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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. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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Efficient Material Handling: Innovative Construction Tools

CCR Magazine

With projects growing in complexity and scale, the demand for innovative tools to streamline processes and improve material handling has never been higher. Read on to learn some innovative construction tools for efficient material handling.

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Shaping Industries with Artistry: The Evolution of Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication

UK Construction Blog

The post Shaping Industries with Artistry: The Evolution of Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the heart of industrial progress lies a silent yet powerful force: custom stainless steel fabrication. Custom stainless steel blenders become the alchemists behind uniformity.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol Start Date : 6 January 2020 Completion Date : 28 April 2023 Background : Port Freeport, sixty miles from downtown Houston, is one of the fastest-growing ports in Texas and is undertaking expansion to handle an increased flow of goods.

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Mass Timber Supporting Groundbreaking Architectural Design: Wisdome Stockholm

Civil + Structural Engineer

Szyber and Stora Enso have been involved in the project since its inception–providing lumber materials and working closely with the design and construction of the structure. Szyber points out that, while similar structures exist made of steel or glue laminate, the decision to use LVL makes it the first-of-its-kind.

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The Future of Welding Part 2: Whirlwind’s Integration of Robot Welders

Whirlwind Steel

As our Robot Supervisor explains, “Sometimes, welds can be missed, or there might be issues with handling materials. The robots are great at what they do, but they don’t always adapt well to changes in materials or fit-up.”