Monthly Archives: May 2017
8 Reasons Why You Should Choose Structural Steel
Written on May 23, 2017 at 12:00 pm, by Ellen Jordan
Structural Steel Provides Clear Advantages for Your Building Project If you’re creating project plans for a new building, you are likely evaluating the costs and benefits of a variety of building materials. There’s one decision that’s easy: the choice of structural steel for your project. No other material has the distinct advantages of steel. Here are eight reasons why there is no alternative to structural steel: It’s cost-effective. No other material for structural framing provides Continue Reading »
Why it Matters That You Choose an AISC Certified Steel Company
Written on May 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm, by Ellen Jordan
If a Steel Contractor is Not AISC Certified, Continue Your Search The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) was formed in the 1920s as a way to promote the interests of the steel industry, and also to ensure that certain quality and instruction standards were met. Today, being AISC certified means that a company adheres to a rigorous, and often changing, set of standards of quality and safety. You may ask, “Surely there’s a cost Continue Reading »