article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. will use smart circuit switching between 240-volt electric end uses while monitoring whole-home current draw to provide control logic and eliminate coincident peak loads. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

article thumbnail

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

article thumbnail

Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

SIPs are manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and can be custom designed for each project.” Also, by eliminating attic areas that would typically hold unconditioned air, in this instance there is no need for soffit and roof venting, resulting in both a cost savings and more streamlined construction process.

article thumbnail

DRMP Leads Largest LED Lighting Conversion Project in Florida

Civil + Structural Engineer

The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary. This translates to increased public safety as well as reduced maintenance and power costs.

article thumbnail

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.