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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The reason: The project was not a traditional stick-built endeavor. Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. he was struck by an eerie silence.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. David Gentile, project manager, New York District, U.S.

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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. Weber, IOM, CGP, CSI, National Business Development Manager, The Euclid Chemical Co.

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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Foundation Waterproofing and Utility Insulation Retrofitting and/or rehabilitating historical structures is one of the top trends in modern construction. One of the greatest roadblocks to historical building rehabilitation is foundations and utility infrastructures that are not compliant with contemporary codes.

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Geoquest Australia: Comprehensive solutions for civil construction

Roads Online

The first use of Geoquest Australias EcoStrap HA reinforcements at a project in Victoria, which allowed for the reuse of site won materials as backfill for mechanically stabilised earth walls. Civil construction projects are becoming more complex, with demands for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and innovative solutions at an all-time high.