2019. The annual Mercer survey evaluated more than 450 cities based on 39 factors divided into 10 categories, including educational and leisure opportunities, medical and health considerations, housing markets, and the natural environment. No surprise is the city that’s ranked first place, Vienna, which has dominated the list for ten consecutive years. See the complete list here. Also, out this week is the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. The report analyzed 125 of the most populated metro areas to find our country’s best cities. Read more here.
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FMI has released their Q1 North American Construction Outlook, and according to the report, total engineering and construction spending for the U.S. is forecasted to rise 3% in 2019. While the predicted growth is slightly slower than the 4% growth rate we experienced in 2018, spending growth this year is expected to be led by public investment across both non-residential buildings and non-residential structures. To read more from the report, click here.
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We are of course partial to the Southeast, but there is a region of North America that’s experiencing rapid growth and a dynamic, emerging design culture. The Pacific Northwest has become a hotbed for low-impact, pedestrian friendly design, situated amongst a variety of landscapes including islands, fields, and mountains. The best architecture engages with the unique challenges and opportunities of its site, and building in this region articulates newfound dialogs between place, space, and people. To read more about what makes the Pacific Northwest a mecca for architects, click here.
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Chesapeake College | Health Professionals and Athletics Building
The Health Professionals and Athletics building is the largest building project in the school’s history. The building grew from 37,000 square feet and only housing athletic facilities to roughly 100,000 square feet, which now houses nursing and medical professions’ classrooms, including state-of-the-art medical simulators, a gym, and fitness center. For this project, MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 6,172 square feet of Metal Composite Material, 5,713 square feet of Terracotta panels, and 7,370 square feet of Single Skin panels.
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Location: Wye Mills, MD
Material: Metal Composite Material, Terracotta, Single Skin
Product: Reynobond FR, Shildan, Morin
Architect: Marshall Craft Associates
General Contractor: Barton Malow Company Inc.
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Texas Rangers | Globe Life Field
The new home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field is under construction. The ballpark will measure approximately 1,7000,000 square feet and will seat around 41,000 fans. The $1.1 billion project sits on a 13-acre site and is expected to be complete prior to the 2020 baseball season. MillerClapperton is fabricating 20,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project, including the Southeast and Southwest office terraces, the North canopy, and the East porch canopy.
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Location: Arlington, TX
Material: Metal Composite Material
Product: Reynobond FR
Architect: HKS Inc.
General Contractor: Manhattan Construction Company
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