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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? The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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The Future of Prefabrication in Urban Residential Developments

Construction Daily News

Enter prefabrication processes. In addition, prefabrication processes yield many sustainability benefits that traditional on-site construction methods cannot match. Keep reading as we explore prefabrication from all angles and shed light on its crucial role in the future of urban development.

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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.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.

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Top BIM Trends Driving Change in AEC Design & Construction

UK Construction Blog

This supports teams in producing efficient outcomes and speeding up decisions. Automated systems, elevated occupant comfort, and energy improvements are a part of smart design and construction, which is visualized in Digital Twins. Prefabrication and Modular Construction Offer Higher Scalability.

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Light Steel Frame Systems: A Modern Solution for Sustainable Construction

UK Construction Blog

One of the most notable is their ability to be prefabricated, meaning components can be constructed off-site. Another important property is energy efficiency. You can incorporate insulation and other energy-saving technologies into light steel frames, promoting a comfortable living or working environment.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Builders are also using prefabricated methods to save time and reduce waste. That’s why many firms turn to trusted solutions like Sage construction management to confidently handle budgets, timelines, and field operations with greater efficiency and control.