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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Manufacturing building components in a controlled environment results in enhanced quality control, cost savings, a schedule that is less adversely affected by weather conditions, minimized onsite waste, and the ability to schedule and sequence fabrication and delivery.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BDC Network

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber.

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Transforming Transportation Infrastructure: Improving Resilience by Protecting Road and Bridge Embankments with GEOWEB® Geocells

Civil + Structural Engineer

Climate change and increasing frequency of natural disasters present an ongoing challenge to the durability of our infrastructure. Increasingly, engineers are turning to geosynthetic solutions, such as the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System—a low-maintenance and eco-friendly solution for long-term protection of road and bridge embankments.

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Utilizing Drones for Enhanced Monitoring and Management in Construction

PN - Project Management

In contrast to manual inspections, drone monitoring allows for a non-intrusive approach, significantly reducing the need for workers to be physically present in dangerous areas. Optimizing Resource Allocation and Reducing Costs Using Drones ​Efficient resource management is essential to the success of any construction project.

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Proper Construction Techniques for Modernizing Schools

CCR Magazine

Prioritizing Safety and Compliance Safety is paramount in any construction project, but it takes on added importance in a school setting where children are present. Implementing Secure Access Control : Restricting access to construction areas prevents accidents and unauthorized entry. According to the U.S.

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

The Pro Builder

The approach also has the potential to help builders and developers achieve profitability with product that’s attainable for entry-level and first-time buyers—a badly underserved demographic with few options in many markets due to high land, materials, and labor costs and the long cycle times associated with on-site stick-built homes.

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Well-funded mobility projects in 2023 will include massive amounts of technology

Civil + Structural Engineer

On-demand transit software, assistive technologies for trip planning, intelligent transportation systems and enhanced intersection signalization are components that are included in upcoming projects. million earmarked for DART will help fund a proposed intermodal transit hub along the transit system’s Silver Line. An earmark of $2.82