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Raising Modular Construction to New Heights

Civil + Structural Engineer

Solutions such as modular building have a tremendous potential to lessen the carbon footprint necessary to respond to issues such as housing shortages. Krulak has spent most of his career in construction development, having worked as a contractor and developer. everything above that level is fully modular.

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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. The renovations and improvements ultimately called for demolition of Queeny Tower and construction of a new in-patient center to take its place. PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eau Claire, WI: In the world of bridge construction, the differences between cast-in-place and precast methods have always presented one primary trade-off: durability versus speed. Once complete, the structure is a fully integral bridge with no joints, bearings or tie-downs.

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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

In May of 2023, they completed their tenth modular house for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery.

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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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Q&A: How Industrialized Construction Renews Modular Power Solutions’ Business Certainty  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Industrialized construction amplifies labor, throughput, and schedule reliability, among countless other benefits. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction? .

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RED7MARINE COMPLETES THE UK’S FIRST INSTALLATION OF NEARSHORE ARTIFICAL NESTING STRUCTURES FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. This nearshore artificial nesting structure project is the first of its kind.