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Navigating Modern Construction: Trends, Challenges, and Local Considerations

UK Construction Blog

Modular construction the prefabrication of sections off-site is gaining traction for its speed and scalability. Clients and regulators alike now expect buildings to meet eco-conscious benchmarks. Bureaucratic hurdles, such as permitting and zoning regulations, continue to delay timelines and complicate large-scale developments.

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How Construction Companies Can Effectively Embrace Technology

UK Construction Blog

Subsequently, through the real-time data they provide for them, construction companies can better comply with stringent health and safety regulations, and reduce the number of accidents that are incurred within their workplace environment.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

While building designs will continue to push toward net zero energy, reducing operational carbon through better energy efficiency and cleaner energy sources, there is growing policy and regulation emphasizing the importance of reducing the embodied carbon of our infrastructure as well.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s The effects of climate change like drought, extreme weather events, and sea level rise, have far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of all living things. Even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C, Think long term.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Prefabricated construction should be a focus in 2024, whilst companies continue to improve the supply chain process and coordination. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages. The next decade will also bring an increased emphasis on prefabrication within construction.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

: Safety 8D BIM overlays health, safety, and welfare considerations into the BIM process. Teams can leverage it to identify potential safety hazards and ensure health and safety regulations compliance. Teams can leverage it to identify potential safety hazards and ensure health and safety regulations compliance.

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Common Construction Challenges and How to Overcome Them

CCR Magazine

Builders must navigate rising material costs, unpredictable weather, and tight regulations while keeping projects on track. Another option is adopting more automation and prefabrication. Meeting Safety Regulations Construction is a high-risk industry, and safety regulations are strict for a reason. The good news?