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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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How Working with a Design-Build Construction Firm Can Boost the Bottom Line

HardHatChat

As we move further into 2015, Englewood Construction has been fortunate to entertain a lot of new business opportunities. Based on our backlog and client activity, we predict record growth in 2015. All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise.

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Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?

The Pro Builder

ibush Mon, 12/11/2023 - 21:09 Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back Stacey Freed Time was that golf courses and clubhouses, fitness centers, and pools ruled the community amenities offered in master planned communities (MPCs). Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?

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Punch List 101

Field Wire

For this to occur, effective planning, project management, and transparent communication is required. Anytime they walk through a site and notice a defect, it should be documented immediately for future discussion with the owner and/or specialty contractors. of the planned project time.” Read more → 2.

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Job Order Contracting – 2015

Building Information Management

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects. Further research can be found at Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence. Key elements.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.