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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges.

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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.

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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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How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing

The Pro Builder

The process of physical and digital automation for The Phoenix will result in a set of buildings that is both efficient and loved by residents. This helps removes the unpredictability of a traditional construction site, in addition to reducing waste, time, and cost. constructutopia What do you think of this innovative project?

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Efficient Home Construction: Optimizing Rim Transport Frames

CCR Magazine

Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters. This requires paying close attention to the specifications of these frames and how they affect different construction phases. We should look for new and creative solutions.

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Sustainability is no longer just a trend in constructionits a necessity.

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