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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

ArchDaily

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations. Read more »

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Stacks of timber inform "inspirational" industrial units by dRMM

Deezen

London studio dRMM has completed WorkStack, a top-heavy stack of industrial units in Greenwich that is constructed from cross-laminated timber. It also gives a powerful message that light industrial can mean socially and environmentally inspirational," he told Dezeen. The building has a CLT structure.

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Coming Fast: A Driver of Industry Change

SW Oregon Architect

The second is a two-part series by blogger Graham McKay on his Misfits’ Architecture platform (with input from Mohammad Saad Ahmad ) that questions whether BIM is driving the industry, or the industry is driving BIM. These tools would automatically generate code-compliant designs.

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Top 10 Construction Industry Trends in 2023 That You’ll Love

Architecture Ideas

You know how fast things change if you’re involved in construction. As industri es change and construction industry trends evolve, there are many new things to learn. As the industry continues to grow, so do the trends that drive it. . As the industry continues to grow, so do the trends that drive it. .

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Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.

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OSHA plans multiple revisions to rules impacting construction industry in 2020

BD+C

OSHA is planning new regulations governing several workplace practices that will impact the construction industry in 2020.

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Building Safety Regulator for high-rise buildings

e-architect

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. BSR is pleased with the early response from the building industry but is urging all owners and managers to act now.