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#Flashback to 2021 when we found ourselves in a unique situation. This project included 6 levels of office space, 7 levels of parking, about 1,100 tons of reinforcing steel and tied into an existing building in Austin, Texas. FABco’s Central Texas Install Team had to expose existing post tensioning using heat torches to release tension on tendons already in place. Columns were chipped down to expose existing bar where mechanical couplers were installed on the exposed verticals to begin the new phase. After tendons were de-tensioned, new tendons were added by using BarSplice Products, Inc. splice chucks to add new tendons from our partners at Advanced Post-Tension LLC, allowing for the building of the new garage. Space onsite was limited, so we got creative and utilized our expansive yards at our fabrication facilities to pre-tie columns and truck them in as cages for setting. This is a practice we continue today, affording clients flexibility and unique opportunities for materials to be delivered in a more seamless manner than traditionally tying onsite. #FlashbackFriday #Collaboration #rebariscool #posttension #pretiedrebar #construction #ProblemSolvers #NewConstruction #BarspliceProducts #Couplers

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Over the last few months, we have noticed that there are an increasing number of basement renovations being carried out in the UK. That’s why we’ve compiled a new article outlining the 5 things you need to know about basement digs and where the challenges lie. Key points we cover in the article include: ➡️ Even when the works are carried out carefully, correctly, and are in accordance with all the plans and drawings, some degree of inevitable damage remains likely ➡️ When underwriting a basement project and determining the price and terms to apply, we will consider the methods being used, and the level of risk those methods involve ➡️ The experience of the contractor undertaking the basement dig is hugely important to us, as it should be to your client ➡️ We will always review the experience of the Architect and Structural Engineer ➡️ Any basement excavation will be notifiable under the Party Wall Act Take a look 👀 https://lnkd.in/gY5wXHJH What else is important in basement digs? If you have any wider insights to share on this highly popular approach to contract works, please let us know in the Comments.

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With so many skilled laborers who have left the workforce over the past few years, many architects and builders are exploring alternative approaches to structural systems. Why not build with a simpler-to-install yet effective building system? Structural insulated panels (SIPs) provide a three-in-one solution: a building’s structure, insulation, and air barrier. Depending on the size of your project, this could mean streamlined construction and time savings of days, weeks, or even months. Read more about the SIPS straightforward and streamlined process here: https://ow.ly/6fwo50QOF8V

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