Category: Building Knowledge

offsite construction - prefabricated construction
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Advancements and Challenges in Offsite Construction

As the construction industry faces rising costs and labor shortages, offsite construction presents a compelling solution. But challenges like regulations and scalability still hinder its full potential. Offsite construction has seen significant advancements and notable setbacks, with countries like Sweden

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prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Prefabricated Bathrooms and Kitchens

Prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens represent a growing trend in offsite construction, with significant applications in commercial and institutional projects. This post examines the market’s current state, focusing on European manufacturers like Baudet and HVA Concept, as well as U.S. companies

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Panelized Facades
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Panelized Facades and the Path Forward in Modular Construction

As modular construction evolves, panelized facades can significantly advance offsite building practices, particularly in retrofit applications aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing timelines. While Europe leads in adopting complete wall systems with pre-installed elements such as windows and cladding,

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Prefabricated Construction: Building Affordable Homes
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

The Evolution of Prefabricated Construction: Focusing on High-Skill Components

The Prefabricated Construction construction industry is undergoing a shift, prioritizing the prefabrication of complex, high-value components over entire buildings. This change addresses the challenges of high transportation costs, labor shortages, and escalating project timelines. The first post delves into this

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Building Knowledge
leo-s-intagent-com

What’s in a Threshold?

In colonial times, the wealthier people had homes with stone floors. In winter, these slick floors became slippery, with muddy shoes and melted snow. To absorb the muck, homeowners spread thresh — or straw — onto the floor at the

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