Katerra Gets it Right
Prefab construction is not a new idea, but it’s not been a particularly successful one in the past. This time around, Katerra is finally getting it right.
Tag: modular building
Bridging the Construction Labor Shortage with Technology
The construction labor shortage has fueled an increase in technological building solutions that increase efficiency and do more with fewer skilled trades people.
First Hilton Garden Inn Built Using Modular Building Techniques
Baywood Hotels has ventured into the cutting-edge construction world with its first modular hotel. This building technique takes construction offsite and into a factory where rooms are built in their entirety and only have to be assembled online. The Maryland-based Baywood hotel introduced the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose in Fremont, California by holding a… Read more »
The Future of Home Building
A lack of innovation and skilled labor means construction is in for a major reckoning and disruption in the future.
Why Building With Concrete is not Sustainable
Did you know that (aside from water) concrete is the most widely used substance on earth? Every year, enough concrete is poured to cover the land surface of England. Concrete has been the backbone of industrialization, providing housing, infrastructure and fortifying against natural forces like flooding and sea surges. By covering more and more of… Read more »
Deepening Construction Labor Shortages Affect Economic Growth
A new survey by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that 80 percent of construction firms interviewed reported a shortage of construction professionals.
5% of All New Builds Could be Modular and Off-site by 2021
Modular off-site construction has the potential to solve many of the inherent issues that dog traditional building methods.