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How to Make Residential Construction More Efficient with Advanced Framing Techniques
Advanced framing techniques are a set of planning and building techniques for building wood-framed homes that allow you to optimize the use of lumber and generate less waste. Also known as optimum value engineering (OVE), these techniques will enable you to build homes that are more energy efficient and lower costs. In the long run,
Revolutionizing Construction with the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things or IoT-enabled building management systems are undoubtedly changing the way modern buildings are run. In today’s world of digital advancements, many people are undoubtedly looking for ways to incorporate intelligent systems into their buildings, whether they are homes, office buildings, commercial spaces, or industrial projects. When IoT technology is added to
Sustainable Building: A Guide to Self-Healing Concrete
Even though concrete is an integral part of modern infrastructure, it has its equal share of pros and cons. Although concrete is strong and can be used in many ways, concrete buildings can crack over time due to various factors, such as shrinkage, changes in temperature, and loads from external forces. These cracks can make
A Comprehensive Guide To Prefabricated Construction
One of the construction methodologies that is becoming increasingly popular is called prefabricated construction. Also known as prefab construction, it involves creating some parts of the building offsite and putting them together on the job site. Parts of the building are made offsite in a factory, then brought to the construction site and assembled. There
A Way to More Sustainable Living: Using Passive House Systems
In today’s present times, people are looking to live more sustainably and use less energy. As a result, building a home with passive house systems has become a popular choice. The Passive House, also known as Passivhaus, is a standard from Germany. It consists of a strict, optional standard and five main ideas that aim
The Advantage Of Placing Elevated Concrete Slabs On Metal Pans For Your Next Construction Project
In this new era of construction, many new techniques and materials are constantly emerging, with the aim of increasing the durability and functionality of construction projects through various solutions and innovations. One method that is slowly gaining traction is by placing elevated concrete slabs over metal pans. This robust and efficient flooring system is constructed