The final visit was in Curitiba. Here Presidential Steel Buildings has a contract to expand Crianca Day Hospitale in Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil. World Family Organization (WFO) is spearheading the project which was approved and partially financed by the United Nations. “We met with Dr. Deisi Noeli Weber Kusztra, president of WFO to review the project. In January, the foundation and cured concrete was ready and erection began. We also completed a strategic review for 2015 and … [Read more...]
Around the World with Pat Kern – Sixth Stop
Argentina La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here Kern and Lund met with the owner of Miller Building. “We previously had a joint venture operation with Miller Building and are in the midst of reestablishing our formal alliance. They will serve as a manufacturing arm for us in the region. We provide the U.S. technology specifications and detailing." Miller Building has a 350 building tons a week capability and are already equipped with U.S.-sourced … [Read more...]
Plant Expansion and Integration
Challenge: Integration between two existing buildings on limited site Client: Johnson Winery Situation: Johnson Winery’s in Westfield, NY, entire winemaking process takes place in two main buildings. Facing the need for more production space, Johnson sought a building solution that would be cost-effective, fit into the limited physical space on the site, as well as provide an integrated look to match the design of the existing buildings. Presidential Steel Buildings Solution: A … [Read more...]
Hybrid Construction
Challenge: Integration of pre-engineered system design with conventional building Client: Robert Morris University Situation: The Wheatley Center on the Robert Morris University (RMU)campus in Pittsburgh, Pa., was in need of a face lift to update the building and to add on another 30,000 square feet of space. Presidential Steel Buildings Solution: Hybrid Construction which showcases excellence in design and technology. The new construction took place in phases and required the use of … [Read more...]
New Showroom Construction
Challenge: Integration of Seven Buildings Client: JD Equipment Inc. Situation: Design a unique retail showroom for JD Equipment in New Albany, Oh with a mix of conventional building components on a tight delivery schedule. Presidential Solution: This 17,000 square-foot building is a pre-engineered building with a mix of conventional building components including hardiboard siding and a pre-engineered concrete wall. Presidential Steel Buildings had the engineering challenge of creating … [Read more...]