Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

Wood may not sound like an innovative building material, and wooden skyscrapers might sound like a strange idea. The actual construction of the building was fairly straightforward because a fabricator custom-cut the wood pieces, so no sawing had to take place on the jobsite. Is Wood the Future?

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2022

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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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain. Pro Builder talked with Veev’s co-founder and CEO Amit Haller about the company’s approach and vision for innovation in home building. . Material Issues Spark Interest in Building Innovations. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:56. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. . .

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A true American does love a decent summer but the thought of fabrics just turnings pale and patchy and ragged might just keep you from putting out some decorative furniture out there on the balcony or lawn, and enjoying the fantastic outdoors. What if there was some fabric that was able to remain unscathed under the scorching hot sun?

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BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2018

Outside of universities, few of the maker spaces or incubators that have sprung up across the country are equipped with the heavy-duty machines that budding entrepreneurs need to experiment with fabrication.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

More than 700 projects were submitted from across the country and were judged on high standards of teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality. DPR Construction, KT Fabrication and University Mechanical & Engineering. Engineering News Record recently revealed its list of the 20 Best Projects of 2017.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

17 Innovative Products That Make The New American Home 2021 Exceptional. The New American Home program relies on innovative products that enhance the exterior and interior of the house and contribute to its overall comfort and performance. Tue, 02/02/2021 - 18:45. Platinum partner . . . LG Hausys surfaces. Silver partner . . .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There are as many as 10 different fabrics for gloves, even more! Choosing the right fabric, thus, makes the entire difference. The most popular fabric choices are leather, wool, cotton, and nitrile. . Although you’ll find a wide range of variety, it’s the high-quality fabrics that offer comfort.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2022

The three major buildings on the National Western Center campus highlight the interaction of earth, water and health in the fabric of the community.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Aaron Thompson, President at Nox Innovations, is in a great position to speak about mastering people, processes, and tech. We recently had a conversation with Aaron to discuss his career path and all the great things he and his team are doing at Nox Innovations. Tell me a little bit about Nox Innovations and what you specialize in.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

the Pathways Innovation Center, a newly built high school, offers a 38-acre campus comprising four academies focused on multiple disciplines to help students explore possible career paths. The beating heart of the Pathways Innovation Center is Fabrication Hall, a 5,000-sf common space flanked on all sides by technology-focused labs.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I’ve been on a global quest for the latest innovations in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Leveraging BIM data and design models in the fabrication process of construction elements offers significant cost and time savings compared to traditional methods while delivering high-quality products.

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BIM & Beam

DECEMBER 22, 2017

As we shared in our recent post about the upcoming CES , our pavilion will feature a Startup Village featuring 12 innovative new companies who are part of our SOLIDWORKS for Entrepreneurs Program and Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Lab. We are an open innovation laboratory.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

4bt.us – Four BT, LLV (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. .” 4bt.us – Four BT, LLV (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. via Four BT, LLC, www.4bt.us

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Lets Build

AUGUST 11, 2017

One of these innovations is the construction method through 3D printing which has the power to change the face of development tremendously when fully evolved. 3D Printing is, in fact, an innovative technology where the strength of the construction depends on the materials used. Photo: Flickr.com.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

innovative Decarbonisation Pilot, led by the Department for Education. The pilot being delivered by Graham, Kensa Contracting and Dodd Group will see schools benefit from new low carbon heating solutions, as well as improvements to the buildings fabric to make the school more thermally efficient.

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 29, 2015

The Martin/Martin CES team has innovatively addressed the issue of fragmented fabrication drawing production that design and construction teams consistently encounter with today’s increasingly tight project delivery schedules. Recently the Martin/Martin, Inc.’s almost concurrently with the issuance of the construction documents.

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Safti First

MARCH 25, 2022

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. SAFTI FIRST has responded to these requests for innovation in our systems and our manufacturing capabilities to bring these glazing innovations to fruition.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Over a 48 hour period, the 515-40s lifted 30 fabricated steel girder sections, each weighing 1.3 At the heart of the JCB 515-40 is an innovative, patented chassis design. tonnes, into the air so they could be bolted together to form a new floor area. The machines – hired from Manchester-based PJP Plant Hire – stand 1.8

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BD+C

JUNE 24, 2018

AEC innovation conference, May 10, in Chicago. Topics included AI for construction scheduling, regenerative design, the micro-buildings movement, post-occupancy evaluation, predictive visual data analytics, and digital fabrication. . More than 150 AEC professionals attended BD+C ’s second-annual Accelerate Live!

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A Hierarchical Structural Model of Assessing Innovation and Project Performance?, Creativity in Innovative Projects: How Teamwork Matters?, When Teamwork Really Matters: Task Innovativeness as a Moderator of the Teamwork–Performance Relationship in Software Development Projects? Creativity and Innovation Management, vol.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

As a Saint-Gobain company, Vetrotech Saint–Gobain innovates when it comes to caring for the environment. Vetrotech is the first fire-rated glass company in the world to have made a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of fire-rated glazing products.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Through thoughtful design, we have created new opportunities for care, respite, and innovation. how often a fabric can be laundered, which types of flooring are more easily sanitized than others, etc.) Making these places that are so often filled with anxiety and uncertainty seem fresh and filled with hope is no small task.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Defining specific requirements for fabrication samples, mockups, and testing.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. The problem they face is two-fold: Ongoing supply chain issues.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Longer construction projects may even benefit from fabric structures to store equipment and cover incomplete sites. Innovation. Perhaps with enough innovation, all construction sites can be 100 percent accident-free. Supervision. Transparency. The worst thing any business can do for its reputation is attempt a cover-up.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

A low-carbon strategy has been implemented across the development, which includes highly insulated and airtight building fabric, with an optimized façade, energy efficient MEP systems and the provision of renewable sources and highly efficient photo voltaic panels. Enabling works on the 3.3

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. The center offers advanced training and development services.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. Allied BIM Allied BIM enables firms to assemble, spool, and fabricate remotely, saving teams time, money, and reducing material waste.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 15, 2021

We’ve captured our favorite innovations to help address a range of potential obstacles including accessibility, productivity, and resource planning below. . Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field.

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Business Facilities

MAY 9, 2019

will invest up to $1 billion in the expansion of its silicon carbide capacity with the development of a state-of-the-art, automated 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility and a materials mega factory at its U.S. The company will convert its existing Durham fabrication and materials facility into a materials mega factory.

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

As a proponent of innovative design practices, Page is using mass timber for 100 Rock Row , an eight-story office building in Westbrook, Maine; and Sixth & Blanco , a five-story mixed-use development in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood. This significantly reduces on-site labor and speeds construction.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Shop drawings are detailed drawings, diagrams, and schedules produced by contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers. They depict how specific components or systems will be fabricated, installed, and assembled in accordance with the contract documents and design drawings. What are Shop Drawings? What is ‘Shop Drawing’?

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While we’ve studied the impact of this rising office vacancy and proposed innovative solutions at the building level , it’s becoming increasingly clear that the proverbial mountain we have to climb is convincing cities to come to the table to unlock this value.

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