Modular Design and Construction
Is the future modular? Yes, quite possibly. Modular design and construction presents many potential advantages as civil engineers build the future.
New LA airport terminal celebrates construction, engineering ‘firsts’
An innovative off-site construction and relocation method saves time and money and...
ASCE technical committee fills crucial gap in guidelines for structural design of modules
There is a surprisingly scant amount of literature available for civil engineers...
Modular construction speeds delivery of housing for California’s homeless
A campus of individual units will offer transition housing for up to 260 people.
Modular facade of renewable tech firm’s HQ features photovoltaic panels
Daylight and shading studies helped create the new facade on a South...
Modular timber designs could extend building life
Normally rigid lab spaces could gain flexibility in Regenerative Lab concept.
ASCE2027
The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Abstract submission deadline: March 4, 2026
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This book addresses the wide variation of analyses, design, and construction practices that have been applied throughout the industry for industrial modules over three decades in the United States.
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This special collection and infographic provides a collection of both research and practice oriented papers that not only tackle the emerging challenges in the off-site construction field but also emphasize the importance of both theoretical and applied research.
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