Enhanced situational awareness design cuts down near misses on the airfield
by Matt Thomason, AICP, CM, PE How to Improve Situational Awareness by Design It was an event that reverberated inside and outside of the aviation industry. A cargo plane on approach to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas nearly collided with a passenger plane that had been cleared for take-off on the same runway. […]
Gadsden State Community College cuts ribbon on ASPIRE 2030 Initiative: Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center
Gadsden State Community College cut the ribbon on its Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center that will provide hands-on learning in a high-tech environment for students seeking careers in specialized fields. The state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot facility sits on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. It hosts 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, 11 offices, multipurpose room, 10 […]
Middle Tennessee State University marks construction milestone for new Student Athlete Performance Center
On June 11, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) held a beam placement ceremony for their new Student Athlete Performance Center, acknowledging project partners, donors and important leaders for their efforts and commitment to the project thus far. MTSU President Sidney McPhee, Head Football Coach Derek Mason, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro and Student Government Association […]
Interior Designer Katy Lucas Shares Her Strategies for Optimized Educational Spaces
Like education, design is an opportunity. Be it through art, science, math, or music, an education gives us a chance to apply what we know to better the world around us in meaningful ways. Likewise, through enhanced form, function, and engagement, good design is also devoted to making our experience in the world better. Katy […]
TCAT Pulaski creating space for new in-demand programs with expansion project
Earlier this month, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) joined Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Pulaski representatives and developers, as well as state, county and city leaders, to break ground on a $30 million renovation and expansion project. Once completed in 2026, TCAT Pulaski will have the capability to accommodate more students, strengthen in-demand programs and […]
Hoover Met Renovations completed just in time for SEC Baseball Tournament
Fans may have noticed some changes when walking into the Hoover Met for this year’s SEC Baseball Tournament. The City of Hoover is in the midst of $24 million, three-year renovation plan for the stadium, some of which were recently completed. Many of the upgrades were requested by SEC officials to better the environment for […]