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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

The Pro Builder

“You couldn’t have four men carry an 8-by-32 wooden or metal SIP,” says Harrison Langley, CEO, MDLR (pronounced “modular”) Brands. Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can maneuver and place the panels onsite. LiteSIP also gets rid of traditional truss systems—which is “huge,” he adds. LiteSIP installation.

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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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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

The Pro Builder

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Beazer Homes partnered with Entekra , a panelized systems provider in Modesto, Calif.,

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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

In May of 2023, they completed their tenth modular house for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery.

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Efficient Modular Classroom Evolution in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

Modular classroom construction is transforming the commercial and educational architecture landscape, providing flexible, efficient solutions for organizations undergoing growth or change. The integration of modular classrooms with existing buildings highlights their aesthetic and functional appeal.

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Renovation adds touristic flair to prestigious Kentucky horse farm

Construction Specifier

The building is a rack supported traditional barn form clad with painted wood and metal roofing. The southern portion, serving as a horticulture room, includes both in-ground beds and modular growing tables, which support the growth of early plants and supplement the farm’s overall horticulture operation.