Standard contract document for prefab and modular building released
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The ConsensusDocs Coalition is offering the first standard contract document that addresses prefabricated construction.
Mercer Mass Timber Powers Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Home Office
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 3, 2025
“This marks the completion of our first major mass timber contract, but its just the beginning,” said Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at MMT. “We look forward to leading more projects that showcase mass timbers potential.”
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Kane wins £30m MEP package at Sisk water resort
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 8, 2023
Kane has secured a £30m design and build contract with John Sisk & Sons to deliver the MEP installation at the Great Wolf Lodge Resort in Bicester. Innovative service corridor modules and an offsite prefabricated Energy Centre will be designed and installed by Kane’s in-house team. ”
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Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live
The Pro Builder
MAY 13, 2024
Villa Homes provides infill housing with prefabricated volumetric construction. Photo courtesy Villa Homes Like other builders of prefabricated homes, Roberts touts prefab’s lower costs, faster construction times, reduced labor needs, and fewer onsite risks such as weather.
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Barhale to use offsite methods on £7.8M East London sewer upgrade
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 23, 2024
Barhale has been contracted by Thames Water to remediate the mains on a critical section of the East London sewer network and replace a discharge chamber with a prefabricated alternative. The post Barhale to use offsite methods on £7.8M East London sewer upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Profile – Drone Manager Nick Ross
Granger Construction
APRIL 15, 2025
As luck would have it, he contracted to shoot aerial photography for one of Granger’s projects. Co ntractual obligations required Granger to provide 3D laser scans before each concrete slab pour, a service previously contracted to a third party. Shortly thereafter, Granger offered Nick a full-time position.
A New Home Underway for Camp Kita
PC Construction
JUNE 20, 2024
PC’s Special Projects Group is leading the charge and coordinating efforts with various trade partners – from our contracted partners handling the site work to owner-specific partners prefabricating the cabins.
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The Modular Homebuilding Bulletin
The Pro Builder
MAY 11, 2023
The company had struggled to maintain profitability, despite having secured several large contracts and partnerships with major players in the construction industry. The company has not yet announced what will happen to its existing contracts and partnerships, or what will become of its intellectual property and technology."
Listing of LEAN Construction Practices
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Of these, only LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a robust framework that integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment inclusive of actionable cost visibility, defined workflows, and quantitative metrics. Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting.
Integrate Construction Partners Converts Lake St. Louis Office Building into Temporary Campus for Lafayette Academy
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Integrate assisted with the design, procurement and accelerated installation of prefabricated storm shelters and a pavilion to meet operational requirements for the new school year. Built upon nearly 20 years of experience, Integrate offers design-build, multisite project delivery, construction management, and general contracting services.
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Mercer Mass Timber powers sustainable construction at Walmart HQ
CCR Magazine
APRIL 2, 2025
“This marks the completion of our first major mass timber contract, but its just the beginning,” says Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at MMT. “We look forward to leading more projects that showcase mass timbers potential.”
Ibens cuts Review Turnaround Times by 75% and Fuels Highest Quality Outcomes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Belgian construction company Ibens uses prefabrication and extensive BIM modelling to deliver the highest quality project outcomes. The company has a strong philosophy of working with clients to shape each project, then collaborating with long-term partners to deliver the work using prefabrication.
Key Benefits of Choosing a Design-Build Contractor
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract. Reduced Risk and Fewer Change Orders Traditional construction contracts often result in costly change orders due to discrepancies between design intent and actual field conditions.
Weifield Group Contracting Named ENR Mountain States' 2018 Specialty Contractor of the Year
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2018
The electrical contractor has seen steady revenue growth and increased its use of technology and prefabrication.
Acrow long-span Delta installed to replace ageing structure in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 7, 2024
The contract to construct the replacement bridge was awarded by South Lanarkshire Council to Eric Wright Civil Engineering in November 2022. The Mabey Delta is a unique prefabricated modular bridging system suited for long-spanning permanent applications on main highways or in rural areas.
Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
The Missouri Department of Transportation requested proposals for the design/build of its $243 million Chester Bridge project and a contract to a design/build team could be awarded as early as March 2023. The project will include prefabricating and building components off-site as the existing bridge is removed.
SABER – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS
Building Information Management
JULY 28, 2015
Requirements (SABER) contract for construction services (minor design), and will. Requirements (SABER) contract for construction services (minor design), and will. Magnitude of Construction for the contract (1 base year plus 4 options) is. Solicitation P15PS00058 is for a Simplified Acquisition of Basic Engineering.
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UK Construction in 2022: Overcoming Talent Shortages to Shape the Future Workforce
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Four in five businesses (79%) are currently recruiting, usually to deliver an increase in contracts and work secured by the business (43%). In fact, 95% of UK construction companies plan to invest in emerging technologies, such prefabrication and 3D printing, by 2027.
SABER – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS
Building Information Management
JULY 28, 2015
Requirements (SABER) contract for construction services (minor design), and will. Requirements (SABER) contract for construction services (minor design), and will. Magnitude of Construction for the contract (1 base year plus 4 options) is. Solicitation P15PS00058 is for a Simplified Acquisition of Basic Engineering.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in April 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 28, 2022
You’ll find conferences and trade shows dedicated to transportation, aviation, prefabrication, water management, and plenty more. Advancing Prefabrication (Phoenix, AZ). There are several construction events across North America throughout the month of April. Follow the link to get more details. Get more details.
10 AU 2023 Construction Classes to Watch on Replay
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2023
They demonstrate how AI, and generative design will support building owners and architects to quickly come up with new sustainable design options, ready for industrialized prefabrication with standardized elements. To handle risk more effectively, INDOT is placing a greater emphasis on schedule data in the contract and throughout contracts.
Read the Latest News on Lendlease’s Domestic Results, Redeveloping Castle Hill Primary School in UK, Extended Warranty Terms Affect Construction Processes, and UK Builders Start 2 Gw Subsea HVDC Cable
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation in the United Kingdom recently granted Galliford Try a contract worth 65 million ($81.2 Two contracts in London totalling 86 million were secured in December 2024 by Galliford Try’s Building London and South East Commercial company. billion ($3.15 billion) project.
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Uncover the Latest News in the U.S. Offsite Construction Market, Six NYC Construction Companies, Damon Road Construction Progress, and Modular Construction Market
Construction Daily News
MAY 11, 2023
Meanwhile, six corrupt Manhattan construction companies and eight executives were accused on Tuesday in connection with a lucrative scheme in which city and state contracts were diverted from worthy minority and women-owned businesses. offsite building business is growing due to demand for prefabricated parts. Million by 2031 at an 8.5%
Gilbane Completes Health Professions Building at Towson University
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Gilbane worked closely with Perkins + Will and trade partners to focus on ways to streamline the construction schedule, including the use of prefabricated exterior walls, unitized curtainwall components, and prefabricated racks of MEP components to achieve an aggressive schedule and deliver this beautiful facility.
Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
Relationship contracting- optimising project outcomes. Contract or co-operation? Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Sutter Health: Developing a contracting model to support lean project delivery Lean Construction Journal 2(1), 105-112. Prefabrication for lean building services distribution.
Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Factory Built and Tested Pump Stations The first major innovation in pump stations occurred in the late 1940s when Smith & Loveless introduced complete prefabricated pump stations. Operations and Maintenance Costs.
An Introduction to the Different Types of Construction Drawings
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 3, 2023
The winning contractor is bound by all of the contract documentation, including the construction drawings. They are necessary for planning the prefabricated components of a building, and as such have become more numerous as the use of prefab and modular construction technology has become more common.
Discover the Largest Construction Company in the World in 2024
Building Radar
JULY 31, 2024
The company’s robust revenue is driven by its diverse construction activities and its ability to secure major contracts across various regions. The company employs cutting-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D printing, and advanced prefabrication techniques.
2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
Prefabricated construction should be a focus in 2024, whilst companies continue to improve the supply chain process and coordination. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages. The next decade will also bring an increased emphasis on prefabrication within construction.
Preconstruction Professionals: You Won’t Want to Miss Autodesk University 2023
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
We will also highlight real-world examples of how the speaker has already helped diverse firms win millions of dollars in contracts. We’ll discuss what goes into the families, how we condition the families for prefabrication-specific content, and how we pull that content out with custom tools to send to the factory floor.
10 Key Trends in the Construction Industry This Year
CCR Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Use of Prefabricated Materials The use of prefabricated materials is revolutionizing the construction timeline, allowing projects to be completed faster than ever. Prefabrication involves assembling components of a structure in a factory, which are then transported to the construction site for a quick assembly.
20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020
Building Radar
JANUARY 14, 2020
Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology 12. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14. This principle, which directly links the contractual partners in a transaction, also simplifies the conclusion of digital contracts with a distinctly high level of security.
Top 7 Consumer Insights Opportunities in Construction for 2024
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Shift Towards Modular and Prefabricated Construction Demand for modular and prefabricated construction in 2024 will prevail because it is believed to be superior in every way, from efficiency to cost. Parts of modular homes are built off-site and assembled on location, thereby reducing construction time and waste.
100+ Construction Industry Statistics
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2022
23% of firms report they are taking steps to improve jobsite performance with lean construction techniques, tools like BIM, and offsite prefabrication. [ About 90% of firms using prefabrication report improved productivity, improved quality, and increased schedule certainty compare to traditional stick-built construction.
10 Cost-Saving Tips for Efficient Construction Project Management
CCR Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
It is also important not to make changes midway through a project as this only incurs additional cost, and requires further construction time and alteration of contracts. Automating bid management, supplier contracts, purchase orders, change orders, compliance reporting, etc, On the bid management, paperwork and costs for labor also reduce.
Impact of Forex Market Fluctuations on Construction Sector
CCR Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
Effective financial planning involves monitoring economic indicators such as inflation and interest rates, using hedging strategies like forward contracts to stabilize costs. Additionally, employing hedging strategies, such as forward contracts or options, provides protection against currency volatility.
Top 5 reasons rework is witnessed during construction
iField Smart
MAY 17, 2023
Design clashes (hard or soft) on the field make it difficult for sub-contracting firms to complete the project within budget and time. When design teams and contracting professionals team up in the preconstruction stage, contractors would have a better opportunity to spot design ambiguities and rectify them before construction starts.
McAleer & Rushe to deliver landmark student accommodation scheme
Plant & Civil Engineer
MARCH 9, 2024
Northern Ireland based specialist Design & Build Contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed by developer Dominus Real Estate to create a permanent home for London’s Migration Museum, as part of a landmark mixed-use scheme in the heart of the City of London worth a construction contract value of over £100m.
Time to Restart, Reinvent BIM … BLM… Built-environment Life-cycle Managment?
Building Information Management
MARCH 25, 2014
Examples of collaborative methods are Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, Job Order Contracting, JOC, Public Private Partnerships, PPP, etc. The 3D visualization aspect BIM has little true value at the moment other that pretty pictures, crash detection, and prefabrication (specific material vendors).
Cost-Saving Strategies In Commercial Building Projects
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 17, 2024
Negotiate terms and consider phased construction contracts to manage cash flow efficiently. Modular construction: Prefabricated modules are assembled on-site. Additionally, verify whether the vendors can guarantee delivery dates in your contracts. It’s crucial to have a plan in place before starting your construction project.
Heavy lifting solutions firm helps install mammoth ceiling panels at PDX
Construction Specifier
JULY 4, 2023
Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install the 20 roof panels while avoiding passenger disruption. The roof, crafted mainly from regionally and sustainably sourced wood, was fully prefabricated between the active runways of the airport over the course of a year.
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Heavy lifting solutions firm assists in installation of mammoth ceiling panels at PDX
Construction Specifier
JULY 4, 2023
Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install the 20 roof panels while avoiding passenger disruption. The roof, crafted mainly from regionally and sustainably sourced wood, was fully prefabricated between the active runways of the airport over the course of a year.
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Latest Construction Projects in China for 2024
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Technological Advancements : The integration of advanced technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), prefabrication, and automation is reshaping how construction projects are managed and executed in China. This first-mover advantage is critical in markets like China, where competition for high-margin contracts is fierce.
10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed at Autodesk University
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 19, 2022
During this presentation, we’ll ask important questions, like: Do contract structures help or hinder our progress and ability to work together? . The Rise of Prefabrication in Construction. The level of trust held between trades, contractors, designers, and a project team can have an impact on the outcome of projects. .
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