Friday5 - February 19, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently released its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, who collectively completed 1,171 certified projects in 2020. LEED continues to be the world’s most widely used green building program, which was created by the USGBC to set standards and define best practices for high-performing, healthy, green buildings. Leading this year’s list is Massachusetts with just over 19 million square feet and 76 projects certified, followed by Washington, Illinois, Colorado, and New York, who round out the top five.

“In 2020, LEED green building was not limited to a single part of the county and reflects progress across east, west, south and Midwest regions. Of note is that nearly 50% of the projects in the top 10 states achieved LEED Gold, one of the highest levels of certification, indicating a commitment to high performance.” Click below for the complete top 10 list by state, as well as the top 10 states for LEED professionals in 2020.

Location: Atlanta, GA
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM), Petersen Aluminum Corp.
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Architect: Wakefield Beasley & Associates

Three Ballpark Center is a new 335,500-square-foot Class A office building located in The Battery Atlanta. The 11-story project will sit atop a 6-level parking deck and it can already count several high-profile companies as tenants. Among them is thyssenkrupp Elevator, who will use the space for their business and engineering functions. In addition to making this their new North American headquarters, they are also constructing an adjacent tower, which will be home to their ‘Test and Innovation Center’ and Cobb County’s tallest building at 420 feet tall. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 17,300 square feet of Metal Composite Material and 5,500 square feet of Profiled Single Skin.

What does vintage really mean as it relates to pop culture and design? “Never has there been a broader or more conflicted term than vintage. In the design world, vintage has a muddied reputation, but designs that reference the past still resonate with nostalgic consumers craving comfort and familiarity more than ever in turbulent times.” In an article from Shutterstock, they set the record straight on what the term means, explore its roots, and how to separate “good vintage” from the bad. Click below for more on design and how interiors began to change starting in the late 90s.

If you caught last week’s viral video sensation with the “lawyer cat”, you could probably empathize with just how exhausting (and sometimes annoying) Zoom calls can be. And, it’s not just you. More than 40 percent of Americans are now working from home and navigating their own love-hate relationship with video calls. According to Inc., Zoom burnout is a real thing. So, what can we do about it? Zoom calls likely aren’t going anywhere, so it’s best to find ways to make calls less stressful and more effective. Keep reading for four practical ways to cope.

Recommendation: Must-Read Business Books For Upping Your Game
Compiled By: Forbes Magazine

If you are determined to make 2021 a better year than last, you may be looking to bring a level of positivity and enthusiasm to your professional advancement as well. Forbes contributor, Jodie Cook, has compiled a list of business books that will help you “up your game” in 2021. She believes books can provide us with incredible mentors and unbeatable insights into the minds of people who have been there and done that. So, where to begin? From developing a winning mindset to doing great work, click below for a list 30 books you can grow with this year.

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