"Building Green with Varco Pruden" brochure

V A R C O
P R U D E N
B U I L D I N G S
Building Green
With Varco Pruden
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A HISTORY OF sustainable construction
The Growing Demand for Sustainable Buildings
With worldwide attention focusing on environmental topics such as climate changes, energy
consumption, conserving our natural resources and recycling, there is growing demand on companies
planning to build new facilities. Stricter building codes, community covenants and long-term cost
of ownership are forcing building owners to consider the benefits of using “green” and sustainable
elements in their construction project.
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Fuqua
Industries
purchases
and merges
Varco and
Pruden
To prove the strength of steel
framing, Varner hangs two trucks
and a jeep from the rafters of a
Varco building.
1978
Varco Steel founder
Bob Varner begins
metal building
business in Pine
Bluff, Arkansas
Prudhon receives
patent for steel
building truss,
the beginning
of Open Web
Framing
1968
1959
Clark Prudhon
founds Pruden
Products in
Evansville,
Wisconsin
1954
1948
For over 60 years,
Varco Pruden has
been providing costeffective building
systems. We have a
proven track record
of optimizing material
performance while
incorporating energyefficiency into our
system solutions.
A few of VP’s
milestones include:
1950
Simply put, green or sustainable construction means that a company makes building design
and construction decisions that minimize or eliminate negative impact on both the occupants, the
community and the overall environment.
Energy crisis
prompts
Varco Pruden
to show
customers
how steel
framed buildings
are more
energy-efficient
solutions in a
brochure called
“Energistics.”
A HISTORY OF sustainable construction
Varco Pruden Is Your Partner for Sustainable Buildings
With the growing accountability to provide sustainable facilities, building
owners and specifiers are looking for the expertise and insight available
from VP Buildings. Offering unique advantages that will reduce initial
building costs, shorten construction time and provide lower life-cycle cost of
ownership makes VP a natural choice.
Using our proprietary software, VP Command™, VP provides solutions to
ensure that your building effectively meets critical building codes. Equally
important, VP will work with you to create a building that achieves your
specific needs for architectural design, energy efficiency, interior space
utilization and future expandability.
US Energy Consumption
Varco Pruden programmers
launch VP Command, our
proprietary design and estimating
software which also reduces waste
through design optimization of
steel construction projects
Transportation
Industry
Source: www.energycodes.gov/training
2011
2005
Buildings
All panel
paints are
reformulated
to meet Cool Roof Ratings
Council standards.
“Building Green With VP”
published.
Clark Prudhon’s
first truss framed
building is still
standing 50 years
later
2008
Varco Pruden
International
establishes
worldwide
partnerships
and joint ventures
VP offers
information
to builders
on how to
meet USGBC
LEED points
for sustainable
construction
requirements.
Recycled steel
content exceeds
industry
standards.
2005
1992
Varco Pruden
engineers patent
an insulation system
for our SSR roof that
can achieve R-23.
We call it SuperBlock.
1991
1984
2000
Along with our world-class engineering and design capabilities, VP
products are tested and backed by industry leading warranties to deliver
long-term performance with minimum maintenance. Varco Pruden building
systems are made from steel, one of the most recyclable materials available.
Our panel products offer cool paint finishes that improve energy efficiency
while reducing heat-island effects. VP Buildings can also incorporate
insulation systems, daylighting options and other sustainable elements to
help you reach your energy goals. Once you see the green options available
from Varco Pruden you will be convinced that you are working with the best
sustainable buildings partner in the business.
VP announces our new
PrisMAX SL™ self-curbing
prismatic lens skylights,
which nest inside the
SSR or HWR roof systems
allowing greater light
dispersal for new and
existing buildings.
PrisMAX ESP offers on-line
energy savings predictions.
BlueScope Steel
of Australia
acquires Varco
Pruden Buildings
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UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE
VP Steel Systems — the Framework of Success
By its nature, steel is one of the most sustainable building materials
available. Steel material used in Varco Pruden products comes from
environmentally-friendly, recycled resources. Additionally, steel materials
used by VP Buildings are one-hundred percent recyclable at the end of a
building’s life cycle.
Optimized for Superior Performance
Since the beginning, Varco Pruden has developed building system
solutions that optimize the strength of steel as the primary framework for
our structures. This sustainable strategy ensures that our designs take
advantage of the full strength of the material used while minimizing material
costs and reducing waste. In today’s building market, this approach also
helps owners reach their sustainable objectives for initiatives such as
U.S.G.B.C. LEED certification.
Open Web – Varco Pruden’s Unique Solution
In 1948, Clark Prudhon developed VP’s first Open Web frames.
Today VP offers an open-web alternative that provides advantages for air
circulation and clearance for mechanical systems and ductwork. When used
in combination with a daylighting system, such as VP’s PrisMAX SL, openweb provides better interior light distribution.
Choices in Framing Solutions
All VP frame systems, including our solid web frame options, Rigid
Frame and Continuous Beam, can be designed with variable bay spacing,
specific loadings and targeted ceiling and sidewall clearances. With VP frame
designs, you get the framing system that best meets your project needs yet
can adapt as building needs change in the future. Whether you are planning
a small office building, large industrial plant, warehouse, airplane hangar,
church or school, our structural systems are used for virtually all commercial,
municipal or industrial building end-uses.
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UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE
Doing More to Protect the Environment
Sustainable Roof and Wall systems,
We’ve Got You Covered.
Along with the sustainable advantages of the
steel material we use, Varco Pruden’s roof and
wall systems meet green building requirements
for cool paint finishes. With growing attention
being placed on reducing heat-island effects, VP
offers the KXL paint system backed by a twentyfive year performance warranty. More impressive,
our KXL palette of attractive and durable colors
delivers SRI (solar reflectance index) performance
as high as .80, the LEED standard for lowslope building structures. And, with our choice
of attractive colors, you will have a building
that complements both your business and the
environment.
VP’s roof and wall options are both strong and
beautiful. Attractive enough to meet architectural
specifications, VP systems are designed to
withstand climatic challenges from desert heat
to winter’s cold and ice. Panels are approved
for Dade County and State of Florida’s stringent
building codes. Available in a variety of gauges,
VP roof and wall systems are an ideal choice for
protecting your building.
VP Roof and Wall Systems Are Tested for
Proven Performance
Ensuring that VP buildings give the energyefficient performance that owners expect is
VP’s commitment. Through our corporate
parent, BlueScope Buildings, VP has access to
advanced testing facilities. VP wall and roof
systems undergo “hot-box” testing to determine
the in-place performance of our wall and roof
products. When using VP roof and wall systems in
combination with your insulation system, you will
have reliable test data to show exactly what you
can expect for thermal performance in your new
facility.
BlueScope performs hot box testing in their Missouri facility.
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BETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER PERFORMANCE
Unique Products for Better Performance
In 1984, Varco Pruden developed our SuperBlock insulation system
to achieve greater R-values. While all buildings work with virtually any
commercial insulation systems, only with VP can you get the added
advantage of our proprietary SuperBlock system. Developed by Varco
Pruden to reduce energy loss through the roof, SuperBlock gives you an
added barrier of thermal protection.
PrisMAX SL Skylight System – The Brightest Way to Provide
Interior Daylighting
Power for electrical lighting is one of the largest energy costs in
most commercial buildings. According to the U.S.G.B.C., 37% of energy
consumed in buildings is directly tied to lighting. Equally important, research
has shown that natural lighting from passive sources
such as windows and roof top skylights has a positive
effect on student performance in school, better employee
satisfaction at work and even improved sales results in
retail stores.
With these factors in mind, VP worked in conjunction
with Sunoptics™ to develop our unique PrisMAX SL
skylight system. Designed for easy installation and longPrisMAX SL skylights can reduce demand for electric term weathertightness, PrisMAX SL works with VP’s
lighting by up to 70%
premier roof products, SSR and HWR. PrisMAX SL’s selfcurbing frame saves money by eliminating the need for a more expensive
secondary curb installation. PrisMAX SL uses prismatic lenses to collect and
diffuse sunlight and provide efficient, non-glare lighting. When combining
sensors to control electric lighting usage, PrisMAX SL can reduce power
demand for lighting by up to 70%.
PrisMAX ESP – Projecting Your Energy Savings
Saving energy saves money and we can show you how. Through
our proprietary software PrisMAX ESP, Varco Pruden Builders can show
how much energy you will be saving when you use VP PrisMAX SL
skylight systems along with sensor-controlled lighting. Based on Sky-Calc
programming, PrisMAX ESP provides an in-depth report for your specific
building conditions, allowing your VP Builder to optimize daylighting
requirements to fit your needs and building budget.
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Partnering with VARCO PRUDEN
The Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable Construction
Providing energy-efficient construction solutions has been a part of our
heritage since 1948. As new technologies develop that conserve resources,
reduce energy use and provide more environmentally friendly structures,
Varco Pruden will continue to expand the options available to our customers.
VP is already working on a number of initiatives to help building decisionmakers reach their goals for cost-effective construction.
Building Makeover and Retrofit Alternatives
Often, when new construction may not be practical, VP Builders can
provide solutions to restore and extend the use of any existing facility.
Whether you need a new roof, a new exterior appearance or new addition
for more space, VP has a dedicated team of Makeover Specialists working
with your local VP Builder to provide the answer. With access to advanced
thermal imaging technology, VP can show where energy loss is occurring
and recommend insulation alternatives to save money.
BUILDING GREEN WITH VP 3.0
VARCO PRUDEN BUILDINGS
More Ways to Meet LEED Requirements
Through our corporate affiliation to BlueScope Buildings North America,
we offer water harvesting systems. These systems can help recycle water
run-off to be used in plumbing systems or landscaping. For projects seeking
LEED certification, this can earn credits towards their total project score.
VP Buildings, with our durable standing seam roof products can work
in unison with passive solar panels to provide alternative energy. Solar
collectors properly installed on VP roof panels can generate energy without
compromising the performance and warranty of the roof system.
Let’s Build a Better Planet Together
This is just the beginning. Our selection of framing options, superior
roof and wall panels and the industry’s leading design technology make VP
the “ultimate building solution.” If you are interested in learning how Varco
Pruden can help you reach your construction objectives, let us know. Visit
us on-line at www.vp.com or talk to your local Varco Pruden Builder.
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Your Standards Are Our Standards
ACCREDITED AC 472
Varco Pruden Buildings leads the
industry in meeting or exceeding
the highest standards of testing and
certification.
Higher levels of accreditation
are earned through strenuous
testing and a commitment to
manufacturing excellence.
Architects, specifiers and
building owners rely on Varco
Pruden Buildings because we meet
the most comprehensive testing
and compliance standards in the
building system industry.
There’s more. US Army Corps
of Engineers, Miami-Dade County,
Underwriters Laboratories to name
a few. To see all the standards that
Varco Pruden meets or exceeds,
visit our website, www.vp.com/
About/Certifications.
Varco Pruden Buildings, 3200 Players Club Circle, Memphis, TN 38125
©2011 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved.
Varco Pruden Buildings® is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
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3106 Building Green With VP
Issue Date: 2003
Revised:6/12