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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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Efficient Home Construction: Optimizing Rim Transport Frames

CCR Magazine

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. Explore strategies to minimize environmental impact and enhance durability. This choice can also change how the frame impacts the environment.

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WSP USA’s ClimateVue Platform Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. This ultimately saves time, money and resources.

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Different construction trends impact the demand and supply of real estate properties. In today’s post, we’ll give you an overview of REITs and examine specific construction trends and their impact on REITs. This trend can have a positive impact on REITs that own and operate these types of properties.

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Discover the Latest News on Why Homebuilding Skills Hubs Should Teach Modular Construction to Solve the Housing Problem, and Construction Recovery Slows

UK Construction Blog

The post Discover the Latest News on Why Homebuilding Skills Hubs Should Teach Modular Construction to Solve the Housing Problem, and Construction Recovery Slows appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The commitment of this new administration to constructing 1.5 million homes. million home pledge.

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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BDC Network

Thermoelectric facades are modular. And, once available, the industry could use these systems in new construction, potentially meeting most of the heating and cooling needs of the perimeter spaces in commercial buildings. We used a thermal chamber to simulate various exterior environmental conditions from 0° to 90°F.

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Let's build toward a circular economy

BDC Network

Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?