Well, that year is finally over! 2020 certainly was a different kind of year, as we all had to deal with the challenges of managing a global pandemic. It is interesting to note, that when a group of people bonded by a common cause, act together for the collective good, what seem like insurmountable odds can be overcome. While we are starting to see improvements and with the rollout of the vaccines, there are still hurdles that lie ahead.
Small, free-standing retail stores are probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an engineered steel building solution. But Lewis Semashkewich of Melewka Structures & Design in Athabasca, Alberta thought the combination of the flexibility and quality of a Butler building, along with a design/build approach, would win the day for Great Canadian Oil Change/Valvoline. Two years ago, Lewis approached Great Canadian with an offer to adapt their wood-frame prototype to Butler systems. The result was a 1640 square foot structure with an MR-24 roof using the TLS insulation system. The roof had parapets and an internal gutter system. The walls were insulated metal panels (IMP).
Custom engineered snow retention systems are designed to suit specific climatic conditions, snow loadings, and roof panel assemblies for metal roofs.
Snow retention systems are necessary for some climates to prevent rooftop avalanches which could pose a significant safety risk, damage roof and gutter materials, and cause property damage – well worth the investment.
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Metl-Span’s BW Universal and BW Stretch systems provide superior air, water, thermal, and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier wall component. Our BW Universal System can be horizontally installed with nearly any type of exterior rainscreen system. Our BW Stretch System can be vertically installed and span up to 6 feet on center. This unique insulated metal wall panel system introduces new standards in cost savings, design integrity, and sustainability.
Learn more about our revolutionary backup wall systems and how you can improve a more energy-efficient building.
New Standard in Lifting
When it comes to overhead cranes, our CXT crane has long been the industry standard. With the Konecranes S-series crane, we’re changing the game again and set the new benchmark. Never-before-seen features like the tilted drum, offset reeving, synthetic rope, and the girder sliding connection, it’s a bold new approach in lifting. These design updates make lifting more precise and powerful and significantly cut down the wear and tear.
Greetings everyone! We are living in unprecedented times. The world has shifted dramatically in both our professional and personal lives. Never in modern times have we had to deal with a fast-spreading, worldwide deadly virus. As someone who is in a high-risk category, numerous precautions are required. The reduction in our personal social contacts has been difficult. By nature, humans are social beings and we now find ourselves restricting ourselves to close family and very few friends.
