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A New Era of Bridge Construction Technology Lands in the U.S.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Cast-in-place offers proven durability but often entails time-intensive labor, while precast solutions, despite being rapidly deployable, grapple with transportation challenges and maintenance concerns. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.

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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction

Construction Specifier

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span. They require a specific level of thickness to maintain their strength – usually at least 4 inches for a slab -on-grade foundation. The hollow core ribbed slab modules are also impaired during transport. Higher slab bulkiness.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. LLC, a firm that focuses on complex, fast-paced, and heavy construction projects like the award winning East Side Access Project (Grand Central Terminal) and 2 nd Ave Subway expansion. Marcus Kratz , The Tri-M Group, LLC. Adam Derx , The Walsh Group. Nima Jafari.