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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges. One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). What Are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?

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The 2-Year Stadium Construction Project: A Peek Behind the Fast Delivery of San Diego State University’s Snapdragon Stadium

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Martin Jones, senior project manager, Bowman When the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers moved to Los Angeles in 2017, they left behind Qualcomm Stadium. Once the community decided what to do with the site, little time was wasted. The project plans, led by architectural firm Gensler, called for a fresh build.

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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s the time of year when everyone makes plans for the future, but before we get off and running, we wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular blog posts from Viewpoint’s Surveyor in 2017. The Top 10 Takeaways from Viewpoint Collaborate 2017. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

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EPA's 2017 Construction General Permit now in effect

BD+C

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) went into effect on Feb. This permit requires compliance with effluent limits and other permit requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. A CGP is required for most sites that will disturb one or more acres of land.

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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

The Pro Builder

but one that needs to take place if home builders want to successfully transition from on-site stick-building to an off-site or factory-built model for the bulk of their structural needs. For The Cove , a new community of for-sale detached and attached homes in Sacramento, Calif., Photo: Jeff A. . Photo: Jeff A.

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One-Third Of Employers Plan To Hire Immigrant Workers In 2017

Business Facilities

Read One-Third Of Employers Plan To Hire Immigrant Workers In 2017 on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Immigrant backlash is not impacting hiring of job candidates born outside the U.S., according to a new CareerBuilder Survey.

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Move quickly from design to fabrication with Autodesk Advance Steel 2017

BIM & Beam

Yesterday we announced the release of Autodesk ® Advance Steel 2017. Advance Steel 2017 provides a new automatic and parametric tool for inserting cold rolled sections (such as purlins and side rails) and their corresponding connections. This helps you add, for example, an extra 5% to your bolt quantity to be shipped at site.