Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 3, 2025

MMT supplies materials for the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States Spokane Valley, WA Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc.,

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The Pro Builder

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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BD+C

MAY 15, 2019

With today’s high demand for construction, a small pool of available and trained trade workers, and the need to build quicker and smarter, finding a way to increase productivity and efficiency is every project team’s goal. One increasingly popular trend that is helping solve this dilemma is prefabrication.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Building and site considerations. Example of prefabricated panel installation during construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Let's dive in.

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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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The Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2023

Because ADUs are smaller, they also require fewer building materials to construct and less energy to heat; they can be passively cooled and need less electricity. Together, these result in reduced energy costs for the building.

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The Pro Builder

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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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

According to Mordan, this process began with gathering more information about Mass Timber projects and material suppliers. Compared to traditional building materials, Mass Timber allows projects to incorporate a higher level of sustainability. These two projects are five-story Mass Timber office buildings. Swedesford Rd.–as

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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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The Pro Builder

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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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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The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. housing crisis, they determined that the escalating costs of land and materials weren’t the main issue. “We The upshot?

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. 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.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

As I’m sure you all know, earth is the most eco-friendly building material, but earth building is very labor-intensive and thus, quite expensive in the Western World. I applaud the use of natural soil for building structures, as can be done with rammed earth, cob, adobe, and earthbags.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Tightly packed straw in prefabricated rectangular wooden wall frames are being assembled for housing in various places in Europe and Russia. Numerous companies have emerged that design and construct straw-based buildings. Prefabricated. The post Prefabricated Straw Panels appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Understand the significance of material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. By manufacturing building components offsite and assembling them onsite, this method offers numerous advantages over traditional construction techniques. What is Prefabrication? Benefits of Prefabrication in Construction 1.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It is no longer acceptable for buildings to be just high-performing–they must contribute to the good of the planet as well. Metal B-Decking More and more buildings are constructing rooftop decks.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered why steel buildings are becoming the go-to choice for commercial construction projects? From skyscrapers and warehouses to retail centers and office spaces, steel has revolutionized how we design and build structures in the modern era. Why Are Steel Buildings a Game-Changer in Commercial Construction ?

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Energy efficiency : Masonry materials offer excellent thermal mass, helping regulate indoor temperatures and lower heating/cooling costs.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2023

Modular companies across the globe are tackling ways to cut down on building costs, provide a viable solution to the shortage of talent/labor, and maintain housing affordability. The Home Design category spans a number of building systems, including log, timber, panelized and modular.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

The infrastructure industry has adopted FRP as the go-to material for rehabilitation and repair of historic bridges due to their inherent weight restrictions,” says Scott Reeve, business development for CCG. Materials for the FRP panels were sourced in the U.S. FRP panels are 80 percent lighter than reinforced concrete panels.

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The Pro Builder

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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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

The building materials industry is poised for significant changes in 2024, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and evolving market demands. Sustainable Materials Sustainability remains a dominant trend in the building materials industry.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., Zone 1 : Four hybrid mass timber buildings (4 stories each) totaling 897,500 square feet of office space and parking decks.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow. Modular construction the prefabrication of sections off-site is gaining traction for its speed and scalability.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2021

For the past half-dozen years or so, off-site manufacturers of components and modules have sprung up in response to growing demand for commercial prefabrication and modular construction.

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Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. Since its formation in 2003, Toll Brothers City Living has completed 45 condominium buildings totaling over 7,200 residences.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2021

There’s a common misconception around prefabrication—that it amounts to bland, cookie-cutter boxes rolling off an assembly line. But the truth is that prefabrication techniques can allow design teams to produce beautiful, innovative designs that meet the distinct needs of individual clients. . The common myths associated with prefab .

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. Buildings must be energy efficient. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Use Prefabricated Material.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2021

By contrast, construction companies tend to work from project to project: selecting the best materials, collaborators and methods to meet the current, specific needs. Now, prefabrication can bring the two worlds closer together. Fabricating components off-site leads to more consistent builds and higher quality outputs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers The United States has seen a slow, but growing adoption of mass timber as a building material over the last decade. From a building and operational standpoint, mass timber is typically prefabricated, which reduces inefficiencies in the construction process–leading to less money spent on things like labor and fuel.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With the demand for buildings soaring, the industry is struggling to build faster and more efficiently. Almost every building is designed without knowledge of what is manufacturable, is custom engineered, and uses manual and disconnected processes. modular and prefabricated building ?methods Commercial .

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