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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.

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Acrow Bridge Installed to Reconnect Key Route After Culvert Collapse in Rural Western Colorado

Civil + Structural Engineer

Parsippany, New Jersey – Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel Mabey Universal panel bridges was recently installed on Colorado State Highway 133 (SH 133) between the small towns of Paonia and Somerset in the state’s Western Slope. feet (31.5 m) to enable two-way traffic.

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National Precast: 50 years of building Australia’s future

Roads Online

Reinforced Earth specialises in tailoring infrastructure solutions for local communities and governments. For half a century, a long-standing Master Precaster member of National Precast, Reinforced Earth, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the country.

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Acrow’s Modular Steel Bridge Minimizes Traffic Disruptions During Major Highway Construction in Northern New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Acrow 700XS® bridge was selected for the project by contractor IEW Construction Group and will maintain southbound traffic for the duration of the construction. The materials for Acrow’s modular bridge began arriving at the small, restricted site in early 2023, despite limited access for delivery trucks.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

The Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant is driving major infrastructure projects across four continents. These unique, modular plants, built together and within 100 per cent ISO-certified sea containers, offer significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, energy savings, and mobility. Images: Lintec.

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The Evolution of Bridge Construction: Safer, Faster, Smarter

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dan Straub, Civil Segment Manager at PERI USA Why Innovative Formwork Systems Are Key to Enhancing Bridge Construction Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public transportation. Some are approaching the end of their anticipated lifespan.

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

The Pro Builder

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. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. he was struck by an eerie silence.