Friday5 - November 21, 2025 - MillerClapperton

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According to the BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report, the construction industry sees improved decision-making as the primary benefit of artificial intelligence. Ninety-six percent of respondents say that the appeal of integrating AI into construction workflows is the potential to “improve decision-making with data-driven insights.” Click the link below to see the top 10 primary benefits of AI adoption in the AECO industry.

Location: Nashville, TN
Products: Plate Aluminum (PAP)

General Contractors: Barton Marlow and Don Hardin Group

Architect of Record: Populous

Associate Architect: Culture Architecture & Design

Vanderbilt University dedicated the new south end zone at FirstBank Stadium in September. The 130,000-square-foot facility includes a new football locker room, six new premium seating areas and a renovated concourse that fully encloses the stadium. The opening of the south end zone marks the completion of construction at FirstBank Stadium, with the new end zone having been completed in August 2024. The new amenities elevate both the player and fan experience and include the Commodore Club, Field Club, loge boxes, living room boxes, and a variety of suites. For this project, MillerClapperton fabricated approximately 34,000 square feet of plate aluminum panels.

ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures contain changes to how snow loads are based. Snow loads are now based on the risk category of the structure and use strength-based design values. Strength-based ground snow load (GSL) maps based on the risk category of a building are included in the new standard and are used in the 2024 International Building Code. Click the link below to learn more.

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) named The Construction Specifier article, “Curtain Wall Design-Assist: Navigating the Process for Success,” by John A. Jackson, AIA, associate principal with Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc., the article of the year at its National Conference. The article explores how curtain wall systems are integral to modern commercial construction, striking a balance between design flexibility and performance demands. Click the link below to read the article.

Recommendation: Leading Workforce with Samantha Roman

Hosted by: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner

In this episode of Women Talk Construction, Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, president and CEO of ABC New Jersey, shares insights on leading a trade association, emphasizing workforce development and safety, and her passion for diversity in construction. Also discussed are strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion, as well as the challenges faced by women and minorities in the construction industry.

Friday5 – November 21, 2025

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