Allied Steel Buildings

JOB ALERT: Exciting opportunity to join one of Florida's fastest growing companies, Allied Steel Buildings Inc.

2012-01-26T12:13:00.000-05:00

JOB ALERT: Excitingopportunity to join one of Florida's fastest growing companies, Allied SteelBuildings Inc. Allied is hiring dynamic Sales Associates to join its worldwidesales group You need to be intelligent, have lots of energy, drive,and a high level of camaraderie. The company is only 9 years old, but theaverage sales position tenure is 5 years+. Four Sales Associates became companyVice President's, one a Director of Customer Service, and one a SeniorEstimator. So when we interview you we have a long term perspective on yourcontribution to the company.

We offer a fulltraining program, base plus commission, benefits, and an amazing workatmosphere. We encourage diversity, so all backgrounds are welcome, we work in37 countries so multilingual is a plus! We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not acceptresumes. We require that you research our company, respond with questions aboutthe company and provide a couple paragraphs on why you think you can be a greatpart of this team (3 paragraphs max).

Thank you, forsubmissions and inquires please contact:

Andrea Simon

Research Analyst |Allied Steel Buildings Inc

Phone: 954-590-4935 Email:asimon@alliedbuildings.com

Fundacion Iglesia Pentecostes Urataca, Santa Cruz, Aruba

2012-01-13T15:45:00.001-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings, a leading supplier of pre-engineered steel buildings in the USA and worldwide is developing a great relationship with the island nation of Aruba. Construction of another project on the island has begun thanks to local representative, Ing. Ulrich Lim-Apo of Limas International. He was contacted for his services by the Fundacion Iglesia Pentecostes of Aruba. Reaching Lim-Apo directly, they had plans to build a new church and needed the expertise of someone who was familiar with building with steel. Lim-Apo aligned them with Allied Steel Buildings to provide the structural steel for the 60’x75’x12’ steel building.

The preliminary design was done by architect Greg Lacle. Lim-Apo finished the drawings and assisted with the steel building purchase and building permits. Lim-Apo and Allied Steel engineers also assisted with the design and suggested a column free interior for maximum space usage. The 4500 sq. ft. steel church will ultimately have congregation seating available for 90. An elevated stage, office space, dining room, foyer, private meeting rooms and ample restrooms will fill out the remaining space.

Currently construction on the structural steel is complete, with architect plans to add a masonry block façade to the exterior building. The exterior of the 4500 sq. ft. building will also feature light transmitting panels on the roof to take advantage of natural light and ample windows with a side entrance. Chris Rucker, Director of Major Accounts at Allied Steel noted that this has been the fourth project completed on the island and the most gratifying as it is community based.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including aviation, industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates.

Go Green and Save Money with a Steel Building

2012-01-10T14:07:00.001-05:00

There are many factors to consider when constructing a steel building. Taking steps to build a “green” building not only helps save the environment, but also saves the owner a substantial amount in operating costs. It’s true; when you build green you reduce energy consumption, reduce costs and create less of an environmental impact. Allied Steel Buildings has supplied this simple guide for more information on building green and energy efficient building options.

A crucial step is to find an engineering team that is experienced in sustainable design, and familiar with utilizing a mix of green manufactured products and efficiency options. Depending on your project, check with the engineers for LEED-Certification requirements. If you not familiar with the LEED-Certification program, it can be a valuable resource to save money with government incentives. See the notes section located below more information on the program.

By purchasing a steel building, you are already taking advantage of green incentives. For instance, Allied Steel Buildings are manufactured with 90% recycled steel, which significantly decreases energy consumption and raw materials when manufactured. Furthermore, building with pre-engineered steel leaves behind less onsite waste and is less expensive in materials and construction costs than a traditional building from the start.

Another easy energy saving tip is to design windows and skylights in correlation to the sun. This will ensure you save on lighting expenses. Allied Steel’s prismatic skylights deliver substantial amounts of increased natural light. They capture indirect light by bending the sun’s rays up to 30 degrees, while simultaneously reflecting away the sun’s heat and blocking 98% of ultraviolet rays. These prismatic skylights add approximately 30% more natural light. Light transmitting panels or “LTP’s” are another cost effective way to take advantage of the sun. LTP’s are available for wall and roof panels, but snow loads are a factor when placing these on the roof; make sure you consult with an engineer in the design phase.

Depending on building location, the color of the roof system can help sustain internal temperatures. Choosing a white roof means a cooler building during the summer; conversely, a darker roof can help to keep a building warm in the winter. Allied Steel also offers reflective color options for metal roofing to diminish the warming effects of the sun’s rays. In addition, insulation is a factor that can help save on overhead. Note that the R-value is the measure of thermal resistance. Allied Steel recommends an R-20, 6" industrial insulation system to lower annual operating costs, specifically for buildings with high occupancy levels and agricultural storage.

Electing an Allied Steel building means you’ve already made a conservative choice for the environment. For instance, Allied Steel’s insulated panels feature Pentane, that equates to zero or a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to most other insulating materials. Other pros to consider when building green include: lower operating costs, increased asset value, reduction in waste and reduction in harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Green buildings are also safer for occupants and typically receive higher rental and resell rates. Contact Allied Steel for more information and options concerning green buildings and the LEED-certification program.

LEED-Certified: In 1998 the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded, becoming a major force behind the green building initiative. The USGBC implemented their crucial rating program, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED). With LEED-certification, business owners report decreased operating costs and increased building values. To fully take advantage of this green initiative, you must provide documentation to become LEED-Certified. LEED-certified buildings are eligible for government incentives and marketing benefits.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.comfor steel building prices and rates.

Highland Ford Car Dealership Building Nova Scotia

2012-01-09T09:50:00.002-05:00

Highland Ford Sales Westville, Nova Scotia

In North Eastern Nova Scotia, Eric and Linda Barker of Highland Ford Sales recently completed the construction of their new showroom, a 12,500 sq. ft. Allied Steel building. It’s a great milestone for a company that in 1916 became the first Ford dealership in the area. Today, two generations of the Barker family oversee a staff of approximately 50 well-trained and customer focused employees.

For years the Ford name propelled sales in the area, then in 2000 Eric and Linda Barker purchased the dealership and brought with them a vision of excellence in sales and service which was recognized when the dealership became Blue Oval Certified. Ford’s Blue Oval Certification program aims to alleviate customer anxiety by effectively communicating what to expect at a Blue Oval Certified dealership, then delivering a best-in-class automotive product and service experience.

As Ford Motors continues to distinguish itself from the competition, great customer service helps the team at Highland Ford Sales provide the best experience in the area. With their new facility, the 100×125 Allied Steel building, providing a quality experience has become easier. The new showroom provides ample space for brand new vehicles, parts and service and the finance department.

About Highland Ford Sales: Located at 35 Balodis Drive in Westville, Nova Scotia Highland Ford is committed to providing the best in product knowledge and customer service. Visit www.highlandfordsales.com to build a vehicle to your specifications, view current specials, arrange for credit, view dealership services and more.

Going Green with Wilco Recycling!

2011-12-23T08:52:00.000-05:00

In the greater Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area of Texas,Wilco Recycling has taken on a new initiative, to help divert more recoverablematerials from the landfill. In August 2011, they unveiled their newsingle-stream recycling facility. Single-steam recycling is revolutionizing theway materials are processed and renewed. Without the need to separaterecyclables out on a truck route there are more participants, decreasedcollection costs and a greater output of renewable materials. John Rabon,General Manager of Wilco Recycling, effectively completed his project in August2011, just 6 months after he received authorization for the facility from cityofficials in Taylor, Texas.

Success depends on careful preparation and execution of aplan. With experience building similar facilities, Rabon meticulouslyconsidered each aspect of his innovative project, starting with location. Asrecycling plants tend to have minimal refuse, Rabon chose a location in closeproximity to the Williamson County Landfill since the same trucks and driverswill be delivering to the recycling facility. Rabon weighed in on building typeand requiring a large structure, he chose a pre-engineered steel building fromAllied Steel. The 37,500 sq. ft. Allied Steel Building afforded him moredurability and reliability without the excessive costs of a conventionalbuilding. He allocated funds to keep the “green” going by selecting anindustrial insulation package that is energy efficient and decreases operatingcosts. Overall, steel buildings are more eco-friendly than other buildings assteel is the most recycled material on the earth. A prefabricated steelbuilding also means there is less waste during construction and constructiontimes are faster, Rabon was able to complete the erection of the building ineight weeks and the entire facility construction and equipment installation in6 months.

Rabon’s project has already proved successful. The newsingle-stream recycling facility has created 26 jobs and is expected to cutrecycling costs and yield higher returns. Wilco Recycling now handles thecurbside collection from just one container, after it’s been sorted andprocessed at the facility the materials are then sold and made into newproducts. Ultimately, John Rabon and Wilco Recycling are making it easier forconsumers to be environmentally conscious without much effort and that is awell executed plan.

About Wilco Recycling: Wilco Recycling is the latestmember of a family of full service waste industry companies that have beenserving Central Texas since 1981. Wilco Recycling is focused on one simplegoal, helping customers find and utilize the best methods to recycle theirwaste stream and reduce their impact on the environment. Visit www.wilcorecycling.comfor more information.

About Allied SteelBuildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings ataffordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural andresidential steel buildings. Callan Allied professional at (877) 997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com forsteel building prices and rates.

Larry’s Custom Meats Sets a New Standard

2011-12-22T09:26:00.000-05:00

As more people become aware of what they eat, the demand forlocal grass-fed meat becomes higher. Larry’s Custom Meats in Hartwick, New York is meeting that demand whilesetting a new industry standard for USDA certified meat processing plants. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May14, 2011 to celebrate the grand opening. The expansion is expected to double their capacity over the next fiveyears and return $4.25 million annually to farmers.

Larry Althiser chose an energy-efficient and affordableAllied Steel Building to house his new state of the art 6000 sq. ft. facility. Originally opened in 2002, Larry’sCustom Meats is now a high capacity, USDA certified meat processing plant. The project received a grant of $25,000from the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE). With the assistance of CADE, and otherlocal economic development partners, Althiser was able to complete the HACCP trainingand the USDA certification process to open his new facility. Before Althiser opened his new plant, healready had 30 farmers on a waiting list.

CADE is diligently working to bring profitable returns tofarmers in the region. Upstate NewYork is rich in agriculture, but with the lack of USDA certified meatprocessing plants many farmers are unable to yield their return in a timelymanner. CADE is assistingprocessors to increase capacity and also encouraging farmers to space theirharvest throughout the year. Theincreased capacity at Larry’s Custom Meats allows farmers in the area yieldreturns faster which can increase their livestock holdings overall. Larry’s Custom Meats is a model meatprocessing plant housed in an energy-efficient Allied Steel building completewith streamlined processing, electronic records and data managementservices.

To learn more about Larry’s Custom Meats please visit thevideo link below:

http://foodcurated.com/2011/04/cade-part-1-building-artisan-slaughterhouses-in-upstate-new-york-to-feed-the-demand-for-grass-fed-meat/

About Larry’s Custom Meats: Originally opened in 2002,Larry’s Custom Meats is now a high capacity, USDA certified meat processingplant in Hartwick, New York. For more information contact (607) 293-7927.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superiorpre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application includingindustrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at(877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices andrates.

Allied Steel Saddles Up!

2011-12-21T09:13:00.001-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings proudly sponsored a saddle at theGrand Opening of Creekside Arenas in Melfort, Saskatchewan. The saddle sponsorship is part of amission to give back to the local communities Allied Steel lives and builds in. The Grand Opening of the 100x220 indoorsteel riding arena included barrel racing,team roping, junior barrel racing and junior team roping. After the competitions, the steelriding arena was transformed into a dance hall for the grand openingcelebration party. RayleneCarlson, owner of Creekside Arenas stated “The building is fantastic, we’readding more features everyday!”

The new indoor riding arena included energy-efficient 6”insulation to help keep the building heated in the colder months. It also features soft footing forbetter riding control and an indoor podium for events. Each Thursday evening rain or shine,area residents meet at Creekside for barrel racing and team roping jackpots. Creeksidealso offers horse boarding, riding memberships and lessons. In addition, the new arena is availablefor event rental. It has already beenused for various events including dances and weddings!

Raylene Carlson opted for an affordable and energy-efficientAllied Steel building as an alternative to a more expensive conventional brickor wood building. At prices 60%less than conventional buildings and with shorter erection times, Allied metalbuilding arenas are the economical option. The 100x220 steel building accommodates a variety of requirementsas it is perfect for horse shows, riding lessons, and of course the Thursdaynight barrel races.

Equestrian Steel buildings and steel riding arenas varygreatly in design and function. Let an Allied Steel representative help design your perfect arenatoday. Allied Steel Buildings areeasily customized with column-free interiors to provide uninterrupted floorspace. From a metal barn to a largeindoor riding arena, Allied Steel can meet your equestrian steel building needs.

About Allied SteelBuildings: Allied Steelproduces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for everyapplication including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at(877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices andrates.

About Creekside Arenas: Located on Highway 3 in Melfort, Saskatchewan Creekside Arenas is an equestriancenter dedicated to the Melfort community. Creekside Arenas donates time at their facilities to localHigh School students. CreeksideArenas is also host of the Lorne Knittig Benefit Barrel racing & TeamRoping Jackpot with all proceeds going to charity. Visit www.creeksideclothingandtack.comfor more information.

Success in the Metal Works Industry

2011-12-20T13:53:00.002-05:00

In 2007 Stephen Hawco started a mobile welding company, servicingLabrador City and the surrounding area in Newfoundland and Labrador. Seeking tomeet the industry demand, Hawco saw an opportunity to expand his mobile weldingbusiness into a full service metal works operation. Enter Carol Lakes MetalWorks Ltd., a thriving small business that has grown from 1 to 40 employees injust a few short years. The newest expansion in 2011 has been instrumental ingrowth.

To meet the needs of his growing clientele, Hawco envisioneda workshop, large enough to easily encompass a 55 ton crane for in-shop fabricationand large component building for mining production. With his first handknowledge of the advantages of steel, Hawco selected a metal building systemfrom Allied Steel Buildings for his new workshop.

Metal building systems are prefabricated which meansconstruction times and price are much less than conventional buildings. The AlliedSteel Buildings team worked with Hawco to design the best solution for his metalworkshop, which includes 4 bays, an in-floor rail system strong enough tosupport loads in excess of 200 tons and a 300 ton press brake. The 8,000 sq. ft. steel facility has36’ high ceilings, with ample room for the crane and a 40’x30’ framed openingfor easy access. An R-20 Industrial Insulation System lines the roof and wallsto keep the interior protected from harsh winter cold.

Hawco and the CLMW crew easilyerected the tall pre-engineered building in two weeks and yes, their on-siteconstruction team is readily available for projects in the Labrador City area. Withtheir new Allied Steel Building, they are a metal works haven that can beutilized for fabrication, component rebuilding, sandblasting and industrialpainting. Of course, they are still available for any mobile welding needs!

About Carol LakesMetal Works Limited: Carol Lake Metal Works is a fabrication/mechanicalcompany located in Labrador City, NL. We strive to provide the best in customersatisfaction while, getting the job done right within the proper time limits ina safe and productive manner. Visit www.carollakemetalworks.com formore information or call (709) 282-3232.

About Allied SteelBuildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings ataffordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural andresidential steel buildings. Callan Allied professional at (877) 997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com forsteel building prices and rates.

Allied Steel Buildings Elected for Innovative Dell and Microsoft Project

2011-12-20T09:14:00.002-05:00

Dellhas partnered with Microsoft’s Bing Maps to create a comprehensive imageryprocessing “microsite” for StreetSide, Bird’s Eye, aerial and satellite imageryprovided by Bing Maps. The extraordinary modular data center is locatedoutdoors of all places and uses fresh-air and Dell’s “evaporated-coolingtechnology” to efficiently operate.

Therevolutionary “microsite” is located in Longmont, Colorado on a walled compoundto maintain protection. Also on the compound is an Allied Steel Buildingutilized partly as office space and storage. Allied Steel Buildings areenergy-efficient and pre-fabricated which means construction times are halfthat of conventional buildings, two important factors in selecting buildingmaterials. A strict construction timeline for the compound was a top priorityas Dell had less than three months to complete construction of Microsoft’svision. To view the construction process, click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOtSxm1vENM

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings ataffordable prices for every application including aviation, industrial,agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visitwww.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates.

On Top of the World: Adlair Aviation and Allied Steel

2011-12-19T15:47:00.002-05:00

Nestledinside the Arctic Circle - Cambridge Bay, Nunavut provides awealth of arctic char fishing, musk ox viewing, and birdwatching. When Rene Laserich isn’t taking advantage of thesenorthern activities, he is chartering clients around the heartof Canada’s Arctic in his Lear 25B Jet or transporting them fromperilous situations. Laserich of Adlair Aviation Ltd. specializesin charter services and round-the-clock emergency Medivac services for theKitikmeot Region. Adlair Aviation proudly carries a fleet of sixdiverse aircrafts crucial for a variety of needs. The fleet includesthe flagship Lear 25B Jet, a comfortable King Air 200, a versatile DHC-6 TwinOtter and a DHC-2 Beaver seaplane.

Toprotect his fleet from the at times harsh arctic elements, Laserich chose adurable and affordable Allied Steel Building. The 80’x175’x29.5’steel aircraft hangar in Cambridge Bay is complete with a 14’x14’ roll up doorand a 75’x22’ framed opening. The structure meets the NationalBuilding Code of Canada, with a wind load of 90 MPH and a snow load of 33PSF. In part to a stormy fall season, construction on thepre-fabricated steel building began October 10^th, 2010 and wascompleted December 8^th, 2010. Laserich stated that eight ofthose days were completely unworkable conditions.

Atthis time, construction is underway at the Adlair Aviation Hangar whereLaserich is utilizing 20’ of space in the rear of the steel hangar to add asecond and third floor, as well as a mezzanine level. This spacewill include an aircraft maintenance area, administrative offices andapartments for pilots and crew of Medivac.

AboutAdlair Aviation: A family owned and operated business, Adlair Aviationwas established in 1983 by one of the north's pioneer bush pilots - WillyLaserich. Adlair Aviation is known for safe and reliable charterservices to communities in the Kitikmeot Region, andbeyond. Destinations include Russia, Alaska, Mexico,or an undisclosed fishing location in the Arctic Circle. AdlairAviation’s services also include fuel caching, fishing charters, canoe/kayakingcharters, camp servicing and community re-supply. VisitAdlairAviation.com for more information.

About Allied SteelBuildings: Allied Steelproduces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for everyapplication including aviation, industrial, agricultural and residential steelbuildings. Call an Alliedprofessional at (877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steelbuilding prices and rates.

Allied Steel Buildings participates in the 8th annual Ronald McDonald “Home for the Holidays”

2011-12-19T10:26:00.000-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings had the privilege of participating in the 8^th annual Ronald McDonald “Home for the Holidays” lighting event on Saturday December 3^rd. The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Its Ft. Lauderdale branch was able to raise over $84,000 to help house its families who have critically ill children undergoing treatment. Allied employees enjoyed setting up for the event and spreading holiday cheer.

“We had the pleasure of meeting with the parents of a little boy who was told he would never be able to walk again. We were amazed as we watched him playing and dancing with some new friends. His parents had been there for over a year and would not have been able to stay without the accommodations of the Ronald McDonald House.” -Michael Lassner; Allied Steel CEO

“Allied Steel, you guys knocked it out…we needed this group with all of the strong men and hard working ladies” –Stacy Celestin; Assistant House Manager Ronald McDonald House Ft. Lauderdale

Here at Allied we feel very proud that we can give back to the community and families in need.

The Amazing Race Panama, Allied Steel Buildings, Panama Fish Market

2011-12-06T15:41:00.001-05:00

When you deliver over 3400 buildings worldwide they are bound to show up in movies, photo shoots and television shows. Sunday' nights Amazing Race 19 took place in Panama where the competitors faced off in the brand new Panama fish market, a building recently engineered and delivered by Allied Steel Buildings. They also shot at a future site of 4 more Allied buildings in Panama by the Panama Canal Expansion going up in early 2012

Aruba Airplane Hangar, Metal Buildings, Aircraft Storage

2011-11-18T17:26:00.002-05:00

Known for fabulous beaches, Aruba’s coast is sprinkled with exotic divi-divi trees that provide postcard-worthy views of the southern Caribbean Sea. Unique with its dry climate, Aruba compels travelers all over the world to come and take advantage of its continuously sunny days. It’s no wonder that in 1933 construction plans for an airport on the island were underway. Fast forwarded to today and the state-of-the-art Reina Beatrix Airport is operating with a plethora of commercial airlines and private charters, with plans in the works on a new expansion that includes two of the largest aircraft hangars on the island.

Reina Beatrix Airport’s most recent expansion of the South Side terminal or “Universal Air Terminal” will add two 12,838 sq. ft. Allied Steel prefabricated hangars to accommodate the heavy private and business air traffic. The terminal currently manages 10 to15 arrival and departure flights daily, with an increase in peak season from 50 to 70 daily flights. With air travel up 6.5% from this time last year, the two hangers, purchased from Allied Steel Buildings will house the Boeing 737 jets of Tiara Air, an Aruba airline, and a separate private hangar of identical size planes.

The two Allied Steel hangars are 131x98x31 and both feature a 100x28 sliding electric door for easy access of the Boeing 737 jets. Construction has already begun on this phase of the 3 part expansion; when complete the project will also provide alternative runways and an extension of the aprons. Chris Rucker, Director of Major Accounts for Allied Steel, has been with the project since its inception, he recently stated “We are very proud to be working with the Aruban Airport Authority and Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V. A project of this size that will be visible to everyone who arrives on the island is a fantastic opportunity to show the world what we are made of".

Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V., the Aruba based company in charge of the construction, are in the process of erecting the large prefab Allied Steel hangars. Arie van den Top, Project Manager of Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V. notes that the pre-engineered steel hangars are going together quickly and the construction of both buildings will be complete at the end of June 2012. Rucker stated, “Working with Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V. has been a seamless transaction, we’ve been with them every step of the way to make sure their project stays within its projected timeline and within budget. We are all excited to see how the new additions impact air travel to Aruba.”

About Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V.: Founded in 1970, Van Kessel Havenbouw N.V. is one of the most highly respected construction companies in Aruba. Visit http://www.vkharuba.com/ to browse through other projects and company history or call +297 585 99 45.
About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including aviation, industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates

Cold Storage Steel Building, British Columbia, Cawston Cold Storage

2011-11-18T17:19:00.005-05:00

In Cawston, British Columbia Cawston Cold Storage Ltd. is keeping it fresh with their commitment to food safety precautions and the high-quality manufacturing practices of their organic produce. Since 1992, CCS has continued to expand their business and discover new ways to produce more fruits and vegetables with a greater sustainability of their harvest. Owners, Dan Taylor and Bill Potash began CCS in the 1990’s by renting a building to package the produce from their farms. Today CCS serves Canada and exports to the United States and Europe; they are constantly striving for the safest and environmentally friendly packaging to provide the best quality organic fruits and vegetables at affordable prices with minimal impact on the environment.

A few years ago, CCS purchased a 50×100 Allied Steel building for an agricultural warehouse and storage facility. In line with their quest to keep things green, an Allied Steel building was the best choice. There are many benefits to building with prefabricated steel buildings, less construction time, less jobsite waste, and over 90% recycled steel means the environmentally focused can feel good about their purchase. Taylor did have one minor complaint, he was missing the erection manual at delivery and was unclear if he could begin construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. building with 18’ clearance, without a guide; however, Taylor was able to erect the building in just a few days. CCS received the steel structure on a Friday and by Monday construction of their pre-engineered steel storage building was complete!

By visiting http://www.naturesfirstfruit.com/ you can learn more about Cawston Cold Storage Ltd. Browse through organic tips and trivia, as well as their food safety techniques and groundbreaking plans for controlled atmospheric storage, which means you can enjoy their delicious apples year round!
About Cawston Cold Storage Limited: Cawston Cold Storage Ltd., under the brand name of Natures First Fruit handles only certified organic fruits and vegetables. Situated in the magical Similkameen Valley, the organic growers of CCS are able to achieve the highest quality standards. Visit http://www.naturesfirstfruit.com/ or call (250) 499-7777 for more information.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit http://www.alliedbuildings.com/ for steel building prices and rates.

MDS Aero Rolls-Royce/NASA Engine Testing Facility Building

2011-10-26T13:16:00.003-05:00

MDS Aero Support
While the first images conjured at the mention of Rolls-Royce may not be of the aerospace industry, it is a large aspect of this revered international organization! Large is just one word to describe the 13,830 lb, comprehensive Trent 900 engines that power the Airbus A380 aircraft fleets around the world. At a 92’x93’x53’Allied Steel building located on the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, MDS Aero Support in combination with Rolls-Royce has been testing these engines since 2007. The process includes the design and supply of the piping and support structures for the Combustion Sector Rig systems.

In 2010, two additional Allied Steel buildings were delivered to Thompson, Manitoba for the innovative Global Aerospace Center for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER). The cutting-edge facility, designed and built by MDS, is now a year-round engine testing and certification facility specializing in engine icing. Rolls-Royce also plans to use the facility for the certification program of its new Trent XWB engine, developed to power the Airbus A350 aircraft family. In addition, Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies corporation, will test their new Geared Turbofan - PurePower engine. The facility will also be used for a variety of performance, endurance and specialty testing on a year-round basis outside of the icing season.

About MDS Aero Support Corp: For more than 25 years MDS has been a leading supplier of turnkey test facilities and test systems for the aviation, industrial, and marine gas turbine engine community. The company sustains an unwavering commitment to provide its clients with superior products and services. MDS products and services range from comprehensive turnkey facilities to long term maintenance and operational support.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including aviation, industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit http://www.alliedbuildings.com/ for steel building prices and rates.

Larrys Custom Meats - Agricultural Steel Buildings

2011-10-26T09:24:00.003-05:00

Larry’s Custom Meats Sets a New Standard

As more people become aware of what they eat, the demand for local grass-fed meat becomes higher. Larry’s Custom Meats in Hartwick, New York is meeting that demand while setting a new industry standard for USDA certified meat processing plants. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 14, 2011 to celebrate the grand opening. The expansion is expected to double their capacity over the next five years and return $4.25 million annually to farmers.

Larry Althiser chose an energy-efficient and affordable Allied Steel Building to house his new state of the art 6000 sq. ft. facility. Originally opened in 2002, Larry’s Custom Meats is now a high capacity, USDA certified meat processing plant. The project received a grant of $25,000 from the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE). With the assistance of CADE, and other local economic development partners, Althiser was able to complete the HACCP training and the USDA certification process to open his new facility. Before Althiser opened his new plant, he already had 30 farmers on a waiting list.

CADE is diligently working to bring profitable returns to farmers in the region. Upstate New York is rich in agriculture, but with the lack of USDA certified meat processing plants many farmers are unable to yield their return in a timely manner. CADE is assisting processors to increase capacity and also encouraging farmers to space their harvest throughout the year. The increased capacity at Larry’s Custom Meats allows farmers in the area yield returns faster which can increase their livestock holdings overall. Larry’s Custom Meats is a model meat processing plant housed in an energy-efficient Allied Steel building complete with streamlined processing, electronic records and data management services.

To learn more about Larry’s Custom Meats please visit the video link below:
http://foodcurated.com/2011/04/cade-part-1-building-artisan-slaughterhouses-in-upstate-new-york-to-feed-the-demand-for-grass-fed-meat/

About Larry’s Custom Meats: Originally opened in 2002, Larry’s Custom Meats is now a high capacity, USDA certified meat processing plant in Hartwick, New York. For more information contact (607) 293-7927.
About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings. Call an Allied professional at (877)997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates.

Steel Buildings Withstand Hurricane Force Winds

2011-09-01T13:41:00.005-05:00

As Hurricane Irene posed a threat to the eastern United States last week, bleak thoughts of Katrina and Andrew were imminent.

Extreme winds, storm surges and flash floods are some of the hazards hurricanes can unleash on the east coast. If you have a pre-engineered steel building from Allied Steel Buildings you can breathe easier if you are in a Hurricane’s path. The highest quality steel buildings can withstand hurricane force winds and recover from flooding better than conventional structures.

In 2005, Wilma was the last major hurricane to affect the United States. On a path of destruction from the Yucatán Peninsula, Wilma struck south Florida as a fierce category three with winds in excess of 120 mph. Nicholas Mugnano, of Gennaro’s Farmers Market in Pompano Beach, Florida has firsthand experience with his Allied Steel building in hurricane force winds. He said that the original building on the lot he purchased for his farmers market was damaged; however, the Allied Steel structure was unscathed. “Our CBS Building took a beating, disfiguring parts of the exterior and opening up the roof. We had to repair the roof immediately in order to stay in business. The steel building that Allied provided for us took the hurricane winds like a champ, not a scratch on the building!”

Contact Allied Steel Buildings to find out about building codes required to withstand hurricane force winds and other natural disasters like the recent earthquakes. Protect your investment, your valuables and opt for a cost-effective pre-engineered steel building for your next project. Build your vision with the strength of steel and rest assured that your investment is safe and sound.

Happy Holidays - Allied Steel Buildings

2010-12-07T14:39:00.009-05:00

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

Allied Steel Buildings would like to wish you all the best during the holiday season and a joyful, healthy and prosperous 2011!

New Job Opening Fort Lauderdale - Project Manager/Estimator - Allied Steel Buildings

2009-07-29T09:31:00.005-05:00

JOB OPENINGS, WE'RE HIRING, APPLY NOW
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Allied Buildings is looking for an Entry Level Inside Project Manager/Estimator to successfully manage commercial and industrial projects worldwide.

The qualified candidate must have strong communication skills both verbal and written, and must be proficient in Microsoft office programs for business and experience in AutoCAD is a plus, practical use of the internet for more research and reference is important too.

While there is a complete training program from the companies senior leadership, education and/or experience in construction and construction management is helpful.

Allied is a leader in the supply of pre-engineered steel buildings for commercial and industrial projects worldwide. The company has supplied over 3000 buildings in the past 7 years, and continues to grow its business with both private and public projects spanning the globe.

The entry level position of Inside Project Manager/Estimator offers a base salary and bonus per project, For more information please send your contact information and resume to rzucker@alliedbuildings.com

Allied President and Building Survive a 6.1 Earthquake in San Jose, Costa Rica

2009-01-23T10:00:00.007-05:00

As ironic as can be, sitting in a structural steel engineering meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica discussing code requirements, in a relatively new metal building when the earth shook to the magnitude of 6.1. The meeting was in the second floor conference room of a two-story metal building only 22 miles from the epicenter.

The steel building and steel framed mezzanine, first bounced then shook to the tremors, with some light movement in the aftershock. Water splashed out of a full glass of water on the conference table in front of me but never spilt over. No damage to the structure whatsoever. A job well done by those engineers and builders, especially considering the damage reported from the quake.

This builder is also serving as a project manager on an Allied Building under construction in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The building is a 50,000 square foot building that at the point of the quake was in its most fragile stage of construction, with only half of the beams and secondary fastened.

First we called the foreman for a safety count for the workers and damage assessment, but phone lines were tied up. Nerves mounted as we raced from the office to the jobsite 30 minutes away. Along the way we saw damage to other masonry structures with cracks in walls and fallen debris, which only enflamed our fears. However they were quickly extinguished when we reached the jobsite.

By the time we arrived the crew was back at work, with no injuries and the building standing tall showing no signs of damage. This building stands as a tribute to the excellent work by the crew. A job well done by the entire building team, not to mention a comfort to our client, that their building was stringently engineered to tolerate the challenging seismic conditions of steel buildings in Costa Rica.

Tremors continued on through the day and the next morning, but rather than fear, it brought a sigh of relief and comfort knowing that our crew and building remain safe. The project, a retail center is still on schedule for completion March 1, 2009.

Eric Howard crowned IRWIN Industrial Tools® Ultimate Tradesman

2008-12-01T13:43:00.002-05:00

PHOENIX, AZ - (November 12, 2008) The 2008 search for the Ultimate Tradesman concluded this past weekend when IRWIN Industrial Tools® crowned Eric Howard their 2008 Ultimate Tradesman. Howard, a general contractor from Concord, California with 19 years experience, bested four other professional tradesmen to take home the coveted title and a treasure trove of cash and prizes.

"I can't believe I won!" exclaimed an amazed Howard. "So many professional tradesmen entered, to think I was the fastest and most accurate among that group is amazing. This has been a great experience and I would like to thank everyone at IRWIN® for putting on this contest, they have been great throughout the entire event."

IRWIN Industrial Tools®, a Newell-Rubbermaid® company, has been searching for the Top Tradesman since March in the second annual Ultimate Tradesman Challenge. The competition is a timed event in which participants compete using an IRWIN® STRAIT-LINE chalk reel, IRWIN® tape measure and SPEEDBOR® Max wood boring bit to mark, measure and drill as quickly and accurately as possible.

Following its success of the 2007 competition in the U.S., IRWIN® extended the 2008 competition internationally and broadened the search to include Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This year over 10,000 tradesmen competed in 200 local events in 37 U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, Australia and New Zealand.

Howard won the North America finals with a qualifying time of 23:88 seconds, winning a Roush Performance Supercharged Stage III Ford F-150 valued at over $60,000, a 600 square-foot IRWIN Ultimate Garage by Allied Steel Buildings and a year's supply of Dickies® work gear.

Following the North America finals, he defeated Nathan Vander Wielen, the South Pacific finalist from Eaton, Australia, in a head-to-head competition for the worldwide title. Eric posted a time of 22.89 seconds, while Vander Wielen could only muster a 24.07 second effort. With the victory Howard took home an additional $20,000 after selecting bag number 23 from the 26 IRWIN® tool bags on stage with him. In each bag were various cash values, including $1.26 million.

"The participation and passion among this year's Ultimate Tradesman Challenge contestants has been truly impressive," said Eric Rich, director of marketing for IRWIN Industrial Tools®. "IRWIN Industrial Tools® is proud to recognize Eric for his accomplishments and for trusting that the high performing, innovative hand tools and power tool accessories from IRWIN® will deliver winning results on the job, each and every day."

Prior to the start of the final competitions, NASCAR star Jamie McMurray was on-hand for a special presentation. Neil Eibeler, President of Construction Accessories, presented a check for $10,000 to the Jamie McMurray Foundation. The donation was in honor of each of the 10,000 participants in this year's competition. The Jamie McMurray Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for research, education and support of individuals and families afflicted with autism.

"Autism awareness is something that's very important to me," said McMurray. "The foundation continues to raise funds and awareness in the fight to find a cure. With donations like this one from IRWIN Industrial Tools® and all the tradesman that participated we can help families who are affected by autism."

The IRWIN Industrial Tools® Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is another example of the company's commitment to its distributor partners and end-users. IRWIN® is constantly striving to make the end-user experience more productive and efficient through the development of hand tools and power tool accessories with meaningful innovation and performance.

For more information on the Ultimate Tradesman Challenge and details on the 2009 competition please visit, www.irwinchallenge.com.

About IRWIN Industrial Tools
IRWIN Industrial Tools manufactures and distributes professional grade hand tools and power tool accessories worldwide for trade professionals who demand superior performance and durability on the job. IRWIN Industrial Tools' brand portfolio features user-preferred category leaders such as IRWIN®, VISE-GRIP® locking tools, MARATHON® circular saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® flat bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, Unibit® step drill bits and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a Newell Rubbermaid company. For more information about IRWIN's line of hand tools and power tool accessories, call 1-800-GO IRWIN or visit www.irwin.com.

About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing operates 13 full-time motorsports teams, five in NASCAR Sprint Cup with drivers Jamie McMurray, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; four in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell and Colin Braun; three in the Craftsman Truck Series with Darnell, Braun, Kvapil, Bobby East and John Wes Townley; and one in ARCA RE/MAX Series with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Robin Johnson at 704-720-4645.

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FREE Gas Card For The Summer!

2008-07-16T10:04:00.005-05:00

FREE GAS*
That's right! Allied Steel Buildings has got you covered with an offer of FREE GAS* during the summer! With the purchase of an Allied Building you will receive a $300 pre-paid gas card from stations including: Exxon, BP and Petro-Canada**. With the price of gasoline going through the roof, now is the time to take advantage of an offer like this. This offer is for a limited time, so hurry and call for details, and get your gas card today!

* see terms and conditions

With ever increasing gas prices now is the time to take advantage of an offer like this.

Call Now to get your Free Gas!
1 (888) 203-1542

Terms & Conditions
*This is a limited offer of a $300 pre-paid gas card valid for orders placed between July 15, 2008 and September 15, 2008. One $300 pre-paid gas card per customer. This is a limited time offer, and while supplies last. Promotion must be mentioned at time of purchase to be eligible to receive pre-paid gas card. Promotional Gas Card will be mailed to customer once release of order for delivery has been received by Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. This offer is for customer use only and is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and void where prohibited. Pre-paid gas card terms and conditions apply. Gas giftcard can not be combined with any other promotions and is valid in the United States and Canada only. Allied is not responsible for and will not replace lost, stolen or destroyed cards.

**The use by Allied Steel Buildings of third-party trademarks or product names does not imply that any such third party endorses, sponsors, or is otherwise affiliated with Allied Steel Buildings or this offer.

**BP, Exxon and Petro-Canada are registered trademarks.

Nascar Canadian Tire Series Television Schedule

2008-07-02T08:40:00.009-05:00

For the second consecutive season, TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, will be the exclusive broadcast partner of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Sirius Satellite Radio. TSN will nationally televise 13 one-hour broadcasts – one for each of the Series’ 13 races. The shows will be produced by James Robinson Associates Ltd. and will include race coverage, driver interviews and features. Dave Bradley will provide the play-by-play alongside colour analyst Billy Rowse Jr. Todd Lewis rounds out the broadcast team as pit reporter. The majority of race coverage will air in High Definition.

Keep an eye out for special in race items presented by Allied Steel Buildings such as Running Order, On-Board Camera featured in the #77 Derek Lynch Allied Steel Buildings/Canadian Shield Car and Race Analysis.

Remaining Television Schedule

Sunday July 6, 2008
Barrie Speedway (Barrie, Ontario) --- 2:30 PM, ET

Sunday July 27, 2008
Sun Valley Speedway (Vernon, British Columbia) --- Noon, ET

Sunday August 3, 2008
Rexall Edmonton Indy (Edmonton, Alberta) --- Noon, ET

Saturday August 16, 2008
Circuite Gilles Villeneuve (Montreal, Quebec) --- Noon, ET

Sunday August 17, 2008
Mosport Speedway (Bowmanville, Ontario) --- Noon, ET

Sunday August 31, 2008
Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec) --- 1 AM, ET

Saturday September 6, 2008
Cayuga International Speedway (Hagersville, Ontario) --- 11 AM, ET

Saturday September 13, 2008
Barrie Speedway (Barrie, Ontario) --- 11 AM, ET

Saturday October 4, 2008
Riverside Speedway (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) --- 11 AM, ET

Saturday October 11, 2008
Kawartha Speedway (Peterborough, Ontario) --- 11 AM ET

For More Information Regarding Steel Buildings and Metal Buildings, Contact Allied Steel Buildings

Lynch quietly moves closer to the top of NASCAR Canada

2008-07-01T14:24:00.004-05:00

Fraserville, Ontario – (July 1, 2008)

The spotlight maybe on Scott Steckly, winning 3 out of the 4 last races, but thats ok with Derek Lynch, who with this weekends fourth place finish moved up in to 3rd place overall in the Nascar Canadian Tire Series point standings. “I was very happy with how well we ran at Barrie” said Lynch “It was one of the best cars we had there and we were in a good positon to battle for the lead at the end”.

Derek Lynch (No. 77 Allied Steel Buildings/Canadian Shield) is a veteran driver and local hero to Canadian fans and aspiring racers. Last year mid season he picked up primary sponsorship from Allied Steel Buildings, and thanked them by winning their innaugural Canadian Tire Series race at Cayuga. He respectfully finished the last three races in the top ten.

This weeks challenge for Lynch, the Kodak 250 at Autodrome St. Eustache in Quebec, will be a true contest. “I think it will be an exciting race for the fans and the key to it will be similar to Barrie. Keep your car in good shape early to be able to contend at the end. We practiced well a few weeks back before it rained out, so I think we will be good for the race." Lynch’s only race on this track came back in 1994 where he won the ACT Late Model race.

Riding the momentum of a hot start, a returned sponsor, and huge local fan support, look for Lynch to be front and center in the 2008 race for the Canadian Tire Series Championship.

Want to join Derek Lynch at the championship race? Visit www.alliedbuildings.com/vip for your chance to win a VIP experience at Kawartha Downs & Speedway on September 27, 2008 in Fraserville, Ontario.

Penalties Change Nascar Canadian Tire Series Finish

2008-05-29T13:19:00.002-05:00

The unofficial results of Saturday’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Cayuga Motor Speedway in Hamilton, Ontario have been revised due to rules violations on the third-place car – the No. 60 driven by Ron Beauchamp Jr.

The No. 60 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 20E-5.10 and 20E-5.10.1A (Unapproved metering blocks) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book. The violations were discovered during post race inspection on May 24.

The violations dropped Beauchamp to 23rd in the official race finish. All other drivers in the event moved up one position in the official finishing order. Brad McIntyre, crew chief of the No. 60 team has been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2008.

With this penalty, the #77 Allied Steel Buildings / Canadian Shield car driven by Derek Lynch improves their finish to 5th place.

Outlook For Race #2 St. Eustache, QC 5.31.08

2008-05-28T09:04:00.003-05:00

St. Eustache Forecast

St. Eustache is a speedway that I have only competed at once in my career. It is a flat 3-8 mile oval located just outside of the city of Montreal. We raced there in 1994 and were fortunate enough to win a 100 lap American Canadian Tour race. Although we won there years ago it was in an entirely different type of car so the learning curve will be a little steeper than hoped for.

Most of the current NASCAR Canadian Tire Series drivers have been running there yearly during their time in the former CASCAR series. Last year marked the first time in the last 6-7 years that the series was not there.

I am looking forward to getting back to a track that I have not been to in years and the challenge of figuring it out with the current cars we compete with. It is my goal to nail down a top 5 finish and maintain our position in the points standings.

#77 Allied Steel Buildings Dodge Avenger Finishes Strong

2008-05-28T08:57:00.003-05:00

Notes From #77 Derek Lynch
Cayuga Recap

Our first race was a great event for the Allied Steel Buildings, Canadian Shield Dodge Avenger. Our focus through out the day’s practice session was spent on our race set-up rather than qualifying, which resulted in a 16^th place starting spot with a car that we knew would race well all night long.

At the drop of the green flag we steadily progressed up through the field into the 8^th spot by lap 60. Around the 75 lap mark we made contact with Andrew Ranger which caused us to lose a lap to the leaders, forcing us to re-think our race strategy as we no knew we would be out of sync with the race leaders during pit stops around the half way mark.

We were able to get to the front of the group of cars running one lap down and qualify for the Free Pass which put us back on the lead lap. After another 15 lap green flag run we caught a yellow and were able to pit for right side tires and get back in the hunt. After re-starting in the rear with fresh tires we slowly worked our way back to the front and ended the race in a heated battle with Mark Dilley, Peter Gibbons and Dave Whitlock. At the line we came home in 6^th spot which was great considering the misfortune we encountered early in the event.

All in all it was a great start to the 2008 season. We leave Cayuga sixth in the point standings and a great foundation to build on for the season.

US Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service Selects Allied Steel Buildings to Protect Communication Assets

2007-12-20T08:35:00.000-05:00

Allied set to building shelters for 22 Mobile Command Units

[Fort Lauderdale, FL December 10, 2007] –The United States Postal Service and the United States Postal Inspection Service meets the challenges of on-time response during critical times through their Mobile Command Centers (MCC’s). These MCC’s, stationed throughout the country are high technology mobile response units, designed to enhance response time to disasters and keeping the lines of communication open between the Postal Inspection Service and other Federal Agencies.

In order to protect this investment, the Postal Inspection Service needed a housing unit that would allow the MCC to maintain its integrity and top quality condition. The first of these structures was recently delivered and successfully installed in Charlotte, NC

“Allied is delighted to be selected to provide the United States Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service with buildings that protect such vital assets to the community,” says Darren Sperling, Allied Project Manager. “As with all Allied Buildings we make certain the structure is fabricated to the highest quality building standards demanded by each community, thus ensuring the units will be well protected and ready to respond to a natural disaster rather than be a victim of one.”

External Links To This Story . . .
South Florida Sun Sentinel
DesignAndBuildWithMetal.com

Allied Steel Buildings Promotes Rick Akram

2007-12-14T15:46:00.000-05:00

[Ft Lauderdale, FL - Nov 26, 2007] – Allied Steel Buildings is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Rick Akram to Vice President of Operations.

As the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Akram will oversee Allied Steel Buildings operational divisions including new office locations in South Florida, Orlando, Las Vegas and Toronto.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the Allied team since 2003. Managing a company as innovative and fast pace as Allied is very rewarding. The people are hard working and the company ethics are impeccable. To have satisfied customers and happy employees brings a true value to the industry as a whole. I look forward to the years to come providing our customers the highest quality product and service to the industry.”

Allied’s recent North American expansion allows the company to continue to build a local presence in key regional markets. Each office both sells buildings and construction management services to builders and dealers with a personal touch. Mr. Akram’s background in construction management will enable these offices to fulfill those expectations.

Rick possesses 21 years of construction management experience including 8 years in the steel building industry. After spending 8 years in the Army Corp. of Engineers, Rick entered the construction industry serving as a Construction Manager for residential, and multi family tenant developments, as well as commercial and industrial projects. Additionally, he served as a Civil Engineering Consultant for various municipalities planning construction for highways, bridges and dams and other public works projects. Rick’s comprehensive construction background enables Allied to exhibit thorough experience with each and every type of building project the company is involved with.

External Links To This Story . . .
DesignAndBuildWithMetal.com

Allied Steel Buildings @ the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series

2007-12-06T17:01:00.001-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings Featured on TSN in Canada

2007-12-06T16:56:00.001-05:00

Team's varied skills bring sales leads to Lauderdale steel firm

2007-12-05T10:56:00.000-05:00

By Cindy Kent | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

October 29, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, FL The concept of selling might be simple. But add to that a niche, company growth and lots of moving parts — and it can get complicated. So staying focused, understanding the target audience and venues used to get the message out are essential for Darren Pace as director of marketing at Allied Steel Buildings, a Fort Lauderdale-based supplier of pre-engineered steel buildings.

Since Pace started with the company in 2003, the firm has grown from a few people to 50 employees. With people who have a variety of skills on his team, the group finds creative ways to get the company's word out, from commercials on television and radio, the Internet and even sporting sponsorships such as through NASCAR.

Pace doesn't shy away from a challenge, he said, because it provides experience to round him out in all facets of advertising and marketing. So growing his skills is not only good for him, but also for the company. "The goal here is to bring in more unique leads," he said. "Steel buildings are basic, but it's a competitive residential and commercial market out there."

Pace, 32, and his wife, Migdalia, live in West Palm Beach with their 10-month-old daughter.

The job: Darren Pace is director of marketing for pre-engineered steel building provider Allied Steel Buildings in Fort Lauderdale.

Communicating with the boss: Don't waste time in presenting basic ideas. Brainstorm with the team first. Don't think sketching out ideas is the presentation.

Team motivation: Every day and every project is new and interesting. It's not an assembly-type job. We're all working on different projects levels, platforms and stages — so it's pretty self-propelling to be on point, on task and upbeat.

Measure of success: That our laundry list of ideas bring in revenue. Even though this is an old industry, it's a challenge because there are so many ways to market our products and there are so many places people can look. Putting the message out there can get expensive if you don't get it right and in front of the right people.

Lesson learned: To keep my ears and eyes open more.

How do you develop employees? Listen to their thought processes. Bring their ideas to the table. Everyone has value to the company's success and goals — from the secretary to customer service representative to sales people and everyone else.

Waste of time: Not getting all the information the first time.

Employee retention: I've been in jobs before where the scope of the job has a small range. Being involved in a number of diverse projects makes ones work more compelling and rewarding.

Job candidates: Even if a person has the technical skills, they have to click on a personal basis.

Career building: Work very, very hard. Put in your time — it's not a 40-hour work week — it's when the job is done.

Advice: Bring whatever issues you have to the table. The good and the bad, so that the team can brainstorm — you can't be the one to see it all when you are the one immersed in it.

Allied Steel Featured Project: Elias Hofer, Blue Ridge Colony

2007-11-06T15:58:00.000-05:00

Just north of the Canadian border as you enter the province of Alberta lies the small village of Glenwood where the Blue Ridge Colony resides – a close-knit commune that farms potatoes amongst other goods.

Because of the extreme weather that can exist being up in the Canadian Rockies, you need a durable building that will be able to prevent the wear and tear of your equipment that one can obtain in the harsh elements.

“Most of the buildings we have are fairly small and wooden,” says Hofer. “We received a flier from Allied Steel regarding steel buildings, and thought this may be a good idea.”

What was available was a 70 X 180 X 20 foot blue building with white trim that Hofer and Blue Ridge Colony could use for a variety of different purposes. When he and his commune had the structure completed in the summer of 2006, Hofer found it to be very useful.

“It’s pretty good,” replied Hofer. “We’re using for a mechanic shop, a car shop, storage, everything. We had it up in no time. We had to figure out a little bit here and there as it was going up with the eaves and the roof panels. We had never put up a steel building before, but this one that we received from Allied Steel was good. I don’t have complaints with them. They put up a nice building.”

Steel Buildings Tips from Allied Steel in Contractor Tools and Supplies Magazine

2007-11-05T09:54:00.000-05:00

The Steel Deal
by PAUL MARKGRAFF

Building with Steel can save time and money, but can create construction challenges.

November/December, 2007
Miami, FL

Use these tips to make the most of your steel work.

As recent as 2004, few commercial contractors would have thought building with steel was a good idea. China’s voracious appetite for steel drove the price through the roof, affecting everything from nails to studs to roofing.

Since that time, steel prices have moderated and the volatility in raw material price swings has diminished. Contractors are once again building the with more metal.

And with good reason. Allied Steel Buildings president Michael Lassner says building with steel saves time and money when working on larger buildings. Allied Steel Buildings produces pre-engineered buildings in the commercial, industrial, residential, institutional and agricultural industries.

Lassner says contractors who use steel will find costs savings in building materials and manpower. “When you get into larger buildings, you’re really finding more cost efficiency in steel,” says Lassner. “Whether it’s a small structure or large structure, it’s an erector set at the end of the day. Everything can be pre-punched and pre-drilled. It can be fabricated. Whatever size you are dealing with, you are getting those cost efficiencies right out of the gate on the frame.”

Scott Kriner, technical director for the Metal Construction Association, says building with steel can also be done in just about any weather or climate situation. Its high strength-to-weight ratio keeps materials costs down and easily meets wind-uplift and seismic codes and standards.

Owners can also take advantage of thermal efficiencies and metal coatings to meet LEED requirements on cool metal roofing.

“It goes up faster because of fewer onsite fabrication issues, and that makes it more cost effective when compared with some other products,” says Kriner. “Certain types of metal wall systems on some of the commercial-size projects come out to be more cost effective on a price/sq.-ft. basis.”

With all of these advantages, that’s why metal gets included in projects at one point or another. But contractors who build with metal face challenges different from contractors working with wood, concrete or other structural materials. Metal-building contractors need different knowledge to maintain productivity and efficiency when working with metals.

Metal cutting tips
Metal-cutting blade supplier M.K. Morse provided Contractor Tools and Supplies with a number of ideas for making metal construction more productive. Check out the following tips to make your job easier and make tools and accessories (blades and bits) last longer.

With recip saw blades, at least three teeth should be in the workplace at all times for most efficient cutting.

Hole saw cutting tips
Cutting metals thicker than 1/8” can cause problems when the hold saw’s teeth become buried in the material and the metal chips have no place to go. Here are several tips for cutting through thicker metal material and extending the life of your hole saw.

First, start the pilot hole and saw until the blade reaches the surface material, creating an outline of where the diameter of the hole will be. Next, drill several ¼” holes through the material just inside the scored circle created by the hole saw. Then, finish the hole with your hole saw.

The drilled holes will allow the metal chips to fall through, preventing clogging in the tooth gullets. The saw cuts more freely and the hole saw will last longer.

Cutting threaded rod
Steal threaded rod should be cut with a steel cutting blade, and stainless steel threaded rod should be cut with a blade designed specifically for that material. To cut the rod, sandwich it between two pieces of wood or other material softer than the rod. This allows the rod to be secured without damaging the threads.

Ease the blade through the rod. If you let the blade do the cutting and don’t force the cut, you’ll get a cleaner cut. Once the cut is complete, screw the nut onto the end of the rod without chasing the threads.

Cutting steel studs
When cutting steel studs using a saw and 14” stud-cutting blade, follow these tips to extend blade life, allow for greater productivity and increase safety on the jobsite.

First, nest the steel studs to allow the vise the best grip on the work piece. Steel studs are flexible, allowing for a secure grip during the cut. To cut only one stud, use a piece of scrap as a guide and slide it behind the cut.

This type of cutting is much faster than cutting with abrasive wheels, but don’t push it by cutting too many studs in a secure grip. To cut bundles, contractors should use a simple fixture to hold the studs down.

Above all else, use the saw’s vise to hold the work piece. Don’t use your hands.

Reciprocating saw cutting tips
Many reciprocating saws have an adjustable shoe the user can hold tightly against the work piece while cutting. Contractors extend the life of the reciprocating saw blade by adjusting the shoe to use different portions of it as the blade dulls.

For example, when cutting a relatively small material such as a ¾” pipe using a 6” saw blade, only a small length of the blade is used when the shoe is in its fully retracted position. The amount of the blade used depends on the stroke length of the reciprocating saw. As the blade begins to dull, adjust the shoe outward by extending the adjustment slide to bring more unused teeth into play.

Selecting teeth per inch
To choose the right blade for the job, contractors need to match the correct tooth size to the work in order to get the maximum blade life and efficiency from reciprocating saw blades. Use this rule of thumb: At least three teeth should be engaged in the work at all times; for optimum cutting, six to 12 teeth should be engaged in the work.

If the tooth size is too large for the work, the teeth tend to straddle the thin section and the teeth will strip very easily. For example, this would happen when cutting thin-walled electrical conduit with a 10-teeth-per-inch (TPI) blade.

However, if the teeth are too small for the work, the tooth gullets won’t have enough room to pull out the metal chips. This also causes dulling and stripping.

For very hard materials, more teeth per inch can improve blade performance. A higher number of teeth also creates a smoother finish.

Cutting stainless steel with portable band saws
Stainless steel is difficult to cut, especially when using hand-held portable band saws. To make better, more efficient cuts, apply a gentle rocking motion to the saw as it feeds though the steel. This rocking motion changes the attack angle of the blade teeth with respect to the material.

Stainless steel also loads tooth gullets with metal chips because the chips have a tendency to weld themselves to the blade’s tooth faces. Use a quality lubrication stick to minimize chip welding. If a lube stick can’t be used, make sure to brush the teeth clean between cuts with a wire brush. Minimizing chip welding can extend the life of the blade significantly.

Lastly, if the portable band saw has a variable speed setting, cut stainless steel at a slow speed.

Cut at the right depth
Contractors who want to get the longest life from their metal-cutting circular saw blade may need to buck traditional metal-cutting trends. In a series of tests conducted by M.K. Morse using a 9” metal-cutting circular saw, several 48-tooth Metal Devil Blades, and a 6”x1/4” steel plate, it found that blade depth made a huge difference in cutting time and blade life.

The first blade had the saw fully locked against the saw’s base plate, allowing the blade the saw’s base plate, allowing the blade to cut at its maximum rated depth of 3.” The second blade stood out 5/8” from the saw’s base plate. This is the standard depth for many wood cutting applications. The third blade stood out ¼” from the base plate.

The M.K. Morse blade that stood out 3” from the base plate performed more than 300 cuts, compared to the second and third blades, which performed 128 and 95 cuts repectively.

M.K. Morse concluded that cutting through steel plate while using a shallow cutting depth forces the blade to cut through a large cross-section. This places high stresses on the carbide blade tips and reduces blade life.

Allied Featured Project: Carl Gibson

2007-11-05T09:49:00.000-05:00

One after another, customers have only good things to say about Allied Steel Buildings. Carl Gibson needed something to run a workshop out of for his construction business when he received a flier regarding available buildings. He was impressed

“Everything was fine with what Allied Steel supplied me,” said Gibson. “I needed a structure to store all my woodworking equipment. I found a 40 X 70 foot building that was too my liking with Ivory Crème siding.”

With the building delivered in July 2006, Gibson and his crew put up the building in under a month without much fuss.

“We didn’t have any problems following the blueprints,” recalled Gibson. “We didn’t need to contact Allied’s Building Services Department for anything, other than a couple of missing pieces that we ended up just picking up locally since it was no big deal

“Everything fit into place very well with minimal fuss. Once we started putting the building up in September, we didn’t have any issues. It’s a nice looking building.”

Located in the town of Foley, Alabama, in the Gulf Coast area between Mobile and Pensacola, Florida; Gibson feels he has a building that will withstand any future hurricanes among the horizon.

“The great thing about a steel building is that it can withhold against the kind of weather that is known down here,” said Gibson. “You hope you never see what we did a couple of years ago with Katrina and the others. The best that you can do is put yourself under a roof that won’t blow away. We’ve been impressed with Allied Steel and how they make buildings.”

Allied Steel Buildings Featured in World City Magazine

2007-11-01T09:16:00.000-05:00

Reinforced Steel
by KAREN-JANINE COHAN

Exploding demand from energy companies in the Canadian oil sands of Northern Alberta spells windfall for South Florida’s Allied Steel

OCTOBER 2007 -
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Michael Lassner, president of Fort Lauderdale-based Allied Steel Buildings, was once a dot.com entrepreneur, who saw a brilliant future in producing and broadcasting video on the Internet. Like many others, his cyber dream went up in smoke with the dot-com bust. But that was the first of a positive chain of events. Lassner took a job in a steel supply business owned by one of his investors. After his new employer also faced problems, Lassner & Charles Kowalski, an executive at the firm, started Allied. That was in 2003.

Since then, a commercial building boom along with a niche opportunity in Canada has helped the firm reach 2006 sales of $33 million, from 700 projects. The company, which employs about 55 people, expects higher sales this year while opening more satellite offices. It already has a sales office in Orlando and earlier this year opened its first international location with an office in Toronto, Canada. At the same time, Allied is evaluating opportunities in the rest of the Americas as free trade agreements come into effect.

All this is happening just as customers are rethinking pre-engineered steel buildings, long consigned to utilitarian purposes such as warehouses and garages. Now clients choose it for schools, churches and offices as well, citing savings in both time and materials and because steel buildings can now be better crafted to resemble traditional construction.

According to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, metal building shipments increased in 2006 by more than 8 percent over 2005, fueled by continued growth in commercial construction. The association also reported that the industry’s market share has grown to more than 40 percent of all low-rise non-residential building construction.

Lassner and Kowalski started the firm with $27,000, “enough to turn the lights on,” said Lassner. Allied designs, markets and sells the buildings and works with contractors on projects. The steel comes from a Texas-based firm with 45 warehouses nationwide. Clients say the formula works.

Jim Lilly, general manager of Fredeking Stafford Construction, of Princeton, West Virginia, has built an office building, warehouse and animal shelter with Allied. It’s now about to start on a civil air patrol hangar. “You can do anything with a pre-engineered building that you want to,” Lilly said, including facing it with brick. “You can be as creative as you want to be.”

He gave high marks to Allied’s quality and customer service. Meanwhile, he said, using steel saves about 10 percent to 15 percent over conventional framing “and if you stay with the warehouse look you can save more.” Lassner said savings can reach 30 percent or higher depending on the kind of building and location. The average U.S. sale is about $43,000.

Allied gained lots of name recognition when it became a NASCAR sponsor, first in the United States and then in Canada. And it’s found one of its biggest opportunities in Canada, especially with the energy companies in the western province of Alberta. Indeed, Allied experts Canadian customers to account for 40 percent of 2007 business.

“There is huge economic growth in Canada right now,” Lassner said. With worldwide oil prices rising, energy companies no longer find it prohibitively expensive to extract oil from Alberta’s vast tracks of saturated land (known as the oil sands). What’s more, the harsh, Canadian winters mean clients are keenly interested in buildings that can be raised quickly. “That market drives itself,” Lassner said.

Allied opened the Toronto office earlier this year. The timing couldn’t have been better. The company’s Canadian business is benefiting from a falling U.S. dollar and a robust Canadian currency. The U.S. and Canadian dollars reached parity in September for the first time since the mid 1970s.

Still, not all has been rosy. High demand for steel from China and othe developing countries pushed prices up a dizzying 65 percent in 2004. The young company, anxious to prove itself to its customers, absorbed the increase on contracts that had been signed months earlier. It meant Allied had to forgo any potential profit for the year. Since then, the steel prices have become less volatile. Still, the U.S. economy’s recent troubles means Allied may not reach an earlier-projected $50 million in 2007 sales. However, Lassner said, lier-projected $50 million in 2007 sales. However, Lassner said, sales are up by a small margin from last year.

Allied expects to open a west-coast office and is considering one in Miami to pursue business in South and Central America and the Caribbean in the wake of free trade agreements. Lassner and Kowalski plan to hone their growth strategy before the end of the year. In the meantime, Lassner said, they hope that at least one of the big oil companies will come on board as a kind of superclient, for whom they could build a hundred or more structures. “This business has always been a one-off business,” Lassner said. But, he added, one big customer could change all that.

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Allied Steel Buildings Celebrates NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Sponsorship with a Win

2007-11-01T09:12:00.000-05:00

[Toronto, ON - September 1, 2007] Allied Steel Buildings celebrated their first NASCAR Canadian Tire Series win with a thrilling first place finish at the Subway 200 @ Cayuga Speedway on Saturday. “What a great way to start off the new relationship!” beamed NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Team #77 driver Derek Lynch. “The whole team did a great job. The car looked great, it ran great… it really could not have worked out better. This gives us great momentum to close the series out on a high note.” Lynch, hailing from Warkworth, Ontario, won what could be described as one of the most exciting races of the season with the lead changing hands 14 times among 10 drivers. With this most recent win, the first place finish at Cayuga becomes Derek’s crown jewel in his 10 top 10 finishes.

”Congratulations to Derek and the entire Allied Steel Racing team,” said Allied Steel Buildings President Michael Lassner. “Our involvement with NASCAR and NASCAR Canada continues to be incredibly exciting. With this kind of momentum going in to the last few races, I’m sure the best is yet to come.”

In addition to the sponsorship of Derek Lynch and the Team #77 car, Allied Steel Buildings is the presenting sponsor of the final NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race: the Dodge Dealers of Ontario Dodge Charger 250 at Kawartha Speedway. Allied is also the sponsor of the NASCAR in Canada Series Fan Guide, a useful resource for both seasoned race fans and those new to the sport of racing. Distributed at Canadian Tire (CTC.A) stores throughout the country, the guide features driver profiles, event schedules and more information on NASCAR in Canada.

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and with offices located in Woodstock,Ontario, Allied Steel Buildings has a passion for racing. Distributing buildings worldwide, Allied Steel Buildings’ partnership with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series was a natural fit. The development of Allied Racing in 2005 to help support drivers such as Jimmy Spencer, Dave Blaney and Robbie Gordon has resulted in the company becoming a recognized name in the world of racing.

Allied Steel Buildings Featured in The Miami Herald

2007-11-01T09:08:00.000-05:00

[Miami, FL - Oct 1, 2007]

BY NIALA BOODHOO

Steel has been a strong business for Michael Lassner and Charles Kowalski.

Their Fort Lauderdale-based Allied Steel Buildings has gone from four workers to 40 in the past four years. Its sales have doubled to more than $40 million last year.

The company sells pre-fabricated steel structures. It designs custom buildings, which can be steel or steel-structured, works with partner companies to manufacture the actual product, and then delivers, and in some cases, sets up the buildings.

About two-thirds of its business is the pre-fabricated structures, which are popular as backyard sheds, auto body shops, large agriculture buildings, or as housing for oil equipment, to name a few.

The rest of its business is steel-structured buildings, which can be finished with stucco or block, and have ended up as schools, churches or store fronts.

''We have a product that can be considered lower-end or can be considered a vehicle for higher-end,'' said Lassner, 34.

Lassner thinks that versatility will help shepherd the company through this economic downturn. He expects the company to maintain the same sales level as last year, with growth flat.

Steel prices can be very volatile, but for Lassner, the bigger concern these days is the slowing economy.

'Our salespeople say, `We know [our clients] need the product, but they're not jumping,' '' Lassner said, describing the attitudes of many customers who are cautious about purchases in the current business climate. Many of his small-business customers might have in the past taken out home-equity lines to finance these buildings, he said, which is more difficult to do now.

Structural and pre-fabricated steel buildings aren't common in Florida, where concrete is the preferred method of construction. The American Institute of Steel Construction estimates that the market share of steel structures has grown from 21 percent in 2005 to 30 percent last year in Florida.

The steel trade group has started to market itself heavily in Florida, especially through its Steel Solutions Center, which provides free help in conceptualizing steel projects.

Steel is less expensive, goes up quicker, is more precise than a concrete pour and is greener, said Walt Primer, the Florida area manager for the trade group. For the past 13 months, Primer has been in charge of promoting steel-structure building throughout the state.

Primer said one of his big challenges is countering a perception that steel isn't hurricane-proof.

''The perception I've been finding in Florida is that it's lighter and they are a little bit scared, but people don't realize that it can be designed to be as strong as concrete,'' said Primer, who points to the new parking garage at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood as an example of a structure designed to withstand strong winds. ``It just depends on how the engineer designs the foundation.''

Allied buildings can cost anywhere from $4,000 for a simple home garage to up to $1.2 million for a large manufacturing facility, Lassner said.

Less than one percent of the company's sales are in Florida. Allied sells throughout the United States and Canada, to Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.

Most of its international business has spread by word of mouth -- with clients in Canada connecting the company to others in Greece.

''People who buy buildings know people who need buildings,'' said Lassner, who together with Kowalski, started the business with a $27,000 investment in 2003.

The two began the company after their previous employment came to an abrupt end -- the company, Pompano Beach-based Steel Building Depot, folded overnight. Lassner worked with the company's former clients to renegotiate their contracts and make sure the buildings came through.

Some of those clients are still Allied customers today, Lassner said.

Still, the company attributes much of its success to its unusual marketing. Two years ago, the company decided to branch out from its cable-television commercial offerings and trade-publication advertising to break into the racing world.

''We know they didn't all read steel magazines,'' Lassner said of the company's customer base, describing the move into marketing itself into racing as trying to reach customers in a different way.

When Allied started showing its commercials on Speed TV, the auto and motorcycle racing channel, business picked up. So it started talking to NASCAR officials -- and ended up as a sponsor on Jimmy Spencer's car.

Spencer, nicknamed ''Mr. Excitement'' because of his driving style and personality, brought unprecedented exposure to Allied.

''Things blew up here,'' remembers Lassner, who was not an avid fan before the Spencer deal and said he was amazed at the credibility it brought. ``[It was] the best fall we ever did.''

The NASCAR relationship continues today through a sponsorship of the NASCAR series in Canada, said Lassner, who adds the company's focus now is on international expansion.

Still, the company struggles with operating a business in South Florida and its high housing prices, making it hard for its workforce to find affordable housing.

Allied has thought about how long it will remain here, said Lassner, adding that finding good workers -- and keeping his existing workforce happy -- is a challenge. With their lease up in April, they've thought about relocating to Central Florida, he said, and regularly query employees about moving.

''I love growing a business here,'' he said, ``The problem is our employees can't afford to live here.''

Allied Steel Buildings Continues Worldwide Expansion

2007-10-30T09:20:00.001-05:00

[Orlando, FL, Aug 24 2007] - Continuing its explosive growth, Allied Steel buildings has opened its newest office located in Downtown Orlando, Florida. Allied Steel is one of the worlds leading suppliers of pre-engineered steel buildings and continues to aggressively expand its global business operations. Ben Meister, a seasoned veteran of Allied Steel Buildings will be leading the company’s growth in the Orlando market. Allied Steel Buildings plans continued expansion in the city of Orlando as the local economy continues its impressive growth.

“We are incredibly excited about our expansion into Orlando, and with Ben’s knowledge leading Allied’s Orlando operation, the company is sure to have a successful launch,” affirms Michael Lassner, President, Allied Steel Buildings. “Ben has been with Allied for over three years now and has a breadth and depth of experience that will ensure our customer’s continued satisfaction.”

Allied Steel has experienced extraordinary growth over the past few years now delivering over 800 buildings projects per year. Through the continued expansion of its sales and support team in to the Orlando market, the company expects to see a significant growth in current volume delivered.

“The chance to help open Allied Steel Buildings’ new Orlando office really is one of a kind.” Explained Ben Meister, Sales Manager for the new Orlando operation, “Orlando is a fast growing city, and we’re confident it’s the best place to find the right talent to accelerate Allied’s growth.”

Allied Steel Buildings Deepens Relationship With NASCAR Canadian Tire Series

2007-10-30T09:16:00.001-05:00

[Toronto, ON, August 15 2007] - Allied Steel Buildings continues to deepen its relationship with NASCAR as it solidifies a deal to become the title sponsor of the Derek Lynch #77 car for the three remaining races in this year’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. In addition to the team sponsorship, Allied will be the presenting sponsor of the season finale race at Kawartha Speedway.

“We are very excited to work with Derek Lynch and the whole #77 team at Kawartha Motorsports and Kawartha Speedway,” said Mike Lassner, President, Allied Steel Buildings. “We hope this new relationship will continue to expand our growth throughout Canada as a premiere provider of steel building and conventional building solutions.

The #77 Car, driven and managed by Derek Lynch is off to an exciting start with nine top ten and three top five finishes so far including a fifth place finish in the Full Throttle Energy Drink 200 presented by Canadian Shield.

“We are really excited about Allied joining the team,” said #77 driver Derek Lynch, “it’s great that a group that has been so historically dedicated to Motorsports all over North America is now joining NASCAR Canada and the Canadian Tire Series.”

Sponsorship of the Derek Lynch #77 car, as well as the support of the Kawartha race are two more significant steps to Allied solidifying its position as a major supporter of Motorsports in Canada. Earlier this year Allied Steel sponsored the NASCAR in Canada Series Fan Guide; a useful resource for both seasoned race fans and those new to the sport of racing. Distributed at Canadian Tire stores throughout the country, the guide features driver profiles, events schedules and more information on NASCAR in Canada.

At Kawartha, Allied will also promote its new formed relationship with Lakes Terminals and Warehousing (a major land owner and developer in Ontario, Canada). Together the two companies are marketing and developing almost three thousand acres of commercial industrial land to businesses moving to or expanding in the territories of Durham, Peterborough County, Victoria County and Northumberland County, including one thousand acres in Cobourg and one thousand acres in Kawartha Lakes.

Canadian Tire Corporation is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CTC.A)

June Update

2007-06-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

Project Of The Month - Al Giles

Over the past couple of years, tropical systems have bombarded the Gulf Coast. When Hurricane Katrina approached the area, Al Giles was concerned with the stability of his Mobile, Alabama warehouse.

"This area is just known for getting a lot of storms," said Giles. "Since the building sits on the water, we kind of wondered how it would handle something of Katrina’s magnitude. We sure found out if it would hold up or not." Despite losing power for a couple of days, Giles said the building held together without any damage that required repairs.

"I am tickled pink with how we came out of it," said Giles. "There was some minor stuff to the roof, but that didn’t need any work at all. We fared a lot better than some of clients who aren’t that far east of us. We’re in good shape."

Allied Steel designed and delivered the 80’ X 320’ X 30’ structure to Giles in the summer of 2004. The building was engineered to withstand a wind load of 130 mph gusts for three second intervals. The construction process had just been completed when Hurricane Ivan struck the Florida Panhandle.

"We lucked out with Ivan as well because that storm circled around, and we only got the west side of the storm," said Giles. "The worst of it was east of the center. From the winds we did receive, we had little if any damage whatsoever. You can’t go wrong with stainless steel."
For any business owner located along the gulf coast, hurricanes are always a concern.
"We know that on the coastline, you need something that’s going to be durable," said Giles.

"I couldn’t be happier with what Allied Steel did for us. The building has held up so well in these conditions. That’s all you can ask for."

Allied Update - Project Of The Month - Robby Gordon Update

2007-05-08T11:28:00.000-05:00

Project of the Month - David Bour-Beau

David Bour-Beau retired to a remote desert community in Yuma, Arizona a couple of years ago. The term "remote" would probably be a modest way of describe where Bour-Beau lives.
"My nearest neighbor is only two and a half miles away," laughs Bour-Beau. "To get to my home, it takes 23 miles down a dirt road. There are no phone poles or power poles. I make my own power here in the desert."

With 40 acres of land under his possession, Bour-Beau lives in a house that he built with straw bales of all materials. "It doesn’t burn very well because it’s packed so tightly that no oxygen can get through," he explains. "It’s a gorgeous, great place to be where I live."
For enjoyment, he and his family race sand buggies, and decided that a garage would need to be in order to not only store all of his vehicles.

He found out about Allied Steel Buildings one day, surfing the internet. "I had never thought about using steel as a material for a building, but they say they last forever so I said ‘Why not."
After purchasing a 28 X 30 X 16 foot building for his garage, Bour-Beau knew he needed someone who would be able to put it up once it arrived at his property in September 2006. "I hired Mike Kennedy out of Lake Havasu, Arizona," says Bour-Beau. "I had somebody do it who knew what the hell they were doing and had the proper equipment… They had it up in three days. It was great. I had no problems at all."

With the building a Sahara Tan color at the time, Bour-Beau re-painted it to match the house, which he says has a little more gold. Now, he can enjoy his vast property with his sand buggies in the quiet, remote desert.

"It sure is quiet out here," he chuckles. "You can maybe hear the wind chimes but nothing else usually."

Robby Gordon Update

With bad weather forcing cancellations for qualifying in Texas, Robby Gordon and company started 23rd based on the overall point standings. Come race time, the driver leading the pack on Lap 48 followed a single-car accident, ultimately finishing 24th in the Samsung 500.

"We’re glad to be sitting in a solid position after 7 races are in the books," said Gordon. "We’re just two points out of 20th, and with a few good finishes can improve on that position. We’ll look to build on our experience from Texas and get up toward the front Saturday night in Phoenix."
Going into the Subway Fresh Fit 500 the following week in Arizona, Gordon sat in 21st in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, merely two points behind 20th place Ryan Newman. However, Phoenix saw Gordon struggle with the Car of Tomorrow on the desert racetrack, fighting a bad-handling car for most of the race before salvaging a 24th place finish, dropping only two spots to 23rd in the points.

Asked about the Car of Tomorrow, Gordon responded, "Yes AND no. I appreciate that NASCAR is trying to even the playing field for all teams, but don’t believe we’ve had enough time to learn the car and what it can do on the track. That’s a disadvantage for small teams like ours in the initial stages."

Unfortunately, going to back to the old car setup for the Aaron’s 499 at the wild Talladega Superspeedway didn’t provide Gordon and the No. 7 team with the result that they wanted as a blown engine ruined any chance for a solid finish early on, limiting them to a 41st place finish, dropping them back another four spots to 27th in points.

With another Car of Tomorrow race set for Richmond this coming Saturday night under the lights for the Crown Royal 400, Gordon and Company hope to turn their past couple of weeks around for a solid Top 20 finish.

April Project Of The Month, Robby Gordon Update

2007-04-11T11:17:00.000-05:00

Project of the Month - Dr. Conrad Proctor

Conrod Proctor owns a bit of property in Attica, Michigan; twenty miles east of Flint. "I have a tree farm, where I haul a lot of wood around," says Proctor. "I also have a saw mill. Between the two, I keep very busy."

Early in 2006, Proctor decided that he needed to add a building on his property that would benefit both his farm and the mill. "I have tractors, big moors, wood chippers, and other farm equipment alongside what I have for the saw mill. I wanted to store all of this under one roof." After doing some research on the Internet, he came across the web site for Allied Steel Buildings. Proctor had never thought of having a steel building before, and was impressed with the knowledge Allied had on their products. "After speaking with Allied, we agreed upon a 40 X 75 foot Sahara Tan building with Hunter Green trim. They really had an understanding of what I was going to need for my building, and didn’t just give me a lot of hot air."

To put up his building, Proctor hired Mike Hess of Total Marine Technologies located in Attica, Michigan. "Mike Hess did a great job," recalls Proctor. "He was the best one out of all the quotes that I received. He was very reasonable in price. He obtained the cement without much trouble, and just did a great job of putting it together. "I wasn’t sure what to do in regards because some of the prices were outlandish and out of line. This guy was so nice. He took care of the whole thing, no worries at all on his end. He had great equipment, putting it up in less than a week, probably three to four days or real work. I took a day off to go hunting, which I had told him ahead of time, and he did so well.

Hess himself was surprised at how well one of Allied Steel’s buildings went up. "Allied is a very professional company," said Hess. "It was my first time putting up one of their buildings. Everything lined up perfectly. A lot better than thought it would be. I didn’t really need to call them up for much as we had it up in no time."

Completed before Halloween 2006, Proctor says he couldn’t be happier with the new pre-engineered steel building that he bought from Allied Steel. "The building is great for my property, and it will help substantially between my farm and mill that I have."

Robby Gordon Update

The Easter Weekend brought a much-needed break for Robby Gordon and the No. 7 Ford Fusion following finishes of 33rd and 34th in the Bristol and Martinsville short-track races respectively in the new Car of Tomorrow.

"The weekend off for Easter came at a good time for us," says Gordon. "We’ve raced two straight weekends with the Car of Tomorrow, and now we’re back to a more familiar car, on a track where the speeds will be higher and the racing exciting."

Now 23rd in the Nextel Cup Series owner point standings Gordon is only just eleven points back of 20th-place and ninety-two points out of the 12th-place position, Gordon and company goes into the Samsung 500 this coming Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

"You make your own luck," Gordon said. "We qualified 25th (at Martinsville) but we’ve still must improve our qualifying game. We’re testing Richmond this week in the COT car again, so hopefully we can learn a little bit more about it there. But I feel good about our race cars and this team, and I’m really looking forward to Texas."

Allied Steel Buildings, Certified Member of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

2007-04-09T14:45:00.000-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings is proud to announce it's membership in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information.

Allied Steel Buildings is the leading, most trusted brand of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings. Leaders in the 100-year-old industry, the Company provides the highest quality steel buildings along with the most stringent and cooperative service standards in the industry. Delivering building solutions worldwide, Allied Steel was considered one of the most “Innovative Companies” by Business Week. Allied Steel Buildings specialty industries include agricultural buildings, garage buildings, automotive buildings, office buildings, warehouse buildings, storage facilities, residential buildings and other diverse industry sectors.

Allied Steel Buildings Opens Office In Woodstock, Ontario

2007-04-02T14:28:00.000-05:00

Allied Steel Buildings is pleased to announce the opening of their newest office in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Woodstock is located halfway between London, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario in the fast developing 401 corridor. This once small farm town is quickly developing into Ontario's premier industrial and commercial development location thanks to Toyota signing an agreement to build a new factory in 2007. The factory will employ 2000 people. Allied Steel Buildings looks forward to growing with the town of Woodstock, helping local and new businesses set their roots in the ground!

Visit Allied Steel Buildings for more information on Steel Buildings and Metal Buildings.

Come Visit Us At Waste Expo 2007 - Atlanta, GA

2007-03-28T08:21:00.000-05:00

Waste Expo 2007

Allied Steel Buildings is proud to announce that we will be attending the 2007 Waste Expo in Atlanta, Georgia on May 8, 2007 through May 10, 2007. Click here to check out our booth info for the show.

Feel free to contact us prior to the show to set an appointment with us at booth 4971. We will be custom designing and pricing your projects at the show to meet all of your needs. Special show financing rates will be available.

Can't wait until May? Contact us Today to get your project started. Mention the Allied Steel Blog to receive your special blog pricing! 877.99.STEEL (7.8335)

About Allied Steel Buildings

Allied Steel Buildings continues to deliver the highest quality pre-engineered metal buildings and steel buildings to commercial, industrial and residential customers worldwide. Each building is designed per every customer's exact specifications.

Allied Steel Buildings

2007-03-27T15:51:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the first blog from Allied Steel Buildings. We look forward to sharing our thoughts, new products, company news and featured projects with you. In addition, we will keep you updated on Robby Gordon. Allied Steel Buildings is the official Steel Building provider of Robby Gordon Motorsports!

Project of the Month - Jackie Webb

Right off the heels of an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend, Jackie Webb and his construction crew in Salisbury, North Carolina went to work erecting his 50 X 58 foot Allied steel building.

"I had four people on the crew and had the building up in seven days," recalled Webb. "We put up steel buildings all the time. The blueprints were self-explanatory, and we didn’t come across any situations where we couldn’t follow what to do. Things were pretty good on that."

Webb oringinally discovered Allied Steel through a colleague’s recommendation.

"I found out through word of mouth about Allied," said Webb. "Having constructed several steel buildings before this one, we really didn’t have any questions once we started putting it together behind my house that’s half a mile off the road."

During the design and engineering process Webb utilized Allied’s Building Services Department, for direction on planning and scheduling. He said that the people he spoke to there were very helpful and informative. He also turned to Building Services for post delivery support.

"We ordered two walkthrough doors after we received the building. We never had any problems contacting their offices for help and questions that we had. Everyone was real nice."

Please with his results, Webb has already referred people to Allied Steel’s web site.

"We’re very happy with the building," replied Webb. "We’ve already told a few of our friends down the road about them. They make a great product."

Robby Gordon

Three races into the 2007 Season of NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing finds Robby Gordon and Allied Racing riding strong as he sits in 14th place in the official standings after the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 in Las Vegas, Nevada.