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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic

The Pro Builder

Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. Over the next 10 years, the company plans to roll out 20 U.S. Vantem-built South American home.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BDC Network

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period. Major projects are deploying advanced robotics like SAM bricklaying systems and Hadrian X robots capable of building house shells in three days. billion in 2019, is projected to reach £35.8

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

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Construction Worker Shortage: How Will it Affect The Construction Industry?

UK Construction Blog

This means building projects, like new homes or schools, are taking a lot longer to finish. When it costs more to build things, those costs can trickle down to you and me. When it costs more to build things, those costs can trickle down to you and me. Imagine every construction site needs 100 workers, but they can only find 70.