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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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How to Choose the Right Equipment Rental Provider

CCR Magazine

How can you ensure that your equipment rentals deliver optimal value? in 2025 making it essential to strategically plan your equipment requirements. Cost Considerations and Value Assessment It is important to examine all potential charges when evaluating equipment rental costs instead of only focusing on the base rental rate.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Efficient Home Construction: Optimizing Rim Transport Frames

CCR Magazine

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Explore strategies to minimize environmental impact and enhance durability. Implement lifecycle assessments to evaluate and improve the sustainability of your choices.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Digital transformation in construction means using modern technology to improve the way projects are planned, managed, and built.

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Leveraging Big Data for Predictive Analysis in Construction Management

PN - Project Management

By harnessing the potential of data-driven insights, construction professionals can address challenges, optimize processes, and deliver superior results. Tracking workforce productivity , material usage, machinery performance, and environmental conditions produces a constant data stream. What Is Big Data in Construction?