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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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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iField Smart

JULY 5, 2024

“Top 5 Sustainable Building Materials for Your Next Project” The construction industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “green” initiatives. Source: World Green Building Council That’s a sobering statistic, but there’s good news!

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s commercial buildings demand innovative roofing solutions that ensure protection from the elements and provide enhanced energy efficiency, sustainability, and durability. From cutting-edge materials to modern techniques, the roofing industry is revolutionizing how buildings are designed and maintained.

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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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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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As mass timber lays claim to increasingly innovative technology and prefabrication, it also hopes to get an edge up on its traditional building material counterparts through its lower carbon footprint and renewability traits.

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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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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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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with occupied buildings being responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions, according to Architecture2030. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change.

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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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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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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stora Enso has started operations in its new head office at Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. Showcasing the company’s wood products and solutions, this building is a true landmark in sustainable architecture and low-carbon construction.

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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

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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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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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

Modern construction projects are increasingly defined by the materials used, which impact everything from durability and energy efficiency to aesthetics and cost. This article explores a range of innovative building products transforming the construction industry today, highlighting their applications and benefits.

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PN - Project Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Steel buildings usually do not require frequent repairs and have low maintenance costs, making them particularly suitable for projects with long-term budget planning. In addition, the recyclability of steel means that a portion of the cost can still be recovered at the end of the building's life cycle.

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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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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

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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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Dustin Troutman , Director of Marketing and Product Development, Creative Composites Group Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as a top contender when it comes to construction material choices for America’s infrastructure. Traditional materials just don’t last in these types of applications,” Blaszak says.

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BD+C

MAY 14, 2014

When Mortenson was charged with the 831,000-sf, 360-bed Exempla Saint Joseph Heritage Project in Denver, we found that a traditional, on-site linear building approach would have resulted in a schedule that did not meet the customer''s needs. Body Image: read more.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 21, 2024

A reinforced room should be designed to stand up to high winds on its own, independent of the building structure surrounding it, said Esteban. “It The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has outlined the different types of tornado-safe room options available and the materials used to build them: 1.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Blake Heger , VP, Marketing & Sales Operations, Enduro Composites, a part of Creative Composites Group Insulated metal panels (IMPs) have been an essential building material for over 50 years. Apples to apples, composite building materials are often lighter than their metal equivalents. What are ICPs?

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

The Fastest Building Constructions in the World 1. Learn more about the fastest building constructions. Netherlands: Heijmans ONE House In Amsterdam, the Heijmans ONE House addresses the housing shortage by offering prefabricated houses that can be assembled in just one day. Discover the fastest building construction projects.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) One of the most significant innovations in green building is the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT). The Rise of Sustainable Innovations 1.

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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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BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These solutions, ranging from modular building techniques to innovative materials, empower construction teams to respond effectively to evolving project requirements. Utilizing platforms like Building Radar can further enhance these efforts by identifying new construction opportunities and streamlining project management.

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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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