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Building Knowledge

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

Fernando Pages Ruiz November 17, 2024 No Comments

Prefabricated Construction: Building Affordable Homes

Building Knowledge

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

Fernando Pages Ruiz October 20, 2024 No Comments

Did You Know

Why we Frame at 16 inches On Center

Use 16 inch spacing for walls with wood lath and plaster Our wood construction traditions came from England. Where English carpenters were right at home building houses framed with studs set at about 16 inches on center for walls with

Fernando Pages Ruiz January 11, 2022 No Comments