Friday5 - August 5, 2022 - MillerClapperton

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08-05-2022 info@millerclapperton.com tel: 770-941-8281

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Metal Composite Material (MCM) continues to be a highly popular choice for building materials for several reasons, which is what makes it an attractive option for designers and builders alike. At the top of that list is safety and professionals across the construction industry rely on materials manufacturers and fabricators to help them navigate safety concerns. While MCM offers a variety of colors and attractive finishes, there are two different cores that everyone should be aware of and what type of applications are right for each type. Keep reading to learn more about MCM and how this material is rated for fire safety in both the United States and Canada to meet building code requirements.

Location: Albany, GA
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM), Boson Valley (Terracotta)
General Contractor: LRA Constructors, Inc.
Architect: Niles Bolton Architects

A new, multipurpose facility with transportation options for public transit is under construction in the City of Albany in Georgia. The project will include improved safety and security measures, as well as ADA accessible access points. Additional amenities will be available to the community such as a computer lab with several computer stations and a room for community meetings. MillerClapperton will fabricate and install 5,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material and 1,700 square feet of Terracotta for the project, which is expected to be complete this Fall.

“The International High-Rise Award 2022/23 has nominated 34 outstanding projects from 13 different countries to compete for this year’s edition. Selected by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM), the shortlisted buildings were picked from more than 1,000 new high-rises worldwide dating from the past two years. As in previous years, a considerable decline in high-rises completed was to be observed. Nine of the towers are located in China, and seven in other parts of Asia. Eight nominated projects are in the US, and four are in Europe. Read on to discover the list of 34 selected projects.”

Even as contractors report increases in business, economic concerns mount over what could be a recession. Contractors are likely gaining market share, but there’s not a lot of spending growth according to Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors. In a mid-year construction update, non-residential construction spending dropped 5.9% between February 2022 and May 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to Basu’s analysis of the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billing Index, multifamily construction is still going strong, and while a recession is unlikely in 2022, “2023 is fraught with risk.”

Recommendation: Critical Path Podcast with Jennifer Price
Produced By: Engineering News-Record

ENR’s Critical Path Podcast delivers insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers about the latest construction industry innovations, issues, and developments. In a recent episode, ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with the newly appointed U.S. managing director for Buro Happold on what it takes to succeed, mentor and inspire in the A/E/C industry.

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