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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. Factory modular homebuilding process.

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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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Harvard University’s new building features hydroformed facade for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Operable windows are integrated into every third unit.

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Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes

The Pro Builder

The ground floor is a full studio home, and the main rental home above includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 The 412 also will serve as a Pro Builder Idea Home , with content published throughout its construction and completion. The for-rent home will have a front porch for the ADU and a private second-floor deck for the unit above.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. B.PUBLIC says its homes use 80% to 90% less energy to heat and cool than code-built homes. B.PUBLIC doesn’t create modular units. The airtight panels achieve an R-35 or R-52 value.

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To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building

The Pro Builder

It transformed how we work (remote or hybrid), where we want to live (urban, suburban, or exurban), and what are our expectations for the home’s “immune system” (a place of well-being and resilience). It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2

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What To Consider When Setting Up a Warehouse-Based Coworking Space

UK Construction Blog

The post What To Consider When Setting Up a Warehouse-Based Coworking Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. However, transforming a warehouse into a functional coworking space requires careful planning to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency. The layout should balance open coworking areas with quieter zones for focused work.