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U.S. Nuclear Energy: Comeback or Meltdown?

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Calming the fears raised by Chernobyl was a hard enough task for the nuclear industry, but utilities also had to contend with rising construction costs that were inflating the price tag for new reactors by added billions. The Vogtle expansion, being built using modular sections prefabricated in Lake Charles, LA, is about one-third complete.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

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Prefabricated construction should be a focus in 2024, whilst companies continue to improve the supply chain process and coordination. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages. The next decade will also bring an increased emphasis on prefabrication within construction.