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

Construction Specifier

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. Production Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) Prefabricated construction lends itself well to robust QA/QC programs.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Since precast concrete components are manufactured offsite, they can be procured and fabricated prior to the site being disturbed, and the precast can be scheduled to be erected at a specific time once the foundations are in place, says Corey Greika, vice president/general manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis.

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Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions

UK Construction Blog

Cost control becomes more precise with real-time budget tracking and resource monitoring. Project managers access current financial data, identify spending patterns, and make informed decisions before costs spiral out of control. Data-driven decision making empowers managers with actionable insights through integrated analytics.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. The same investment in technology is being seen in the machine control space. These types of disruptions have made procurement planning far more complex and less predictable. What do you expect the economy to do for the remainder of 2025 and 2026?

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Summary of both stays at the defined level, and the contingencies are under Client control, not contractors.

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology. Efficiency. The most glaring example is BIM. ” Henry Ford.