Friday5 - January 23, 2026 - MillerClapperton

IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Presented by the American Institute of Steel Construction and Building Design + Construction, the 2026 IDEAS Award winners embody the innovation that’s driving the world forward. The steel industry’s highest design honor celebrates six winners, from a groundbreaking fire station to a field-applied cold-spray additive manufacturing technique. Click the link below to see this year’s winners.

Location: Auroroa, CO
Products: Reynobond (MCM)

General Contractor: Brinkmann Constructors

Architects: PRAXIS3

Stevinson Toyota East underwent an expansion and renovation designed to enhance customer experience and support the dealership’s growth. The 81,000-square-foot dealership will feature a new state-of-the-art showroom, expanded service areas and upgraded amenities. Designed to keep the existing facility fully operational, the project is being completed in multiple phases, staggering move-in and phased occupancy to ensure uninterrupted service for customers. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing approximately 8,800 square feet of Metal Composite Material panels in Toyota Silver and Toyota Red for this project.

The Living Future Institute (LFI) recently launched a pilot program for a new product-level label that brings human rights, fair labor and social impact to the forefront of the building materials conversation. The program will address challenges such as supply chain opacity, inconsistent accountability and limited industry awareness. Click the link below to learn more.

At a time when everyone is talking about AI and how it can be used to save you time at work, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what’s the best way to achieve that. Which tools are the best ones for your workflow? This article in Architizer highlights 15 top AI tools for architects and designers, explaining where they can best fit into your projects.

Recommendation: DESIGN:ED Podcast: Carole Wedge
Hosted by: Aaron Prinz

In this episode of Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast, American Institute of Architects’ Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Carole Wedge, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP, talks to host Aaron Prinz about her vision for the AIA, the process of founding the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit, and the impact of community on the profession.

Friday5 – January 23, 2026

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