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The 13 Coolest Construction Projects of 2016

January 12, 2017 Shane Hedmond
via Youtube 

via Youtube 

Every day, construction workers from around the world are doing amazing things on their specific job sites.  In our minds, the coolest projects are any project that a construction worker is proud to have built, one made with care and quality.  There are other factors that we consider to be cool, as well, including those that break down barriers and allow other companies to realize something they previously thought may not have been possible are actually possible.  Many of the projects we chose for this year’s list highlight workers acting as pioneers for a specific type of construction and allowing the construction industry to grow by trying new things.

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World’s Tallest Modular Building Opens in New York, But Not Without Challenges

November 23, 2016 Shane Hedmond
The world's tallest modular building, behind the Barclays Center, while under construction.  Photo by mr_t_77, CC BY-SA 2.0

The world's tallest modular building, behind the Barclays Center, while under construction.  Photo by mr_t_77, CC BY-SA 2.0

Modular construction has been heralded by many as the next big thing in building structures quickly and cost effectively.  By being able to construct parts of the building in a controlled environment, like a factory, workers can perform more efficiently, comfortably, and safely, ideally translating into shorter schedules and smaller costs.  That theory got one of its biggest tests on a new 32-story residential building that recently opened in Brooklyn, NY.

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In Law, Project Management Tags construction, modular construction, tallest modular building, world's tallest modular building, 461 dean street apartments, construction issues modular, inside the world's largest modular tower, 461 dean street construction timeline
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