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CENTRAL STATES BUILDING WORKS NAMES AHMED ABDELAAL VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS

April 09, 2024

CENTRAL STATES BUILDING WORKS NAMES AHMED ABDELAAL VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS

TONTITOWN, AR – April 9, 2024 — Central States, a leader in metal building components, roofing, and building packages, has named Ahmed Abdelaal to the new role of Vice President of Engineering and Operations for the Central States Building Works division. Ahmed will lead the group’s technical services including engineering, drafting, and detailing and will bring his know-how in automation, software, operations, and manufacturing to the business as preparations are made for the company’s new frame plant, planned to open in Springdale, Arkansas in the Spring of 2025.

“I’ve always believed in the power of innovation to create solutions, to overcome roadblocks, and work collaboratively,” Abdelaal said. “Central States has a great reputation for metal building components and packages and is expanding upon this foundation to add new offerings, manufacturing capability, and know-how to serve our customers well. I look forward to playing a role in this evolution of Central States Building Works.”

Ahmed brings almost three decades of industry experience working for some of the largest Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) companies in the United States and internationally. He comes to Central States after spending the initial 11 years of his career at American Buildings Company (now Nucor) and Butler Manufacturing Company (now BlueScope Steel), where he held leadership positions in engineering and project management. For the last 12 years, Ahmed has served global companies by building out factories and technical capabilities in executive operations roles. He has worked with large, multi-national commercial customers in retail, auto shops, warehouses & logistics facilities, car showrooms, sports arenas, entertainment facilities, aircraft hangars and manufacturing, leading commercial general contractors, and public entities, including the US military.

“We are excited to welcome Ahmed to the team. He has an outstanding track record driving technical excellence, assembling high-performing teams, and leading growth in the metal buildings industry,” said Jennifer Davis, President of Central States Building Works. “His expertise will be invaluable to our employee-owners and customers as we continue expanding our solutions and capabilities to meet the needs of our customers today and into the future.”

Central States Building Works designs and delivers material-only building packages across the United States for commercial, storage, agricultural, industrial, and other applications. The business unit was established in 2003 as Central Storage Works and was rebranded earlier this year in recognition of its expansion to additional building types and capabilities. Starting with an idea and a location, the business provides a full portfolio of services from initial estimating to drafting, and working through final contracting and engineering stamps, delivering all that is required to erect the building directly to the job site. These custom kits include metal bolt-up buildings, rigid frame metal building systems, carports and garages, self-storage, and more. When combined with private label manufacturing capabilities, Building Works enables customers to grow their portfolio of offerings. All Central States Building Works packages include metal building components, which are 100% recyclable and designed with sustainability in mind.

On November 15, 2023, Central States broke ground on a new 105,000-square-foot plant to support the fast-growing pre-engineered metal frame business. The factory, which will open in 2025, expects to grow to 140 employee-owners over the first few years of operation.

Central States, Inc. (www.centralstatesco.com) is 100% employee-owned and was founded in 1988. With over 1,400 employee-owners and 11 manufacturing facilities, the company serves over 6,000 commercial, architectural, post frame, and residential contractors and customers across the United States across three business operating units. Central States Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of metal building components with 14 metal roofing and wall panel profiles, along with a full line of trim, accessories, and structural purlin. Two new factories are under construction, including a frame plant for pre-engineered metal buildings. Central States Building Works provides material-only building packages for self-storage and metal building systems. In 2022, Central States acquired Elevate Structures (formerly Storage Structures, Inc.), a leader in self-storage offering the patent-pending Alpha Framing System.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces 2023 PCI Design Awards Winners

January 31, 2023

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces 2023 PCI Design Awards Winners

CHICAGO –The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute is excited to announce the winners of 2023 PCI Design Awards. Three panels of jurors honored 25 winners and eight honorable mentions for the specials, buildings, and transportation categories.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the PCI Design Awards program which recognizes creative and innovative useses of precast concrete. A panel of engineers, architects, and precast concrete producers judges all nominees. The buildings and transportation categories are judged on aesthetic, structural, and use versatility; site, energy and operational efficiency, and risk reduction; and resiliency, such as structure durability, multi-hazard protection, and life safety and health.

Several projects are also honored with special awards. These are judged on similar criteria to the building and transportation projects, as well as additional requirements, including industry advancement, sustainable design, technology, and designs using all-precast concrete solutions. These are the Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Award, the Sustainable Design Award, and the All-Precast Concrete Solution Award.

“We are once again thrilled to recognize the tremendous capabilities of the precast concrete industry to meet the needs of the built environment, especially on this milestone 60th anniversary of the program,” said PCI President and CEO Bob Risser, PE. “Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to the jurors and PCI staff who make the program a success. Through the past 60 years, the precast concrete industry continues to innovate and improve and these exemplary projects are the latest examples of that.”

Winning projects will be recognized February 24 at the 2022 PCI Convention in Columbus, Ohio. PCI publications, including Ascent, PCI Journal, and ASPIRE magazines, will also feature the winning projects.

Photos of all projects are available by emailing tbagsarian@pci.org.

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View all of this year’s winners and honorable mentions. View past winners.
2023 PCI Design Awards Winning Projects – Specials

Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award

FORTRESS Nameplate #1 La Vernia, Texas Tindall

All-Precast Concrete Solution Award

NM 50 over Glorieta Creek Glorieta, N.M. Castillo Prestress

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Award and Justice/Correctional Building

Wayne County Criminal Justice Center Detroit, Mich.
Fabcon

Sustainable Design Award and Best Rehabilitated Bridge

Swift Island Historic Arch Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Albemarle, N.C.
Eastern Vault Company, Inc., Ross Prestres

Specials Awards Jury

Suzanne Aultman, PE, FPCI, LPCI, vice president of engineering, Metromont Corp.
Corey Greika, PE, vice president, sales manager, Coreslab Structures (Indianapolis)
Kyle Knop, AIA, CSI, CDT, vice president, senior project manager, Zimmerman Architectural Studios

2023 PCI Design Awards Winning Projects – Buildings

Government and Public

1021 O Street Office Building San Francisco, Calif. Willis Construction Co. Inc.

Higher Education/University

University of Toronto Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TKL Group

International Building

HYLO Tower
London, U.K.
Fibrobeton Yapi Elemanlari San. Ins. Tic. A.S.

Manufacturing

SEW-Eurodrive Smart Factory & Maxolutions Showroom Wellford, S.C.
Tindall – South Carolina Division

Military

P1479 Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer Camp Lejeune, N.C.
GATE Precast Co.

Mixed-Use (co-winners)

The Jasper Charleston, S.C. GATE Precast Co.

Serif and The LINE Hotel San Francisco, Calif. Willis Construction Co. Inc.

Multi-Family

Elm 551 at Parkside of Old Town Chicago, Ill
Dukane, Wells

Office

1001 Water Street Tampa, Fla.
STABIL Concrete Products, LLC

All-Precast Concrete Parking Structure

CCHS Wilmington Visitors PG Wilmington, Del.
High Concrete Group

Hybrid Parking Structure

Restoration Hardware – Knox Street Gallery Parking Structure Dallas, Texas
GATE Precast Co.

School K-12

NYCSCA PS IS 667 Brooklyn, N.Y. High Concrete Group

Stadium/Arena

UBS Arena
Elmont, N.Y. Universal Concrete Products

Theater

Kirkwood Performaning Arts Center Kirkwood, Mo.
MPC Enterprises Inc.

Custom Solution

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center Dive Tower Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
GATE Precast Co.

Buildings Jury

Adam Roark, PE, project design manager, Gage Brothers
Vanessa Schutte, AIA, ALEP, K-12 education central region leader, DLR Group Michael Zensen, AIA, LEED, AP, CDT, CCCA, BECxP, CxA-BE, vice president, Cannon Design Heidi Ziemann, PE, LPCI, chief engineer, JVI Inc.

About PCI

2023 PCI Design Awards Winning Projects – Transportation

Main Span up to 75 feet

Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacement Southborough and Westborough, Mass. JP Carrara & Sons, Inc.

Non-Highway Bridge (co-winners)

I-579 Urban Open Space Cap Pittsburgh, Pa.
Northeast Prestressed Products, Inc.

Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley San Diego, Calif.
Oldcastle Infrastructure

Special Solution

Key Crossing Reliability Initiative Baltimore, Md.
Coastal Precast Systems

Transportation Jury

Reggie Holt, senior structural engineer, Federal Highway Administration Bijan Khaleghi, state bridge design engineer, Wisconsin DOT
Todd Lang, PE, SE, senior bridge engineer, HDR Inc.

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Founded in 1954, The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is a technical institute for the precast concrete structures and systems industry. PCI develops maintains, and disseminates the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and construction of precast concrete structures and systems. PCI develops consensus base standards, industry handbooks, quality assurance programs, certification, research and development projects, design manuals, continuing education and periodical publications. PCI members include precast concrete producers, erectors, suppliers, professional engineers and architects, educators, students, and industry consultants who complement the wide range of knowledge of precast concrete. For more information, visit pci.org/howprecastbuilds.

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Launches New Websites

January 17, 2023

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Launches New Websites

(SCHAUMBURG, IL – January 16, 2023) The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute is excited to announce the launch of their new website and continuing education platform (Rebar U). The public site has been redesigned, and Rebar U upgraded, to provide a better overall user experience.

The new website features a reconfigured layout and improved navigation to expedite information searches. As part of the overhaul, CRSI also changed association management systems. The new membership system provides users with an enhanced ecommerce solution and members only dashboard. It is also better integrated with the upgraded Rebar U website for seamless transitions from one platform to the other. The sites are built with responsive design to automatically reformat the display for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

Another feature the Institute is thrilled to incorporate is the integration of a new digital rights management service. The new service, Vitrium, allows users to view the digital versions of CRSI’s popular publications in their favorite web browser as opposed to the previous process, which required additional plug-ins and logins. Vitrium also allows users the ability to annotate sections with notes, different highlighter colors, and proofing marks. Digital publications can be bookmarked and downloaded to the browser for offline viewing.

“We made great strides this year to upgrade our systems and our online presence. These new systems will bring us to current technologies and significantly improve the user experience,” explains Danielle Kleinhans, President and CEO of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, “I am confident these upgrades will position us for greater successes in 2023.”

To experience and explore the improved online offerings, and for more information, please visit www.crsi.org.

About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Serving the needs of engineers, architects, and construction professionals, CRSI offers many industry-trusted technical publications, standards documents, design aids, reference materials and educational opportunities. CRSI Members include manufacturers, fabricators, material suppliers and placers of steel reinforcing bars and related products as well as professionals who are involved in the research, design, and construction of steel reinforced concrete. CRSI also has a broad Region Manager network that supports both members and industry professionals. Serving the construction market in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, CRSI is headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill. with regional offices located across the United States.

Alchemco’s DuraTite Temporary Roof System Proving Invaluable to Construction Industry as Supply Chain Issues Delay Roofing Materials

May 09, 2022

Alchemco’s DuraTite Temporary Roof System Proving Invaluable to Construction Industry as Supply Chain Issues Delay Roofing Materials

Alchemco’s Temporary Roof System Allows Workers to Proceed

with Interior Construction Without Fear of Leaks

HENRICO, Va. – Alchemco, a world leader in innovative concrete waterproofing systems, has introduced a revolutionary new product that is helping to alleviate troublesome construction delays as a result of ongoing supply chain issues. With the delivery of roofing materials being delayed in many cases six to nine months, the company’s new DuraTite Temporary Roof System is allowing construction workers to confidently proceed with interior construction work while they await the arrival of the permanent roofing materials.

Alchemco’s DuraTite product line is known industry-wide as a best-in-class waterproofing and surface protection solution, whether the need is to plug an existing construction leak or lay new concrete. The company’s new Temporary Roof System takes that several steps further, providing a very quick and inexpensive way for concrete roof decks to be ‘dried in’ for up to a year so framers, electricians, plumbers, and other construction workers can continue work inside the building while they wait for permanent roofing materials to arrive.

“Alchemco is proud to have developed an effective solution that is proving invaluable for the construction industry considering lengthy material delays,” said Alchemco CEO Mario Baggio. “Our DuraTite Temporary Roof System allows critical building projects to proceed to the next phase while workers await necessary roofing materials, so they can stay on schedule. We’re pleased to serve as a solution provider for the construction industry, not only while supply chain issues continue to disrupt their workflow, but as their go-to waterproofing products that promise to extend the life of any construction project.”

In addition to the new DuraTite Temporary Roof System, the product line includes Crystalline Admix to effectively blocks the passage of water when added to concrete or mortar; DuraTite Foundation which blocks water when applied to the surface and ensures permanent water tightness; DuraTite Plug, a fast-acting hydraulic cement plug that stops actively-flowing water so leaks can be repaired; and DuraTite Repair Mortar, a quick-setting, ready-to-use repair mortar for vertical and overhead applications.

Originally developed more than 45 years ago, Alchemco’s unique technology has positioned the company as the dominant world leader in concrete waterproofing systems. Its products have been proven to help building owners avoid ongoing maintenance issues and structural problems typical of concrete structures, such as corrosion, spalling and carbonation. Compared to competing products, Alchemco’s waterproofing systems help owners save on application labor as well as the volume of materials needed to waterproof a structure, while protecting the concrete structure for decades.

Additional information about Alchemco’s DuraTite product line can be found online athttps://www.alchemco.com/duratite. Learn more about the company and its waterproofing products at the May 15-18, 2022 Parking Industry Expo (PIE) in Reno, Nev., where Alchemco can be found in Booth 426. Alchemco will also be present at the June 15-17, 2022 Northeast Bridge Preservation Partnership (NEBPP) Annual Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa.

About Alchemco

Alchemco is a global manufacturer of high-quality concrete waterproofing systems, as well as a variety of cleaning and repair products. Its TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing System was voted ‘Most Innovative Product’ at the 2020 World of Concrete Convention held in Las Vegas, NV. Over the years, Alchemco’s portfolio has grown to include the following brands: TechCrete, BridgeDeck, CretePro, DuraTite and Alchemco Clean & Repair (ACR). The company’s biochemically-modified waterproofing technology has been adopted globally, leading to the company’s current position as one of the world’s most innovative providers of concrete waterproofing systems.

www.alchemco.com

A Century of Safe Stepping – Wooster Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary at World of Concrete Booth #N2964

May 26, 2021

A Century of Safe Stepping – Wooster Products Celebrates 100^th Anniversary at World of Concrete Booth #N2964

(Wooster, OH) – Wooster Products, the industry leader in anti-slip safety stair treads, nosings, and NITEGLOW® Emergency Egress Systems, celebrates their 100^th anniversary at World of Concrete, booth #N2964. Long respected for their quality and innovation, they will feature anti-slip products for new construction, renovation and OEM applications for commercial and industrial settings worldwide, in their booth. From an early installation at the University of Notre Dame in 1922, to the Statue of Liberty, to major league sports venues, to the One World Trade Center building, and the many transit systems that carry passengers to destinations like these and others. A century after their founding, Wooster Products continues to “Make Every Step a Safe One” as their slogan suggests.

Ferrogrit® cast iron stair nosings, Alumogrit® cast aluminum stair treads and nosings, Spectra® and Supergrit® extruded aluminum stair nosings, and Stairmaster® and Flexmaster® extruded aluminum stair treads can be found in stairwells and structures across all industries. In addition, Flex-Tred® pressure sensitive adhesive anti-slip tapes and Walk-A-Sured® and Safe-Stride® coatings enhance the safety of non-stairway applications for commercial and industrial applications. The company continues to pioneer the safety industry with inventions like their IBC-compliant NITEGLOW® Emergency Egress System of photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) products for safe evacuation in darkened environments. All of these will be featured at World of Concrete.

Wooster Products is the industry leader in anti-slip stair treads and walkway products. They have been manufacturing anti-slip products for new construction, renovation and OEM applications since 1921 from their Wooster, OH facility. Long respected for quality and innovation, their products include cast iron (Ferrogrit®), cast aluminum (Alumogrit®), extruded aluminum (Spectra, Supergrit®, Stairmaster®, and Flexmaster®), pressure sensitive adhesive tape (Flex-Tred®), and coatings (WP-70, Walk-A-Sured®, and Safe-Stride®), as well as photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) nosings and treads (NITEGLOW®). For additional information visit www.WoosterProducts.com, e-mail sales@wooster-products.com, call (800) 321- 4936, or write Wooster Products, 1000 Spruce Street, PO Box 6005, Wooster, OH, 44691.

CRSI’s David Shepherd Awarded at American Concrete Institute Convention

April 01, 2021

CRSI’s David Shepherd
Awarded at American Concrete Institute Convention

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute is pleased to announce Midwest Region Manager, David Shepherd, AIA, has received the Concrete Sustainability Award by The American Concrete Institute (ACI). He was selected for the recognition for his “…exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research, and service to ACI and the concrete industry.”

In his role at CRSI since 2019, David is responsible for the processes and promotion of the benefits of reinforced concrete in the Midwest Region. A licensed architect, Mr. Shepherd has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to CRSI, he spent 18 years at the Portland Cement Association where he most recently held the position of Director of Sustainable Development, and previously as Residential Technology Program Manager.

Mr. Shepherd also worked for a commercial general contractor, was a construction manager for a leading real estate investment/management company, and a principal of a residential design/build business. Mr. Shepherd received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Architecture from the University of Illinois.

ACI annually recognizes select professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry.

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Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28-April 1, 2021.

Awardees are recognized at the ACI

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About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI):

Founded in 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a technical institute and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that stands as the authoritative resource for steel reinforced concrete construction. Among the Nation’s oldest trade associations, CRSI offers many industry-trusted technical publications, standards documents, design aids, reference materials and educational opportunities.

CRSI’s members represent over 80% of the U.S. manufacturers, fabricators and placers of steel reinforcing bar and related products with over 600 locations in 49 states, and with over 15,000 employees. Members produce, fabricate and install approximately 9 million ton of reinforcing steel per year using scrap steel in efficient manufacturing operations. It is estimated that the industry impacts over 75,000 people in steel transportation and placement in North America.

The CRSI membership also includes professionals across the country who are involved in the research, design, and construction of steel reinforced concrete. CRSI staff comprises a nationwide region network of industry professionals.

www.crsi.org

Cambridge Architectural: Metal Mesh with Flying Boat Graphics Memorializes Miami’s Seaplane History on New Public Parking Garage

March 01, 2021

Cambridge Architectural: Metal Mesh with Flying Boat Graphics Memorializes Miami’s

Seaplane History on New Public Parking Garage

–Aviation images on stainless fabric add to Art in Public Places program–

Cambridge, Maryland – Shimmering Cambridge Architectural metal mesh designed to obscure vehicle visibility at Miami’s new Grove Bay public parking garage is also the canvas for a series of bold graphics that pay homage to the historic seaplanes that once flew from the site.

The garage’s location at Coral Grove’s Dinner Key was home to the first continental naval air station in the early 1900s and later became the base for Pan American Airways flying boats serving Havana and South America destinations from 1930 – 1945.

A public-private venture between the City of Miami, Miami Parking Authority and investors, the garage will serve customers at Regatta Harbour’s retail shops, restaurants and marina as well as visitors to Miami City Hall, the former art deco Pan American terminal.

“The project’s location is directly visible from a prominent street and at the gateway to City Hall, said Marcel Morlote, AIA, senior vice president at Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners. “It required that the building’s façade be attractive and imaginative.”

The second and third floors – on four out of five sides of the garage – are covered with Cambridge’s Lanier pattern. The metal mesh features eight images of Clipper flying boats interspersed with milestone dates and aviation descriptors that are powder-coated on the stainless fabric.

“The mesh designs,” said Morlote, “provided the best option to achieve several seemingly contradictory requirements: block direct visibility of automobiles as required by code; be open enough to satisfy the owner’s requirements; and act as a canvas for artwork to fulfill the City’s Art in Public Places mandate.”

The City requires developers to spend 1.5 percent of budget on public art for all new building projects. The flying boat graphics memorialize a piece of Miami history in a contemporary fashion, said Morlote.

Cambridge’s durable stainless mesh – woven by artisans on Maryland’s Eastern Shore – delivers several important functional benefits according to the company’s Sales Manager Ivan Zorn.

“With a 48 percent open area, the mesh conceals vehicles from the outside while accommodating open air flow requirements for ventilation and providing a tightly woven medium to apply the powder-coated graphics,” said Zorn. “The tensioned mesh panels also comply with Florida building codes for wind force and hurricane resistance.”

At total of 267 stainless mesh panels – 10,356 square feet – were installed on the 333-space garage.

The garage and mesh are lit at night.

Project Details

Garage Owner: City of Miami, Miami Parking Authority and Grove Bay Investment Group

Architect: Wolfberg Alvarez Partners

Stainless Steel Mesh: Cambridge Architectural

Graphics: Rendered images by Will Hemsley V with powder coating by Metal Arc

General Contractor: MCM

Installer: L&S Erectors

About Cambridge Architectural

Cambridge Architectural is one of the most experienced full-service providers of sustainable architectural mesh systems for both interior and exterior building applications. As a world leader in tensioned mesh systems, Cambridge Architectural metal fabric solutions lend unique aesthetic appeal, functionality, affordability and sustainable benefits to a variety of structures interior and exterior. Cambridge Architectural offers full system design, engineering and collaboration from concept through installation – in the most challenging building environments and under the strictest budgets. Cambridge Architectural metal fabric systems are categorized by the primary applications they serve, including parking structures, exterior shades, facades, canopies, curtains and others. As a member of the United States Green Building Council, Cambridge Architectural is committed to promoting methods, technology and products resulting in environmentally responsible and healthy buildings. The Cambridge Architectural team develops systems that meet or exceed LEED requirements and provides consultation and direction on a project-by-project basis. Visit www.CambridgeArchitectural.com for more information.

Clark Pacific Manufactures and Constructs Sacramento State’s First Parking Structure to Earn Parksmart Gold Recognition

February 16, 2021

Clark Pacific Manufactures and Constructs Sacramento State’s First Parking Structure to Earn Parksmart Gold Recognition

Resilient, sustainable parking structure constructed in just over 10 months is the first University to receive gold status

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 — Clark Pacific, a leading provider of prefabricated systems that are transforming building design and construction, today announced Sacramento State’s Parking Structure 5 has earned Parksmart Gold Recognition. Parking Structure 5 is a 1,750-stall, six-story example of modern construction innovation, from its cooling white interior and technical amenities, to the dozens of green aluminum “leaves” that pay homage to the University’s urban forest.

Sacramento State is the first university in the country to achieve Parksmart Gold, the only rating system for parking structures that promotes sustainable mobility through smarter design and operation. Collaboration with Clark Pacific, a longtime partner to the University, and using its prefabricated building systems were critical to delivering the project within budget and significantly faster, with far less campus impact than conventional systems.

“Sustainability, innovation, determination and teamwork were key factors contributing to Parking Structure 5’s designation as a Parksmart Gold certified project,” said Tony Lucas, associate vice president for business and administrative services at Sacramento State. “Those factors are a part of the Sacramento State DNA and guide our stewardship of precious resources. The certification is testimony to Sacramento State’s commitment to a sustainable environment.”

Nearly all structural components and façade elements were fabricated by Clark Pacific off-site and transported to the site to be erected. When the project gained approvals and permits to begin construction, approximately 90 percent of fabrication was already complete. Using a progressive design-build method and precast elements, the project was finished in just over 10 months. Additionally, transportation of prefabricated pieces was completed during off-hours, ultimately limiting the overall amount of construction traffic on campus created by the project. Off-site manufacturing removed over 5,700 worker days from the jobsite, reducing commuter impacts by over 10,000 car trips, as well as parking and site impacts the campus would have encountered with a conventional construction method.

“This certainly isn’t the norm for parking structures and we all have a lot to be proud of in achieving Parksmart Gold,” said Erik Winje, preconstruction manager for Clark Pacific. “Hats off to Sacramento State for sticking to its sustainability vision and to Dreyfuss + Blackford for a design well done.”

About Clark Pacific
Clark Pacific is a leading manufacturer of prefabricated building systems. We are transforming design and construction by delivering high quality, cost-effective buildings with less risk. Clark Pacific paves the way for prefabrication as a smarter, safer and more efficient way to bring great designs to life. Clark Pacific collaborates with construction owners and design-build teams to develop and deliver prefabricated building systems for commercial and institutional projects of any size and complexity. For more information, visit www.clarkpacific.com.

CRSI Releases Digital Version of Popular Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, New Digital Rights Management (DRM) Encryption Service for Publications

October 05, 2020

CRSI Releases Digital Version of Popular ***Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete*, New Digital Rights Management (DRM) Encryption Service for Publications**

(SCHAUMBURG, IL – October 1, 2020) The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released a much- anticipated digital version of their Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, a design guide based on the ACI 318-19 code published in soft-cover form earlier this year.

The release of a PDF version of the Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete follows both direct requests and an enthusiastic response from the design and architecture community after the soft-cover publication sold nearly 300 copies during CRSI’s first presale event.

The Design Guide contains comprehensive information on the design and detailing requirements in ACI 318- 19 for cast-in-place concrete buildings with nonprestressed reinforcement. The main goals of this publication are to provide a simplified roadmap that can be used to navigate through the ACI 318 requirements and step-by-step design procedures and design aids that make designing and detailing reinforced concrete buildings simpler and faster. Numerous design and detailing aids are provided throughout the 996-page document and over 140 worked-out, practical design examples are included that illustrate the proper application of the ACI 318 requirements.

With the release of the digital version of the Design Guide, CRSI has introduced a new digital rights management (DRM) encryption service for digital publications. Echoing best practices from other organizations’ digital rights management strategies, the new service protects files from piracy by requiring a one-time installation of an Adobe Acrobat plugin and enhances user experience by allowing commenting for collaboration.

STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE: It Enables. Adapts. Endures.

About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces 2020 CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards Recipients

September 14, 2020

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces 2020 CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards Recipients

(SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS) – The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announces the results of their biennial CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program. Of the entries received, eight projects were selected to receive recognition.

Project entries were evaluated on the basis of: (1) Satisfaction of Owners Objectives, (2) Development of Innovative Solutions, (3) Maximizing Project Value, (4) Effective Use of Reinforced Concrete and (5) Overall Aesthetics. Five submittals received an HONORS Award while three received a Merit Certificate.

For 50 years, CRSI has recognized design and construction achievement by owners, architects, engineers, and construction managers across North America. Now, the CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program raised the proverbial bar on its 25th anniversary. This year’s entries represented a wide range of project types from all regions of the United States. Each of the selected projects demonstrates excellence and highlights thoughtfully considered solutions brought to fruition through the efficient use and leveraging of steel reinforced concrete’s inherencies.

The following projects were selected for recognition (submitting organization is in parenthesis):

RESIDENTIAL & HOTEL

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL (DeSimone Consulting Engineers) – HONORS Award

W Hotel, Bellevue, WA (Cary Kopczynski & Company) – Merit Certificate

Wolf Point East Tower, Chicago, IL (Commercial Metals Company) – Merit Certificate

EDUCATIONAL

University of Louisville – Belknap Academic Building, Louisville, KY (RAI Engineering) – HONORS Award

Chou Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (Tipping Structural Engineers) – Merit Certificate

HEALTHCARE

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Omaha, NE (HDR, Inc.) – HONORS Award

COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, NJ (DeSimone Consulting Engineers) – HONORS Award

TRANSPORTATION

Consolidated Rental Car Facility (Kahului Airport), Kahului, HI (BASE) – HONORS Award

For more information on this year’s CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards winning projects, please contact Dave Mounce, Director of Communications, at dmounce@crsi.org or 630-380-5820.

About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

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