Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of March total 2,541,000 net tons (NT). This was a 3% decrease from the 2,609,000 permit tons recorded in February but up by 4% […]
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Roll-Kraft’s factory in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, has successfully completed its latest audit according to the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard. The factory is certified to ISO 9001:2008. The audit was completed by an outside auditing firm, thereby giving an objective look at the processes and procedures in place. Roll-Kraft Ltd. has been certified since […]
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has released an important new resource for designers, engineers, specifiers, academics and other aluminum extrusion enthusiasts with the new Aluminum Extrusion Manual, Fourth Edition. Now available online, free of charge, at www.AECmanual.org http://aec.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3c420a2f4c46054673e3c7b1b&id=7e69f892b3&e=03d3f359cf, the Manual is a comprehensive one-stop reference to help product designers and engineers better understand aluminum extrusion […]
Concordia Management Services, LLC has joined Nucor Building Systems (NBS) network of Builders. “Concordia brings a new element to the Nucor Building System that will benefit us in the knowledge of the Mexican industrial construction market, which is currently very active due to the manufacturing boom in the country,” says Tom Batterbee, general manager for […]
American Buildings Co. nnounced the addition of Bluestone Builders LLC, As an authorized ABC Builder, Bluestone Builders will have access to American Buildings’ engineering and design expertise, industry-leading technology and quality metal building products. As an authorized ABC Builder, Bluestone Builders will have access to American Buildings’ engineering and design expertise, industry-leading technology and quality […]
Pugh Constructors has joined Nucor Building Systems (NBS) network of Builders. As a NBS Builder, Pugh Constructors will have access to the latest in energy efficiency, design flexibility, and structural stability. Pugh Constructors has served the San Antonio area with metal building systems for more than 12 years. Pugh Constructors is headquartered in San Antonio, […]
The Steel Framing Industry Association is pleased to announce the election of its new board of directors and officers for 2013. SFIA voting members unanimously approved the slate of steel framing industry leaders selected by organization’s nominating committee and approved by the prior year’s board. The vote took place at the 2013 SFIA Annual Meeting […]
American Buildings Company (ABC), announced today the addition of Pavilion Building Manufacturing Inc. to its national network of Builders. As an authorized ABC Builder, Pavilion will have access to American Buildings’ engineering and design expertise, industry-leading technology and quality metal building products. Andrew DesLauriers is the president of Pavilion Building Manufacturing Inc. The company has […]
Canam, a business unit of Canam Group and a North American expert in the design, manufacturing and installation of construction products and solutions for the erection of commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.canam-construction.com With its user-friendly interface and layout, the new website will […]
Roof Integrated Solar Energy™ (RISE™) Inc. is accepting applications for the Certified Solar Roofing Professional™ (CSRP™) exams being held Sept. 12. The CSRP designation is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. The credential evaluates whether candidates have the underlying knowledge required to successfully install roof-mounted […]
NRCA has made available Guidelines for Complying With Building Code Requirements for Roof Assemblies: International Building Code, 2012 Edition. The manual, co-branded with the International Code Council® (ICC), discusses compliance requirements applicable to roof assemblies and features appendices that explain roofing-related provisions contained in ICC’s other model codes and the National Fire Protection Association’s fire […]
Varco Pruden Buildings has named Steve Deaton district sales manager for the company’s newly created territory in the southeast. Deaton, who has been with Varco Pruden 19 years, will be responsible for the sales and marketing of VP products in South Georgia, South Alabama and the Florida panhandle. His office will be in Pensacola, Florida. […]
Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Conducted annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the IDEAS2 awards recognize outstanding achievements in engineering and architecture on steel-framed building projects throughout the U.S. The award is the […]
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has unveiled a new tagline to enhance its brand identity and communicate its purpose and position in the industry. The tagline — BUILD LEGACIES: METAL — adds an aspirational element to the MCA brand. The new tagline is the result of collaboration between an MCA Board-appointed Brand Task Force made […]
As part of its effort to ensure proper application of its products, The Garland Company, Inc. recently posted a video depicting the proper application procedures for its Self-Adhering StressPly SA FR Mineral SBS modified bitumen membrane on the company’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/thegarlandco). The video features installation details for the complete self-adhering system, including base sheet, […]
In 2012, NCI Building Systems launched their wellness program, Vitality 24/7, to encourage employees to make simple, positive changes in their lifestyles. This program has since encouraged employees all over the United States and Canada to take a hard look at their health and, where necessary, use the tools provided to them by NCI to […]
Memphis-based Varco Pruden Buildings, one of the nation’s largest providers of commercial and industrial building solutions and a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc., was named one of the Mid-South’s Healthiest Employers by the city’s weekly business publication. The Memphis Business Journal underscored Varco Pruden’s “wellness initiative on both the national and local levels […]
GW Welding & Construction and Trilogy Solutions Construction, LLC have joined Nucor Building Systems (NBS) network of Builders. Headquartered in Gainesville, Texas, GW Welding has served the Cooke county-area with metal building systems for more than six years. To contact GW Welding, please call 940-634-1132 or e-mail gw.welding@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.gw-welding.com http://www.gw-welding.com . […]
Enter AISC’s first-ever Future of Steel competition! The competition rewards and celebrates innovative ideas for the future of structural steel fabrication, erection, engineering, design and construction. And you have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes, totaling $2,000! The first-place winner of the competition will receive a grand prize of $1,000 cash; the […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has been reaccredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under its recently revised operating procedures for documenting consensus on AISI-sponsored American National Standards, it was announced today. The revised procedures replace the previous version that was approved in November 2011. AISI has been involved in the development […]
Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to once again join other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council’s (ICC) 2013 Building Safety Month in May. As a Supporting Sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie is encouraging the industry and the general public to learn more about ways to make buildings, homes and decks safe and strong. Building […]