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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Civil + Structural Engineer

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration.

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Russelectric Offers Prime Power Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

Automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load Hingham, MA – Russelectric , A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, offers its Prime Power Systems, which are used for automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load.

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Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes

The Pro Builder

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Kolbe Launches Smart Privacy Glass for Single-Family Homes

The Pro Builder

Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote, or home automation system. Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote or home automation system. Kolbe has partnered with Gauzy Ltd.

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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The controlled factory environment results in greater efficiency and less waste, the company says.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The process automation of building components manufactured in an offsite environment equates to being able to hire and retain skilled workers and enhances quality control.

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Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home

The Pro Builder

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. And that market continues to grow , with no signs of slowing. million by 2025.