Friday5 - November 22, 2024 - MillerClapperton

IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Over the last few years, we’ve all heard about the labor gap in the construction industry. A recent report from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) puts the industry at a deficit of 501,000 workers needed to satisfy the current demand. While there are several reasons for the current situation, this article in Construction Business Owner highlights some of the opportunities the AEC industry has to innovate and diversify. Click the link below to see how businesses can rethink their recruitment strategies.

Location: Knoxville, TN
Products: Reynobond (MCM)

General Contractor: Juneau Construction

Design Architect: Antunovich Associates

Architect of Record: Dwell Design Studio LLC

Hub Knoxville is the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s newest off-campus student housing project. Spanning three towers, the project will total nearly 840,000 square feet with 1,748 parking spaces. The complex will have 1,985 beds across 600 units ranging from studios to five-bedroom floor plans. The project will have more than 31,000 square feet of rooftop amenity space, and almost 23,000 square feet of interior amenities, including a fitness center, rooftop pool deck, dry sauna and steam room, hot yoga room, indoor spa with cold blunge, study lounges and more. Additionally, UT Knoxville will lease a new, 387-seat dining hall inside Building 1.

The first phase of the project includes the two 10-story buildings scheduled to open in June 2025, while the third, 7-story tower is expected to open in 2026. Building 1 is 10 stories with 345 units to house 1,136 students. For Building 1, MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing approximately 6,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM).

When talking about architecture that stands the test of time, we always talk about the towering cathedrals, the lavish palaces and monuments that push boundaries. But for all of the bigger-than-life projects there are countless others that are not in the spotlight but are a part of our everyday lives. This article on Architizer looks at how some architects approach creating meaningful spaces and the results they bring to life, while highlighting some of the projects that exemplify each design approach.

Roofscapes, a startup from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, has developed innovative solutions to amplify urban climate resilience by focusing on the strategic adaptation of underutilized spaces, such as rooftops. The company was recognized by ArchDaily as one of the 2024 Best New Practices for their innovative approach to tackling urban issues such as affordability, lack of biodiversity, rising urban temperatures and repurposing. Additionally, the company secured the “Paris Resilient Innovation” grant, leading them to install a green roof system to monitor various impacts including temperature reduction, biodiversity enhancement and water retention.

Recommendation: Construction Disruption Podcast: Making the Trades Cool Again with Matt Vetter

Hosted by: Todd Miller

In this episode of the Construction Disruption Podcast, host Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries talks to Matt Vetter, president of Schafer Construction about his unique experiences and the diverse projects undertaken by his firm. He shares insights on overcoming industry challenges and promoting innovation, while also introducing the Build Better Foundation, which is aimed at making the trades cool again by providing scholarships and raising awareness.

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