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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Here are some reasons why: Component Costs: If a shop is set up to manufacture a specific item off-site, as opposed to creating it in a make-shift workshop on a job site, it typically saves time and therefore money. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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CMAA Focus (Chicago, IL). CMAA Focus 2022 will take place at the Renaissance Chicago in Downtown Chicago. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment. AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 (Chicago, IL). Get more details.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois has a broad economic base with Chicago in the northeast; small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in the central and western regions; and natural resources like coal, timber and petroleum in the south. Chicago in particular is a major player in business. It’s all about jobs.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. VM programs commonly take the form of arranging a workshop in which the client, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, specialists and other stakeholders involved take part and put forward suggestions for discussions and investigations (Harry, 2000).

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. City of San Francisco, Department of the Environment. Institute for the Built Environment. Verdi Workshop. Chatham County Commission. CHB Industries, Inc. Chidester Engineering, PLLC. Choate Construction Company. Christie Development Services. City of Tempe.