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DORÇE Prefabricated Building and Construction Included in ENR’s Top 250 of 2023
DORÇE Prefabricated Building and Construction Included in ENR’s Top 250 of 2023 DORÇE Prefabricated Building and Construction, one of the world’s leading volumetric modular structure manufacturers and contractors, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List for 2023. ENR’s annual listing names the most influential players on…
Read MoreTurkish Manufacturer Has Long History of Responding to Disaster
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southern and central Turkey, killing over 2,300 people and injuring 10,000 more. DORCE responded with the force of its huge production capacity, dedicating all their abilities to producing emergency houses for those displaced by the disaster with help from AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkish Republic).
Read MoreThe Envelope Insulation Design Regarding Material Alteration Compatibility in Blast-Resistant Modular Buildings
BRM envelope insulation configuration has impacts on construction schedule time, potential redesign workload, and market competitiveness, which are all critical to the success of a BRM project.
Read MoreObservations from My Travels to Ukraine
With over 2,300 damaged or destroyed schools, the potential for modular construction as part of the rebuilding effort is huge. In fact, mayors from several cities asked me about this exact issue when I visited in May. And, of course, the needs for medical clinics and housing are greater than ever.
Read MoreIs the World Deglobalizing?
There is a popular narrative indicating that the world is now splintering after a period of coming together. For decades, the world seemed destined to become a unified production unit. Dozens of free trade agreements, the expansion of World Trade Organization (WTO) membership, and import/export data suggested that national boundaries were falling, at least with respect to the movement of goods, including productive construction inputs.
Read MoreGreystar Announces Groundbreaking of Ltd. Spring Run, The Company’s First Modular Development
Greystar Announces Groundbreaking of Ltd. Spring Run, The Company’s First Modular Development Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences, today announced the groundbreaking of Ltd. Spring Run, the first property made up entirely of units created in the Modern…
Read MoreSolatube International Introduces SolaMaster Round Ceiling Fixtures
Solatube International Introduces SolaMaster Round Ceiling Fixtures Solatube International, Inc., the world’s-leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has introduced a Round Ceiling Fixture to its SolaMaster commercial product line. The new SolaMaster Round Ceiling Fixture features an ultra-low profile with minimal ceiling intrusion that is virtually flush. The closed ceiling design provides…
Read MoreMark Okland Joins Business Development Team at Mule-Hide Products Co.
Mark Okland Joins Business Development Team at Mule-Hide Products Co. Mark Okland has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc., manufacturer of low-slope roofing systems and products, as a strategic account manager. As a member of the company’s business development team, he will call on general contractors, building owners, private developers and national chains across the United…
Read MoreMBI Defeats Davis-Bacon Expansion
The Modular Building Institute, with the support of its members, has defeated the US. Dept. of Labor’s Davos-Bacon Act expansion, and the stakes for the modular construction industry could not have been higher.
Read MoreCDPQ Facilitates AMB Modulaire’s Transfer to the Second Generation and Accelerates Growth
CDPQ Facilitates AMB Modulaire’s Transfer to the Second Generation and Accelerates Growth CDPQ announced an investment in AMB Modulaire (AMB Modular), a leader in the development, sale and rental of pre-fabricated modular buildings geared primarily toward the educational market (pre-school to university). This investment will enable AMB Modulaire, in which Lise Bernier and Jacques Latreille have…
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