Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Eau Claire, WI: In the world of bridge construction, the differences between cast-in-place and precast methods have always presented one primary trade-off: durability versus speed. With these lightweight modular components being self-supporting, they eliminate the usual need for external bracing during assembly.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
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.
BD+C
JUNE 18, 2014
Using the latest 3D printing techniques, or more accurately, "additive manufacturing," the Arup team has produced a design method for critical structural steel elements for use in complex projects. The work signals a whole new direction for the use of additive manufacturing in the field of construction and engineering.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 31, 2023
In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. In other words, you need the right combination of people and technology to execute prefab and modular construction.
Construction Specifier
JULY 16, 2020
Panelized construction, although used for decades, has reached a new level of sophistication and use in recent years. To clarify, panelization is not modular construction. With the latter, entire sections of the building are constructed and finished, all the way down to the carpet, tile, vanities, and toilet paper holders.
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