Whether you’re a distributor, contractor or engineer, you know the solar energy business is growing rapidly and requires a steel structure customized for assembling solar panels. You also know that as the solar industry grows, so does its impact on the economy. But did you know that the average cost of a completed PV system dropped by 17 percen...
Read moreA key goal in every construction project is to keep costs down. Build the best possible building at the lowest price possible. In a difficult economy, cost savings becomes even more crucial. As I discussed in a previous post, the use of steel hollow structural sections (HSS) offers substantial advantages in building design, opening up aesthetic...
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Read moreNow that Atlas Tube has introduced Jumbo HSS (hollow structural sections) to North America, we’r...
Read moreLast week, I discussed three statistics from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) that demonstrate the momentum of the solar industry. This we...
Read moreThe use of Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel (AESS) opens up an enormous range of aesthetic possibilities across civil, commercial and residential building projects. There are many unique considerations when using exposed steel aesthetically. The keys to successful use of AESS are good communi...
Read moreWhile solar power often appears to be an issue outside of the mainstream, industry statistics tell the story of a robust industry with strong momentum that is on track to become a key driver of the U.S. economy. As the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) states on its home...
Read moreThe Steel Tube Institute’s Spring meeting was informative as it surfaced many potential growth opportunities. The meeting kicked off with a presentation by Dr. Packer, (University of Toronto Professor) on “HSS as Compression Member: A...
Read moreThe 2012 NASCC conference was a big success! Judging by the well-attended breakout sessions and the flurry of activity at our booth, it seems Atlas’s new Jumbo HSS product is gaining the interest of engineers and building owners. Thanks to everyone who stopped by — it was great to see famil...
Read moreStructural Engineers in North America have a new option for meeting the challenges of designing structures with large load demands....
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