Leveraging BIM in the prefabrication space
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2018
By improving project visibility and coordination between the trades, 3D models can reduce design errors and save offsite construction firms time and money.
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Modular Monitor: PCL, Clark, DPR, Mortenson, others embrace offsite construction
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.
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Turner, PCL offer quick-install modular health screening pods
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
The prefabricated modules from two of the largest U.S. construction firms enable fast and easy health screening of individuals entering high-traffic buildings and public spaces.
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Dodge report: Modular and prefabricated construction boosts quality and client satisfaction, reduces costs
Construction Dive
JANUARY 31, 2020
Contractors and other AEC professionals said that the building methods produced more accurate cost predictability and better scheduling.
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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste
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Explore innovative techniques like prefabrication and modular construction, just-in-time delivery, and waste segregation and recycling. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.
China aims to construct coronavirus hospitals in less than 2 weeks
Construction Dive
JANUARY 31, 2020
The use of prefabricated panels will allow speedy construction of two hospitals, which will be built on pillars to keep the ground clear of contamination, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project
Construction Dive
MAY 31, 2023
Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.
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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy
BD+C
MARCH 20, 2023
3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.
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Marriott building world's tallest modular hotel in NYC
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2019
Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.
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Prefabrication speeds construction of HS2’s Thame Valley viaduct
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The post Prefabrication speeds construction of HS2’s Thame Valley viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The benefits associated with the modular design of HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct could influence the way future rail viaducts are constructed in the UK.
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COVID-19 puts an emphasis on the benefits of prefabrication, communication tech, paperless jobsites
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2020
Brian Poage of Raken says the future of construction tech may continue to be influenced by social distancing guidelines.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Prefabricated Warehouse Buildings
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. For more on the good and the bad of steel structures, keep reading for a detailed analysis of prefabricated warehouse buildings. Ample Clear Span A final advantage of prefabricated steel warehouses is their interior clear span.
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Mass timber's striking case for sustainability
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 26, 2018
As mass timber lays claim to increasingly innovative technology and prefabrication, it also hopes to get an edge up on its traditional building material counterparts through its lower carbon footprint and renewability traits.
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Modular building is (slowly) moving onto jobsites
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
According to attendees at the 2018 World of Modular conference, prefabrication is one segment where the industry has a "massive opportunity to improve."
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
To accommodate a shift to digital record-keeping and tech-driven care, healthcare contractors are expanding data centers, HVAC and electrical loads through prefabrication and other approaches, experts say.
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Hilton opens San Francisco's 1st modular-constructed hotel
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2019
The Home2Suites-branded, 107-suite building welcomed guests after just 16 months of construction and less than a year after prefabricated components arrived at the jobsite.
Modular Monitor: PCL, Clark, DPR, Mortenson, others embrace off-site construction
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.
How 3D laser scanning can guarantee future business
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
By capturing existing site conditions, Brady Industries says it's prefabricating piping assemblies more accurately, installing systems more rapidly and eliminating surprises for customers.
DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite. Compared to concrete prefab elements, mass timber can be up to 5 times lighter per unit of volume, making it a force to be reckoned with in the prefabrication market.
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Balfour Beatty tapped to manage Atlanta prefab tower project
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' ' 13-story apartment high-rise.?
HS2 | Construction passes halfway on prefabricated 880m Thame Valley Viaduct
New Civil Engineer
MAY 20, 2024
High Speed 2 (HS2) main contractor EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) has passed halfway in the construction of the prefabricated 880m Thame Valley Viaduct. The post HS2 | Construction passes halfway on prefabricated 880m Thame Valley Viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Katerra closing Phoenix modular building facility, laying off 200 workers
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 10, 2019
The California-based designer and builder of prefabricated components and mass timber modular units said it's on a growth path toward profitability next year despite having to close the 250,000-square-foot facility this month.
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Modular fim citizenM to build 2nd Los Angeles hotel
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2019
The company uses prefabricated components for most of its properties, which feature steel-framed furnished cubes from a Polish supplier.
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Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Example of prefabricated panel installation during construction. by Annemarie R. Donlon, PE.
Redefining Prefabrication: Modernizing Construction with Modular Techniques
The Constructor
JUNE 22, 2023
The construction industry is continuously evolving, with one of the most noteworthy recent advancements being the increased use of prefabrication techniques. Over time, technological advances have allowed the entire construction process to become more streamlined and efficient, partly due to modular construction methods.
The Benefits of Prefabricated Steel Buildings for Industrial Applications
The Constructor
MAY 23, 2023
Prefabricated steel buildings are an excellent option for a wide range of industrial applications, offering cost-savings, durability, strength, flexibility and adaptability. Prefabricated steel buildings are assembled in sections at the factory that are then transported to the job site for quick and easy assembly.
Installation of prefabricated 129m active travel bridge for Levenmouth Rail Link begins
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The post Installation of prefabricated 129m active travel bridge for Levenmouth Rail Link begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Network Rail has begun its installation of an active travel bridge over the River Leven and recently completed £116M Levenmouth Rail Link.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Migued Eldaief says prefabrication is shortening project timelines and cutting costs, and that designs are anything but utilitarian and boxy.
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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success
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. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Let's dive in.
Marriott building world's largest modular hotel in NYC
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2019
Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.
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Most contractors optimistic about commercial construction industry
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2018
Chamber of Commerce report shows prefabrication and modular construction are picking up some slack created by the labor shortage. A USG + U.S.
Safety in bridge construction: some say it's as simple as ABC
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
It's in the hot seat, but accelerated bridge construction, or putting prefabricated components in place like "Legos," is increasingly used, contractors say, because it doesn't interrupt traffic or place workers in danger.
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Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2023
Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?
Two 56-story prefabricated towers will make up Singapore?s newest residential district
BD+C
JUNE 9, 2020
The towers will be composed of prefabricated units and built among a backdrop of five four-story heritage, Art Deco-style buildings on Silat Avenue. Avenue South Residences will be an innovative and eco-conscious residential district in Singapore anchored by two, 56-story skyscrapers nestled among five historically preserved buildings.
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Tracking Prefabrication Productivity
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 13, 2020
Why Controlled Construction Environments are More Important than Ever and How Contractors are Using Technology to Gain Efficiency.
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A New Era of Bridge Construction Technology Lands in the U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
” Upon the prefabricated bridge system’s arrival, the county maintenance crew lifted them into place with an excavator and spliced them together, prepping the site for locally supplied, ready-mix concrete. The Eau Claire County maintenance crew used their own excavator to install the abutments in less than an hour.
Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 28, 2023
One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Prefab ADUs have the potential to help address housing availability, providing an affordable option that has the potential to ease the housing shortage.
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Fixmart acquires Page Pipeline Supplies
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Page Pipeline Supplies are expert steel fabricators and manufacturers of pipe supports, respected in the mechanical industry for their assembly of prefabricated brackets and Forest Stewardship Council wood insulation blocks.
PERI 3D Construction Custom Prints Nation’s Largest 3D Printed Home
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
With an automated manufacturing process, PERI 3D Printed Solutions primarily focuses on residential construction and the production of individual prefabricated parts. “ PERI brought a more unique, holistic approach to 3D printed solutions on this project”, said Montemayor Cantu.”
Prefabrication Revolution: Advantages, Types, and Solutions
Vin Civilworld
JULY 11, 2024
Prefabrication is transforming construction with offsite assembly, time and cost savings, and sustainability. India's embracing prefabricated houses due to urbanization. It offers speed, quality, and eco-friendliness. Challenges like transportation are countered by advanced planning.
Florida Mechanical Contractor Cuts Installation Costs 70% with Prefabricated Hydronic Piping System
The Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Colwill Engineering combines Uponor’s new pipe prefabrication services with timely job-site deliveries to reduce installation time, crew size on high-rise apartment job.
A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Prefab Flexibility Otto says Agorus provides flexible levels of prefabrication to give home builders more options regarding housing design. “We Agorus also offers to prefabricate a frame with doors, windows, and insulation, as well as MEP infrastructure. What About Design?
As Housing Costs Rise, Millennial Buyers Turn to ADUs
The Pro Builder
JUNE 7, 2023
Additionally, prefabricated ADUs can be directly purchased, which further reduces construction time, can sidestep regulatory burdens such as site inspections, and lead to lower costs and waste. Together, these result in reduced energy costs for the building. Read more Single-Family Homes Affordability Tiny Homes Affordability
Exploring the Benefits and Advantages of Prefabrication in Construction
Building Radar
JULY 15, 2024
Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects.
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