Three companies have joined the Steel Erectors Association of America’s network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. These companies are All Forms Fabrication, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; GMF Steel Group, Lakeland, Florida and SL Chasse Steel Fabricators and Erectors, Hudson, New Hampshire. The program grants SEAA member companies access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers, riggers, crane operators and signal persons. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the craft training materials, assessments and certifications for all of NCCER’s craft training curriculum. “The SEAA/NCCER training program gives member companies access to quality training and workforce … Read more
Historic Landmark Undergoes $380M Facelift, Reinforces More Modern Telling of American History
IWR North America recently completed work on the $380-million renovation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch Visitor Center, located in St. Louis, Missouri. IWR started work on the project in March 2017 and completed their work this summer. For the renovation, IWR installed several systems, which had tight tolerances and were all custom-fabricated products, including stainless steel tri-wire screen wall cladding, custom wire and cable security screen, monumental stairs from the entry level to the main level of the museum, radius lovers and radius green screens, stainless steel guardrails, stainless steel and glass handrails and stainless steel entrance grilles … Read more
Burns & McDonnell Inc. Acquires AZCO INC.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After collaborating on projects for several decades, Burns & McDonnell is acquiring AZCO INC. The acquisition creates one of the most comprehensive environmental, engineering, procurement and direct-hire construction and fabrication companies and enhances the suite of services available to clients. “Acquisitions are common in our industry, but extremely rare at Burns & McDonnell,” says Ray Kowalik, CEO-elect, Burns & McDonnell Inc. “AZCO is a natural partner for us. Their industry-leading construction and pipe fabrication capabilities are a perfect fit into our multibillion dollar construction arm.” Kowalik says AZCO not only aligns with the firm’s construction expertise, … Read more