Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

Compressed and deformed perimeter gasket and disruption of insufficiently cured sealant resulting from premature handling and improper bunking of a unitized curtain wall unit. Damage that occurred to the edge of a prefabricated wall panel was discovered when it was unpacked on-site due to lack of protection during shipment.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Despite a 10-month delay due to the pandemic, the $49-million, four-story residence hall was completed three months early and under budget thanks to a proactive preconstruction phase design-assist effort, stringent construction protocols and offsite prefabrication of exterior wall and building system components.

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Wall Systems Prefabrication Budgeting Building Design 36

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building. Innovations in HVAC systems, smart lighting, and advanced insulation materials are helping buildings achieve unprecedented levels of energy efficiency. For detailed research on energy-efficient systems, refer to this ScienceDirect article.

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Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52

Civil Manage

AUGUST 17, 2023

When arranging residential buildings and other objects, the installation of a drainage system is considered an important final moment in construction. This requires the installation of special prefabricated structures, consisting of metal or plastic parts.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Prefabrication 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

Pat has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering that includes the application of many of the latest technologies and design concepts to both load-bearing structures and a wide variety of curtainwall and prefabricated systems.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact puncture resistant solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from punctures caused by woodpeckers, as well as blunt and sharp objects.

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Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

The new CPR HQ will utilize CLT in the entire column and beam structure, the second floor, the roof structure, and on a selection of interior shear walls and exterior perimeter walls. The project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc., and Neyer Properties.

Wall Systems 52

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

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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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

the innovative North American leader in exterior claddings, air barriers, coatings, and building restoration solutions, has launched the Sto Wall Selector tool, which is the latest in a suite of online, self-help tools on www.stocorp.com. For more information and to use the Sto Wall Selector, visit www.stocorp.com/wall-selector-wizard/.

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Wall Systems Painting/finishing Building Design Prefabrication 52

Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Modular Construction Prefabrication Millwork Building Materials Manufacturing 109

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Gilbane worked closely with Perkins + Will and trade partners to focus on ways to streamline the construction schedule, including the use of prefabricated exterior walls, unitized curtainwall components, and prefabricated racks of MEP components to achieve an aggressive schedule and deliver this beautiful facility.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Muncipio de Dalina, Victoria, Nuevo Leon. This system will not only promote sustainability but also enable the tracking of collected rainwater for metric evaluation.

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Trekker Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fixing bulged walls, repairing cracked walls, pulling down an adjacent structure, and making openings in a wall are just a few other reasons for the use of shoring. This method is not suitable for areas with a high water table, although grouting the gaps in the pile can help form a watertight wall. meters to 5 meters).

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Prefabrication techniques are also improving the sustainability of steel structures. Advanced green roofs and cool roof systems even have great energy efficiency benefits. Cross-Laminated Timber Cross-laminated timber is a type of prefabricated, solid engineered wood paneling.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

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Building Materials Manufacturing Prefabrication Building Automation Building Materials 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 3, 2023

The healthcare industry is no stranger to using industrialized production methods, such as modular construction and prefabrication. How has prefabrication changed how we design, plan, and build? Prefabrication (prefab) is upending the traditional design process. In my experience, even the most flexible systems have limits.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These multi-layered wall and roofing panels provide a barrier against the elements and improve energy efficiency while providing operational and installation cost savings versus conventional materials. Insulated composite panels are a nonmetallic alternative to IMPs for use on walls or roofs. What are ICPs?

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Wall Systems The following examples show an Underwriters Laboratory Inc. of the 2021 IBC.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability of nature by keeping it outside. A prefabricated “office in a box” enables employees to immerse themselves in nature and can adapt to changing work needs or weather conditions. Courtesy NBBJ 2.

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Green Building Wall Systems Landscaping Prefabrication 104

Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Utilizing design assist partners for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, steel, exterior wall system and glazing proved highly successful as early input during design led to more efficient sequencing and mitigated issues in the field that would have cost significant time at critical points.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

One of these methods includes the development of new rainscreen system technologies built with manufactured or natural stone cladding. Already a $116-plus million global industry in 2018, rainscreen wall system revenues are expected to reach $60.75 What are rainscreen wall systems and cladding?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Timber frame houses, for instance, leverage engineered design for economical benefits, optimizing timber use and strength in steel or timber systems. Concrete system built houses, like the prefabricated concrete houses found in the post-war examples in the UK, represent a significant portion of non-standard construction homes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A facility should also include weight training technologies for performance analytics, specialized equipment and furniture, audiovisual/sound systems, branding, and graphics enhancements as well as thoughtful HVAC, lighting, and hygienic elements and upgrades.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

With most of a building’s embodied carbon embedded in its structural system, mass timber's ability to significantly reduce the use of steel materials in a lab project presents a remarkable advantage. Exceeding Class A status, this concept is primed for execution and would serve as a flagship property for any portfolio.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life. Innovative shuttering systems offer unique solutions to complex structures by combining traditional methods with modern technologies.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. CLT products, thus, have two-directional strength.

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Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

The rise of modular construction Prefabrication and modular construction aren’t new concepts, but improved approaches are making waves in the industry. The integration of renewable energy systems is crucial to allow society to steer away from fossil fuels that are so damaging to the planet.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Modular Construction Modular construction involves prefabricating building components in a controlled environment before transporting them to the construction site. Reduced Waste : Prefabrication minimizes material waste by allowing for better inventory management. The following are key aspects of versatile solutions: 1.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells. Top benefits and features of these domes include: Simplicity — Easy and fast to assemble and maintain.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. Geospatial data analysis Geographic information systems (GIS), subsurface utility engineering (S.U.E.),

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CivilJungle

JUNE 11, 2021

Automation in Technology is mainly concerned with the application of innovative and computer-based systems to operate and control the overall method of production. Precast concrete and Modular system take center stage in the Construction Industry. Automation and Robotics in Prefabrication of Masonry and On-Site Masonry Construction.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

It was perfect in its day, but as demand for Mounds and Almond Joy boomed, production outgrew its walls. A beam clashed with a duct, or a pipe lay where a fire sprinkler system needed to go. Avoiding clashing between pipe and ductwork was critical, but it also needed to align precisely with the precast openings in the walls and floors.

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Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Piping Installation Project Management Consulting 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Innovations like the use of reflective materials, advanced cooling systems, and the strategic orientation of buildings to minimize sun exposure have been pivotal. Engineering solutions such as terracing, retaining walls, and deep foundation systems have been developed to stabilize the terrain.

Engineering 52

Engineering Structural Systems Modular Construction Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

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Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

Buildern

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This will also help you develop a synchronized construction cost code system. Adopt prefabrication techniques. Prefabricating certain elements of a building can significantly reduce costs and construction time.

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