Category: Featured Articles

Foundation Cost-Saving Strategies in Residential Construction
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Foundation Cost-Saving Strategies: Build Strong Without Overspending

When it comes to cutting construction costs, foundation cost-saving strategies are often overlooked. But they shouldn’t be. Most residential foundations are oversized, overengineered, and more expensive than they need to be. Whether you’re building your own home or managing a

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Transit-oriented development
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Density Matters: Why Smart Cities Start With Smart Density

Transit-oriented development – Density Matters  Density isn’t just a number—it’s the core framework behind everything that makes a city functional. From transit and schools to housing and climate goals, density matters more than building height or form. At CNU 33,

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prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Prefabricated Bathrooms and Kitchens

Prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens represent a growing trend in offsite construction, with significant applications in commercial and institutional projects. This post examines the market’s current state, focusing on European manufacturers like Baudet and HVA Concept, as well as U.S. companies

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Panelized Facades
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Panelized Facades and the Path Forward in Modular Construction

As modular construction evolves, panelized facades can significantly advance offsite building practices, particularly in retrofit applications aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing timelines. While Europe leads in adopting complete wall systems with pre-installed elements such as windows and cladding,

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Prefabricated Construction: Building Affordable Homes
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

The Evolution of Prefabricated Construction: Focusing on High-Skill Components

The Prefabricated Construction construction industry is undergoing a shift, prioritizing the prefabrication of complex, high-value components over entire buildings. This change addresses the challenges of high transportation costs, labor shortages, and escalating project timelines. The first post delves into this

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