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

Civil + Structural Engineer

by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. Once complete, the structure is a fully integral bridge with no joints, bearings or tie-downs. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.

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Trial to trend: the growth of prefabricated exterior walls

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy StoPanel Affiliate Southern Wall Systems. A global pandemic rocking the foundation of a world economy. When prefabrication enters the construction equation, the variables change dramatically. The evolution of prefabrication stretches back more than 40 years. By Tim Salerno.

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Key rules for installing a drainage system on your own

Civil Manage

When arranging residential buildings and other objects, the installation of a drainage system is considered an important final moment in construction. This requires the installation of special prefabricated structures, consisting of metal or plastic parts.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) analysis shows it typically takes two days to set a modular home on its permanent foundation.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

The term refers to the use of advanced techniques to combine wood products in various layer formats to create structures that are strong and versatile. 100 Rock Row is Maine’s first mass timber structure, striving to improve the wellness and productivity of its tenants by delivering 30% fewer carbon dioxide emissions.

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Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes

Plant & Civil Engineer

These new L cranes are being launched on the market with substantial changes to the structural steelwork, an improved hydraulic system and a new modular drive system. The control system is designed to be particularly robust and durable to meet the demands of such a diverse range of uses. Software updates are also easy.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BDC Network

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Cross-laminated timber system’s prefabricated, modular nature and its use of reversible metal connections creates the potential for eventual deconstructability.