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Finding Success with Mass Timber for Net-zero Construction

  • February 25, 2026
Graycor’s two-decade relationship with Amazon led to our construction firm taking on an unconventional and pioneering project — the company’s first net-zero-carbon delivery station, DII5 in Elkhart, Indiana. To achieve net-zero certification, the 39-acre site features mass timber construction as opposed to the traditional precast or tilt-up concrete and structural steel.
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Innovations Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Construction

  • September 30, 2025
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, speed, efficiency and sustainability are driving major shifts in how facilities are designed and built. From off-site prefabrication to digital integration and artificial intelligence-driven decision-making, advanced construction strategies are redefining project delivery. These innovations not only streamline timelines but also enhance quality, cost control and long-term operational performance.
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Building Predictable Outcomes in Manufacturing Construction

  • September 25, 2025
Manufacturing facility construction is undergoing rapid evolution. As commercial real estate executives seek to align with manufacturers' unique facility needs, understanding key construction trends and best practices is essential for project success. Predictability in cost, scope and schedule remains paramount for manufacturers, and achieving it requires a strategic approach built on early project definition, collaborative team integration and selecting the right project delivery method.
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Pioneering Sustainable Design in Industrial Development

Pioneering Sustainable Design in Industrial Development

  • September 10, 2025
North America’s first mass timber constructed warehouse in Brampton, Canada, was profiled at NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference this week in Toronto. Bulit by Prologis, the 246,000-square-foot facility was made using glued-laminated timber columns and beams, three-ply cross-laminated timber roof panels and SIN beams.
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Automation, Solar and Tools Driving Cold Storage Design

  • October 8, 2024
Cold storage warehouses differ from traditional buildings in more ways than just temperature, and new technologies and trends are reshaping the sector as it grows. An I.CON Cold Storage panel discussed everything from automation trends to best practices in refrigeration, electrical, structural and more.
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Construction safety

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Through Design

  • July 24, 2024
Although safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction industry, the increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities persists. It’s important for every team member to take responsibility for safety compliance, empowering others to take responsibility for not only their own actions but the actions of those around them.
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Embracing the Change: Navigating Construction’s Most Prevalent Challenges

  • May 23, 2024
For many decades, the construction industry has played a vital role in reshaping communities, standing as a key indicator of economic performance and prosperity. In more recent years, labor challenges have shifted the industry's progression, threatening to disrupt integral projects and new developments throughout the country. With issues such as a shortage of skilled laborers and the need for new technology and software, today’s general contractors are faced with many industry-specific challenges that require innovative strategies and effective planning to guarantee continued success.
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BIM and the Future of Real Estate Investment: Mitigating Risk and Improving ROI

  • April 18, 2024
Building information modeling, or BIM, is one of the most powerful tools developers can use to reduce risk and ensure the profitability of their investments. BIM not only allows for better planning and project design, but also facilitates collaboration, communication, efficiency and ongoing asset management.
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