Prefabrication proponents offer solutions for an industry in flux
The main topic in every conversation about prefabrication is change: builders changing their focus from cost savings to cost certainty.
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Technology
State-of-the-art goes standard
With large builders like Lennar and Meritage going all in on smart home tech, it’s only a matter of time
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Modular building rises to the top
For buyers who are looking for a well-constructed, sustainable home, built in a quality-controlled environment, there’s a lot to love
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The modular mindset expands in Denver
The modular industry is expanding quickly, as was apparent at the Offsite Construction Expo in Denver in September. I have
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Construction 3D printing market set to grow
The market for 3D printing in the construction industry is expected to grow by nearly 16% between 2017 and 2021.
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An inside look at a modular factory
Each module begins at one end of the factory and moves down the line, where materials like flooring, walls, ceilings,
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3 tips to craft a targeted construction recruiting strategy
The Colorado construction industry is seeing rapid growth, but its labor pool is not. It is becoming increasingly important to
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Offsite versus stick building—A comparison
There are big differences between modular and site-built homes, but there are some similarities, too.
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Solar PV market expected to hit double-digit growth in 2019
Global growth in the solar photovoltaic market is expected to reach 25% in 2019, according to IHS Markit, with the
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Scaling the construction labor shortage
“The construction industry is ripe for disruption,” according to Trevor Schick, head of Katerra’s materials organization. He cited data from
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