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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. That custom drum was one Curb Roller Manufacturing engineered for a large stormwater job. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.

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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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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. There are countless floor finishes ( e.g. grind and seals, burnished polish concrete, etc.)

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AHF Products Uses U.S. Manufacturing for Reliable Flooring

CCR Magazine

As the global trade landscape remains unpredictable, AHF Products offers a reliable solution for customers seeking timely, competitively priced flooring. With 11 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., “By controlling our supply chain and manufacturing a significant portion of our products in the U.S.,

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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 panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

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Weston launches £45m robotic MMC factory

Construction Enquirer

British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.

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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.