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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. CMC prefabricated the rebar for the project at a facility in the Bay Area, then trucked it to the site for installation.

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Cal Poly Humboldt's Vision for Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. CMC prefabricated the rebar for the project at a facility in the Bay Area, then trucked it to the site for installation.

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Steelwork contractors lobby for new deal

The Construction Index

More than 30 bosses of UK constructional steelwork fabrication companies have written to business secretary Jonathan Reynolds seeking a new deal for steel. But steelmaking does not stand alone; it depends on a robust supply chain of domestic fabricators , engineers, and constructors.

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A New Era of Bridge Construction Technology Lands in the U.S.

Civil + Structural Engineer

This launch project, initiated in August 2023, introduced a new methodology to the U.S. by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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

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The Evolution of Construction: Cold-Formed Steel

Whirlwind Steel

Buildings October 17, 2023 by Whirlwind Team The Evolution of Construction: Cold-Formed Steel In the dynamic realm of construction, cold-formed steel (CFS) is emerging as a game-changer. These frames undergo a fabrication and welding process that is both time and labor-intensive.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. increase in total construction spending in Q3 of 2023. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.