Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Louis, MO – Western Specialty Contractors – Kansas City Branch had the honor of restoring historic Giralda Tower in Kansas City, MO. Giralda Tower during restoration Western was contracted by the owners of Country Club Plaza to address repair and maintenance items from the tower’s top patio down to its base.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
Rising 180 ft above the river gorge, the four-span steel plate girder bridge will replace the existing structure, which was built in 1961 and is located just 700 ft to the southeast. The 65 steel girders, some up to 15 ft tall and 100 ft long, were fabricated by Utah Pacific in Lindon, Utah. Photo courtesy NPS/Jacob W.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. In most cases, the design-assist contract also includes the construction contract. Design team Architect: typically leads the design team.
Commercial Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems business, offers improved, energy-efficient, thermally broken, aluminum-framed curtainwall systems to reduce fabrication and installation labor. An improved horizontal member minimizes splice requirements, while accommodating expansion/contraction clearances.
Commercial Construction Blog
AUGUST 9, 2023
Review every active contract to consider what actions need to be taken and identify provisions that may assist in the current situation. This enables us to stay ahead of the curve with regard to lead times and plan accordingly. This enables us to make quick decisions before the situation worsens and leads to collateral damage.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 20, 2025
Understanding steels performance capabilities, designers for the First United Banks regional headquarters specified floor-to-ceiling glazing systems to create uninhibited sightlines and fill the corporate office with daylight. This is now happening with steel, making it a viable alternative to aluminum for curtain wall framing systems.
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