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Hilti North America. “Hilti ON!Track helps eliminate this by tracking tools using field-ready active and passive tags, Bluetooth technology and Gateways.”

The integration helps contractors the track, allocate, bill and estimate for accurate tool and equipment use. Other benefits include theft and loss prevention and reduction of double entry and human error.

“The product Trimble and Hilti have of 2021. TyBOT shift lengths vary by project. At an active tie-rate of 1,149 ties/hour, TyBOT outworked its standard production estimates of up to 1,100 ties/hour.

TyBOT completed operations on the 12,343 sq. ft. bridge deck in just 5 days, freeing up time and energy for the crew of D.T Read Steel to complete work elsewhere on the project. Total TyBOT ties equaled 37,942 and average tie rate was 1,106 ties/hour. The bridge was part of the Route 29/460 Bridges over Norfolk Southern Railroad project valued at $16.9 Million.

“Production at this level is impressive. TyBOT was a great asset to our crew and we are excited to see it making a real difference on our projects,” said Donnie Read, President, D.T. Read Steel Co. Inc.

TyBOT easily fits within existing bridge construction infrastructure. The unit uses developed will be a revolutionary step for internal controls and accountability of tools in a construction company,” said Lumke.

Keeley O'Brien, president and CEO of O'Brien Co., an Oregon-based general contractor adds: “It takes mere seconds to transfer tools in the field, eliminating excuses about not having the right tools because no one knows where they are. It’s made it very easy to inventory, track history, and locate tools and equipment.” the screed rail supports installed for the deck concrete finishing machine, which are required to be in place prior to TyBOT arriving to the jobsite. TyBOT is capable of tying alternating-intersection patterns as well as all-intersection patterns, meeting the specifications of multiple project owners and DOTs.

This year, Advanced Construction Robotics will introduce its second robot. IronBOT is a rebar carrying and placing robot that relieves the burden of heavy lifting by self-placing up to 5,000-pound bundles of both transverse and longitudinal rebar. When used together, IronBOT and TyBOT, will increase productivity by at least 250%, estimates the company.

Shelby Erectors, which is an Integration Partner with Advanced Construction Robotics and an early adopter of TyBOT, plans to implement IronBOT this year. In an interview with Charles Rathmann published on ForConstructionPros.com, Jack Nix, COO, said: “IronBOT is going to be a game changer. The use of this technology eliminates back-breaking [work]. This will allow people to have better, longer careers. We need to keep our infrastructure going, build and rehabilitate what we have. Robots take some of the physicality out of this, which can help us entice some of the next generation into this industry even as we improve construction schedules and lower cost.” •

SEAA invests in our industry by connecting industry leaders and creating a strong network of support, community, and member value. “Our company is where it is today because of the networking through SEAA. For 25 years, SEAA has contributed to my personal growth as a business owner and the overall improvement of our company,” said David Deem, President of Deem Structural Services and President of SEAA (2022-2024).

Membership gives companies access to resources that would cost exponentially more if purchased outright. In some cases, discounts would not even be available to companies on their own. If your company is a member and not taking full advantage of member benefits related to hiring, training, certifications, insurance, and more, contact info@SEAA.net to find out how to get plugged in.

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ABBREVIATION & ICON KEY

AISC CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR FABRICATORS & ERECTORS:

BU: Certified Building Fabricator (previously noted as acronym "STD")

SBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Simple

IBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Intermediate (Major)

ABR: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced (Major)

CBR: Major Steel Bridges

CPT: Certified Metal Component Manufacturer

HYD: Certified Metal Hydraulic Fabricator

CSEA: Certified Erector (Advanced)

AISC CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENTS:

SPE-P1: Sophisticated Paint Endorsement - Enclosed

SPE-P2: Sophisticated Paint Endorsement - Covered

SPE-P3: Sophisticated Paint Endorsement - Exposed

FCE: Fracture Critical Endorsement

BEE: Bridge Erection Endorsement

SEE: Seismic Erection Endorsement

MEE: Metal Deck Erection Endorsement

SEAA/NCCER

Accredited Training Unit and/or

Authorized Assessment Site UPDATE

Seaa Board Member Directory Executive Committee

David Deem President

Deem Structural Services Longview, Texas ddeem@deemstructural.com

David Deem served on the Board of Directors from 1998 to 2004, and again since 2016. He has been active in SEAA since 1995. He is president of Deem Structural Services LLC, an AISC Advanced Certified Steel Erector, founded in 2013. He has more than 30 years of experience, and is a strong advocate for the advancement of industry quality and safety standards via education of personnel, and the promotion of organizations such as SEAA, AISC, and NISD. Among the technical publications he has assisted in writing are Detailing Steel for Value and Safety and Detailing Guide for the Enhancement of Erection Safety

Jack Nix President-Elect

Shelby Erectors, Inc. Reddick, Fla. jacknix@shelbyerectors.com

Jack Nix has been a member of SEAA since 2008 and has served on the Board since 2011. He is currently Chairman of the Membership Committee and President Elect for the term that begins in 2024. In 2018, Jack was the recipient of the SEAA Person of the Year award. He is the COO for Shelby Erectors, Inc., a highway and transportation-focused subcontractor performing bridge rebar and SIP metal deck installation throughout Florida and the southeast. He started his career in 1985 as an ironworker.

In 2022, Jack Nix and Shelby Erectors were featured on an episode of Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe featuring rodbusters, one of many highlights of his career.

Seaa Board Member Directory Board Of Directors

Chris Legnon

Vice President, Industry Cooper Steel Fabricators, Inc. Shelbyville, Tenn. clegnon@coopersteel.com

Chris Legnon joined the Board in 2015. Since then he has also served as Marketing Committee Chair. He started his career as an intern with Cooper Steel in 1999, where he is now VP of Technology.

Cooper Steel is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector that provides estimating, project management, and detailing services from offices in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Carrie Gulajan Vice

President, Associate Member Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. Manassas,

Va. carrieg@const-ins.com

Carrie Gulajan joined the Board in 2011 and has served as Events Committee Chair, overseeing and volunteering at Convention and Golf Tournaments for many years. She is also on the Finance Committee. In 2015, she became the first woman to receive SEAA’s Person of the Year award. Construction Insurance Agency provides property and casualty insurance for specialty and artisan contractors, builders risk, bonds, and risk management consulting.

Greg Phillips Treasurer

Titan Steel Erectors, LLC, Memphis, Tenn gphillips@titansteelerectors.com

Greg Phillips has served as Treasurer since 2018, and he is also on the Membership Committee. He is a third-generation steel erector, who started his career working in the field at his father’s company. He started Titan Steel Erectors in 2013, a steel and pre-cast erector serving the Mid-South.

Bryan McClure Secretary

Trivent Safety Consulting Westminster, CO bryanm@triventsc.com

Bryan McClure is a second-generation ironworker who was introduced to a strong work ethic and the trades by his father. During a 30+ year career, he has worn many hats: Foreman, Crane Operator, Superintendent, Craft Instructor and Training Manager. In 2018, he started Trivent Safety Consulting with two partners. Trivent has offices in Florida, Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. In 2022, Trivent opened its first training center with an indoor structural steel training tower.

Geoffrey Kress

Immediate Past President Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc., Oldsmar, Fla. geoff.k@gwdeck.com

Geoff Kress has served on the Board since 2007, and was treasurer for many of those years. In 2011, he was honored as SEAA Person of the Year. Other service includes work on the Canvass Committee that writes the SDI-QA/QC standard for installation of steel deck. He is President of Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc. and Gardner-Watson Studs, which provide full turnkey service for decking and studs throughout the United States.

Stephen Burkholder

Past President S&R Enterprises, LLC Harrisburg, Pa. sburkholder@srenterprises.com

Stephen Burkholder serves on the Executive Committee as the Past President. He is president of S&R Enterprises, a steel and precast erector operating in the Continental United Sates and Caribbean. The company is based in Harrisburg, Pa., and maintains a secondary office in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Drew Heron Director

Empire Steel Erectors, L.P. Humble, Tx. drew@empiresteeltx.com

Drew Heron joined the Board in 2020. He serves on Executive and Events Committees, and is Chairman of the Awards Committee. His career began as an ironworker and welder and spans 18 years of employment at Empire Steel, a leader in Houston and southern Texas. He has worked as a Field Superintendent, QC Manager, and currently is a Project Manager and Director of Business Development. Additionally, he is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and leads his company’s AISC certifications.

Glen Pisani Director MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. Norfolk, Ma. gpisani@ masbuildingandbridge.com

Glen Pisani has been an active member of SEAA for more than 20 years, serving on the Board since 2017. He is currently Vice Chair of the Marketing Committee, and sits on the Executive Committee. He has more than 30 years of experience, including 20 years as an owner and the past 12 years as steel division manager at MAS Building and Bridge. He is an advocate for steel erection business in New England.

Richard Bostick

2021-2024

Piedmont Structural Company Salisbury, NC rbostick@piedmontstructural. com

Events

Dave Brown 2020-2023

United Rentals Charlotte, N.C. Dbrown2@ur.com Long Range Planning, Events

Marc Cox

2021-2024

Gardner-Watson Decking Inc. Oldsmar, Fla. marc.c@gwdeck.com

Tom McAleese 2021-2024

Mazzella Indusco Baltimore, MD tmcaleese@ induscogroup.com

Events

Jason McElrath 2022-2025

M & P Specialty Insurance West Columbia, SC jason@mpspecialty.com

Membership

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John (Jack) Metcalfe

2020-2023

National Institute of Steel Detailing

Livermore, Calif. Metcalfe51@aol.com

Long Range Planning, Safety & Education

Nicholas Morgan 2020-2023

Adaptive Construction Solutions

Houston, Texas nicholas@acstexas.com

Long Range Planning

Duke Perry 2021-2024

Gardner-Watson Studs, LLC Oldsmar, Fla. Duke.p@gwdeck.com

Membership, Events, Finance

Tom Schlickbernd 2022-2025

Nucor Charlotte, NC tom.schlickbernd@nucor.com

Events, Membership Jim Simonson 2020-2023 Steel Service Corp. Jackson, Miss. simonson@steelservice.com

Long Range Planning, Marketing

Committees are open to any employee of member companies. Meetings take place via video conferencing once per month or less often, depending on the committee. For more info, visit seaa.net/get-involved.