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Why Smart Cities Are the Cure for America’s Aging Power Grid
Smart cities are all the rage with urban planners. But does this mean that the smart city design is right for every city? And what about the United States — will it fall behind and never catch up? Here...
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Creative Containers: Architects Transform Portable Storage Units into...
Portable storage containers are commonly used by construction firms and retail stores to keep materials, equipment and inventory safe from the elements and theft. But around the world, architects,...
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Survey Confirms Modular Construction to Expand in 2014
A recent FMI survey revealed some compelling trends in prefabricated and modular construction in the near future. The survey targeted a blend of mechanical, electrical, and general construction...
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LEED vs. Green Globes: The Battle for Sustainable Building Supremacy
There’s a new kid on the green construction standard block. The Green Globes rating system is being touted as a less-expensive method of rating the sustainability of construction projects. Until...
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Growing Bricks Creates New Opportunities for Sustainable Building
The search for sustainable building materials has technology firms and construction companies looking in some surprising places. One such firm, bioMason, found a way to create construction-grade bricks...
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Sustainable Architecture Takes On Urban Agriculture
Architects are coming up with some innovative ways to make sustainable buildings. Many of these sustainable projects are still in the concept phase. Among them, two proposed projects recently caught...
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14 Construction Apps for Project Managers in 2014
Apple’s App Store recently topped 1 million apps, with approximately 25,000 new apps being added every day, or one every 3.5 seconds. For construction, the store has more than 10,000 good and...
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 1: The Foundation
Not all mobile offices are created equal. Precision in-factory construction can produce high-quality mobile offices with all the amenities and comforts of a conventional full-service office building....
View ArticleHow to Build Better Mobile Offices Part 3: Finishes, Testing and Inspection
Watch the last chapter in this series as ModSpace VP of Construction Services Sam Tikriti walks you through the installation of interior and exterior finishes followed by thorough testing and an...
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Excellence in Construction: The 2014 Global Best Projects Awarded
What does it take to be considered the Global Best Project of the year? According to a panel of expert judges from across the industry, the best construction projects are leaders in innovation, safety...
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Top 50 Tech Firms for Construction
The secret’s out; construction is going high-tech. From mobile apps that empower project managers to cloud-based collaboration tools to the widely used BIM, there’s no shortage of new technology for...
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Could the Tech Industry Save Office Construction?
Across the country, office construction has seen a recent boom, thanks to technology companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. These multi-billion dollar firms are expanding rapidly, and...
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Prefabricated Construction: A Closer Look at 6 Prefab Building Methods
The term prefabricated construction leads many to think about complete structures built in a factory which are then transported to the site and set on a foundation. While this building method is...
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5 Big Benefits of In-factory Construction
Most people know that in-factory construction is faster than traditional, site-built construction. But there are several more advantages to in-factory building. Here are a few that may impact your...
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Creative Architects Turn Portable Storage Units Into Sustainable Structures
Portable storage containers are commonly used by construction firms and retail stores to keep materials, equipment and inventory safe from the elements and theft. But around the world, architects,...
View ArticleChina-based Builder Completes 57-Story Tower in 19 Days
We’ve told you before that modular construction is faster than conventional building. Well, Broad Sustainable Building has shown the amazing speed of modular once again. The China-based builder has...
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Taco Bell Rocks Pop Up From Portable Storage Units at SXSW
Reusing portable storage units is not a new idea. In the last decade we’ve seen them used for trendy urban apartments, coffee shops, even a museum. But Taco Bell is on the verge of taking the concept...
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2015 Top 50 Tech Firms for Construction
For an industry that was slow to jump on the tech train, construction has come a long way in a short time. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the new standard for design while large-scale projects...
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Top Trends Shaping the Future of Construction Firms
The construction industry is changing faster than ever. Customer expectations and competition are driving firms to evolve quickly or fail. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Several emerging trends...
View ArticleModular Facilities Help Energy Producers Move Quickly, Even in Remote Locations
California recently passed a law that requires the state to “generate half of its electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2030,” according to a recent article in the Los Angeles...
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