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Modular Construction: A New Solution to HVAC Challenges

Construction Business Owner

Supporting pipe from above is the standard because it leaves space free of obstruction, providing mobility for the workforce executing the project. Creating modular, fabricated skid assemblies is a new concept to most owners and design teams.

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Engineering Firms Connect BIM-Based Design and Construction Through Fabrication

BIM & Beam

Figure 1 : BIM-driven workflows can include structural detailing to better optimize the structural design to detailing process together. Even with a high adoption rate of BIM and owners seeing better coordinated designs with fewer requests for information, engineers are not being fully recognized financially. Read more.'

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

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It is important to secure this information right from the outset because materials should drive design decisions in the market, especially where schedule and cost are very important or critical to success. They should dictate every decision from budget through construction completion.

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What to Expect at Autodesk University 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Whether you’re interested in engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment, design, or other areas, there is something for everyone. AU 2023 Mobile App The AU 2023 mobile app is now live! We’re so excited to offer so much to explore. Ready to register? Limited audience seating is available.

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6 Advantages of Industrial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. 3) Custom Design. Industrial stairs specialists can fit stairs into an existing building design according to user needs. 4) Fast And Easy Installation.

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Video: Solar-Powered Robot Constructs Big Buildings on Demand

Construction Equipment

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab has posted a video of its Digital Construction Platform (DCP) which is designed to fabricate large scale architectural forms on-site in real time.

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What Type of Fleece Is Warmest?

Work Gearz

Although regular fleece made of polyester keeps you warm, polar fleece or sherpa fleece are the warmest fleece fabrics that are designed to protect you during severe freezing temperatures. . While it looks purely natural, a fleece is a synthetic fabric often made of polyester, which comes from plastic. So what is a fleece?