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WATCH: 2018 Facilities of Merit: Judges Reflect on Quality of Work

AB Staff
Aug 30, 2018

The panel of judges for the 2018 Athletic Business Facilities of Merit discuss the quality of work submitted in the Architectural Showcase, and preview what impressed them about this year's winning projects.

Winning projects will be announced right here on athleticbusiness.com, starting next week.

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