October 20, 2017 6:20 pm
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When it comes to steel fabricators, how can you tell the professionals from the amateurs? In the industry of steel construction in Indiana, a top indicator is AISC certification. If a company is an American Institute of Steel Construction certified fabricator, they are an industry leader worthy of your business. Since many people are likely unfamiliar with this certification, let’s review some common FAQs. What is the AISC? The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) serves the structural steel design community and construction industry across the nation. Established in 1921, it is a non-partisan, not-for-profit trade association and technical institute.... View Article
October 6, 2017 12:04 am
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Anyone with any type of experience in the real world knows that sometimes the expression “you get what you pay for” is true––and sometimes it is excruciatingly true. With any purchase, obviously price is going to be one of your biggest factors, if not the biggest, in your final decision—however, what you should be after is not the best price but, instead, the best value! That is to say, which option for structural steel construction in Indiana offers you the optimum combination of both quality of product and cost of product? In short, you don’t want to save a bunch... View Article
August 22, 2017 8:56 pm
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The Girder-Slab system is a type of structural system that utilizes a combination of pre-cast concrete and structural-grade steel to build the framework for mid- to high-rise residential buildings. The system allows construction companies to complete a project in a manner that is far less time-consuming and far more efficient than traditional structural construction methods. Find out more about the Girder-Slab system and take advantage of this impressive method of structural construction for residential buildings from a company specializing in steel construction in Indiana. How the Girder-Slab system works The core of a Girder-Slab system is a large steel beam... View Article
July 24, 2017 6:56 pm
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The construction industry accounts for half of all resources used worldwide, which calls for building designers to use caution in the choice of material. Cost, safety, efficiency and environmental considerations are all topics that need to be considered when deciding on a building material. There are two main construction materials to choose from: steel and concrete. Both materials present a variety of pros and cons, so how do you know which one is better? Let’s take a closer look at both concrete and steel construction in Indiana, and then we’ll let you decide. Cost Concrete: Over the years, the cost... View Article
July 10, 2017 8:12 pm
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When you think of structural steel, you probably envision tall skyscrapers towering over large, busy cities or huge metal factories complete with billowing smoke stacks rising above them. The truth is, structural steel materials are a great option to use in all types of buildings, whether you only install steel roofing or utilize steel for erecting an entire building frame. So, if you are planning to build a commercial, business or corporate structure soon, toss steel into the mix of prospective building materials. Commercial steel structure construction in Indiana is a big investment, and a building project that won’t be... View Article
