Friday5 - November 19, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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“Total construction starts are expected to rise 6% in 2022, following a 12% increase in 2021, says Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network. The 2021 increase will bring total starts to $893 billion, with a rise to $946 billion in 2022.”

“Commercial starts, a category that includes stores, offices, warehouses, hotels and parking, dropped 20% in 2020 amid the pandemic restrictions. As those ease, a 15% increase is expected for 2021, followed by an additional 12% jump in 2022.” Of the various commercial sectors, warehouse construction had the best performance this year with a 36% increase, followed by an anticipated gain of 13% in 2022.

Location: Coral Gables, FL
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
Architect: H3 Architecture

Designed for the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, the new recital hall complex features state-of-the-art sound recording control booths, performance spaces, and projection technology. The main theater creates a more traditional theater space, seating approximately 130 people, overlooking Lake Osceola. The building also contains a 2,500 SF rehearsal room, allowing for a multi-functional space. The building is designed to achieve LEED Silver accreditation. MillerClapperton is fabricating 1,750 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

“Whether it’s a few hours waiting in an airport, or 5 minutes running through a railway station to catch the next train, passengers spend time in spaces connected to transportation. When designed well, transportation architecture can positively contribute to the overall experience of a traveler’s trip, sometimes becoming touristic destinations themselves. How can transportation spaces find the sweet spot between their primary function of facilitating travel needs, while, at the same time, offering a comfortable or unforgettable spatial experience?” See some of the best transportation designs of 2021 below.

It’s hard to believe that humanity first stepped foot on the moon more than 50 years ago, but we’ve never been closer to realizing life on the moon as a possibility. ArchDaily has compiled 15 architectural projects that imagine what life on the moon would be like, including permanent settlements and placing structures within the moon’s orbit instead of on its surface. You can check out projects from Foster + Partners and SOM among others below, including Lunar Oasis, which defines itself as a “biophilic sanctuary” that aims to reconnect the planet’s inhabitants with nature found on Earth.

Recommendation: Top 10 Construction Podcasts
Compiled By: AutoDesk

The construction industry has experienced its fair share of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s an industry that continues to grow and evolve despite recent challenges. As modern professionals in the industry seek development and advancement, more of them are turning to podcasts as a great option to hear industry news and to gain thoughtful insights. There are now more than 850,000 podcasts available to listen to ranging from the latest news to murder whodunits, but that also means there’s a lot of noise to get through to find what suits your interests. If you’re not sure where to begin, AutoDesk has done the heavy lifting be creating a list of the top construction podcasts that you can get into right now.

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