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APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The factory manufacturing and onsite assembly enable faster construction, Langley says.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 264

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Acquisition bolsters support for critical infrastructure applications Alum Bank, Pennsylvania – Creative Composites Group (CCG), the leading manufacturer of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, has announced that the group has acquired the assets of United Fiberglass of America, Inc. (UF), This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A new manufacturing facility for submarine modules (MMF3), by ship manufacturer Austal U.S.A., Photo ©Liquoricelegs/courtesy dreamstime.com A new manufacturing facility for submarine modules (MMF3), by ship manufacturer Austal U.S.A., This new building will significantly increase Austal U.S.A.’s

Building Materials Manufacturing 109

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2024

When you visit one of our branches, youll see the superior build quality, layout, and materials that set us apart from the competition. ATCO Structures are manufactured right here in the USA. When it comes to build quality, layout, and materials, ATCO wins. It cant be an afterthought.

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JULY 18, 2023

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. To replace traditional cement, Eco Material uses fly ash and other pozzolanic materials.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

Through its two manufacturing facilities in Telford, Besblock currently produces around 1.7 million m² building blocks per year, equating to approximately 250,000 tonnes. Its Star Performer cellular block uses recycled aggregates and 24 % less material than a solid block.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Buildertrend Purchasing, a new exclusive rebates program, empowers builders to grow their bottom line and focus on what they do best: building and growing their businesses. We look forward to working together to provide builders with an unprecedented level of efficiency, cost savings and access to high-quality materials.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

According to Autodesk, the project will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building in the San Francisco Bay Area. For instance, with Forma’s Rapid Noise Analysis, MBH tested the impact of noise from highway traffic on different building configurations.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Building Design 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

“This code change will benefit stakeholders across the residential design and construction spectrum by improving the quality of materials and workmanship for post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors,” said Tim Christle, Executive Vice President for PTI. Higher quality installation and stressing of PT materials by PTI-certified field personnel.

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Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Standards 263

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards. The manufacturing process doesn’t require water.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Sustainability Painting/finishing 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 13, 2023

Bethlehem, PA – www.metal-buildings-institute.org – The Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) has released a new informational module, Quality and Craftsmanship 201 – Retrofit Roofing. A preview video is available on the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@MBCEA.

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Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 246

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

ResourceCo’s commercial and industrial waste recycling diverts ‘light’ materials from landfill. In addition to crumb and granules, Tyrecycle manufactures tyre-derived fuel (TDF), an alternative fuel source that’s decarbonising heavy industries.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Material Handling 105

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once that powder is added during concrete manufacturing, the minerals then pull CO2 from the air into the concrete, where it’s mineralized and stored. Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? The concrete becomes a carbon capture solution.

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Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Controls Manufacturing 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACI Certificate Programs, delivered through ACI University, encourage concrete professionals to gain in-depth knowledge about particular topics in concrete materials, design, repair, or construction by following a defined online course of study. ACI CODE-440.11-22 and learn more about designing and detailing with GFRP reinforcement.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As a manufacturer of structural carbon-negative building materials, Plantd provides a seamless switch for homebuilders currently using Oriented Strand Board (OSB). With material shortages still affecting the market, builders are looking for ways to diversify their supply chain with a reliable and consistent product.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Structural Systems Electrical Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the publication of Firehouse Ministries Shelter. The Firehouse Ministries Shelter folio was created by MBMA in coordination with Poole & Company Architects and Dunn Building Company, LLC.

Building Materials Manufacturing 263

Building Materials Manufacturing Architecture Facility Management Building Design 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[Åshammar, Sweden] Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide fasteners to be used in machines for ultrasonic metal welding. Extreme levels of vibration Schunk Sonosystems is a global leader in developing and building machines for ultrasonic metal welding – such as their industry-leading flexure sonotrode.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Standards 245

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

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OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

PC completed an addition to Weidmann’s existing manufacturing facility 12 years ago with all the same key partners. PC completed an addition to Weidmann’s existing manufacturing facility 12 years ago with all the same key partners.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Apis Cor develops highly mobile 3D printers and construction materials for homebuilding. Capsule’s team of engineers, machines, and assembly technicians manufacture buildings as components to increase the number of units of housing available. TANGOBuilder. Finance 10. Compass Working Capital. First Repair.

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APRIL 24, 2023

3D Printed Homes Project Tracker wbeeler Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:06 3D construction printing is one of the hottest technology trends in home building. At many occasions, it is not practical or convenient for people to experience real-time printing of buildings due to their location or timing.

Building Materials Manufacturing 241

Building Materials Manufacturing Real Estate Development Building Materials Modular Construction 241

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

How reinforced earth technology works Reinforced earth involves strengthening soil with materials like concrete, steel strips or geosynthetics to enhance its load-bearing capacity. As infrastructure demands grow, Reinforced Earth continues to evolve its offerings, incorporating new technologies and materials.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

CCG prefabricates very large, corrosion-resistant panels at its Dayton, Ohio manufacturing facility. The relative stiffness of our fiberglass material makes deflection the driving factor in deck sizing with FRP. CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By 2050, nearly 50% of all emissions generated by new construction are expected to come from building materials like concrete. Cement manufacturers across the country recognize the impact of cements contribution to concretes greenhouse gas emissions and have set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by the same year.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Wall Systems Structural Systems 78

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Richmond, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barricade Building Products, a leading provider of high-quality building materials, is excited to announce its participation in the Builders Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) trade show, at Booth #606, taking place from September 18-22, 2023, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Additionally, the plant will manufacture polypropylene pipe in the future. A key market, for example, is building roads for timber harvesting which dominates the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1934, the company has 17 manufacturing facilities in 10 states with more than 500 employees. Collings, president and CEO of Lane. “A

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele , a manufacturer of high-tech prefabricated homes, is working to help solve the housing crisis by upping its production of Self-Powered homes with two new foundries. Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced.

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APRIL 22, 2023

No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. he was struck by an eerie silence.

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