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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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Structural Innovations in Modern Civil Engineering

CCR Magazine

Over the years, technological advancements and innovative practices have transformed how civil engineers approach construction, sustainability, and design challenges. Traditional methods relied heavily on manual calculations and conventional materials like steel and concrete.

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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

The construction industry again being one of the strategic thrust areas of development for any country is instrumental in this process. Thus, the direct, extended, and broader kinds of involvement in operation of construction projects can substantially contribute to the establishment of a better future geared towards sustainability.

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How Material Prices Are Still Impacting the Industry

Construction Daily News

Any construction professional who has been in charge of estimating or tracking a project’s costs in the past years has lost sleep due to material price volatility. However, no one could have expected building materials would continue to inflate construction budgets years after COVID-19 brought the global supply chain to a standstill.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.