Friday5 - September 10, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Architecture is considered an inter-disciplinary profession as design projects often thrive from the collaboration of individuals from various fields. The connection between the field of architecture and archaeology, however, is often overlooked. As awareness grows for issues of sustainability and heritage, “the expertise present in the field of archaeology plays a vital part in the preservation of architectural landmarks of historical significance. This expertise can also play a significant part in creating sensitive architectural interventions suitable for their context, contemporary in their design while responding to historical precedents.” Continue reading for how the distinctions between these fields are becoming blurred and how even closer collaboration could make for richer architectural design.

Location: Paradise Valley, AZ
Product: Alpolic FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Layton Construction Company
Architect: Nelsen Partners

The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley is a new, 200-unit, 5-star resort hotel located Northeast of Phoenix. The 280,000-square-foot resort will offer ballrooms, meeting rooms, a spa, in addition to restaurants and bars with outdoor terraces – all designed to capture the views of Camelback Mountain. The resort serves as the focal point of the adjacent Ritz-Carlton Villas and the high-end retail shopping area. MillerClapperton will fabricate 3,540 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

The Metal Construction Association released its latest whitepaper on MCM best practices for proper surface preparation for stiffener adhesion. One benefit of MCM panels is the ability to deflect under load and return flat after the load is removed. Even with this ability, MCM must meet the deflection requirements defined in the building code. To meet these deflection requirements, MCM panels are generally reinforced using stiffeners adhered to the non-exposed side of the panel. While there are a number of adhesives available for stiffener adhesion, this whitepaper focuses on the two most prominent materials used.

It’s no surprise that the AEC industry has a significant role to play in the country’s economic wellbeing. “According to Federal Reserve Bank statistics, construction accounted for 4.3% of the nation’s GDP over the past 12 months. Despite setbacks experienced during the pandemic, contractors are poised to embark on several decades of unparalleled growth.” So, what roadblocks have the potential to slow construction’s recovery? Attorney Barry B. LePatner dissects five challenges of the construction industry, that if overcome, will reap decades of unparalleled growth. Read more below.

Recommendation: 10 Books to Reset Your Brain for Fall
Compiled By: Inc. Magazine

The New Year is when we typically set our intentions or commit to big new goals, but according to Inc. Magazine, science actually points to September as the best time of year thanks to something called “the fresh effect”. “Psychology shows it’s easier to shake up your life when you’re in a natural transition point, and after 12 years of new school starting in September, most of us naturally associate this time of year with a clean slate and new possibilities.” To take advantage of this time, Inc. shared Wharton professor Adam Grant’s book recommendations and the season’s best new reads. Perhaps one of these books is just what your brain needs for a fresh start this September.

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