Friday5 - August 4, 2023 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Reports from across the construction industry show a slowdown in construction starts, but key markets from coast to coast are bucking that trend. Despite a dip in commercial and multifamily projects in the Top 10 US metros so far in 2023, some markets are experiencing continued growth where the outlook is anything but bleak. Trailing only New York and the Dallas metro, Atlanta’s amount of new commercial and multifamily construction ranks third across the country, closely followed by Miami. “Only metro Houston and Chicago have logged a bigger 2023 boost in construction starts, in terms of percentage growth through June, but the value of metro Atlanta’s new development eclipses both of those markets, according to the study.”

Location: Nashville, TN
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: Barton Malow Builders, LLC
Architect: William Rawn Associates Architects, Inc.

The Vanderbuilt University Owen Graduate School of Management underwent a $55 million renovation and expansion that extended the business school’s space by 50 percent, for a total of 48,000 square feet. The expanded, four-story building includes areas to better accommodate the wider Vanderbuilt and Nashville business communities. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 13,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

“One of the biggest questions architects and designers face is: what do we do with the buildings we inherit? While demolition yields a blank slate, it erases the historic roots of our built environments and is a wholly unsustainable practice. Extending the lifecycles of existing structures dramatically reduces the energy consumption and carbon emissions generated by constructing anew. The benefits of adaptive reuse are deeply social as well as environmental. Imbuing the fabric of the past with a purpose for the future is a special kind of alchemy.” Click below for seven winning commercial projects that demonstrate how reuse can elevate a project through pioneering designs that give reverence to the past.

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse sectors of the modern economy is undeniable, and the construction industry is no exception. From AI-driven data analysis to robotic assistance on project sites, the adoption of AI in construction introduces several legal considerations that have yet to receive adequate attention. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in construction processes, professionals must be mindful of the legal implications surrounding its implementation. Who is liable for example, if a piece of equipment operated by AI cause property damage or bodily injury? Keep reading for what implications this technology could have for our industry and future legislation.

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