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Spring 2014 Issue | Volume 1
JOISTS & DECKING
REBAR
GRATING
METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WELCOME
Welcome to Steel Products News, the first edition of the
Nucor Fabricated Products Group Newsletter. We’ve
developed this quarterly publication as an exciting
way to share information and increase communication
among teammates within the various products groups.
As you know, Nucor makes a diverse range of steel
products throughout its divisions and this newsletter
will provide insight on the latest applications of these
products produced by the following groups:
•
Vulcraft/Verco: The nation’s largest producer and
leading innovator of open-web steel joists, joist
girders and steel deck.
•
Harris Rebar: North America’s leading fabricator,
installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing
steel and related products with over 70 fabrication
locations throughout the United States and Canada.
•
Fisher & Ludlow: Supplier of high quality gratings for
major capital projects around the world. Its lead product
brands, Tru-weld and Fisholow products may be found
in places as far as the Orient and South America, and in
environments as diverse as the arctic or the tropics.
•
Nucor Buildings Group (NBG): With eleven full-service
facilities throughout the United States, NBG is one
of North America’s largest manufacturers of metal
building systems, with five independent building
brands: American Buildings Company, CBC Steel
Buildings, Gulf States Manufacturers, Kirby Building
Systems and Nucor Building Systems.
In upcoming issues, you can expect to see interesting
stories that highlight unique projects utilizing Nucor
company products, examples of Commercial Excellence,
information on new products or services, and updates
on our culture, goals and objectives.
We hope you’ll find this publication informative and
useful and enjoy reading it each quarter. If you have a
suggestion of an interesting topic to include, please let
us know.
Carlie Smith
Marketing Director
Nucor Building Systems
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Wes Brooker
Marketing Manager
American Buildings Company
CONTENTS
04
Vulcraft Utilizes BIM on Complex
Casino Expansion
09
Harris is Strengthening
Infrastructure One Bar at a Time
12
Using Ecospan,Washington Redskins
Training Center Sets New Standard
16
Kirby Uses Robotic Welders
06
Fisher & Ludlow Grating Used In
Landmark Project
10
AMS Roof Retrofit Saves
Deteriorating Rec Center
08
ABC’s South Seattle Transfer &
Recycling is a Breath of Fresh Air
11
Verco Decking Introduces the
Punchlok ® II System
14
Nucor Building Systems
Trussframe Builds Momentum
17
Harris Rebar Completes BB&T
Ballpark
16
CBC Manufactures Hangar to
House World’s Largest Aircraft
18
Division News & Events
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VULCRAFT UTILIZES BIM
ON COMPLEX CASINO EXPANSION
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Vulcraft Group recently modeled, manufactured and delivered 333
joists for the expansion of FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) software was used to ensure that all
joists and deck were created to fit precisely, minimizing change orders upon
delivery.
“This project included elements that had potential for being somewhat
difficult to accurately manufacture,” said Greg Mittendorf, Business
Development Manager at Vulcraft. “Incorporating our model into the process
saved valuable time and more than $60,000.”
The casino expansion gave the building an instantly recognizable aspect,
utilizing Vulcraft deck to create the unique “bird’s beak” entry. Standout
components include two joists at 96-inches by 120-feet and six field-spliced
joists at 120-inches by 120-feet; the total weight of the joists, deck and
bridging came to more than 400 tons.
Douglas Steel Fabricating Corporation of Lansing, Mich. contacted and hired
Vulcraft to supply the joists and deck for the project. Vulcraft supplied the
model to Douglas Steel to incorporate into their BIM that included all the
details required by the HVAC contractor to ensure the duct work could be
exactly prefabricated and routed with no interference.
“The Vulcraft team was able to take the owner’s vision and really bring it to
life,” said Lawrence Kruth, Vice President of Engineering, Technology & Safety
of Douglas Steel Fabricating Corporation. “Seeing the layers of construction
in BIM made a daunting expansion simpler to visualize.”
The addition of a hotel, event center, bingo hall and warehouse were included
in the expansion. Long span joists were used when constructing the event
center, which will be used for concerts and entertainment, as well as other
large gatherings.
Vulcraft used BIM on the FireKeepers Casino Hotel project, located in Battle
Creek, Michigan, to ensure that all joists and deck were manufactured to fit
precisely, which minimized change orders upon delivery.
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FISHER & LUDLOW GRATING
USED IN LANDMARK PROJECT
Situated on Vancouver’s waterfront with spectacular
views of mountains, ocean, and parks, the
Vancouver Convention Centre West brings together
the natural ecology, vibrant local culture, and built
environment.
Besides being the world’s first LEED Platinum
certified convention center with the largest
non-industrial green roof in North America, the
building also features over 186,000 square feet
of aluminum bar grating supplied by Fisher
and Ludlow. The grating was used strictly in an
architectural application, for the fascia and soffits
on the exterior of the building as well as trim around
some of the escalators in the interior spaces.
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The aluminum grating that was supplied has 3/4 x
1/8 bearing bars on 11/16” centers.
“This was an especially unique product for us, as we
typically do not manufacture aluminum bar grating
with such light bearing bars,” said Nick Kaarsemaker,
Fisher & Ludlow.
The scope of work consisted of supplying cut to
length panels for site pre-installation. The preinstallation, done by the contractor Flynn Canada,
included field fitting the panels to suit the wood
timbers used with the soffit construction, as well
as any cutouts and trimming required to fit the
building supports.
Once this was complete, the panels
were removed to be anodized, and
then returned for final site installation.
The result, as you can see from the
photos, was a very visually stunning
look that greatly enhanced the
structure, and added to the uniqueness
of the project. This is one of Fisher and
Ludlow’s largest aluminum grating
projects to date.
A
Nucor compAny
The project was completed prior to
Vancouver hosting the XXI Olympic &
Paralympic Winter Games and served
as a focal point and hub of activity for
tourists and spectators.
Having
received
international
recognition, the project has won
numerous awards including the
American Institute of Architects
Honor Award and World Architecture
Sustainable Building of the Year Award.
It has also generated many inquiries
of interest on a variety of different
projects,
including
commercial
projects, museums, and public
buildings.
ONe sOuRce FOR
gRATiNg ANd exPANded meTAL
For over 50 years, Fisher & Ludlow has
been an industry leader. Our reputation
for superior quality and service has earned
us the privilege of being specified on many
of North America’s largest capital projects.
Fisher & Ludlow supplied architectural grating on the Vancouver
Convention Center, used for architectural applications such as
trim around the escalators in the interior spaces as shown here as
well as fascia and soffits on the exterior of the building.
Our products range from Tru-Weld® steel
and aluminum bar grating, safety grating and
FRP grating, to ladder rungs and expanded
metal. From the floor up, you can count on
Fisher & Ludlow.
contact us at:
1-800-334-2047 (us)
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1-800-268-6277 (canada)
ABC’S SOUTH SEATTLE TRANSFER &
RECYCLING IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
The South Seattle Transfer and Recycling Center has been
transformed into a more advanced transfer station, thanks to
American Buildings Company (ABC) authorized Builder, PHI
Construction Inc.
PHI Construction was able to
renovate South Seattle Transfer
and Recycling Station with new
environmentally- conscience
characteristics while providing
a larger space for safety and
efficiency. The state-of-the-art,
eco-friendly building received
a LEED® Gold certification with
features that include a rainwater
collection system that stores
water for washing and irrigation of
landscaping.
The state-of-the-art,
eco-friendly building
received LEED® Gold
certification for its many
sustainable features.
Unlike the previous facility, residents will have their own entrance,
enabling them to avoid incoming garbage trucks and making
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drop-off more efficient. South Seattle Transfer now has a new
misting system that will cut down on odor and dust, creating an
entirely new experience. The center will also feature public art
created with old street signs and recycled materials, accented by
gentle, natural lighting.
The building is comprised of an
ABC Rigid Frame structure with
a Standing Seam 360 roof and
Architectural III/Long Span III wall
panels.
Headquartered in Portland, Ore.,
PHI Construction was recently
awarded Building of the Year for
their work on the South Seattle
Transfer and Recycling Station
in the 2013 American Buildings
Company (ABC) Excellence in Design Award. ABC’s Excellence
in Design Awards recognizes builders and roofers for their
innovation and distinction in design.
HARRIS IS STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE
ONE BAR AT A TIME
Harris Steel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor
Corporation, processes, fabricates and distributes steel
throughout the U.S. and Canada through their many
subsidiaries, including Harris Rebar, Harris Supply
Solutions, Laurel Steel and Fisher & Ludlow. Their range
of products include concrete reinforcing steel, epoxycoated reinforcing steel, concrete post tension systems,
wire products, cold finished bar, aluminum grating, heavy
industrial steel grating and expanded metal.
Much of North America’s infrastructure is supported by the
strength of Nucor rebar fabricated by Harris Steel. These
products are in the roads, bridges, dams and buildings
that keep our economies moving and businesses thriving.
Harris Steel is North America’s leader in rebar, with more
than 70 rebar fabrication facilities strategically located in
the U.S. and Canada near most major construction markets.
Their facilities offer full-service solutions including
everything from estimating to fabrication and installation.
In addition, Harris is able to supply steel that is compliant
with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED®) regulations of environmental sustainability,
contributing to customers’ efforts to attain Green Building
certification.
As a customer-focused company, their constant focus on
meeting customers’ needs has driven Harris to double
in size. Harris will continue to expand into new markets
based on the service needs of their customers.
In the coming decades, North America’s infrastructure will
require significant modernization and growth to ensure
efficiency, safety and competitiveness. From new roads
and bridges to high-efficiency commercial buildings, the
Harris Steel family of products will play an important role
in building a revitalized economy.
Since being acquired by Nucor in 2007, Harris Rebar has
more than doubled in size as they continue to grow into
new markets to better serve their customers.
Bottom: Concrete for the Hoover Dam Bypass project is
reinforced with rebar fabricated by Harris Rebar - Phoenix.
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AMS ROOF
RETROFIT SAVES
DETERIORATING
RECREATIONAL
CENTER
“With AMS our company has
access to some of the most
advanced products, people
and solutions in the building
industry,” said Hunter Brown,
subcontractor for Benchmark
Building and Irrigation. “We were
able to erect the 10,000 square
foot retrofit roof cost-effectively
and efficiently to meet the needs
of the university.”
Architectural Metal Systems (AMS), is a business unit of American Buildings
Company, manufacturing metal standing seam roof systems for new and
retrofit construction markets throughout North America and traditional
metal roof panel and wall panel systems for remodeling applications.
Benchmark Buildings and Irrigation, an Architectural Metal System
Authorized Roofer, recently retrofit the Hawks Nest, a recreational center
at Chowan University, with a new metal Standing Seam 360 barrel roof.
The small private school in Murfreesboro, N.C., had a badly deteriorating
roof; disposal of the roof was too costly and replacing the building was
not an option.
Matching the school colors, the royal blue panels were easily installed
giving the multipurpose facility a more functional and attractive roofing
system. Refining the structural details of placement and bracing were
critical for completion of the project. By taking the dome out of the
building and adding a 4:12 gable roof, Benchmark removed any damming
issues at the panel laps to allow sufficient run off. They were able to
retrofit the roof with Standing Seam 360 panels because the existing roof
had “R” type panels.
“The new roof brings a vibrant display of our school colors to a longstanding campus establishment. The Hawks Nest, where our students
have gathered for recreation for decades, and now for decades to come,
was in need of a facelift to restore it to its previous glory,” said Dr. M.
Christopher White, president of Chowan University.
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VERCO DECKING INTRODUCES
Verco Decking, Inc., a leading innovator in the steel decking industry,
recently introduced the PunchLok® II System. The PunchLok® II System
is the next generation of the proprietary sidelap connection system that
revolutionized the steel deck industry. The more powerful PunchLok®
II Tool creates a stronger connection (the VSC2) than the original (VSC)
with all of the same benefits and labor savings of the original PunchLok®
System.
The Standing Seam 360 panels float on a system
of sliding clips that prevent damage from
thermal expansion and contraction. Standing
seam designs also eliminate 80 percent of the
through fasteners found in other systems for
greater weather tightness making the building
more energy efficient.
The roofing panels used were coated with
AMS’s CoolScape® paint which is designed to
reflect solar rays more effectively and reduce
the amount of heat that is absorbed into the
respective building. Even though a dark blue
color was chosen for the panels the “cool”
metal roof is coated with PVDF (Polyvinylidene
Flouride) and can reduce energy consumption
by up to 40 percent as part of a total system
design.
“In just a month and a half, the completed
roof met and exceeded the university’s
expectations, said
Ken Daly, AMS Sales
Manager. “The university received a durable
and energy efficient roofing system, allowing
the facility to be used again as a student
activities center.”
“Now, Chowan can proudly promote this
building in marketing materials, admissions
pieces and alumni magazines, as well as during
our televised football games which will show
the brilliant, new blue roof in the background,”
commented President White.
The PunchLok® II Tool is manufactured by Verco Decking, Inc., a Nucor
Company, exclusively for use with Verco’s PLBTM-36, PLN3TM and
PLNTM-24 roof decks and all related
cellular roof deck profiles, and PLBTM,
PLN3TM, PLNTM, PLW2TM and
PLW3TM FORMLOKTM composite
decks and all related cellular floor deck
profiles. The PunchLok® II System will
also soon be available for Vulcraft’s
interlocking deck profiles.
Advantages of the PunchLok II System
include:
• 100 percent effective from the first
attachment of the day to the last
attachment of the day
• 100 percent accuracy of inspection
of the attachment from the top
side of the deck
• Stronger, more effective and more
economical than both button
punches and screwed sidelaps
• Requires no touch-up from either
the top side or bottom side of the
deck
• Can provide a completely
weld free system when used
in conjunction with mechanical
fasteners at supports
The PunchLok® II Tool and the method of
using it are the subject of U.S. Patent Nos.
6,212,932, 6,397,469, and/or 8,667,656.
Use in accordance with user manual,
product guidelines and appropriate
safety measures.
PunchLok® II Tool
Verco Sidelap Connection 2
(VSC2)
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VULCRAFT ECOSPAN ®
COMPOSITE FLOOR
WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRAINING
CENTER SETS NEW STANDARD WITH
ECOSPAN® FLOORING SYSTEM
The Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
includes a 40,000-sq-ft, two-story field house with
an innovative cost-efficient, green flooring system.
Constructed with 99% recycled steel materials for
joists and 70% recycled steel decking, the Ecospan
Composite Floor System provides the training facility
with open web, all-steel structural components and a
lightweight composite design.
“Ecospan uses a unique configuration of components
with high strength-to-weight ratios that allow for
longer spans, shallow floor depths, greater rigidity and
enhanced performance without sacrificing aesthetics,”
says Erik Seiffert, Mid-Atlantic sales representative of
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Ecospan. “The state-of-the-art facilities have been
designed especially for the Redskins during the
team’s three-week training period, but it will also be
a valuable year-round resource as it will operate as a
full-service sports medicine rehabilitation and men’s
health center.”
Weldon Steel, a Vulcraft customer, improved safety
and reduced construction liability with Ecospan by
using full sheets of light-gauge decking. Installation
was efficient and inexpensive by attaching deck to
joists with the Shearflex® Screw and Shearset® Tool in a
single step. No plywood forms or shoring is necessary
with Ecospan, saving time and costly handling. Plus,
Hourigan Construction and their subcontractors
were able to begin work the day after the concrete
was poured.
Hourigan Construction and the engineers at Daniels
and Associates worked closely with Ecospan during
the detailing process, helping to ensure a great
degree of accuracy. The use of the green flooring
system saved approximately $50,000, while offering
the benefits of sustainable building materials that
qualify for LEED® certification through the U.S. Green
Building Council.
Ecospan joist and decking materials are produced
at Nucor Vulcraft and Verco facilities throughout
the country thereby reducing costly freight charges.
Nucor’s seven Vulcraft facilities are located in South
Carolina, Nebraska, Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Utah
and New York. Vulcraft is the U.S. largest producer of
steel joists and steel deck products.
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PRODUCT FEATURE
NUCOR BUILDING SYSTEMS
TRUSSFRAME BUILDS MOMENTUM
Nucor Building Systems recently introduced Nucor
TrussFrame, a significant new product within the
construction market. This hybrid framing system is
comprised of open web rafters - combining the stability
of a rigid frame with the versatility and architectural
aesthetic of open web trusses. The result is a highly
flexible system that allows for much larger clearspans
than typically achieved with a solid web system. Nucor
TrussFrame allows for unobstructed, column-free
interior space in excess of 250 feet wide.
With the ability to withstand heavy roof loading
conditions, it is an extremely efficient and economical
system ideal for large clearspan building applications.
Unlike solid web framing systems, TrussFrame can
incorporate HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and
sprinkler systems into the open trusses. This feature can
reduce the required building height, allow for greater
dispersal of light, and increase overall cost efficiency.
The product is a collaboration with Vulcraft and
capitalizes on their truss fabrication expertise.
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Upon its launch last year, Nucor Building Systems
immediately sold its first TrussFrame project to Box
Elder County in Trementon, Utah. Planning a new horse
riding arena to be located at the community fairgrounds,
Box Elder County wanted a high-performance riding
arena that was flexible, easy to maintain, well-lit, costeffective and long lasting. It also had a tight schedule in
order for the facility to be completed in time to host the
upcoming annual fair.
Given the inherent requirements of a riding arena, the
County wanted a large building with open interior
space free from interior column obstructions, as well as
a high overhead clearance that would not interfere or
obstruct events.
Nucor Building System’s new TrussFrame open web
product was selected as the optimal design solution
for this 175 ft x 240 ft project for several reasons.
These included providing a large column-free space
and a bright, well-lit interior that, combined with
translucent panels along the perimeter of the structure,
helped reduce lighting and energy costs. In addition,
The open web rafters provide an open aesthetic and allow for increased dispersal
of light throughout the interior of this horse riding arena in Trementon, Utah.
Currently under construction, this 315 ft wide TrussFrame structure will be
used as an aviation facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
incorporating lighting and wiring between the open trusses
allowed for a cost-saving reduction in building height.
The erector for the project, J&M Steel Solutions, was very well
prepared and informed and reports that the job was extremely
smooth from start to finish.
The erector built the TrussFrame sections on the ground, which
helped from a safety standpoint for the crews, by allowing
them to have less time in the air. The other benefit was saving
assembly time. The TrussFrame sections were lifted, bolted
together and filled in within two days. This reduced the erection
time by 25% of the initial schedule and helped reach the
expected completion date of the building.
The project proved that using Nucor TrussFrame can provide
an extremely efficient and economical solution for owners—in
addition to delivering superior functionality and versatility.
A second TrussFrame project is currently under construction in
Jacksonville, Florida with three additional projects currently in
fabrication at several Nucor Building Systems divisions.
TrussFrame Product Facts
Spans in excess of 250 feet (based on
loading and economies) to provide
wide open, column-free interior
space.
The open web design allows
mechanical systems, lighting, and
wiring to be incorporated between
the trusses which allows for
better light transfer between the
supporting frame lines and helps
reduce energy and lighting costs.
Using TrussFrame on the Box Elder
County Riding Arena reduced the
erection time by 25% of the initial
schedule.
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KIRBY BUILDING
SYSTEMS USES
ROBOTIC WELDERS
CBC MANUFACTURES
HANGAR TO HOUSE
WORLD’S LARGEST
AIRCRAFT
Utilizing steel products produced at Nucor Hickman, Nucor
Plymouth Utah, Nucor Yamato, and Standing Seam materials
from American Buildings Company West; CBC successfully
manufactured a 2,200-ton hangar and manufacturing
facility that will be used to produce the world’s largest
aircraft for a new aerospace project called Stratolaunch
Systems. Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and an
aerospace enthusiast, has supported Stratolaunch Systems as
a startup venture. Burt Rutan, a legend in the aviation field,
designed the twin-fuselage plane that will serve as the airlaunch carrier for multi-stage rockets on commercial aerospace
missions.
The hangar is configured as an inverted-T footprint with the
148’ x 462’ dimension on the larger entry side established by
the aircraft’s 385’ wingspan, the world’s largest. An adjoining,
135’ x 212’ extension at one side accommodates the tail of the
twin-bodied aircraft when parked inside the hangar.
CBC builder Wallace & Smith General Contractors based in
Bakersfield, California earned the project contract. They
completed the 103,256-sq.-ft hangar earlier in 2013 in addition
to the neighboring 88,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and assembly
facility.
CBC successfully met their customer’s needs throughout the
design development, fabrication, delivery, and erection of this
project, due to the coordinated efforts of the entire CBC Team,
but most of all because of our absolute commitment of “Being
Safe and Taking Care of Our Customers.”
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Kirby Building Systems (KBS) recently added
two Motoman 5 Axis robots with Miller Robotics
Welders and Yasnak Controllers to their
structural department. The robotic welders were
recommended by a KBS Builder but he was not sure
how they could be utilized. The production team
determined that the robots could be used to increase
efficiency and eventually reduce costs.
The team determined that they could make the
anti-roll brackets which secure the purlins to the
mainframe of a building. One of the robots was
modified by removing the welder and adding a
plasma to utilize scrap drop from the 20 foot shear.
The other robot was left intact to weld the brackets
together.
Quality and consistency are the main focus for the
KBS engineering team who specified that the welds
withstand psi forces up to 5,000 pounds. When
tested, the metal tore at 10,000 pounds but the welds
remained intact.
Six identical brackets can be made in 10 minutes or
less depending on how quickly a person can load
the material into the jigs. When the brackets were
made by hand, it takes approximately six minutes per
bracket.
Within the first year the robots paid for themselves,
by allowing KBS to use scrap, eliminate quality issues,
and reducing the overall costs of bracket production.
KBS has plans to utilize several more of the same
robots in the near future which they already have
purchased.
HARRIS REBAR COMPLETES
BB&T BALLPARK
The Charlotte Knights state-of-the-art Minor League Ballpark located in the heart of Charlotte, N.C. has been completed. With
a seating capacity of 10,000 and a natural grass field, it hosts baseball games and other events such as concerts, festivals and
community gatherings.
An integral part of the project, Harris Rebar used a concrete model to detail 100 percent of the project’s reinforcement
using Tekla Structures. This led to a level of coordination that was unheard of in traditional rebar detailing. The utilization of
3D rebar detailing with Tekla Structures resulted in fewer detailing errors and an all-around more efficient rebar workflow. The
rebar model was able to track rebar onsite, review area of complexity and manage changes to design.
The concrete scope included heavy basement foundations, tunnels, retaining walls, shared slabs and architectural concrete
in the seating bowl. The Tekla BIMsight process was a major contributor to this project’s success and will continue to be used
in future projects.
This project won Tekla’s top BIM design award for the best Cast in Place Concrete project of 2013. Harris Rebar used Tekla BIM
models for detailing, planning pours, tracking progress and coordinating with other trades, which lead to fewer errors and a
more efficient workflow.
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DIVISION NEWS
CBC Named Business of the
Month
Blue Human Circle Created to
Support World Diabetes Day
Vulcraft Donates Joist and
Time to Veterans Home
The Lathrop District Chamber of
Commerce has named CBC Steel
Buildings Business of the Month this
past April.
The Indiana division of Nucor Building
Systems created their first Blue Human
Circle to raise awareness for World
Diabetes Day. More than 75 Nucor
employees wore royal blue to show their
support.
Nucor Vulcraft
Group
recently
completed a unique, pro-bono project
for the Norfolk Veterans Home in
Norfolk, NE. Vulcraft has provided
products for structures throughout
the community in the past, but this
one took on a special meaning.
With a trademark for success and an
unmatched delivery schedule, CBC is
known for providing industry leading
service and superior quality products.
CBC’s office and plant are located in
Central California; they service both
the Western United States as well as
many overseas markets.
The World Diabetes Day logo is a blue
circle which signifies the unity of the
global diabetes community in response
to the diabetes pandemic. Across
cultures, the circle symbolizes life and
health. The color blue reflects the sky
that unites all nations and is the color of
the United Nations flag.
Vulcraft donated the joist and
decking, as well as the time dedicated
by all departments including sales,
engineering, production, and shipping
for the Hero’s Park Shelter. Other steel
was also donated by sister division
Nucor Steel.
Kitty Roycroft Makes a Difference
Delivering Meals on Wheels in Terrell, Texas
Every Wednesday, Kitty Roycroft, Quality Services
Representative at Nucor Building Systems Texas spends her
lunch hour delivering meals to more than 30 elderly or disabled
members of the Terrell community.
For over ten years, Kitty has been devoted to the Meals on
Wheels program providing meals to those in need at least one
day a week while also working full-time at Nucor.
She learned of Meals on Wheels when her Grandmother was in
her nineties and could no longer cook for herself. After signing
her up for assistance, Kitty got involved in the program as a
volunteer. Throughout the years, Kitty’s dedication has been
unwavering. Even when unable to fill her scheduled route, Kitty
has arranged a replacement, often another Nucor teammate,
to make the deliveries.
Truly inspiring, Kitty says, “I look forward to delivering the meals
each week and it warms my heart to see their smiling faces when
they answer the door. It is truly a blessing to me to be able to do
something for others- I receive much more than I give.”
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Bowl-a-thon for Operation Steel Warrior
Bob Lowe Retirement Celebration
Teammates of Nucor Divisions in DeKalb County, Indiana
recently teamed up to raise more than $20,000 for their part
in supporting Operation Steel Warrior.
Bob Lowe’s retirement party was held in late January at the
Hotel Fort Wayne and attended by Bob’s family and many
colleagues he’s worked with throughout the years.
Sponsored by Nucor, Operation Steel Warrior will build a house
in Bethesda, Maryland for US Army Captain Ben Harrow who
lost both legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive
device in Afghanistan in 2012.
Bob shared reflections and memories of his 30 year career
with Nucor. Many guests participated in sharing their favorite
memories of working with Bob.
More than 120 employees at Nucor’s local facilities from Nucor
Building Systems in Waterloo, Nucor Fastener and Vulcraft in
St. Joe and Harris Rear in Auburn formed 61 teams for a bowla-thon at Auburn Bowl in February.
Through donations, fundraising activities, and contributions
from many businesses and suppliers, the bowl-a-thon
generated more than $20,000. Nationwide, Nucor has raised
$250,000 for Harrow’s home.
Nucor Alabama Divisions Donates More
than $300,000 to Children’s of Alabama
All Alabama divisions of Nucor Corporation recently
participated in the Simon the Loving Lion Challenge, an annual
event aimed at gathering donations to benefit Children’s of
Alabama and their efforts to provide patient’s with a soft,
cuddly stuffed Simon. Nucor companies in Alabama include
American Buildings Company, Nucor Steel Birmingham,
Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Nucor Steel Decatur, and Vulcraft.
Since 2007, more than $1.65 million has been raised by Nucor
employees to support Children’s of Alabama. Nucor Alabama
is the hospital’s largest corporate event donor.
As Bob shared some final thoughts, he reminded us that, “As
we keep striving for world-class excellence; we will not need
to worry much about the market or the competition - simply
doing the right things will continue to build a rewarding and
fun business for all of us. As members of the construction
business, we can all take great pride in that what we do makes
peoples’ lives better.”
ABC South Assists with Robotics Competition
Eufaula High School (EHS) Tiger Robotics students participated
in the Wiregrass BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and
Technologies) competition for the second year. BEST is a
non-profit, volunteer-based organization with a mission to
inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science
and technology. Although the robot is the main attraction of
the BEST program, each team is required to build an exhibit
for competition day, give a marketing presentation to a team
of potential buyers, and keep an engineering notebook
documenting the entire design process.
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