AEC Execs Talk Challenges, Trends, Artificial Intelligence

Arkansas Money & Politics spoke about lingering challenges, new trends, the rise of artificial intelligence in their industries and more with a few representatives of AEC in Arkansas — Kate East of AMR in Little Rock, Russ Fason of WER Architects in Little Rock and Dan Fowler of Cromwell Architects Engineers in Little Rock.

We are excited to share Russ’ Q&A with you all.

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Kate Dimitrova
Arkansas State University’s Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation will foster collaboration across academic disciplines

Arkansas State University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation. It was a wonderful day of celebrating this one of a kind center where the Department of Art + Design and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will come together in a space that supports creativity and learning activities for students.

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Kate Dimitrova
Devin Boyd Joins WER Architects

With a master’s degree in architecture from Louisiana Tech University, Devin combines expert 3D modeling and rendering skills to infuse projects with a remarkable level of realism from the earliest stages, sparking enthusiasm in clients.

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Kate Dimitrova
WER Welcomes Jonathan Lowrey

Jonathan joined WER Architects from the construction management field of general contractors. He brings 25 years of experience in the construction industry including executive of construction operations, project manager, estimator, field supervisor and carpenter.

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Kate Dimitrova
Russell Fason Named WER Architects CEO

As we close celebrating our 45th year, WER Architects is pleased to announce Russell Fason, AIA, LEED AP, has been named CEO of WER Architects. Russell has been an integral part of WER Architects since 2004. A partner since 2015, leading design, sustainability, and client service, building on WER’s core values. 

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Kate Dimitrova
WER Architects Receives Outstanding Project Award and National Recognition for Hendrix College

WER Architects has received an Outstanding Project Award in Learning By Design Magazine’s Fall 2023 Educational Facilities Awards Showcase. WER Architects’ historic preservation, restoration and renovation of Martin Hall on the Hendrix College campus, in Conway, Arkansas, has been recognized as an award-winning benchmark facility for its incorporation of next generation learning space design and planning methodologies.

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Kate Dimitrova
WER Is A Leader In The Field For Storm Shelter Design

The WER team has extensive experience in designing storm shelters, having designed both FEMA 361 Safe Rooms and ICC 500 Storm Shelters. We work closely with our clients, and local building officials, to determine the district and schools needs, alternative uses for the space and review funding options - creating a hardened space that will keep your students and staff safe.

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Kate Dimitrova
Grand Opening Celebration at UCA

The Windgate Center of Fine and Performing Arts held a seal breaking ceremony and grand opening this past week! It was an evening of celebration and immersive art experiences as UCA kicked off the "Ovation: Shaping the Arts in Arkansas" performance series.

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Kate Dimitrova