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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. In addition to changing technology, we may also be on the cusp of a shift in building materials. But the material under consideration might surprise you. Is Wood the Future?

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:01 Multifamily Housing Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. in recent years. was short 3.8

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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

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Why Construction Firms Should Invest In Packaging Solutions

Construction Marketing

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. over the next three years, and one of the reasons is being in a remote working setup which fuels the demand for new housing. GlobalData predicts that it’ll grow by an average of 1.4% Waste Reduction.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Construction Specifier

Tension fabric structures have served a key role as a cost-effective facility solution for years. In some cases, users have turned to fabric buildings when brick-and-mortar construction is not economically feasible or would take too long to complete. The fabric building market remained stable, but also stagnant, for a long time.

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How to Win the Olympics of International Retail Construction

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In the last two years, international brands like Topshop and AllSaints have opened on Michigan Avenue and British outwear retailer Barbour and London-based fashion house Eskandar Ltd. Logistics – While some international retailers let us fabricate millwork, others prefer to ship materials from their country. Municipality/U.S.

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