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This page is here to keep our company on the same page with changes in our processes and ways of work- allowing us to stay in the forefront of our industry.

By Steven Flinchum March 20, 2025
Revised: March 2025 This document explains what an Abrasian Resistant plate is and its key features, including information regarding the application of the material, the availability of the matieral, things to watch for and specifc information related to the Hardox Plate.
By Jaikob Ellison March 20, 2025
This document describes what Intumescent Paint is, how it works, and points to consider.
By Jim Newman March 19, 2025
This document contains general information of the Shuriken Conceptual Details including configuratuons, connections, and splices.
By Taylor Hayes March 5, 2025
The presentation introduces SidePlate, a structural design approach that enhances building connections between engineers and fabricators by optimizing moment frame connections for efficiency, cost savings, and structural performance. It highlights the benefits of SidePlate’s all-bolted connections, its application across various project types, and its ability to reduce steel tonnage, construction time, and costs while improving safety and flexibility.
By Jim Newman February 11, 2025
This document contains general information and standard practices regarding the use of girt seats.
By Jim Newman February 3, 2025
This document contains information about bearing pads; a structural component used in building and civil engineering construction to transfer loads and facilitate movement between two structural elements.
By Greg Cathers October 29, 2024
This document contains general information to the use and installation of Quick Frames.
By Justin Gordon October 28, 2024
This document contains hyperlinked design, erection and fabrication sheets from 3264 LG for quick reference of certain wide flange vertical braces.
By Steven Flinchum September 13, 2024
A guide to common surface preparations includes codes and requirements, and Cooper Steel specific requirements.
By AISC (Submitted by Justin Gordon) September 13, 2024
A guide to understanding and specifying the various categories of architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS).
By Justin Gordon & Joshua Mizzell September 11, 2024
This presentation covers various topics such as bolted connection types, joint types, bolts, grades, etc.
By Justin Gordon August 28, 2024
This powerpoint uses job 3264 LG to explain the differences in estimating vs. what actually occurs throughout the fabrication process.
By Jim Newman May 30, 2024
This document contains instructions for the detailer and connection engineer regarding Class B Faying Surfaces.
By Makaleb Thompson & Michael Tomlin April 9, 2024
This document contains information about the Trimble Connect system. How it works, how to utlize it, and why we use it.
By Jim Newman February 12, 2024
This spreadsheet contains information regarding the plant name, location, and measurement capacities of various AZZ Galvanizing facilities.
By Jim Newman January 30, 2024
This document contains specific information regarding drain holes, preventative actions, and techniques to  use when working with galvanized pieces.
By Jim Newman November 15, 2023
This document contains information regarding Grade 65 specific processes and requirements, 80 series information, and connection material.
By Carol Hensley November 13, 2023
This brochure contains a great deal of information on Nucor's A913 AESOS including what it's used for, how it's made, specifications, compare and contract, and more.
By Rex Summers October 17, 2023
This PowerPoint explains what the Charpy V Notch Test is through diagrams, testing specific information, requirements and impacts.
By Jim Newman October 17, 2023
This document explains what the difference between grades and ASTM specifications, while also providing examples of common ASTM specifications and grades typical to our scope of work.
By Jonathon Vincent October 13, 2023
This document contains information specific to each shop in regards to limitations within, freight restrictions, surface preparation, and height limits.
By Justin Alexander September 29, 2023
This document contains important details to note when fabricating a galvanized checkered plate, including the best methods and how to prevent errors by knowing what to avoid.
By Drew Turner August 17, 2023
This presentation gives you an in-depth look at who the accounting team is and their process for each of the following topics: software, accounts payable, subcontract administration, sales tax, accounts receivable, job cost, revenue recognition, and ongoing projects.
By Jed Henry July 31, 2023
This PDF shows the processes and actions that occur in the development of a job from start to finish. It includes who you would need to contact and what information you need to gather prior to the next step in a sequential order.
By Steven Flinchum July 19, 2023
This document explains what a Cor-Ten plate is, its distinguishing properties, the grades, issues, availability, and what it looks like. This is not something that we use frequently, but is important for you to know.
By Justin Gordon June 26, 2023
This presentation covers the different types of cranes that we may use on a job.
By Zach Mantel June 13, 2023
This document provides a detailed explanation of the correct way to ship trusses and notes to remember.
By Stephen Crews May 22, 2023
Document outlines formatting for KSS, PDF, and IFC files acceptable for ABM.
By Sean Hagen April 30, 2023
This document explains how to correctly make use of shimmed frames and ways to prevent and correct errors.
By Stephen Crews April 25, 2023
This document explains the capabilities of new equipment in our shop, along with what their maximum capacities are. Details regarding what WT processing actually does and its challenges are also included.
By Heath McElroy & Logan Campbell April 25, 2023
This document provides updates to detailers and project managers about the information they should be getting prior to transmittal nand how they should be recording it. This document also contains information about deck bundling placement and the updated procedure: listing information about what you should do and what to do when things go wrong.
By Chad Johnson March 1, 2023
CIP PowerPoint Presentation provides information about their company, their qualifications, and what they do. Detailed explanations of sandblasting, painting, and fireproofing that they have done on commercial projects. 
By Jed Henry February 15, 2023
This document provdies step-by-step instructions for how to hyperlink your drawings, with pictures included. Bluebeam software information is also provided.
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