article thumbnail

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. Factory modular homebuilding process.

article thumbnail

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility

BDC Network

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. The central ramp, now encircled by units, becomes a community courtyard.

Ramps 121
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Everything You Need To Know About Modular Construction

cnstrctr

Modular construction, it’s one of the hot words in construction right now and rightfully so. Modular construction is a way of re-thinking how we typically build. What Is Modular Construction? What Are Some Examples of Modular Construction? Ramps and Stairs.

article thumbnail

How the Internet of Things can help construction

Roads Online

Material provided by Bluebeam The relatively poor productivity record of the construction industry is an all-too-familiar issue for those working in the sector. Meanwhile, other techniques, such as modular building and off-site manufacturing, have the potential to both speed up delivery and improve the quality of our built environment.

article thumbnail

Fish Ladder | What Is Fish Ladder | Types of Fish Ladder | Fish Ladders in Dams

CivilJungle

Rock Ramp Fishway. The pools are constructed in the form of steps and these pools are divided by overflow weirs. However, they require a large space to construct. Such fishways can be built with switchbacks to minimize the space needed for their construction. Rock Ramp Fishway. Vertical Slot Fish Ladder.

Ramps 52
article thumbnail

Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction sector is no exception. According to Deloitte , AI and advanced data analytics technology could bring cost savings of 10% to 15% for construction projects. The impact of artificial intelligence is incredibly profound, which is why AI in the construction market is expected to be worth $151.1 billion by 2032.

article thumbnail

TRT’s quality transport solutions

Roads Online

TRT offers an extensive lineup of trailers, including platforms, rows of eight, axle wideners, deck wideners, quads, dolly’s, house trailers, forklift trailers, crane trailers, and construction tippers. Over the years there have been several tragic deaths in the industry caused by single-acting ramps falling on people.