Results for Prefabricated Structures

Modular, or prefabricated, construction offers significant advantages to conventional building methods. For instance, it is more cost-effective, flexible and has a shorter time to completion. And now, the market is anticipated to grow.A new report from Market Research Future shows the global...

Taller buildings constructed mainly of wood are an inexpensive, attractive, and environmentally friendly option, but current building codes in the United States make them hard to build, said panelists at a U.S. National Building Museum event.

De Boer, a leading supplier in temporary structures has over 90 years’ experience and is an expert in the Events sector. Event Industry News catches up with the team to find out how structures can give that extra boost to projects. “Great structures can make an event. Experience, creativity and innovation are all the essential …

A Nederland man is set to build a modern, cylindrical home that will be totally energy independent and remain off of the standard electricity supply grid several miles above the mountain town.

Are you thinking of renovating a building you own in an historic part of town? Before you start knocking down walls, find out if the building qualifies as an historic structure. It could result in a tax credit reducing your…Read more →

Separate structures on your property may have to be insured separately.

WHY did nature evolve cellular structures? In a previous post, I laid out a structural classification of cellular structures in nature, proposing that they fall into 6 categories. I argued that it …

Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Hae Young Noh discusses her work in creating self-aware structures by using structures as sensors. Po...

Building gumdrop structures is an awesome way to practice both engineering skills and fine motor skills! Structure building is a great STEM activity