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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. The core principlesreducing parts count and optimizing material usealign seamlessly with broader sustainability goals.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

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Warehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning

Construction Dive

Published June 11, 2025 Sebastian Obando Reporter post share post print email license Rendering of the Sterling Bay Pacific Center research and development building in San Diego, Calif., The $238 million phase 2 of the Sterling Bay Pacific Center research and development building in San Diego, California. 30 JUN Webinar | 2 p.m.

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Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion

Construction Dive

million-square-foot build-out. Editors picks Joe Raedle/Getty Images via Getty Images Q&A The construction materials most at risk for tariffs Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer. Louis, according to a June 5 news release.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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Comprehensive Unit Cost Database – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?