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Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home

The Pro Builder

The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls. “We The NEXCON Printer is a modular printing system that, upon set up, can print the walls of a 40-foot by 40-foot home in under 30 hours.

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes

The Pro Builder

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. When one wood-frame home goes up, others nearby quickly follow, he says.

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Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding

Civil + Structural Engineer

ICM, which specializes in industrial construction, was hired to install additional ground support equipment at Reaction Engines’ new testing facility located in Watkins, Colorado. While this was great news, it also proved that Reaction’s test facility needed the addition of a new liquid coolant system to handle the huge thermal load.

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A Homebuilding Factory that Comes to You

The Pro Builder

Young people don’t want to be construction workers,” he says. And second, while other industries have gained productivity and efficiency in recent decades, construction largely hasn’t. To explain his company’s manufacturing solution, Gampel first distinguishes it from other efforts to industrialize construction.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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How to Secure Your Construction Site in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Maltaward

Construction site security is critical to any building project. This guide will provide essential strategies to safeguard your construction site effectively. Introduction to Construction Site Security So, what is site security in construction? Why is Construction Site Security Important?

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The Importance of Proper Drainage and Grading in Home Projects

UK Construction Blog

The post The Importance of Proper Drainage and Grading in Home Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When these two systems are working well, you probably wont even notice them. It can cause the soil to expand and contract, putting pressure on your foundation walls. But when theyre not?