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Streamline Construction with Prefabricated Fireproof Columns

Posted on 7/1/2022

Streamline Construction with Prefabricated Fireproof Columns

Keeping costs down and projects on time is a challenge in itself when conditions seem normal. Throw in a global labor shortage and rising inflation costs, and it could seem like the world is ending for any architect or builder. Streamlining construction and using building materials that don’t break the...

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Prefabricated Fireproof Columns: Vital for Architectural Safety

Posted on 6/1/2022

Prefabricated Fireproof Columns: Vital for Architectural Safety

When developing new building designs, architects and designers must take many factors into consideration; one of the most important is fire safety. Fortunately, with today’s technology, builders have a variety of active and passive safety solutions to choose from when designing a building. Implement fire safety measures into your design...

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Essential Fireproof Building Materials: What You Need to Know On and Off Site

Posted on 5/1/2022

Essential Fireproof Building Materials: What You Need to Know On and Off Site

Essential Fireproof Building Materials: What You Need to Know On and Off-Site In order to meet building regulations when working commercial construction, fireproof building materials are a must-have. From using fireproofing spray on site to ordering fireproof columns for delivery, contractors have many options to fireproof steel. But which is the right...

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Prefabricated Fireproof Columns: Safer, Simpler, and Greener

Posted on 4/1/2022

Prefabricated Fireproof Columns: Safer, Simpler, and Greener

Fireproofing steel columns and beams on a construction site can be harmful to people and the environment. If you work in commercial construction, prefabricated fireproof columns should be considered for a more environmentally friendly solution. Basics of Steel Fireproofing Steel is valued for its strength, but it’s not indestructible. It can melt...

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Black Rock Fireproof Columns Launches New AEC Daily Course

Posted on 3/1/2022

East Hartford, Conn., (October 16, 2017) – In an effort to help engineers and architects better understand the fireproof options available to them in today’s structural steel and joint systems, United Steel’s Black Rock Fireproof Column division has developed a new continuing education course available online through the American Institute...

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United Steel Inc. acquires Black Rock Fireproof Column company

Posted on 2/1/2022

Columns are ideal for hospitals, schools, dorms, cafeterias and shopping centers East Hartford, CT Today’s architectural designs often include structural columns that are visible and prominently positioned.  These columns – while being utilitarian – are also worked into the design as a featured element that is part of the overall visual effect. ...

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Black Rock Fireproof Column Launches New Website

Posted on 1/1/2022

Black Rock Fireproof Column, a division of United Steel, Inc., is pleased to launch their new website. Since 1974, Black Rock Fireproof Column has manufactured durable, aesthetically designed prefabricated fireproof columns.

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