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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures. This underscores the potential of DfMA to enhance project outcomes significantly.

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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

This is especially true for athletic stadiums and sporting venues, which require extensive funding and labor to design and construct, thus they must endure and serve the needs of owners and visitors. This type of composite membrane delivers very high mechanical resistance to sustain even the most extreme weather conditions. and Canada.

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

UK Construction Blog

The post Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Did you know that the construction industry single-handedly accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions?

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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic

The Pro Builder

Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. And the killer difference is the energy efficiency,” Anderson says.

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Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards

The Pro Builder

Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards qpurcell Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:17 The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council ’s suite of 2021 International Codes.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

These unique, modular plants, built together and within 100 per cent ISO-certified sea containers, offer significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, energy savings, and mobility. The Lintec CSD2500B supported the construction of a vital road link, connecting Aswans industrial areas with the main Cairo highway.

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is no longer just a trend in constructionits a necessity. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry.

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