WER Architects
Russell Fason Named CEO of WER Architects (Super Mover)
He has been a partner at the firm since 2015 and has more than 20 years of experience in architecture. read more >
Bibby Earns AIA Grade (Movers & Shakers)
Brandon Bibby has received AIA designation from the state of Arkansas and is now a registered architect. read more >
2021 Forecast Murky for Architects, Engineers
While Arkansas architects and engineers say they expect continued growth in 2021, others across the country don’t share that outlook. read more >
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Stinnett Promoted, Three Hired at WER Architects (Movers & Shakers)
Elizabeth Stinnett has been appointed as a new associate at WER Architects/Planners in Fayetteville. Larry Troillett, Holly Vetsch and Jordan Arrington have joined the firm in Little Rock. read more >
Premier Medical Plaza Construction Proceeds Despite Loan Hiccup
Construction on the $35 million Premier Medical Plaza was halted for about two weeks because the construction loan didn’t close as expected. read more >
Preliminary Budget for Tech Park’s Phase II is $26M
The not-yet-financed second phase of the Little Rock Technology Park will have a preliminary budget of nearly $26 million, the project's directors announced at a monthly board meeting Wednesday. read more >
Tech Park Shows Off Phase II; Budget Expected in February
WER Architects/Planners unveils architectural renderings for the second phase of the $100 million, six-phase Little Rock Technology Park, which is designed to attract and retain startups and established tech companies. read more >
Pine Bluff’s Hotel Pines Undergoing a Transformation
Some people view a derelict hotel and see what has been lost. Others possess a different kind of vision: They see beyond what was lost to what remains and what can be again. Stuart Hee and his partners in the nonprofit Pine Bluff Rising are in the latter camp. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Bid Procedures Shed Light on LED Pricing
Lighting specifications that favored a particular manufacturer added hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cost of the new Sylvan Hills High School and illuminated how much control architects, engineers and lighting wholesalers have over bid specs. read more >
by George Waldon -
Blueprint For 2018? Architecture Firms See Busy Year
Spending on construction projects across the country could rise by 4 percent this year over 2017, which is welcome news for Arkansas architects and engineers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Little Rock Tech Park Making Its Mark On Main
A month shy of its first birthday, the Little Rock Technology Park has exceeded expectations for attracting startup-minded entrepreneurs and tech-related ventures. read more >
by George Waldon -
Tech Park Hires WER Architects to Design Second Phase
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board chooses WER Architects/Planners of Little Rock to design the second phase of its $100 million, six-phase project. read more >
Tech Park Hears From Firms Competing to Design Phase 2
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board hears from three architectural firms vying to design the second phase of the $100 million, six-phase project. read more >
Zombies Beware: Pine Bluff Is Rising
A growing army of developers and investors are on a mission of revitalization for the city of Pine Bluff. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Lucas Strack Joins WER Architects & Planners (Movers & Shakers)
Lucas Strack has been hired as a BIM technician at WER Architects & Planners. read more >
WER Architects Adds Drew Short to Staff (Movers & Shakers)
Drew Short has been hired as an intern architect at WER Architects/Planners in Little Rock. read more >
WER Architects/Planners Opens NWA Office
WER Architects/Planners announces the opening of its northwest Arkansas office at a temporary location, 2241 Green Acres Road in Fayetteville. read more >
Architecture Firms Have Designs on Capitol Project
The idea of a multi-agency building northwest of the Capitol at the northeast corner of Bishop and West Third streets has attracted the attention of state and private interests. read more >
Batesville Impact Plan Living Up to Its Name
Fresh eyes, strategic planning, youthful energy and cold, hard cash are shaking up Batesville, a college town on the jagged edge of the Ozarks that is burdened with many of the same challenges as the Delta that’s just minutes away. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Jacksonville Buildings to be Demolished Before $65M High School Construction
New Jacksonville North Pulaski School District will demolish old middle school buildings downtown in July or August. Bid opening for new high school and elementary school planned for next year. read more >
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