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The revolution of tension fabric buildings in facility design

Construction Specifier

In the case of tension fabric buildings, there exists the unique potential for miscommunication while even just considering whether a fabric structure is the right architectural choice in the first place. For many, the term “fabric building” carries negative connotations of being a cheap or temporary option.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Many industrial project managers have probably been using BIM software for a while.

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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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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering.

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to inform digital strategy.

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Raising the bar: The use of cable railings in industrial settings

Construction Specifier

By Ryan Shure Industrial buildings traditionally have gotten the reputation of being cold, utilitarian structures. With that said, modern industrial buildings cannot be all style with no foundation. There are also various ways in which cable railings can enhance industrial aesthetics and safety standards.

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Lamination: The Future of Architectural Glass

Safti First

The Glasstec show in Dusseldorf is an industry show that is near and dear to me. I realized the great possibilities this glazing could provide to the architectural community: full glass exit routes, visibility into and through up to two-hour fire rated areas, fire rated glass floors, fire rated glass doors and so much more.