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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 panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket. The Structural Story The outer leaf shields wind-driven rain, the inner supports floors and roofs, while the cavity collects moisture for release through weep-holes rather than your client’s wallpaper.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, (..)

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Woven in stone: The role of CMUs in architectural design

Construction Specifier

By using concrete masonry units (CMUs) as the dominant exterior building material, the design was able to incorporate the company’s heritage into the exterior appearance, creating a woven pattern. We were able to angle the masonry to deflect the sun on five- and 10-degree angles.

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Skeleton Frame | What Is Building Skeleton | What Is Steel Structure Building | Use of Steel Frame Structures| Advantages & Disadvantage of Steel Frame

CivilJungle

It incorporates a network, or system, of columns and connecting beams which support the building’s interior floors and exterior walls and carries all loads to the foundations. The materials used for the construction of Skeleton frames can timber, bamboo, steel and even concrete. What Is Steel Structure Building?

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Lee Lofts Phase 2 – Salina, KS

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | March 9, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description Existing 5-story heavy timber frame and masonry building. Will be restored into a 50-unit apartment building.

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Echo Suites – Pasadena, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)