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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures. The core principlesreducing parts count and optimizing material usealign seamlessly with broader sustainability goals.

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Fixmart acquires Page Pipeline Supplies

Construction Enquirer

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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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Perry: One of home builders’ chief concerns is a lack of skilled labor.

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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

This type of composite membrane delivers very high mechanical resistance to sustain even the most extreme weather conditions. High-performance textile membranes used in modular construction often consist of a polyester base fabric coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or glass fiber fabrics coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

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7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is arguably the most important consideration in the modern construction landscape. Fortunately, there are a number of innovative materials that can help bring sustainable designs to life.

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

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability in Modern Manufacturing Eco-conscious manufacturing has become increasingly important in staircase production. Advanced materials like titanium, carbon fiber, and composite alloys have joined traditional steel and aluminium options, providing lightweight construction and superior corrosion resistance with futuristic finishes.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.