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World’s largest crane lifts Hinkley dome: Video

Construction Enquirer

On Unit 2’s civil construction, 30% fewer people achieved 40% more work than on Unit 1 with prefabrication of structures now approaching 60% Stuart Crooks, CEO of Hinkley Point C, said: “The second of our two identical units shows the big benefits of repeating an identical design.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite. Compared to concrete prefab elements, mass timber can be up to 5 times lighter per unit of volume, making it a force to be reckoned with in the prefabrication market.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

EIFS-clad wall panels can be fully prefabricated, from the structural backup to the finish coat. As a result, EIFS has become an attractive cladding option for use in prefabricated wall panels, in which EIFS materials are shop-applied to sheathing and metal stud backup wall construction under controlled conditions.

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Streamlining Construction with Prefabricated Utility Room Solutions

UK Construction Blog

The post Streamlining Construction with Prefabricated Utility Room Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the demand for streamlined building processes grows, prefabricated utility rooms have become a key solution, helping construction companies reduce installation time, cut costs, and improve overall project efficiency.

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

Explore innovative techniques like prefabrication and modular construction, just-in-time delivery, and waste segregation and recycling. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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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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Norwood lands cleanroom deal from Bouygues at new eye centre

Construction Enquirer

Norwood’s scope includes the installation of demountable cleanroom partitions featuring integrated vision panels, low-level extract, pass-through hatches, coving, a walk-on ceiling, and doors—all expertly prefabricated at Norwood’s advanced manufacturing facility in Manchester.