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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. By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite.

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

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. Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges.

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The Role of Steel Buildings in Modern Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

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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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We also a three great webinars throughout the month covering Autodesk Build for general contractors, preconstruction and prefabrication workflows from customers successfully using BIM and Assemble, and unpacking how to get the most out of your cost management tech. How Assemble can aid in prefabrication workflows. Register now.

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Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt 

Civil + Structural Engineer

State transportation departments are now promoting design/build approaches to rehabilitating and replacing bridges because of delivery speed. billion design/build improvement of an interstate bridge between the two states. The project will include prefabricating and building components off-site as the existing bridge is removed.

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A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis

BDC Network

Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit. The separate prefabricated structure by Sprung Structures uses modular Falkbuilt headwalls. Half will go undiagnosed and untreated.

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Let's build toward a circular economy

BDC Network

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.