Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2020

The use of prefabricated panels will allow speedy construction of two hospitals, which will be built on pillars to keep the ground clear of contamination, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. For more on the good and the bad of steel structures, keep reading for a detailed analysis of prefabricated warehouse buildings. Ample Clear Span A final advantage of prefabricated steel warehouses is their interior clear span.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2019

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2020

Brian Poage of Raken says the future of construction tech may continue to be influenced by social distancing guidelines.

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Construction Dive

MAY 31, 2023

Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As mass timber lays claim to increasingly innovative technology and prefabrication, it also hopes to get an edge up on its traditional building material counterparts through its lower carbon footprint and renewability traits.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 4, 2018

According to attendees at the 2018 World of Modular conference, prefabrication is one segment where the industry has a "massive opportunity to improve."

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post Prefabrication speeds construction of HS2’s Thame Valley viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The benefits associated with the modular design of HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct could influence the way future rail viaducts are constructed in the UK.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2019

The Home2Suites-branded, 107-suite building welcomed guests after just 16 months of construction and less than a year after prefabricated components arrived at the jobsite.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

To accommodate a shift to digital record-keeping and tech-driven care, healthcare contractors are expanding data centers, HVAC and electrical loads through prefabrication and other approaches, experts say.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

By capturing existing site conditions, Brady Industries says it's prefabricating piping assemblies more accurately, installing systems more rapidly and eliminating surprises for customers.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) main contractor EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) has passed halfway in the construction of the prefabricated 880m Thame Valley Viaduct. The post HS2 | Construction passes halfway on prefabricated 880m Thame Valley Viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' ' 13-story apartment high-rise.?

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The Constructor

JUNE 22, 2023

The construction industry is continuously evolving, with one of the most noteworthy recent advancements being the increased use of prefabrication techniques. Over time, technological advances have allowed the entire construction process to become more streamlined and efficient, partly due to modular construction methods.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The post Installation of prefabricated 129m active travel bridge for Levenmouth Rail Link begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Network Rail has begun its installation of an active travel bridge over the River Leven and recently completed £116M Levenmouth Rail Link.

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The Constructor

MAY 23, 2023

Prefabricated steel buildings are an excellent option for a wide range of industrial applications, offering cost-savings, durability, strength, flexibility and adaptability. Prefabricated steel buildings are assembled in sections at the factory that are then transported to the job site for quick and easy assembly.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The California-based designer and builder of prefabricated components and mass timber modular units said it's on a growth path toward profitability next year despite having to close the 250,000-square-foot facility this month.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Let's dive in.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2019

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Migued Eldaief says prefabrication is shortening project timelines and cutting costs, and that designs are anything but utilitarian and boxy.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 17, 2019

The company uses prefabricated components for most of its properties, which feature steel-framed furnished cubes from a Polish supplier.

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Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2018

It's in the hot seat, but accelerated bridge construction, or putting prefabricated components in place like "Legos," is increasingly used, contractors say, because it doesn't interrupt traffic or place workers in danger.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Yes, like us today the Ancient Romans also used molds to prefabricate concrete segments of larger construction projects. Formwork is an ancient engineering technique. How ancient? Take a trip to the Pantheon in Rome and have a look-see. Civil engineers have been in demand ever since.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2018

Chamber of Commerce report shows prefabrication and modular construction are picking up some slack created by the labor shortage. A USG + U.S.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Prefab ADUs have the potential to help address housing availability, providing an affordable option that has the potential to ease the housing shortage.

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The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Colwill Engineering combines Uponor’s new pipe prefabrication services with timely job-site deliveries to reduce installation time, crew size on high-rise apartment job.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

” Upon the prefabricated bridge system’s arrival, the county maintenance crew lifted them into place with an excavator and spliced them together, prepping the site for locally supplied, ready-mix concrete. The Eau Claire County maintenance crew used their own excavator to install the abutments in less than an hour.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Page Pipeline Supplies are expert steel fabricators and manufacturers of pipe supports, respected in the mechanical industry for their assembly of prefabricated brackets and Forest Stewardship Council wood insulation blocks.

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The Contractor Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

For all trades the journey breaks down into five phases, each with distinctive logistical, financial, technological and cultural challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 17, 2024

With an automated manufacturing process, PERI 3D Printed Solutions primarily focuses on residential construction and the production of individual prefabricated parts. “ PERI brought a more unique, holistic approach to 3D printed solutions on this project”, said Montemayor Cantu.”

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Prefab Flexibility Otto says Agorus provides flexible levels of prefabrication to give home builders more options regarding housing design. “We Agorus also offers to prefabricate a frame with doors, windows, and insulation, as well as MEP infrastructure. What About Design?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 3, 2025

“This marks the completion of our first major mass timber contract, but its just the beginning,” said Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at MMT. “We look forward to leading more projects that showcase mass timbers potential.”

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2023

Additionally, prefabricated ADUs can be directly purchased, which further reduces construction time, can sidestep regulatory burdens such as site inspections, and lead to lower costs and waste. Together, these result in reduced energy costs for the building. Read more Single-Family Homes Affordability Tiny Homes Affordability

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