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Timber Industry Surges as Construction Bounces Back
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the timber industry is experiencing a desperately-needed rebound. Eugene, Oregon seems to be undergoing the greatest renaissance, with mills...
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Modular Construction Reaches New Heights, Goes Global
Atlantic Yards Project, Brooklyn, NY Though the domestic modular construction industry has been growing over the past several decades, it is only recently that US designers and builders have started...
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Rethinking the Definition of Green Building
Rising energy costs and global climate change are compelling arguments for sustainable construction. Yet some builders, developers and owners don’t see the value in green construction, particularly as...
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5 Tips for Getting Your Construction Project Off the Ground Smoothly
As you prepare to get your next construction project off the ground, here are a few simple tips that may make getting started a little easier. 1. Get on the Same Page Align yourself and your project...
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News Report: ModSpace Refurb Center Makes Aging Mobile Offices Like New
Photo: Dan Marschka, LancasterOnline.com Since opening late last year, the ModSpace refurb center in Elizabethtown, PA has been taking in our oldest mobile office trailers and turning out high-quality...
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Healthcare Looks to Modular Construction for Faster, Specialized Building
Millions of previously uninsured Americans now receive healthcare benefits, creating an urgent need for new medical facilities. As healthcare administrators search for space solutions to improve...
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March Caps 10 Months of Construction Employment Gains. What’s next?
Construction added 18,000 jobs last month, driving industry unemployment down to 14.7 percent according to the recently released Jobs Report. It was the 10th consecutive month of increases in...
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The Blame Game: Construction Employment Dips in April
Great news on job creation last week was offset somewhat by surprising employment losses in construction. While the national economy added 165,000 jobs, construction was actually down 6,000 jobs in...
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Sandy-torn Shore Preps for Summer
The summer season is just weeks away. Yet six months after Hurricane Sandy, some beach communities are still rebuilding. For shoreline businesses, the season drives the bulk of their annual revenue....
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Whitepaper: Why Modular?
Modular construction was again named one of the hottest trends in construction and architecture for 2013. And for good reason. It’s faster, more efficient and every bit as good, if not better, than...
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Construction Unemployment Hits 5-year Low
For the first time since 2008, unemployment in the in construction industry has dropped below double digits to 9.8 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the addition of 195,000 jobs for...
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Infographic: Modular Franchises Make Fast Food Even Faster
Franchises that open their doors sooner stand to make more money and capture more market share in their first year. Modular franchise construction uses simultaneous onsite foundation work and...
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How to Spot Workers’ Comp Fraud
Workers’ compensation insurance fraud is an unfortunate but still common occurrence in the construction industry. Fraudulent claims increase insurance rates and put additional strain on...
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3 Industries Made for Modular
Bayside Marina Hotel, Yokohama, Japan As modular grows in popularity and architects find new uses for prefab, three industries are best suited to take advantage of the benefits of building offsite. A...
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INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Can You Fit in a Portable Storage Container?
Portable storage containers can be placed almost anywhere on a construction site, behind a retail store, at a factory or wherever additional storage is needed. But for a go-anywhere store-all, a...
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The Next Generation of Architects Find Innovation in Modular
Some of the most innovative young minds in architecture are finding inspiration in modular construction. That’s one lesson learned from U.S. and China Solar Decathalons, where the winners used the...
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Modular Classrooms Welcome Students Back to School
A new school year’s underway, and here’s what we know about the state of education: The generation now heading back to class is the largest since the Baby Boomers. School populations are projected to...
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State of the Industry: 2013 U.S. Construction Performance Scorecard
With the building season winding down, it’s a good time to look back at how construction in 2013 stacked up against industry predictions and look ahead to 2014. U.S. Construction Growth In October...
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5 Tips for Making Construction Projects More Efficient
They say time is money. That’s especially true for construction projects. Time lost on the job translates to additional expenses that eat into your bottom line. Here are a few tips to making your next...
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Construction Material Costs on the Rise at Home and Abroad
Prices for construction materials have jumped in the United States, and around the globe. Two questions are apparent: why, and what does it mean for the future of construction? Gypsum Leads Price Hike...
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