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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. ERIK RUSSELL: This project faced the unique challenge of integrating a 1979 concrete building with a modern addition requiring as much as an 8-inch shift for alignment.

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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 Let's dive in.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. What is a BIM dimension? What is 3D BIM?:

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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?” for a chance to win the Challenge Cup.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. It streamlines scheduling.

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Symetri Appoints Influential Industry Trailblazer Amy Marks as Executive Vice President of Global Strategy

Civil + Structural Engineer

Marks’ extensive industry experience and innovative prowess will add fuel to the recently rebranded company’s momentum in delivering digital transformation and cutting-edge services and solutions to the architecture, engineering, construction, owners (AECO), and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit symetri.us.com