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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

EIFS-clad wall panels can be fully prefabricated, from the structural backup to the finish coat. As a result, EIFS has become an attractive cladding option for use in prefabricated wall panels, in which EIFS materials are shop-applied to sheathing and metal stud backup wall construction under controlled conditions.

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Mercer Mass Timber Powers Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Home Office

Civil + Structural Engineer

The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and is now fully complete. MMT supplies materials for the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States Spokane Valley, WA Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc.,

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To that end, we caught up with 30+ industry experts and insiders who have generously shared their perspectives and predictions for 2024. A Global Rise in Modular Akshay Barde Executive - EHS, Oberoi Realty Limited "In 2024, the Indian construction industry will continue to align with global themes.

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Maximizing Profits in the Build-to-Rent Space

The Pro Builder

The single-family build-to-rent (B2R) market is growing, with the share of new single-family rental housing starts doubling from 4% in 2020 to 8% in 2024. This growth is a reflection of the demand for better rental properties in the housing market, according to Multi-Housing News.

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you're asking the question, "What's next in AI in construction in 2024?" You can also read about broader construction industry trends for 2024 in our latest blog. Keeping abreast of AI developments and industry-specific applications will be crucial for stakeholders in the construction sector in 2024."

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Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live

The Pro Builder

Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live qpurcell Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:03 When we think of building new homes , we might conjure up images of massive tracts of land being cleared for large developments with new roads, new sidewalks, and new utility lines.

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Australian AEC university students deliver smart building and connected communities in team challenge

Roads Online

The students, Australia’s next generation of built design professionals, spent the first half of 2024 figuring out design solutions to answer the question: “how can ‘Smart Building’ connect communities, deliver social capital and foster positive health and wellbeing outcomes?” Image courtesy of Autodesk. and emerging construction strategies.