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25 Innovative Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis

The Pro Builder

The Ivory Prize is one of the longest standing and most prestigious awards of its kind in the United States, culminating in $300,000 of grants to winners in three categories: Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform. zoning codes; and PermitFlow , a permit software that streamlines and digitizes the permitting process.

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges.

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Acrow’s Modular Steel Bridge Minimizes Traffic Disruptions During Major Highway Construction in Northern New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Acrow 700XS® bridge was selected for the project by contractor IEW Construction Group and will maintain southbound traffic for the duration of the construction. The materials for Acrow’s modular bridge began arriving at the small, restricted site in early 2023, despite limited access for delivery trucks.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Adaptive reuse is a growing trend in construction and urban planning, offering creative ways to breathe new life into underutilized or vacant spaces. For land use and zoning, adaptive reuse often involves reimagining vacant lots, parking lots or industrial spaces to meet the evolving needs of a community. What is Adaptive Reuse?

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Liv-Connected Puts Health in Homeowners' Hands With 'Health Hub'

The Pro Builder

Constructing The Modular Conexus Home With a rising demand for housing, a skilled labor shortage, and the market’s desire to live away from crowded cities, Liv-Connected is utilizing a novel approach to modular construction, leveraging thoughtful design and quality, and factory construction.

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Acrow Bridge Installed to Provide a Safe Detour During Highway Construction in Texas

Civil + Structural Engineer

June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today it has designed and supplied a modular steel bridge to carry detoured traffic during highway construction in Nacogdoches County, Texas. As a result, phased construction was not regarded as a viable option.

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Must see: Plans released for underwater city that could house 5,000 people

BD+C

According to The Guardian , the central dome would house business and residential zones. Modular Building Multifamily Housing Construction Resort Design Shopping Centers' The design centers around a floating, 500-meter-wide sphere linked to a resource center on the ocean floor via a 15-kilometer, helix-shaped path.