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Western Kentucky University Dedicates College of Business Building
Western Kentucky University officially opened a $99.4 million facility for the Gordon Ford College of Business in September of 2025 in Bowling Green, Ky. Representing a key component of the institution’s campus master plan, Amy and David Chandler Hall will drive academic innovation and support ongoing enrollment growth in the department.
Tennessee Titans Construct New Nissan Stadium
The Tennessee Titans are constructing the new Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Serving as the centerpiece of the city’s East Bank district, the $2.1 billion facility will span 1.8 million sf and accommodate 62,000 occupants. Fans will benefit from a range of seating options with improved sight lines to the field, including 130 suites and an all-inclusive club. Featuring a circular translucent roof, the enclosed structure will incorporate 77,000 sf of LED video boards and a wrap-around, 21-foot-tall halo display connecting to screens at the end zones.
Stantec Analyzes New Facilities Trends for Generation Alpha
In preparation for Generation Alpha's in the higher education environment in three years, Stantec is unveiling valuable insights for architects and interior designers on these cohorts’ expectations for the facilities they will live and learn in. Gen Alpha, or those born between 2010 and 2024, are the first to have grown up in the digital age since birth. They are characterized by their global connectivity, awareness of diversity, and preference for a personalized and flexible experience on campus.
Merck Opens Filter Manufacturing Facility in Ireland
Merck opened a filter and membrane manufacturing facility in October of 2025 in Cork, Ireland. Offering 32,291 sf of cleanroom space, the €150 million ($174.5 million) building will meet global demand in the production process of vaccines and life-changing biomedical treatments, including monoclonal antibodies and cell and gene therapies. By locating these expanded manufacturing capacities in Europe, Merck aims to reduce cross-border dependencies and ensure reliable access to critical filtration technologies.
Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on Aplin Center
Texas A&M University broke ground in October of 2025 on a $250 million facility in College Station for programs in hospitality, retail, and food and nutrition sciences. Designed by DLR Group and Pickard Chilton, the Aplin Center will serve as a welcoming campus gateway and a national model for experiential learning.