Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

A 2018 inspection revealed the need for overhaul with goals to extend the life of the 125-year-old “free bridge” and reduce maintenance. We made the decision more than a decade ago to deliver highly engineered, prefabricated products. Concrete combined with current traffic loads is too heavy for a rare bridge design like Northampton.

Prefabrication 130

Prefabrication Building Commissioning Structural Systems Building Design 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

When specifying prefabricated building enclosure systems, project-specific quality assurance (QA) procedures, including a step-by-step review and documentation of the panel assembly during off-site fabrication, are often required. During transport, panels must also be adequately supported to prevent undesirable shear and/or bending forces.

Prefabrication 105

Prefabrication Quality Assurance Wall Systems Curing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

Pump stations must also be designed for easy access, facilitating regular inspection and maintenance to prevent failures and performance degradation and to prolong system life Energy Efficiency. Not only are the pumps constantly exposed to the raw sewage, but so too are operators when they perform inspections and maintenance.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Lifts Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Drones for Site Surveys and Inspections Thanks to the invention of drones , conducting site surveys and inspections has become so much easier, quicker, safer, and cost-effective to perform. Therefore, they reduce the need for manual site inspections, which, in turn, improves their operational efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Safety Regulations Building Automation Construction Equipment 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

Located on one of the main routes of the village of Carstairs Junction, a three-tonne weight limit had been in place for several years, until a routine inspection in 2018 found structural defects, which subsequently shut the bridge to all traffic. metre-wide carriageway and an additional internal footwalk.

Modular Construction 100

Modular Construction Structural Systems Infrastructure Development Prefabrication 100

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Additionally, prefabricated panel systems for your building envelope can be more economical and quicker to install, however, there have been delays in getting panels manufactured recently as they grow in popularity. Experts recommend that caulk be inspected annually and planned to be reapplied every 5 years.

Building Design 127

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 127

BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker 0 dbarista Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:24 Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, discusses how municipal regulations and inspections are keeping up with the expansion of off-site manufacturing for commercial construction.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Prefabrication Modular Construction Building Standards 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Sometimes, the project won’t pass inspection, or it will need to be torn down due to safety and health concerns. In addition to adopting automation in administrative and computing tasks, you can also adopt more automation in the actual construction work by using prefabrication.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

They provide aerial imaging that helps with site surveys, progress tracking, and safety inspections. Prefabrication and Modular Construction Prefabrication involves assembling building components in a factory setting before transporting them to the construction site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Prefabrication Modular Construction 52

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

They are used for site surveys, progress monitoring, safety inspections, and more. Prefabrication Prefabrication involves manufacturing building components off-site and assembling them on-site. Drones help improve accuracy and efficiency, reducing the need for manual labor and minimizing risks.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Drones for Site Surveys Drones are revolutionizing site surveys and inspections by providing high-resolution aerial imagery and real-time data. The use of drones reduces the need for manual inspections, which can be time-consuming and risky. They also enhance quality control, as components are produced in a controlled environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Building Performance Measurement Modular Construction 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Contemporary prefabricated and unitized systems that leverage SSG technology have come to supplant earlier field-fabricated and stick-built systems that typically limited the use of field-installed SSG glazing , often using SSG only in combination with mechanically captured pressure bars along vertical or horizontal edges.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Monitor safety compliance, regularly inspect, and commit to prompt corrections. Try Prefabrication Prefabricating building components can speed up a construction project, improve safety, and maximize quality control. Modular, prefabricated buildings are becoming more popular, and there is no comparison to on-site construction.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Prefabrication Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Modular and Prefabricated Buildings are Shaping the Industry Speed, efficiency, and cost savings are always priorities in construction. Thats why modular and prefabricated building techniques are gaining ground. From search engine optimization to targeted ad campaigns, the right approach makes a company stand out in a crowded market.

Building Automation 40

Building Automation Prefabrication Modular Construction Cost Control 40

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Expansion Joints – rated expansion joints that are prefabricated exist on the market. Inspection Requirements for Firestopping. If the application is out in the open you can bring them in at a regular interval to inspect the work prior to turnover of the building. As an example Emseal offers these.

Fire Protection System Installation 92

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation 92

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Prefabrication Interest in prefab construction is surging because it’s exactly what the doctor ordered. Prefabricated component manufacturing occurs in a controlled environment, so it’s efficient time-, energy- and material-wise. As of 2024, Mordor Intelligence estimates the prefabricated building market size in the U.S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

23% of firms report they are taking steps to improve jobsite performance with lean construction techniques, tools like BIM, and offsite prefabrication. [ About 90% of firms using prefabrication report improved productivity, improved quality, and increased schedule certainty compare to traditional stick-built construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Modern building methods, like prefabrication and modular construction, are well-known for their accuracy and quality control; their use is expected to rise in response to the demand for structures with longer lifespans. Investment in innovative and long-lasting construction materials may be encouraged by longer warranties.

Warranty 52

Warranty Green Building Quality Control Infrastructure Development 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data." Prefabricated construction should be a focus in 2024, whilst companies continue to improve the supply chain process and coordination. Remote work will be a thing in the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

CivilJungle

JUNE 11, 2021

Due to constant changes in prefabrication and in situ construction, it is very necessary to adapt digital planning and various innovative working methods in the construction industry. Automation and Robotics in Prefabrication of Masonry and On-Site Masonry Construction. Application of Automation in Construction Industry.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Steel Fabrication Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Modular and Prefabricated Construction 4. 3 Modular and Prefabricated Construction Efficiency and speed are driving the trend towards adopting modular and prefabricated methods. Drones: Many activities, from site surveying and inspections to progress tracking, now depend on drones to gather precise information at speed.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

Unitised Systems Unitized curtain wall systems are prefabricated and pre-assembled off-site, significantly reducing on-site labor and speeding up the installation process. Regular inspections, sealant replacement, and frame and panel maintenance are essential practices to prevent water infiltration and air leakage.

Wall Systems 64

Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials 64

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Another option is adopting more automation and prefabrication. OSHA requirements, site inspections, and training programs all take time and moneybut cutting corners is never worth the risk. In areas prone to extreme weather, modular and prefabricated construction can be a game-changer.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Schedule Management Material Handling Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Hybrid work and an increased focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint will create more opportunities for innovation and leveraging prefabrication and modularization in ways we haven’t before. .” – Breawn Felix, Regional Support Services Manager, Swinerton Builders. The evolution of graphical and scheduled data. “In

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 111

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Automation Schedule Management 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

It’s also no mystery that prefabrication is becoming more prevalent in the construction space. Imagine if you had pre-approved submittals and building units inspected before arriving on site? You need technology that allows you to plan and monitor projects progress better from the get-go.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 98

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

He has also conducted in-depth investigations into manufacturing defects of prefabricated systems. This has heightened the focus on energy efficiency and airtightness, making whole-building inspections and airtightness testing for new construction more common.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Concrete system built houses, like the prefabricated concrete houses found in the post-war examples in the UK, represent a significant portion of non-standard construction homes. Timber frame houses, for instance, leverage engineered design for economical benefits, optimizing timber use and strength in steel or timber systems.

Steel Fabrication 64

Steel Fabrication Building Standards Structural Systems Roofing Systems 64

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The majority of our projects include extensive prefabrication, so planning ahead and having real-time access to information is extraordinarily important. Conduct field studies which involve having team members complete a workflow cycle and then inspect current practices to determine inefficiencies or roadblocks.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Project Management Construction Management Change Management 75

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Best practices for shuttering in construction include proper surveying, planning, formwork removal, quality control and inspections. Slab Shuttering Beam shuttering is a type of formwork used in RCC framed buildings, with prefabricated parts based on the beam size and table fabrication done on-site.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Wall Systems Concrete Pouring 52

Buildern

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For instance, the operational and compliance costs will include permits, zoning fees, environmental assessments, multiple safety inspections, etc. Adopt prefabrication techniques. Prefabricating certain elements of a building can significantly reduce costs and construction time.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Project Management Budgeting Construction Management 52

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Falsework can be used to support formwork for in-situ concrete, prefabricated concrete elements, steel sections0, or stone arches, for example, during bridge construction. Lack of inspection of falsework/formwork during concreting. Also, read: Difference Between Formwork, Shuttering, Centering, Staging & Scaffolding. .

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation 52

Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Construction Drones Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are being used to inspect construction sites, monitor progress, and capture real-time data. Drones can improve safety, efficiency, and cost savings by reducing the need for manual inspections and providing valuable data for project management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Modular Construction Construction Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Modular construction: Prefabricated modules are assembled on-site. Stick to an efficient schedule: Get permits and inspections lined up ahead of time so you don’t get bogged down with delays. Optimal material selection: Prioritize durable, energy-efficient materials that offer long-term value and minimize maintenance costs.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With UL certification and stringent inspection testing at multiple construction stages, businesses can fully bank upon the safety and compliance of Cogan’s structures. Such meticulous measures minimize trip and fall hazards and impact injuries due to accidental forklift collisions.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Optimization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2023

Every nook and cranny is inspected before it’s loaded onto the vessel and before it’s offloaded.” “We must be very sensitive about our construction operations before we mobilise from the UK. We do an unprecedented amount of biosecurity checking.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Project Management 98

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

For instance, prefabricated steel structural components have low R-values, meaning they resist heat transfer poorly. We’ve made it a point to study the rigorous food safety inspections these facilities must pass no matter the jurisdiction. Of those, a building’s insulation is probably the most important.

HVAC System Installation 49

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems 49

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

A competent person must inspect ropes for defects prior to each workshift and after every occurrence that could affect a rope’s integrity. The types of access the section allows are ladders, stair towers, ramps and integral prefabricated frames. meters) above a lower level from falling.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Foundation Systems 52