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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. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. Regardless of the application, precast offers the same off-site construction benefits. It may or may not have topping for the floor/roof.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 30,856 sf 2-story addition with renovations and associated sitework.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

In plain terms, an OFI is something the client or end-user of a space provides, but asks us to install or plan for as part of the commericial construction process. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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FAA selects innovative design for greener airport control towers across U.S.

Construction Specifier

PAU’s streamlined model showcases its structural, mechanical, and operational building systems, featuring visually captivating geometries and exposed beams and columns. They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2 They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2

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

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. Contemporary manufacturing approaches have enhanced traditional timber with innovative treatments and fabrication methods.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.