Building Products
The Global Shift Toward Factory-First Construction Models
Key Takeaways
Factory-first construction reduces project timelines by more than a third while improving quality control
Offsite manufacturing delivers up to 10% cost savings through controlled environments and streamlined processes
Standardized production methods minimize defect rates to below 5%,...
Building Products
How Modular, Prefabricated HVAC and MEP Systems are Speeding Up Construction
The Transformation of On-Site Construction
Modular prefabricated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems represent a paradigm shift fundamentally altering construction delivery methodologies, transforming traditional labor-intensive on-site assembly into efficient factory production complemented by rapid field installation. This approach shifts substantial construction...
Building Products
How Evolving Building Standards Are Changing Mechanical Systems Design
The Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Building codes and mechanical standards represent the regulatory framework establishing baseline requirements for all new construction and major renovations, creating powerful drivers for industry innovation and market transformation. Every few years, updated model codes reflect...
Building Products
Ensuring Quality and Performance in Ventilation and Ductwork Commissioning
The Critical Role of Ventilation System Commissioning
Ventilation and ductwork systems serve as the respiratory infrastructure of modern buildings, delivering fresh air to occupants while removing contaminants and maintaining indoor environmental quality. Despite their fundamental importance to building performance and...
Building Products
The Growing Shift Toward HVAC Retrofits in Modern Construction
The Retrofit Imperative in Modern Construction
The construction industry faces a fundamental reality that shapes strategic priorities for the coming decades: approximately 80 percent of buildings standing today will remain operational through 2050, making retrofit and renovation the primary pathway...
Building Products
New Clay-Based Material Created as a Substitute to Concrete
Researchers at Oregon State University have gone ahead and developed a quick-setting and environmentally friendly option to concrete which is a new clay-based material and which they hope can one day be made use of so as to 3D...
Infrastructure
Siemens and Samsung C&T partner to drive next-generation infrastructure projects
The Global partnership agreement combines Samsung C&T’s EPC expertise with Siemens’ leading capabilities in digitalization, electrification, and automation
Collaboration to focus initially on six landmark infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada
Joint efforts to deliver differentiated,...
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