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A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis

BDC Network

A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. Clinicians called the newly built structure “a godsend.”

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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

In May of 2023, they completed their tenth modular house for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery.

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Tindall Corporation Expands Texas Division to 180,000 Square Feet

Civil + Structural Engineer

The heightened capacity is a significant achievement for Tindall as it positions the company to better serve the commercial construction industry in the South-Central states. Tindall provides engineering, manufacturing, shipping and installation solutions for precast, prestressed concrete systems and underground utility structures.

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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. The team is also installing high mast lighting, stormwater collection systems, and other ancillary structures and systems.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity.

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7 Trends Shaping the Future of the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

The construction industry is now going through a significant revolution, which is being pushed by developments in technology, attention to environmental concerns, and shifting requirements from society. Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

BD+C

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.