The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

“We are excited to be printing a home in a densely populated area that will provide more people with an opportunity to witness the future of construction. The NEXCON Printer is a modular printing system that, upon set up, can print the walls of a 40-foot by 40-foot home in under 30 hours. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

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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BDC Network

MAY 15, 2024

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common? Park House 2.0

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post What To Consider When Setting Up a Warehouse-Based Coworking Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. From flooring and lighting to insulation and layout, heres what you need to consider when setting up a warehouse-based coworking space. The layout should balance open coworking areas with quieter zones for focused work.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Panelized construction, although used for decades, has reached a new level of sophistication and use in recent years. To clarify, panelization is not modular construction. With the latter, entire sections of the building are constructed and finished, all the way down to the carpet, tile, vanities, and toilet paper holders.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

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. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

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?

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The 7-foot braided hose offers the freedom to move the spray head around the kitchen to fill a kettle on the stove or water a potted plant on the floor, eliminating the need to lift heavy items in and out of the sink to fill or clean. The washer’s built-in sensors automatically select wash motions and temperature settings for each load.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust to the tower height to meet each airport’s traffic and sightline requirements, while reducing construction and operational costs. They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Eric Corey Feed 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?

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

De Man also believes that the construction industry will eventually embrace the principles of the circular economy. The house, which features a modular design, was mostly built in a factory. “Some people think it’s too expensive to be modular and sustainable, but it’s actually cheaper,” he told Dezeen.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

Unlike conventional high-rise buildings that rely on columns organized along modular grid lines, the tower utilizes a network of curvilinear bands emanating from multiple geometric center points to provide support. The seventeen office floors in (W)rapper offer three different options for floor-to-floor heights, which are approximately 4.27

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Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2023

Existing horse stalls define the first floor, creating intimate seating rooms that divide the main aisle from the bar and kitchen. The main restaurant is located on the first floor, which is divided into intimate seating rooms, and the upper level’s hayloft is suitable for weddings and large events.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2023

Existing horse stalls define the first floor, creating intimate seating rooms that divide the main aisle from the bar and kitchen. The main restaurant is located on the first floor, which is divided into intimate seating rooms, and the upper level’s hayloft is suitable for weddings and large events.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1). Third, along with the floor slab, ceilings can provide sound isolation from rooms on the floor above (C in Figure 1).

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 4, 2024

Leading brick slip systems supplier Eurobrick, based in Bristol, has been providing Integra Buildings, a modular building company near Hull in East Yorkshire, since 2010. The design of the Wellbeing Hub is made up of 20 modular bays which were manufactured at Integra’s headquarters and then delivered to the site for assembly.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

MODLOGIQ , the leader in SMART OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION, has begun transport and installation of the more than 200 modules that comprise the Athens Medical Campus—less than 12 months after fabrication began. The completed project will be the largest permanent healthcare facility in North America built using off-site modular construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A recent survey by Dodge Data & Analytics found that a significant majority of contractors (93%) indicated that their projects had been affected by rising construction costs due to supply chain issues. . To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction. Let’s dive in! .

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Projects often face unexpected changes due to market demands, regulatory shifts, or technological advancements in the construction industry. To successfully navigate these challenges, the construction industry has increasingly turned to versatile solutions. What Are Versatile Solutions in Construction?

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Material provided by Bluebeam The relatively poor productivity record of the construction industry is an all-too-familiar issue for those working in the sector. Meanwhile, other techniques, such as modular building and off-site manufacturing, have the potential to both speed up delivery and improve the quality of our built environment.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post How Healthcare Equipment Shapes Modern Healthcare Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the impact of cutting-edge medical equipment on hospital design and construction cannot be overstated.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Home construction is evolving at a rapid pace, with new technologies, design preferences, and sustainability goals shaping how homes are built in 2024. Here are the top home construction trends homeowners should keep an eye on in 2024. Net-zero homes, which produce as much energy as they consume, are also gaining traction.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Quality control systems now include 3D scanning to verify dimensional accuracy and structural testing to confirm load-bearing capabilities before installation begins.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here, list of construction inventions are as follows. Modular Construction. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is arguably the most important consideration in the modern construction landscape. Keep reading for a look at 7 sustainable building materials shaping the future of construction.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Understanding Mezzanine Storage Platforms A mezzanine floor refers to an intermediate or partial floor constructed between two main floors of a warehouse or industrial facility.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The commercial construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, sustainable practices, and innovative design approaches. In this article, we’ll explore some of the latest trends shaping the future of commercial construction and how they are revolutionizing the industry.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A warehouse’s layout directly affects how well it does this, so developing thoughtful layouts is obviously a critical step in the pre-construction process. This can become complicated because owners almost always base their warehouse construction plans on current and future needs. Read our guide on financing new construction here.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

An idea whose time seems to have arrived is the use of stockpiled shipping containers as modular units for building homes. SG Blocks sells the finished structural systems (also called SG Blocks) for $9,000 to $11,000 per unit. Cross said construction costs are comparable to those in conventional building. September 23, 2007.

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Maltaward

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When it comes to choosing the right type of security barrier for your construction or traffic management project, there are a few key options to consider. Water-filled barriers, MASS (multi-application safety system) barriers, and traditional concrete barriers can work for a plethora of construction and engineering projects.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Real-time data collection and monitoring systems such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and AR (Augmented Reality) are here to stay. Artificial Intelligence Integration in Building Controls Most commercial AI systems aim to teach an algorithm how to perform a specific task or process.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Users can control lighting, temperature, and security systems from a single app. The air purifier can sense the pollutants in the air and filter out the harmful stuff, whereas smart water systems ensure pure drinking water. Multi-Functional Design The open floor plan is a trend, but now with a twist.

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