The document is a specification guide detailing the availability, sourcing options, and pricing considerations for Grade 65 wide flange steel products, primarily comparing offerings from SDI and Nucor. It outlines which grades are available, who manufactures them, potential pricing advantages, and notes differences in size availability between the two suppliers.

The M.E.M.O. summarizes the availability and suitability of various bolt finishes and grades, including black/plain, hot dipped galvanized, mechanically galvanized, and GEOMET® zinc flake coating. It highlights which bolt types are commonly available with each finish, notes limitations like hydrogen embrittlement risks, and emphasizes the corrosion protection benefits of GEOMET coating.

This document contains instructions on how to add letters in the event that the FAA requests additional information before determining crane and building cases and also how to fill out a7460-2 form.

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.

This document describes what Intumescent Paint is, how it works, and points to consider.

This document contains general information of the Shuriken Conceptual Details including configuratuons, connections, and splices.

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.

This document contains general information and standard practices regarding the use of girt seats.

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.

This document contains general information to the use and installation of Quick Frames.

This document contains hyperlinked design, erection and fabrication sheets from 3264 LG for quick reference of certain wide flange vertical braces.

A guide to common surface preparations includes codes and requirements, and Cooper Steel specific requirements.

A guide to understanding and specifying the various categories of architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS).

This presentation covers various topics such as bolted connection types, joint types, bolts, grades, etc.

This powerpoint uses job 3264 LG to explain the differences in estimating vs. what actually occurs throughout the fabrication process.

This document contains instructions for the detailer and connection engineer regarding Class B Faying Surfaces.

This document contains information about the Trimble Connect system. How it works, how to utlize it, and why we use it.

This spreadsheet contains information regarding the plant name, location, and measurement capacities of various AZZ Galvanizing facilities.

This document contains specific information regarding drain holes, preventative actions, and techniques to  use when working with galvanized pieces.

This document contains information regarding Grade 65 specific processes and requirements, 80 series information, and connection material.

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.

This PowerPoint explains what the Charpy V Notch Test is through diagrams, testing specific information, requirements and impacts.

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.

This document contains information specific to each shop in regards to limitations within, freight restrictions, surface preparation, and height limits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This presentation covers the different types of cranes that we may use on a job.

This document provides a detailed explanation of the correct way to ship trusses and notes to remember.

Document outlines formatting for KSS, PDF, and IFC files acceptable for ABM.

This document explains how to correctly make use of shimmed frames and ways to prevent and correct errors.

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.

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.

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.