Friday5 - December 6, 2024 - MillerClapperton

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As we head into a new year in a few weeks, the construction industry finds itself the center of a critical transformation. While a surge in data center construction and its associated growth in power demand presents a huge growth opportunity for the construction industry, the pressures this rapid surge is putting on the supply chain, as well as geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East and ongoing labor challenges, are creating significant risk of price spikes and supply chain shortages in the coming months. Check out this article in Construction Business Owner for tips to navigate and understand these complexities.

Location: Gahanna, OH
Products: Alucobond (MCM); Trespa (HPL); Construction Specialties (Louvers)

General Contractor: Ruscilli Construction Co. LLC

Architects: DLR Group and Schor Architcts

Located outside of Columbus, Ohio, Gahanna Lincoln High School is adding just over 485,000 square feet to accommodate an additional 600+ students, for a total of approximately 2,800 students, as part of its phase two master facilities plan. The new three-story building will include dedicated wings for performing arts, academics and physical education/athletics in addition to academic classrooms, flexible learning spaces, hands-on labs, and an expansive cafeteria space. The new school building is expected to open in January 2026. For this project, MillerClapperton will be fabricating and installing 45,800 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM); 7,0000 square feet of High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels; and 178 square feet of louvers.

Finding the right gift for a person can be challenging. You want to find something that says you know the recipient, but can still surprise and delight them. If you’re struggling to find just the right gift, take a look at The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. It’s full of gift suggestions that are perfect for architects, designers, and maybe even the random family member you need to find something for. The guide includes everything from decorative ornaments to toys for all ages to objects to keep you organized and more. Click the link below to check it out.

Architectural glazing is a tool that can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality. Recently, there have been a growing number of glass treatments that have expanded the aesthetic options while adding to the performance of modern insulated glazing. Designers can fine-tune glazing systems through the use of additive films, frits and printed media to give it added dimension. In this article, Graphite Design Group shares some of the digital printing technologies it has tried on a range of projects.

Recommendation: ConTech Conversations with Alex Belkofer

Interview by: Matthew Thibault, Construction Dive

ConTech Conversations is a series in which Matthew Thibault at Construction Dive speaks to leaders in the construction technology field. In this article, Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for McCarthy Building Co., discusses how artificial intelligence, digital twin technology and building information modeling will merge to drive the industry forward. He talks about the key programs that contractors are using today, what’s made his life easier, and predictions for the future.

Friday5 – December 6, 2024

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