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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Courtesy of XL Construction While the basement and half of Level 1 were not BIM modeled, the rest of the building — including the prefabricated structural steel components sourced from out of state — was heavily reliant on BIM. The project employed BIM modeling to align old and new components.

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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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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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Mercer Mass Timber Powers Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Home Office

Civil + Structural Engineer

Zone 1: Four hybrid mass timber buildings (4 stories each) totaling 897,500 square feet of office space and parking decks. Zone 3: Additional offices built with full mass timber frames including a single 5-story building with a total area of 332,615-square-feet. .”

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

The Pro Builder

One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Building to Code for Accessory Dwelling Units Communities have begun altering zoning laws to allow for more ADUs to help address housing availability.

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Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live

The Pro Builder

Villa Homes provides infill housing with prefabricated volumetric construction. According to Roberts, Villa’s focus on infill has been enabled in recent years by zoning and other policy changes that allow single-family lots to be divided into smaller lots for more, and more affordable, housing.

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Modular fire station designed in response to climate crisis

Construction Specifier

The prefabricated structure is clad in fireproof, corrugated steel sliding, and built on rigid steel frame grids. Prefabricated offsite and assembled from 10 modules, the 433.5-m Prefabricated offsite and assembled from 10 modules, the 433.5-m Photo courtesy Nic Lehoux Fire Station 67, in Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif.,