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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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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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Innovative Metal Fabrication Trends for Construction

CCR Magazine

Metal fabrication has become increasingly popular in construction projects due to its versatility, durability, and efficiency. From skyscrapers to bridges, architects and engineers are turning to custom steel fabrication and other metal fabrication techniques to meet the demands of modern construction.

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Exploring Different Building Products for Modern Construction Projects

Building Radar

PlanRadar identifies several eco-friendly materials gaining traction, including: Recycled Steel : Utilised for its strength and recyclability, recycled steel reduces waste and energy consumption. Enhanced Quality Control : Off-site fabrication allows for better quality control and precision.

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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Construction Specifier

Tension fabric structures have served a key role as a cost-effective facility solution for years. In some cases, users have turned to fabric buildings when brick-and-mortar construction is not economically feasible or would take too long to complete. The fabric building market remained stable, but also stagnant, for a long time.

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Exploring the Power of Horizontal Boring Mills in Shaping Heavy Industry

UK Construction Blog

These mills play a pivotal role in manufacturing large-scale machinery or constructing vital industrial components. Known for their precision and strength, horizontal boring mills excel in tasks like boring large holes and machining with tight tolerances, ensuring high-quality results in competitive industries.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Prefab and modular construction require tightly controlled planning and coordination, so there's very little room for inaccuracies. While it's true that prefab enables you to build a structure in a more controlled environment (i.e., the offsite facility), manufacturing these components still requires tremendous logistical skill.