Transylvania, UK forge alliance to help advance Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The presidents of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky recently announced an alliance between the two historic institutions to work together on programs and initiatives that will advance the health and well-being of their students and the Commonwealth. “We exist to serve Kentucky — that has been our mission […]
Berea College’s new Edwards Building forges student connections while paying homage to history
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Berea College has begun construction on a new building that will replace the recently demolished Edwards Building on Berea College’s campus. The new building, which will be located near the corner of Main Street and Estill Street, will house dedicated student spaces with flexible and modern learning and gathering rooms. […]
Luckett & Farley designs UofL Speed School of Engineering Student Success Building
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky After years of planning, Luckett & Farley’s joint effort with SmithGroup to design the University of Louisville’s (UofL) J. B. Speed School of Engineering Student Success Building has culminated in plans for a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of UofL’s campus. UofL recently revealed renderings for the building at a […]
Raque Food Systems revolutionizing food packaging with automation
By Abuzar Iqbal, Building Kentucky Mass production has been booming since the 1800s, with automation in nearly every industry today. Likewise, as the world’s population grows, it is important to keep up with the increasing demand for food. This makes food packaging one of the most important mass production industries in today’s economy. Raque is […]
TowerPinkster celebrates opening of New Albany office
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky TowerPinkster, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm celebrated the opening of its New Albany office on Thursday, Oct. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. With offices in New Albany and Louisville, TowerPinkster supports projects throughout the region. Speakers included New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan, TowerPinkster Chief Executive Officer Bjorn […]
Sherman Minton Renewal team engages with students at Grace James Academy
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky Engineers with the Sherman Minton Renewal and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently teamed up with the Grace M. James Academy of Excellence to inspire the next generation of engineers. Project team members and coordinators from KYTC’s Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network (KEEN) met with students at the all girls STEAM […]