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The New Industrial Revolution: Rebuilding America and the World

by Drew Buechley | Jan 14, 2019
Industrial | Manufacturing | Technology

While the industry is in the early phases of an industrialized construction revolution, the movement will allow increased efficiency and leveraged technology to build for the future, fix aging infrastructure and drive the creation of new jobs and growth.

Offsite Construction Continues Upward Trajectory

by Joanna Masterson | Jan 14, 2019
Industrial | Markets

Eighty-seven percent of the 205 contractors, engineers, architects and owners surveyed by the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Off-Site Construction Council indicate they utilized offsite fabricated components to some degree during the past 12 months.

Determining Where to Use Area Lighting Vs. Fixture-Based Lighting

by David Parrett | Nov 2, 2018
Industrial | Markets

Once the decision has been made to go with a connected lighting interface, the next step is to weigh the options of area- or fixture-based controls. One is not necessarily better than the other.

Technology’s Role in Industrialized Construction

by Mike Eggers | Oct 18, 2018
Industrial | Markets | Technology

Industrialized construction may be the answer to the revitalization of urban infrastructure or a response to natural disasters, but only with a strong cloud-based software platform and standardized “kit of parts” that link design, manufacturing and construction.

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

A couple years are left in this economic expansion, and there’s no reason it has to die. The main indicator to watch is whether the Fed raises interest rates too aggressively.

Reduce Costs by Building With Brick

by Kevin Gladd | Oct 16, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

Sustainability and durability are just a few of the reasons why choosing brick is a lasting investment.

Tips for Properly Prepping Surfaces

by Jake Sinna | Sep 11, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Project Delivery

Surface preparation is not a one-size-fits-all application. Contractors must be able to adapt to the needs of the site they are working on. Here are a few ways to choose the best products and equipment for the job.

Oregon Codifies Tall Wood Buildings

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 10, 2018
Industrial | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Markets

Oregon is the first state to allow wood buildings to exceed six stories without special consideration under the Oregon Building Codes Division’s recent statement of alternative method (SAM), which provides prescriptive path elements for mass timber construction.

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The New Industrial Revolution: Rebuilding America and the World

Offsite Construction Continues Upward Trajectory

Determining Where to Use Area Lighting Vs. Fixture-Based Lighting

Technology’s Role in Industrialized Construction

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

Reduce Costs by Building With Brick

Tips for Properly Prepping Surfaces

Oregon Codifies Tall Wood Buildings

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