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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Risk-Based Cost and Schedule Estimating and Value Engineering The cost of materials such as concrete and steel have surged, driven by post-pandemic supply chain realignments and global instability. They also bolster quality control through precise measurements and real-time monitoring, reducing the likelihood of defects and rework.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The process automation of building components manufactured in an offsite environment equates to being able to hire and retain skilled workers and enhances quality control.

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Is Fabric Architecture Truly Permanent? Test Your Knowledge

Construction Specifier

This week’s quiz is from The revolution of tension fabric buildings in facility design. Once viewed as temporary or low-quality, fabric buildings have undergone a dramatic transformation—thanks to innovations like I-beam rigid-frame design, multi-layer PVC cladding, and vertically integrated manufacturing.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Since precast concrete components are manufactured offsite, they can be procured and fabricated prior to the site being disturbed, and the precast can be scheduled to be erected at a specific time once the foundations are in place, says Corey Greika, vice president/general manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis.

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The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design

UK Construction Blog

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications.

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Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Stainless steel is one of the essential materials across many construction environments for its corrosion resistance, fire safety properties, strength and easy-clean surfaces. What suppliers exist in the space?