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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The design process also included pre-coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to mitigate any clashes of the utility infrastructure. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system. What About Design?

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This includes building enclosure systems that must provide aesthetic value. Integrated systems. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. B.PUBLIC doesn’t create modular units.

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Streamlining Construction with Prefabricated Utility Room Solutions

UK Construction Blog

These modular units are designed to house key systems, including boilers, washing machines, and other essential utilities. Manufacturing Considerations for Prefabricated Utility Rooms Experts in the field highlight how manufacturers are setting the bar for precision and quality in the prefabrication of utility rooms.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Sustainable Renovation: Helping Businesses Cut Carbon Footprint

CCR Magazine

Companies that value sustainability should use these materials because they need less energy production and generate reduced waste during their manufacturing process. Businesses implementing passive solar design methods for heating and cooling can decrease their dependence on artificial energy systems.