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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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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. C = COST The cost of tents compared to shipping containers is another clear example of the benefits.

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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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Overhead Door™ Launches Air Curtain for 991 RapidFlex® Doors

CCR Magazine

The Air Curtain addition underscores Overhead Door Brand’s commitment to providing versatile, high-quality products that meet the specific needs of its customers, particularly in sectors where hygiene and environmental control are paramount. </p>

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Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project

UK Construction Blog

When sourcing quality wooden elements for your project, Doors and Worktops provides solid oak doors, custom kitchen surfaces, and specialized timber products crafted with precision. Self-consolidating concrete flows into complex forms without mechanical vibration, reducing labour costs.

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Failures: Cast Stone

Construction Specifier

Severely deteriorated cast stone unit designated for replacement—deterioration of this unit is largely related to corrosion of mild steel reinforcement due to insufficient cover. Cast stone has experienced a resurgence in popularity and is currently fabricated for both new construction and restoration work.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. The goal is to enhance the design’s feasibility, cost-efficiency, and functionality, while still maintaining the architect’s creative vision.