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IF YOU LIFT, ERECT, HAUL, OR RIG IT: WE INSURE IT.

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE STEEL ERECTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

SEAA is the only national trade association representing the interests of steel erectors, fabricators, and related service providers. Connector reaches both small and large contractors working in union and open labor markets.

Steel Erectors Association of America

353 Jonestown Rd, Suite 207 Winston-Salem, NC 27104

336-294-8880

www.seaa.net

OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE STAFF

David Deem, President

Jack Nix, President Elect

Chris Legnon, Industry Member Vice President

Carrie Gulajan, Associate Member Vice President

Bryan McClure, Secretary

Greg Phillips, Treasurer

R. Pete Gum, Executive Director

PUBLISHING PARTNER

Chris Harrison, Publisher connectorsales@seaa.net

Phone 660-287-7660

Tracy Bennett, Managing Editor editor@seaa.net

Phone 816-536-7903

Macie Murie, Assistant Editor macie@mightymomedia.com

Roger Ridpath, Art Director roger@ridpathcreative.com

816-792-9669

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Chris Legnon, Chairman, Cooper Steel Nathan Bloch, SDS2

Nick Caratelli, Nelson Stud Welding

Oliver Gleize, OTH Rigging

John Hughes, Industrial Training International

Kris McLean, High Plains Steel Services

Jackson Nix, Shelby Erectors

Michael Waltman, Group Steel Erector

Allie Sylvester, U-Vest Financial

John Hegarty, Bowman Steel

Todd Macintosh, JPW Erectors

Connector™ is published quarterly by the Steel Erectors Association of America

353 Jonestown Rd, Suite 207 Winston-Salem, NC 27104

State of the Association: Strong and Growing

SEAA’s membership has been on a growth trajectory since 2020, due in large part to the vision of our board of directors to make a strategic re-alignment of the association’s priorities. This has included hiring additional staff, investing in new benefits for members, and actively engaging volunteers in outreach efforts.

I was hired as Executive Director in July 2021. Since then, membership is up by more than 40%. This comes after nearly a decade of stagnant growth. Since 2022, the average annual growth rate is 12%, with a 20% increase in 2023 alone. Paired with strong retention of existing members (more than 90% in 2022 and 2023—where the average for construction trade associations is closer to 85%), SEAA is positioned to continue increasing membership by 20% annually over the next three to five years.

These numbers are important primarily because with growth comes the ability to invest in more member benefits and the infrastructure to support those member services. In September, we added a full time Director of Membership & Business Development to our staff. This newly created position enables us to more fully engage with prospective members and assist our current members with getting the most out of their membership. We also hired a full time Events and Digital Content Manager, realigning staff responsibilities to better serve our members.

For the first time in SEAA’s 52-year history, our staff members now have health care and retirement programs available to them. This helps SEAA retain and attract the most qualified individuals to serve the membership at the most professional level.

Looking ahead, we are researching the development of a more robust and flexible database system that will help us more efficiently manage this growth. And hope to create a more user-friendly website, events registration programs, and other public facing tools.

Meanwhile, SEAA’s financial reserves rose 45% in 2023. This ensures the association is financially strong, can withstand any economic hardships, and has the

resources to continue investing in benefits for our members and the industry as a whole.

Here are just a few of the noteworthy projects our growth and financial stability have enabled us to achieve.

Ironworker Training Videos

Subject matter experts from within our membership assisted in developing content for ironworker training videos that align with NCCER credentials. To date, 85 of 87 videos have been produced and are accessible to members only through the SteelPros Training Portal. Planning and production for the final two videos is in process. SEAA invested more than $150,000 to produce the videos and absorbs annual licensing and maintenance fees for the learning management system in order to provide this custom training content to our members.

Peer Group Networking

Since September 2022, SEAA has hosted six regional peer group meetings in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Branded Steel Connections, these meetings enable both members and prospective members to gather with a facilitator to discuss the common challenges faces by erectors, decking and rebar contractors, and fabricators.

The target size is 12 to 24 participants from at least six different companies. The feedback from those that have joined the small-group discussions is that this is a phenomenal opportunity to talk about what keeps them up at night. Participants gain different perspectives, learn from others, and build business relationships.

We are looking for members who would like to help coordinate a peer group in your city. We will provide training on how to facilitate a discussion and provide marketing support to help you promote the event. In some cases, funds may be available to offset costs associated with hosting the meeting.

If you want to know more about the tools and resources SEAA offers its members, I encourage you to contact Keri Goldstien, Director of Membership & Business Development, at 336-294-8880, Ext. 3 or keri@seaa.net. • Pete Gum is Executive Director of SEAA..

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

April 1, 2024

Glendale, Arizona

George R. Pocock Golf Tournament

April 2, 2024

Glendale, Arizona

Convention & Trade Show

April 2-5, 2024

Glendale, Arizona

Summer Board of Directors Meeting (Hosted by Nelson Stud Welding) and Meet & Greet

July 25, 2024 Elyria, Ohio

Dave Schulz

Memorial Golf Tournament

September 13, 2024

Broomfield, Colorado

ASSOCIATION NEWS

■ 2024 Award Winners

SEAA announces its 2024 Project of the Year winners and Excellence in Safety & Training recipients. Companies will be recognized at the 2024 Convention & Trade Show in Glendale, Arizona.

For Project of the Year, entries could be submitted in four classes for Structural Steel and two classes for Miscellaneous Metals. Submissions are reviewed by an independent panel of judges. These companies will get the chance to participate in a peer panel discussion at AISC’s Steel Conference and SEAA’s Convention, and will also be featured in Connector throughout the year.

The Safety Excellence Award goes to 14 member companies in three categories. Recipients were selected based on evaluations of their EMR ratings, OSHA 300A statistics, and safety program processes over the last three years. Scoring was based on points assigned to a multi-criteria analysis, conducted in blind review by members of SEAA’s Safety & Education Committee.

Three companies were recognized for Craft Training Excellence. Applicants were evaluated on the portability of credentials, availability of apprenticeship programs, training, and recruitment efforts. Evaluations are made in comparison to other companies of similar size, based on the number of ironworkers employed from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

Project of the Year

Miscellaneous Metals, Class I: Porter Steel

Miscellaneous Metals, Class II: All Things Metal

Structural, Class I: FM Steel Construction

Structural Class II: Cumberland Steel Company

Structural, Class III: D.S. Duggins

Structural, Class IV: S & R Enterprises

Note: Contract Values

Class I: up to $500,000

Class II: $500K to $1 million

Class III: $1 Mil to $2.5 Mil

Class IV: $2.5 Mil and above

Craft Training Excellence

World Class

Category 3: MAS Building and Bridge, Inc.

Category 2: Shelby Erectors

Category 1: Derr & Gruenewald

Note: Company Size Categories

Category 3 = 1-60 employees

Category 2= 61-120 employees

Category 1=121+ employees

Safety Excellence

World Class

MAS Building & Bridge, Inc.

GMF Steel Group

Gardner Watson Decking

Premier

Cooper Steel

Derr & Gruenewald

Flawless Steel Welding, LLC

High Plains Steel Services, LLC

Peterson Beckner Industries

S&R Enterprises, LLC

Shelby Erectors

Gold

Black Cat, LLC

L.R. Willson & Sons

FM Steel Construction

Ropac, Inc.

■ Kathy Epperson to Lead Events, Digital Content

SEAA has named Kathy Epperson as its Events and Digital Content Manger. She oversees SEAA's events including annual convention, fundraisers, and quarterly meetings. Kathy will be a familiar face to many as she previously served on the SEAA staff from 2010-2019. Contact her at kathy@seaa.net for general questions related to SEAA events and sponsorships.

Agate Steel Builders

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance

Atema Inc.

BBSI

Bigfoot Construction Equipment

Birmingham Fastener

Certified Slings and Supply, A Bishop Lifting Company

Columbia Safety and Supply

Connect-Ez

Deltek

Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc.

Elephant Lifting Products

FallTech

Fieldforce Workforce Solutions

General Equipment & Supply

Gsource Technologies

GWY

Hanes Supply, Inc.

Hilti

Holloway

HYTORC

Industrial Training International

JLG Industries

LeJeune Bolt Company

LGH

Liebherr USA

Lincoln Electric

M & P Specialty Insurance

Magni Telescopic Handlers

MAX USA

Miller Electric Ma Nelson Stud Welding

New Millennium Building Systems

NISD

Nucor

OTH Pioneer Rigging

pewag USA

Pneutek, Inc.

QuickFrames

Raken

Red-D-Arc Welderentals

Riggingwarehouse.com

Shuriken by Atlas Tube

Simpson Strong-Tie

Siteline

Skyjack

St. Louis Screw & Bolt

Tallo United

Wurth Construction Services

■ Students Learn About Stud Welding

SEAA Member GMF Steel Group hosted a Career Fair where approximately 300 local students had the chance to learn about the steel construction industry and try their hand at the equipment and technology used in the field every day.

At the Nelson Stud Welding demo, students were trained on the semi-automated process of stud welding. “The students were amazed that after welding two studs and bending them 30 degrees they could become a certified stud welder!” said Nick Caratelli of Nelson Stud Welding.

■ JLG University Updates Learning Platform

JLG Industries has updated its JLG University learning platform to enhance how it delivers world-class training programs through a more modern, industry-leading experience. JLG University offers ANSI-required safety training courses for machine operators, service technicians , and supervisors. It also has a robust Train-the-Trainer program, which qualifies instructors nationwide to train operators.

Training opportunities available through JLG University help develop safety and confidence in jobsite crews while making sure on-site supervisors and equipment users are compliant with the most up-to-date industry standards and regulations.

■ United Rentals App Streamlines Equipment Management

United Rentals has introduced the United Rentals Mobile App that features equipment access management capabilities and the ability to browse and reserve the company's equipment catalog. New capabilities within the app allow users to manage equipment access, browse equipment and specifications, view pricing and reserve equipment, and monitor real-time equipment data.

■ Genie’s TraX System Delivers Reduced Maintenance Costs

Genie’s new TraX system has been redesigned to simplify maintenance while delivering the same performance customers have experienced from the market-leading four-point track system. Genie TraX is available as a factory-installed option on five popular boom lifts — two with standard lifting capacity (Z-62/40 and S-80 J) and three with Xtra Capacity lifting capacity (S-40 XC, S-45 XC, and S-65 XC). This new system is the only tracks system in the industry that can be fitted to high-capacity machines.

■ CM Labs Launches Intellia Instructor Training Management

CM Labs Simulations has released new software, Intellia Instructor, that can help address key industry issues such as operator safety, sustainability, productivity, and workforce management. CM Labs designed Intellia Instructor to help training organizations develop and expand operator training programs while streamlining administrative functions. Used with CM Labs’ Training Packs, Intellia Instructor includes flexible training management options so instructors can support multiple trainees at once while keeping a close eye on how individual trainees are performing, in real-time.

■ Magni Launches RTH 8.35 and 8.46 Rotating Telehandlers

Magni Telescopic Handlers has extended its RTH range with the new 8.35 and 8.46 models allowing contractors to lift heavier, higher, and safer. by just changing the attachments, the 8.35 and the 8.46 can be used as telescopic handlers with the forks, as an off-road crane by fitting the winch, and as an aerial platform thanks to the basket. Via the RFID system, the machine recognizes the attachment and automatically sets the relevant safety devices and load chart.

■ The Open Capacity Marketplace from SteelSUB

SteelSUB, an online platform that connects Steel Fabricators and Steel Erectors for the purpose of subcontracting projects, has announced a new feature, The Open Capacity Marketplace. This dynamic platform within the software allows users to list and discover available production capacities for fabrication and erection. Users can Instantly share gaps in production schedule where you can accommodate additional projects, take on work that fits perfectly into your open time slots, and connect you with other industry players, opening doors to new partnerships and revenue streams.

■ Electro-hydraulic Portable Hole Puncher from Hougen

Hougen Manufacturing has introduced a new battery-powered Hougen-Ogura Punch-Pro Electro-hydraulic portable hole puncher. The new 40V battery-powered unit, 76004PR model, can be easily operated on-site where electric power may not be available or in the platform of an aerial work platform where power is not readily accessible. A 40-volt battery generates 17 tons of punching force and can punch round or oblong holes up to 25/32-inch diameter in 3/8-inch mild steel in as little as four seconds. The unit’s throat depth is 1-9/16 inches and it can punch flat bar, angle iron, H-steel & channel. •

The Magni RTH 8.35

By Ryan Englin

2 Weeks

Help them get to know your culture.

4 Weeks

Assess skills and acknowledge gaps.

12 Weeks

Continue to transfer knowledge. Set goals. Help them align with your vision.

The Power of Onboarding

How to get workers engaged and profitable

There's nothing worse than having to turn down a contract because you don’t have the team to handle the job. Even worse, construction companies with high turnover suffer from decreased productivity, low employee satisfaction, and high burnout. All of these problems impact your company’s profitability and growth.

Even the best hiring strategy doesn’t matter if people quit after a few months. To avoid piling stress on your top people, you have to get onboarding right. A good onboarding process dramatically improves employee retention and productivity.

Onboarding for the long-term

Onboarding sets the tone for the rest of your new hire’s career. Too often,

Ryan Englin is the founder and CEO of Core Matters, host of the Titans of the Trades podcast, and #1 bestselling author of Hire Better People Faster. If you’d like to learn more about onboarding, check out chapter 6 in his new book.

people look at onboarding as a series of events that need to be checked off: orientation, employee ID, systems access, compliance documents, and then they’re done. In reality, if you want to develop your new hire into someone who’s committed to the company and knows they’re valued, you have to put in the time to connect them to your company during their first 90 days.

The most important thing to remember is that onboarding isn’t about you, the employer, it’s about your employee. It’s about their needs. When you look at onboarding through the lens of an employee, you'll have greater retention, higher engagement, and greater productivity. Why? Because from the first day of work, your new hire knows you care about them and their future.

After years of working with construction companies, Core Matters developed the 2:4:12 Launch. This process focuses on the things that don’t come in your standard HR-generated new hire packet.

2 Week Goal: Help them fit in

After a grueling round of interviews, it’s tempting to throw your new hire into the jobsite and hope for the best. After all, they said they could do the work, right?

Wrong. To build employee engagement, you must slow down during those first few days. Getting your new hire on the jobsite faster won’t make them a better employee. It leads to confusion, overwhelm, and burn out. To put it plainly, if you rush this, they’re going to quit.

The job hunt is one of life’s most stressful events – right up there with the death of a loved one and divorce. In fact, most people would rather have a root canal than sit through an interview.

When you find someone who’s a great fit, it’s your job to make the transition into your company as painless as possible. Introduce them to the team, spend time with them in the job trailer, use their name in conversations, and really get to know them.

Ryan Englin will lead a peer group discussion on “Retaining and Engaging Field Employees” at the 2024 SEAA Convention, April 2-5.

Don’t miss it Register now.

When a great ironworker shows up, you have to remember the best people left a job to come work for you. They showed up on your worksite because they’re excited to be there. Find out why they took the job and what they’re hoping to accomplish while they’re working with you.

Once your new hire is acclimated to the environment, it’s time to build their awareness about how you do business. Make sure they know who to communicate with when they need something. Talk about the processes around their workflow. This is way more than HR policies and procedures. Your new hire needs to know where to go to refill their water and how often they’re allowed to take breaks. They need to know what to do if a crew member isn’t following safety protocols and who to talk to if they have a personal crisis that impacts their worksite performance.

We all know people don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. Make sure you spend time during the first days of onboarding to educate your new hire on your leadership style, the ways you communicate, and how the team functions. If you use a behavioral assessment, make time to discuss their strengths as well as the challenges that will arise so you can get ahead of any issues.

During the first two weeks, remember to check in with your new hire daily to see how they’re acclimating to the new norms. Ask how their day went, what went well, and what you could do better.

You’re probably thinking: who has time for this?!

Well, how many people do you have to hire to keep one good one longer than 90 days? To put it simply, you don’t have time to skip these critical first two weeks. You put in the time to make a good hire, now take the time to keep them. Make sure your new hire knows they’re valued as someone who’s contributing to the greater good of your company.

To be clear, we’re not saying your new hire should sit around for two weeks getting paid to do nothing. You have to be intentional to make sure they know how things get done. In taking the time to do this, your new hire will feel like an engaged part of the team much faster.

The goal at the end of the first two weeks is for your new hire to go home and tell their family and friends: Taking this new job was the best decision I ever made.

4 Week Goal: Help them do the job

When was the last time you hired someone and they told you they were a connector or a welder, but when you got them on the jobsite you realized their definition of skills is very different from yours?

While this is frustrating, you can train people on hard skills. Every construction company does things a little differently. It’s your job to show them how you get the job done. During the first four weeks, your new hire will learn how to do their job. Start with orientation, safety training, and systems operations. These are the things they’ll need immediately to be effective in their role.

During this time, it’s critical to understand your new hire’s behaviors and acknowledge their skills. Everyone comes in saying they know how to do the job. But do they know how to do it your way? Have they actually used your equipment? Do they have the tools required to do the job properly?

It’s critical to help every new hire do the job right, from lineman to leadership.

When you’re hiring a foreman it’s not just about if they can wear their toolbelt and get their work done. Their success depends on being able to lead a team toward your company’s vision.

Acknowledge any skill gaps and start filling them with training, mentoring, and coaching. During this time, you need to make sure your new hire fully understands their role, the ins and outs of their workday, and what’s flexible versus what’s rigid. Start transferring knowledge so they can be more independent and effective on the team.

During the last week, validate your new hire’s comprehension. This typically happens right around the four-week mark. Have a conversation to learn what they’re understanding and where they’re lacking. By the end of your discussion, you should know how you can better support them. Put a plan together to make sure that happens immediately.

12 Week Goal: Set them up to succeed

By the end of 12 weeks, you want to make sure your new hire is ready to own their role, own their results, and be completely autonomous. You want them to be able to make the decisions that they’re allowed to make and work effectively with their team.

By this point, your new team member needs to understand safety inside and out. The crew working beside them needs to trust their abilities and decision making. Take time to check in with the existing team

to see how everyone is feeling about the new team member. Address concerns and make adjustments as needed. You don’t want to scare off your best ironworker because you rushed an inexperienced new hire to the crew.

During the next few weeks of onboarding, build your new team member’s job knowledge. They should be settling into their new normal and feeling like a contributing crew member. Continue transferring knowledge about the technical aspects of their job. At this point, they should know who to go to if they have questions or need help. They should understand what questions are for a foreman and what’s better to ask a crew member.

By the 12-week mark, your new team member should be fully up and running. During this time, they’ll learn about the impact their role has on the team, company, clients, and themself. The job isn’t a punch in, punch out situation. You need them to be there for more than just a paycheck. You want to build an engaged, focused team that’s aligned with your company’s values and vision.

Finally, it’s important to look at performance knowledge for the entire team. People can’t win if they don’t know how you’re keeping score. Use measurable goals to monitor progress. Think about what mastery and autonomy looks like for each role. Make sure every team member knows what it takes to win in their role - and in your eyes. It's important to communicate clearly so everyone understands their impact on the company.

You’ll know your new hire is fully up and running when they’re engaged, focused, and aligned with your company’s values and vision.

Employee-led onboarding

The 2:4:12 Launch is an employee-led onboarding process. Some people get through the stages faster than others and that’s okay. You need to modify onboarding for each employee. On the other hand, if you have someone new and it’s week four and they’re still walking around like they don’t know who to ask for help or where to put their lunch, well, you may have made the wrong hire. Sometimes people slip through even

the best interview process. Address these issues as soon as possible and move forward.

Hint: if you lose someone in the first 12 weeks, you made a hiring mistake. Reflect and review your interview process so this doesn’t happen in the future.

Once you’ve made it through the 12-week launch, onboarding isn’t done. To be successful, it has to be an ongoing process. Continue to set expectations, hold your team accountable, and measure success. Celebrate your team and their accomplishments. Make sure you continue to train and coach them.

Onboarding for Success

After twelve weeks of an effective onboarding program, your new employee will own their role and their results. Your team will be engaged and profitable. You’ll watch as your crews help you achieve your vision for the company.

The aim of onboarding is simple: Pass ownership of the role from you to your employee.

Only then can you grow and scale your business like you’ve always imagined. •

Tracy Bennett

Listen,

Evaluate, Execute Lift Directors love it when a plan comes together

Like the leader of the A-Team, the lift director brings all the key players together, sets the plan and puts it into motion with full authority on the day of the lift.

“Lift directors must know a little about every aspect of the crane operation, but more importantly, they know how to listen. While lift directors do not have to be a master rigger or certified crane operator, they need to be able ask the right questions and work in concert with a lot of different people on the job site,” said Mike Parnell, co-founder and senior consultant at Industrial Training International.

Who is the lift director?

ASME has established requirements for lift directors in all industries to be “qualified.” Despite the fact that these requirements were first published in 2007 (and updated in 2018) many organizations using cranes are unfamiliar with the responsibilities.

Tracy Bennett is Managing Editor of Connector and President of Mighty Mo Media Partners.

According to an article published by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, “OSHA has cited companies for failure to ‘designate a competent lift director.’ Enforcement actions often begin with asking the rigger and signal person to identify the Lift Director. If there is confusion related to who is performing the role of Lift Director, the Site Supervisor is usually cited.

Today, more organizations are identifying the Lift Director by means of a uniquely colored vest or hardhat as well as requiring pre-lift meeting logs that identify the person responsible.”

Lift directors report directly to the site supervisor, working as a team leader with crane operators, riggers, and the crane owner. There could be more than one lift director on a job site. And, according to CCO, the crane operator cannot also serve in the role of the lift director.

Lift Directors do not have to be experts on the crane at the site, however, they take all of the factors into account before letting the lift proceed.

Asking questions, listening to answers

“The best lift directors listen to the team, evaluating the information they have, often asking the questions that have not yet been asked. Or they may ask the same questions again, but in light of new or changing information, may make adjustments to the plan before an issue comes up in mid-lift or in mid-move,” said Parnell.

Armed with knowledge of crane load charts, crane capabilities, capacities, and limitations, the lift director makes sure the crane is setup in a stable condition. He or she will make sure the operator is using the correct load chart, and the crane is configured with the right counterweight, boom length, and correct blocking and reeving.

The lift direct or also oversees the riggers, looking at diagrams of the rigging method and the procedures for how the load is supposed to be moved. He or she will also review the signaling method, whether using radios or hand signals, and make sure the method has been verified between the operator and signal person.

EMPLOYEE OWNED

The Lift Director will also ensure that safety personnel are on site the day of the lift, and that traffic controls are in place to barricade the lift area.

“Before any lift takes place, it is the duty of the lift director to conduct thorough pre-lift meetings with all involved parties. This includes crane operators, riggers, signal persons, spotters, and anyone else who will be working near or around the crane during the operation,” said Bryan McClure, founding partner of Trivent Safety Consulting. During these meetings, potential risks are identified, safety protocols are reviewed, communication procedures are established, and emergency plans are discussed. He explains additional responsibilities of a Lift Director.

• Reviewing and implementing the lift plan

• Ensuring compliance when working near power lines or lifting personnel

• Ensuring the load rigging is performed by a qualified rigger

• Confirming that the proper traffic controls are implemented

• Stopping crane operations if warned of unsafe conditions

• Confirming the loads weight prior to lifting

• Ensuring the load is balanced and rigged properly

• Holding pre-lift meetings

• Confirming all set-up preparations are according to the lift plans

• Conducting a post-lift review

“During the actual lift process itself, it is crucial for the lift director to maintain constant communication with all personnel involved. They must also monitor weather conditions closely as strong winds can significantly affect crane stability,” said McClure.

Making a lift plan

“While the Lift Director does not have to watch every single lift, this individual should play a more visible role on any critical lift,” reports CCO. Parnell adds that for critical lifts, the lift director, may also be involved in writing the lift plan. This includes identifying the weight and center of gravity of the load, establishing the rigging technique and selecting the rigging gear, identifying obstructions that may affect the crane’s ability to pick and place the load.

“The lift director will work with the site supervisor to identify safety issues that may affect the overall operation. The lift plan establishes protocols related to the job site environment, such as utility lines, gas lines, chlorine lines, underground voids, and sets traffic control of people or equipment,” said Parnell.

The lift director may request for a dry run to be performed so that the crane operator, rigging team, and signalers all have an understanding of the hoist, boom, swing, and set sequence. During a dry run they will be looking for obstructions or contact points between the load or the crane and boom and buildings.

“After each successful lift is completed, it is still important for the lift director to remain vigilant until everything has been safely secured back into place. Once everything has been properly stored and secured, the lift director may then review the operation to identify any areas for improvement in future lifts,” said McClure.

It takes a lot of training to be a lift director, and the very best ones listen—occasionally impose their authority to make sure all parties are working as a team—and then execute the plan. •

Read more about Lift Directors

Responsibilities of Lift Directors

From the CCO archives, this article is third in a series of related articles reviewing the roles for Lift Director, Crane Operator, Signal Person, and Assembly/Disassembly Director.

What is a Lift Director?

Mike Parnell is co-founder of Industrial Training International and currently serves in a senior consultant role. He has served numerous times on ASME standards committees, worked in volunteer positions with industry associations, including the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals, and is a respected a respected crane and rigging trainer with nearly 40 years of experience.

Understanding the Crucial Role of Lift Directors for Crane Lifts on Construction Sites

Bryan McClure is a founding partner of Trivent Safety Consulting. He is a former ironworker, who has worn many hats during his construction career. As a credentialed safety instructor, he has won several craft training awards. He currently serves on the SEAA Board of Directors.

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SEAA’s NCCER Accredited Program walks members through the process

Of more than 200 erectors that are members of SEAA, half of them fall into the small erector ($0-3 million revenue) category. These are perhaps the companies that stand to benefit the most from utilizing the Ironworker Craft Training and Apprenticeship program that SEAA offers through NCCER. Yet, as demonstrated by the makeup of the SEAA/NCCER training units, the program brings value to all kinds of companies working in steel construction.

SEAA recently surveyed the 20 companies that are currently registered in the program to get a better understanding of why they implemented the program, what it took to get started, and to discover some of their best practices to share with others.

Participating companies include four that are $0-3 million Erectors, four that are $10+ million, a couple mid-size

erectors, a fabricator, training providers and educational institutes, and specialty service providers.

SEAA initially contributed more than $100,000 and subject matter experts to NCCER in the 2000s to create the original ironworker curriculum. It was updated and re-launched as a benefit program for SEAA members in 2012. Member companies are accredited as Training Units and Assessment sites under SEAA’s NCCER Accreditation. SEAA provides on-site training and personnel certifications, implementation support, and a dedicated liaison for companies as the program develops and grows. This service is an estimated savings of more than $12,000 for member companies.

“Besides being able to provide your employees with nationally-recognized ironworker credentials, SEAA also provides a framework for companies to register formal training programs that meet State and Federal government requirements for local apprenticeships,”

said Pete Gum, SEAA Executive Director.

“In addition, many members may not realize that participation in the SEAA/ NCCER training program includes access to more than Ironworker Level 1, 2, and 3 Curriculum. It also provides members with the ability to provide assessments and practical exams for Mobile Crane Operator, Rigger, and Signalperson Certifications,” he added.

Two other training programs SEAA offers are Reinforcement Ironworker Levels 1 and 2 with NCCER credentials, and a custom Fabricator curriculum that was developed with Cooper Steel.

Why do it

SEAA members primarily seek out the program for training existing employees and to increase retention, or for recruiting and hiring. A few use it to self-administer certification exams for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons, and offer this service to others outside their company as a revenue source.

Gen Z employees want their work to have meaning, they are looking for opportunities for career growth, and are willing to put in the work to improve themselves.

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Setting up Formal Training:

• How do you plan to use the training?

• What goals does it help you accomplish?

• How many ironworkers do you plan to train per year?

• How many people and how much time can you dedicate per week to implementation?

• Who do you have who can serve in the role of administrator, proctor, and instructor?

• Who will oversee the program long-term? How many support people do you have in place?

Trivent Safety Consulting, Denver, Colorado, is a professional training company. As an authorized Training Unit and Assessment Site through SEAA’s sponsorship, the company makes use of the NCCER Crane Operator Certification program.

"Many members don't realize Crane Operator Certification is available through SEAA's NCCER accreditation," said Eldridge.

“We like the NCCER Crane Operator Certification program because it is a better user experience for crane operators than other certifications. After proctoring their written exams, we are able to give operators

their results immediately. In addition, the results come with training recommendations if there are areas that the operator needs to work on, which refers back to the appropriate sections of the NCCER curriculum,” said Bryan McClure, Trivent Safety Consulting Partner.

Practical exams are also a better experience for operators because they are allowed to take their practical exam in the crane they are used to operating as long as the setup area meets prescribed requirements.

Benefits of formal apprenticeship

Those that pursue registering their ironworker training program as a State or US-DOL approved apprenticeship, do so in order to qualify for specific types of

projects. “In some parts of the country, where Responsible Contractor Ordinances exist, you have to have a certified apprenticeship program in order to qualify to bid on publicly funded jobs,” said Gum.

“The companies that have implemented craft training have overcome their fear that money spent on training will walk out the door to their competition,” said Gum. Studies show that Gen Z employees want their work to have meaning, they are looking for opportunities for career growth, and are willing to put in the work to improve themselves. Many also say they are willing to stay at a company that offers these opportunities for 10 or more years.

"I've seen this to be true with other crafts when I worked with ABC of Western

Pennsylvania. Hundreds of apprentices and pre-apprentices expressed pride in accomplishment and felt commitment to the employers who sponsored them," said Gum.

Becoming a recognized apprenticeship delivers the best long-term results, but also takes the longest to establish.

Recruiting was the primary reason L&L Construction in Quakertown, Pennsylvania wanted to implement an ironworker apprenticeship. “In our region, it is critical to have formal training and apprenticeship programs in order to compete for potential candidates,” said Kimberly Trusty, Project Manager. The process took more than a year to complete. Currently the company has two apprentices, but has the capacity to handle up to five.

“The pandemic and economic changes have posed a challenge to find employees that want to work. Yet, there is currently a strong need for ironworkers,” said Trusty. “It is our hope that the apprenticeship will generate interest locally in the industry.”

While their ironworker apprenticeship program helps less experienced workforce gain more knowledge, L&L Construction views it as a way to support and strengthen their workforce as a whole. “Ultimately, productivity will increase by providing better qualified apprentices to work with our

experienced crews,” she said.

“While SEAA offers a template that meets US-DOL standards, every state is different. I can make introductions, but the employer must take the lead on filing according to the requirements for that state,” said Tim Eldridge, President of Educational Services Unlimited and SEAA’s Craft Training and Assessment Director.

“Getting registered in the State of Pennsylvania was our biggest hurdle, but it was also the primary reason we pursued doing formal training,” said Shane Hess, Operations Manager for L&L Construction. “It was a business decision to enable us to bid on public works projects in surrounding states,” he said.

Support of company leaders

In nearly all cases, SEAA Craft Training Units have leadership buy-in, which is essential to success. But until ownership or executives truly make it a priority it is easy for the task to go to the bottom of the list.

Shelby Erectors, Reddick, Florida, is a good example. The company was not actively utilizing the curriculum for the first couple of years after it became an accredited training unit. “Once ownership decided that all new hires had to be assessed and had to demonstrate their knowledge through

performance evaluation, it really became integral to their culture,” said Eldridge. Now if a new hire doesn’t meet minimum knowledge requirements, they go through the training to become certified.

Today they have implemented a Personal-Professional Improvement program that has a direct effect on profit sharing in Shelby Erectors. “It carries a 30% weight against your total score of 100%. We want everyone in Shelby to not only grow professionally but also personally,” said Jason Zyla, Safety Manager. “New and existing employees are required to complete the SEAA/NCCER apprenticeship program. On a personal level we leave it up to the individual to make the choice of bettering themselves, such as learning a different language, computer skills, or how to manage your finances,” he said.

The company also believes that providing formal training contributes to the bottom line. “Our training program contributes to maintaining quality control, promotes efficient processes, prevents errors, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement,” said Zyla.

Timeline to launch

“Contractors have good intentions, but the key problem they face is almost always that the task of implementation is assigned to someone who already has other job duties,” said Eldridge. In larger companies, that may be Training Managers, Safety Officers or dedicated Administrators. In smaller companies, it is often Project Managers, Operations Managers, or even the President of the company.

“Larger companies may be better positioned to provide a dedicated administrator, but even then, a safety manager for example, now has training added to ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing accident prevention plans,” he said.

Most of those responding to our survey said that their primary pain points in getting their program up and running included the time commitment and the availability of appropriate staff or subject matter experts. Perhaps related to this was not being fully aware of what was required of them. And one said that the financial commitment was a barrier.

“Identifying individuals to be instructors is perhaps the most challenging part,” said

Shelby Erectors has a Personal-Professional Improvement program that directly impacts profit sharing in the company. Its requirement for new and existing employees to complete the SEAA/NCCER apprenticeship is part of that.

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Gum. In the same way that the industry faces craft labor shortages, we also need more people with the right background who are willing to teach the craft. “Retirees or ironworkers who are no long physically able to work in the field can be good options for filling this role,” said Gum. SEAA provides everything needed for teaching but the instructors must be willing to put in the time to learn NCCER’s system and to prepare the training plan.

For most companies, nine to 12 months is a realistic timetable. SEAA has members that were up and running in six months or less, but to do so requires more people and more dedicated time.

With 1-3 people working on the project and giving 10% or less time per week to it, regardless of company size, expect it to take a year to fully implement. “We have had some members fully implement the training program in as little as three months, but they had 4 to 10 people working on the project and dedicated 30% of their time per week,” said Eldridge.

Once the program is in place, expect to need two to four staff people with responsibility for maintaining the program.

Many erectors and fabricators have relied on informal, on-thejob training for so long that embracing a formal process is difficult, which comes with learning the software, navigating the system, and filing paperwork. “This isn’t something that comes naturally to ironworkers who have moved into management, but it is necessary to compete into today’s construction industry,” said Hess of L&L Construction.

“SEAA’s purpose is to invest in the education of steel workers and one way we can do that is by providing member companies a way to deliver consistent training and assessments of worker qualifications,” said Gum. •

While their ironworker apprenticeship program helps less experienced workforce gain more knowledge, L&L Construction views it as a way to support and strengthen their workforce as a whole.

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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

SEAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

David Deem, President

Deem Structural Services Longview, Texas ddeem@deemstructural.com

Nominating, Strategic Planning

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 advocates 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, Florida jacknix@shelbyerectors.com

Finance, Membership (Chair)

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 highlighting rodbusters, one of many highlights of his career.

Chris Legnon, Vice President, Industry Cooper Steel Fabricators, Inc. Shelbyville, Tennessee clegnon@coopersteel.com

Marketing (Chair)

Chris Legnon joined the Board in 2015. Since then, he has served as Marketing Committee Chair and as a member of the Executive Committee. He recently celebrated his 20th year of employment with Cooper Steel where he is Vice President of Technology. Cooper Steel is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector providing nationwide services from its locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Alabama.

Carrie Gulajan, Vice President, Associate Member Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. Manassas, Virginia carrieg@const-ins.com

Events (Chair), Finance, Strategic Planning

Greg Phillips, Treasurer

Titan Steel Erectors, LLC

Memphis, Tennessee gphillips@titansteelerectors.com

Finance (Chair)

Greg Phillips has served as Treasurer of SEAA’s Board since 2018, and he also serves 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, Colorado bryanm@triventsc.com

Safety & Education (Vice Chair)

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

Finance, Nominating, Strategic Planning

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.

Geoff Kress has served on the Board since 2007, and was treasurer for many of those years. In 2011, he was named Person of the Year, and in 2023 joined the prestigious list of William Davis Service Award honorees. Other service includes work on the SDI-QA/QC standard for installation of steel deck. He is President of Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc. and Gardner-Watson Studs. The companies provide turnkey service for decking and studs throughout the United States. He enjoys snow skiing, playing hockey, and boating in his free time.

Drew Heron, Director

Deem Structural Services Houston, Texas

dheron@deemstructural.com

Awards (Chair), Events

Drew Heron joined the Board in 2020. He serves on Executive and Events Committees, and is Chairman of the Awards Committee. His career spans 19 years, beginning as an ironworker and welder. He has worked as Field Superintendent, QC Manager, and Project Manager, and is currently VP Field Operations for Deem Structural Services. His hobbies include fishing, competitive softball, and rodeo.

DIRECTORS

Richard Bostick 2021-2024

Piedmont Structural Company Salisbury, North Carolina rbostick@piedmontstructural. com

Events

Dave Brown

2023-2026

United Rentals Charlotte, North Carolina Dbrown2@ur.com

Events, Strategic Planning, Nominating

Stephen Burkholder

Stephen Burkholder 2023-2024

S&R Enterprises, LLC Harrisburg, Pennsylvania sburkholder@srenterprises.com

Strategic Planning

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

Strategic Planning (Chair)

Glen has been an active in SEAA for more than 20 years, serving on the Board since 2017. He is currently Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and previously served as Vice Chair of the Marketing Committee. Glen has more than 30 years of experience in the industry—20 as an owner and the past 12 years as the steel division manager at MAS Building and Bridge. Glen advocates for the steel erection business in New England.

Jason McElrath 2022-2025

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

Membership (Vice Chair)

Marc Cox 2021-2024

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

Victor Garcia 2023-2026

Flawless Steel Welding Denver, Colorado victor@fsw-denver.com

Membership

John (Jack) Metcalfe

2023-2026

National Institute of Steel Detailing Livermore, California Metcalfe51@aol.com

Safety & Education, Strategic Planning

Duke Perry 2021-2024

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

Events, Finance, Nominating

Lee Shaw

2023-2026

Building Zone Industries Kanarraville, Utah leeshaw@bzisteel.com

Strategic Planning

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, email keri@seaa.net.

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AF Steel Fab

Chris Payne 6549 W Rock Solid Way Chandler, AZ 85226

P: 602-290-5336

cpayne@afsteelfab.com afsteelfab.com

Alliance Riggers & Constructors, Ltd.

Phillip Cordova

1200 Kastrin Street El Paso, TX 79907

P: 915-591-4513

phil@allianceriggers.com

allianceriggers.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

American Ironworks & Erectors Inc.

Jim Andrews

7620 E Spear Ave

Spokane Valley, WA 99212

P: 509-467-7733

jandrews@americaniw.com

Americaniw.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

ASPE / ASPE South

Dennis Barker

590 Hancock Rd

Peterborough, NH 03458

P: 603-547-6311

dennisb@aspesouth.com

aspe-nh.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, MEE, SEE

Bowman Steel LLC

John Bowman 6900 US 27 S Sebring, FL 33876

P: 239-303-9739

jbowman@bowmansteel.com

Bowmansteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Bracken Construction Company, Inc.

John Ross McCartney PO Box 9460 Columbus, MS 39705

P: 662-498-1160

john.mccartney@brackenconstruction.com

brackenconstruction.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Bret Steel Corp

Mike Rouleau

P.O. Box 1457

Dover, NH 03821

P: 603-743-4386

mrouleau@bretsteel.com

bretsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Clausen Structures

Christina Clausen 1515 Canal St

Lockport, Illinois 60441

P: 708-228-9757

Christina@clausenstructures.com

Clausenstructures.com

AISC Certifications: BEE

Coastal Steel Group Inc

Dylan Holmes P.O. Box 691627

Orlando, FL 32869

P: 407-827-4309

dylanholmes@coastalsteel.com

coastalsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Cooper Steel

Chris Legnon

P.O. Box 149

Shelbyville, TN 37162

P: 931-684-7962

clegnon@coopersteel.com

coopersteel.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

CSE, Inc

Tim Austin PO Box 1030

Madison Heights, VA 24572

P: 434-845-7536

tim.austin@cseonline.net

cseonline.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Danny's Construction Company, LLC

Mark Lannon

P.O. Box 11

Shakopee, MN 55379

P: 952-445-4143

mlannon@dannysconstruction.com

dannysconstruction.com

AISC Certifications: BEE

Deem Structural Services, LLC

David Deem

109 Benny Street Longview, TX 75604

P: 903-236-7800

ddeem@deemstructural.com

deemstructural.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Derr & Gruenewald Construction LLC

Austin Reiner

11100 E 108th Ave

Brighton, CO 80601

P: 406-314-5761

areiner@dgcsteel.com

dgccsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Empire Steel Erectors, L.P.

Tony Rosales P.O. Box 3653

Humble, TX 77347

P: 281-548-7377

tony.rosales@empiresteeltx.com

empiresteeltx.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Eugenio Company

Michael Eugenio

19807 Mack GPW, MI. 48236

P: 313-886-7650 mike@eugeniopainting.com

Eugeniopainting.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

Ezarc Building Solutions

Amy Holmen

4980 South Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85248

P: 970-231-4314 aholmen@ezarcsolutions.com ezarcsolutions.com

AISC Certifications: BU

Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc.

Geoff Kress

300 Scarlet Boulevard Oldsmar, FL 34677

P: 813-891-9849 geoff.k@gwdeck.com gwdeck.com

A GMF Steel Group

Sarah Vespa

4600 Drane Field Road Lakeland, FL 33811

P: 863-577-0210

sarah.vespa@gmfsteel.com gmfsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

GS Steel

Austin Smith

P.O Box 596 Goodlettsville, Tn. 37070

P: 615-487-1410

Austin@gs-steel.com gs-steel.com

JPW Erectors, Inc.

Jody Wozniczka 6376 Thompson Road Syracuse, NY 13206

P: 315-432-1111

jodywoz@jpwcompanies.com jpwcompanies.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Kinsley Steel, Inc.

Bobby Chenault 3900 East Market Street York, PA 17402

P: (717-757-8761

bchenault@kinsleyconstruction.com kinsleyconstruction.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

L.R. Willson & Sons, Inc.

Sherrie Wilkinson

P.O. Box 227

Gambrills, MD 21054

P: 410-987-5414

swilkinson@lrwillsonandsons.com lrwillsonandsons.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Legacy Steel

Wade Walcott

1535 Steele Ave, Ste C NW Grand Rapids, MI 49507

P: 616-649-3233

w.walcott@legacysteelmi.com

Legacysteelmi.com

Lexicon, Inc.

Viji Kuruvilla

8900 Fourche Dam Pike Little Rock, AR 72206

P: 501-490-2300

vijik@lexicon-inc.com

lexicon-inc.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: ABR, BU, CCE-1, CSE, FCE, IBR, MEE, SBR, SEE

MAS Building & Bridge, Inc.

Glen Pisani 18 Sharon Avenue

Norfolk, MA 02056

P: 508-520-2277

gpisani@masbuildingandbridge.com

masbuildingandbridge.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, MEE, SEE

Mid Cities Erectors, LLC

Scott Brooks P.O. Box 162984

Fort Worth, TX 76161

P: 817-306-0962

scott@midcitieserectors.com

midcitieserectors.com

Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc.

James Byrum

10700 North Freeway, Suite 950 Houston, TX 77037

P: 281-872-7722

jbyrum@pbisteel.com

petersonbeckner.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Phoenix Steel Erectors, Inc.

Paul Kollman

13280 University Blvd Gainesville, VA 20155

P: 571-248-6890

pkollman@phoenixsteel.com

phoenixsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Piedmont Steel Company LLC

Nicki Cole 3480 Friendship Ledford Rd Winston Salem, NC 27107

P: 336-926-5299

nicki.c@piedmontsteelco.com

piedmontsteelco.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE

Premier Steel, Inc.

Kelly Ketring

117 N Pendleton Avenue Pendleton, IN 46064

P: 317-545-0100

kellyk@premiersteelinc.com

premiersteelinc.com

A Rackley Company, Inc.

Scott Rackley

3772 County Road 99W Orland, CA 95963

P: 530-865-9619

scott@rackleyco.com

rackleyco.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

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Robert Mesmer

725 SW Higgins Ave St C Missoula, MT 59803

P: 856-777-7641

katie@rmgerectors.com

S & R Enterprises, LLC

Dominic Bonura

4785 Linglestown Rd, Ste 200 Harrisburg, PA 17112

P: 717-652-3080

dbonura@srenterprises.com srenterprises.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, SEE, MEE

A SCW Contracting

Kirt Bjoin

2525 N. Old Highway # 395 Fallbrook, CA 92028

P: 760-728-1308

kbjoin@scwcompanies.com

scwcompanies.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

A Shelby Erectors, Inc.

Jennifer Nix

3975 W Highway 316 Reddick, FL 32686

P: 954-275-3123

jennifernix@shelbyerectors.com shelbyerectors.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

TGR Erectors, LLC

Desarae Bush 250 County Road 4925 Leonard, TX 75452

P: 903-449-2496

info@tgrerectors.com tgrerectors.com

Titan Steel Erectors, LLC

Greg Phillips

P.O. Box 999 Munford, TN 38058

P: 901-274-4992

gphillips@titansteelerectors.com

titansteelerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Top Flight Steel, Inc.

Jonathan Watson

101 County Road 4717 Rhome, TX 76078

P: 817-475-5269

jwatson@topflightsteelinc.com

topflightsteelinc.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

United Steel Inc.

Glen Corneau

164 School Street East Hartford, CT 06108

P: 860-289-2323

gcorneau@unitedsteel.com

unitedsteel.com

Also Provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: BU, CSE, MEE, SEE, SBR

Williams Erection Company

Frank Williams III

P.O. Box 756

Smyrna, GA 30081

P: 770-436-1596

FWilliams3@wmsi.com

williamserection.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, MEE, SEE

Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc.

Art Williams

P.O. Box 1770 Manassas, VA 20108

P: 703-335-7800

awilliams@wmsi.com wmsi.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, MEE, SEE

ERECTORS $5-10 MILLION

Apex Steel Corp.

Dustin Holder

301 Petfinder Lane Raleigh, NC 27603

P: 919-362-6611

dholder@apexsteelcorp.com

apexsteelcorp.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

Ben Gravett Enterprises/ BG Crane Services

Matt Gravett 11921 Elk Run Road Catlett, VA 20119

P: 540-788-4894

bgent2@netscape.net

gravett.wix.com/bgcrane

AISC Certifications: CSE

Building Zone Industries

Jesus Cadena

HC 65 Box 340

Kanarraville, UT 84742

P: 888-509-2280

jesuscadena@bzisteel.com buildingzone.com

C.S.E., Inc.

Matthew Labounty 199 Omega Drive Williston, VT 05495

P: 802-864-1812

cseinvt@gmail.com

csevt.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

D & E Steel Services, Inc.

Travis Miller

11084 Leroy Drive Northglenn, CO 80233

P: 303-427-4804

tmiller@desteel.com

desteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

D & T Steel Fabricators, Inc.

Donna Crumpton

225 Northcutt Road Pelion, SC 29123

P: 803-894-6005

donna@dtsteelinc.com dtsteelinc.com

D.S. Duggins Welding, Inc.

Zach Burick

195 Altay Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106

P: 336-924-5484 zach@dugginswelding.com dugginswelding.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Daniel Iron

Ryan Benson

6045 Southern Industrial Drive Birmingham, AL 35235

P: 205-868-3070

rbenson@danieliron.com danieliron.com

DSE Erectors, Inc.

Cody Ellis

315 Lake Street Jackson, TN 38301

P: 731-423-4900

cellis@dsesteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Gardner-Watson Studs, LLC

Duke Perry

300 Scarlet Blvd Oldsmar, FL 34677

P: 813-891-9849 duke.p@gwstuds.com gwstuds.com

Garrison Steel Erectors, Inc.

Jason Garrison

P.O. Box 626 Pell City, AL 35125

P: 205-884-4766 jasongarrison@garrisonsteel.com garrisonsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Group Steel Erectors, Inc.

Angie Dobbins

P.O. Box 61

Dickson, TN 37056

P: 615-441-4934

angie@groupsteel.net groupsteel.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Harris Steel Erectors, Inc.

David Harris

615 Old Smithfield Road Goldsboro, NC 27530

P: 919-734-3620

dharris@harrissteelerectors.com harrissteelerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Meco Kentucky, LLC

Jonathan Montgomery

P.O. Box 43665

Louisville, KY 40223

P: 502-290-9906

jonathan@meco-ky.com

meco-ky.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

Piedmont Structural Company

Charity Green

1432 North Lee Street Salisbury, NC 28144

P: 704-738-0060

cgreen@piedmontstructural.com

piedmontstructural.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

A Pro Steel Erectors II Inc.

Scott Sappington

6714 W. Frier Dr. Ste. 104 Glendale, AZ 85303

P: 623-825-3078

ssappington@prosteelerectors.net prosteelerectors.net

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

R&J Steel Erectors, LLC

James (Rusty) Rader 155 Prospect Drive, Suite 101 Huntingtown, MD 20639 P: 410-257-2174

rusty@radersteel.com

radersteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

River City Erectors, LLC

Victor Gomez P.O. Box 13141 Memphis, TN 38113 P: 901-861-6174

victorgomez@rivercityerectors.com rivercityerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE, MEE

Rochester Rigging, Inc. Robert Kurek

7819 State Route 5 and 20 Bloomfield, NY 14469 P: 585-657-7665

rkurek@rochesterrigging.com

rochesterrigging.com

AISC Certifications: BU

A S.L. Chasse Steel

Stephen L. Chasse 8 Christine Drive Hudson, NH 03051 P: 603-886-3436

s.chasse@slchassesteelfab.com slchassesteelfab.com

AISC Certifications: BU

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Saugus Construction Corp.

Kerry Fears 1 Farm Lane Georgetown, MA 01833 P: 508-962-6002

kerryf@saugusconstruction.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE

SEAA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Steel Masters, L.P.

Rudy Limon

2214 Blalock Road

Houston, TX 77080

P: 713-464-8652

RLimon@steelmastersinc.com

steelmasterslp.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

V & M Erectors, Inc.

Vern Nix

135 Weston Road, Suite 273 Weston, FL 33326

P: 954-437-9998

vern.nix@vmerectors.com

vmerectors.com

ERECTORS $3-5 MILLION

Allen Steel Erection, Inc.

James Alllen

660 Kings Way Merritt land, FL 32953

P: 321-377-4264

mike@allensteelerection.com allensteelerection.com

American Erection, LLC

Celeste Wilhelm

230 Kittanning Pike Pittsburgh, PA 15215

P: 412-965-4689

cwilhelm@a-ellc.com

americanerectionllc.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

Blakeman Steel, Inc.

Billy Blakeman

4200 Broadway Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76117

P: 817-831-2601

bblakeman@blakemansteel.com blakemansteel.com

Canal City Industrial, LLC

Nathanael Gurnish

4032 Tallmadge Rd Rootstown, OH 44272

P: 330-958-1863

office@canalcityindustrial.com

canalcityindustrial.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Conewago MFG, LLC

John Hagarman

P.O. Box 461 Hanover, PA 17331

P: 717-632-7722

jhagarman@conewagomfg.com

conewagomfg.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Cubas Welding Construction, Inc.

Wilson Cubas

5312 Elcar Drive Charlotte, NC 28214

P: 704-668-4987

wilson.cwcinc@gmail.com

Dean Steel Erectors

Tom Morris

P.O. Box 1164

Harrisonburg, VA 22803

P: 540-434-7465

tom@deansteel-dse.com

deansteel-dse.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, SEE

Flex-Erect

Steve Thomas 6417 Toledo St Houston, TX 77008

P: 713-999-8040

sthomas@flex-erect.com flex-erect.com

Gridiron Steel, Inc.

Angela Clemens 135 Stoney Run Rd Dillsburg, PA 17019

P: 717-668-7038

aclemens@gridironsteelinc.com

gridironsteelinc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Harris County Ironworks, LLC

Derrick Jones

5625 GA Highway 85 Ellerslie, GA 31807

P: 762-240-9032

derrickjones@harriscountyironworks.com harriscountyironworks.com

Hodges Erectors Inc

Jorge Amador 11403 NW 122nd Street, Unit 21 Medley, FL 33178

P: 305-234-3467

jorge.amador@hodgeserectors.com

hodgeserectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BEE, MEE

Jonquil Steel & Construction

PJ Aikens

140 Veterans Memorial Highway SE Mableton, GA 30126

P: 770-948-9876

pjaikens@jonquilsteel.com jonquilsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE, MEE

A L & L Construction, Inc.

Brian Schreier

1040 California Road Quakertown, PA 18951

P: 215-536-9361

bschreier1@comcast.net landlconstructioninc.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Leiser Construction, LLC

Lloyd Leiser

927 365th Street Madison, KS 66860

P: 620-437-2747

lloyd@leiserconstruction.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE

LLS Steel Erectors

Luis Sanchez

25 N Market Sreet Jacksonville, FL 32202

P: 336-554-5516

luissanchez@llssteelerectors.com llssteel.com

March-Westin Company, Inc.

Cody Rodeheaver

360 Frontier Street Morgantown, WV 26505

P: 304-599-4880

crodeheaver@marchwestin.com marchwestin.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

MKE Iron Erectors, Inc.

Barbara Sheedy

1725 Dolphin Drive, Suite E Waukesha, WI 53186

P: 262-352-8406 barbs@mke-iron.com mke-iron.com

MPS Products Corp.

Michael Pimental 453 Newburyport Turnpike Rowley, MA 01969

P: 978-817-2144

pimentalsteel@gmail.com mpsproductscorp.com

Porter Steel

Joel Hall 114 Arcado SW Lilburn, GA 30047

P: 770-564-0837 Jhall@portersteel.com portersteel.com

Postel Erection Group, LLC

Oscar Martinez 21966 Adams Street Porter, TX 77365

P: 281-850-3127

omartinez@postelerectiongroup.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Quality Steel Services, Inc.

Jim Edwards

740 Cleveland Avenue Loveland, CO 80537

P: 970-593-1976 info@qsssteel.com

qsssteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Ramar Steel Erectors, Inc.

William Raetz

432 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14605

P: 585-232-7777

bill@ramarsteel.com ramarsteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU

Ranger Steel Erectors, Inc.

Chris Wygal 602 Grantham Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292

P: 318-387-9882

chris@ranger-steel.com

ranger-steel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Sentry Steel Service

Chris Hopper

167 Center Point Road South Hendersonville, TN 37075

P: 615-826-9552

chopper@sentrysteel.com sentrysteel.com

SSW Engineering & Construction, LLC

Carlos A. Aguayo P.O. Box 602828 Bayamon, PR 00959

P: 787-787-5405 ca@sswincpr.com

sswincpr.org

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Steel Fabricators, LLC

James Moonen 721 NE 44th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334

P: 954-772-0440

jmoonen@sfab.com

sfab.com

AISC Certifications: BEE, CSE, MEE, SEE

Trinity Steel Erection, Inc.

Beth Belcher P.O. Box 774 Powhatan, VA 23139

P: 804-598-8811

beth@trinitysteelerection.com

trinitysteelerection.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

ERECTORS $0-3 MILLION

A.B. Holling Steel Erectors

Archie Holling P.O. Box 66 Ravenel, SC 29470

P: 843-514-4446

bucky.holling@gmail.com

abhollingconstructioninc.com

A All Forms Fabrication, LLC

William Richardson P.O. Box 772116

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

P: 970-631-0087

allformsfab@gmail.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

All Things Metal

Timothy Rock

23724 N Central Avenue, Bldg B Phoenix, AZ 85024

P: 623-582-3900

timothyr@atmphx.com allthingsmetalllc.com

Alpha Steel Erectors

Antonio Rodriguez 3764 Burdan Cv Memphis, TN 38118

P: 901-746-9612

Arodriguez@alphasteelerectors.com alphasteelerectors.com

ALW Welding, Inc.

Marina Wood

P.O. Box 365 Chocowinity, NC 27817

P: 252-495-2240 alwwelding@gmail.com

American Aerial Services, Inc.

James Read

33 Allen Avenue Extension Falmouth, ME 04105

P: 207-797-8987

jread@americanaerialservices.com americanaerialservices.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Ascending Iron

Stephen Workman

P.O. Box 477 Whitsett, NC 27377

P: 919-607-0587

stephen@ascendingiron.com

Atlas Welding & Fabrication, Inc.

Kurt Schmid

728 Grantham Lane

New Castle, DE 19720

P: 302-326-1900

atlasfab@gmail.com

atlasfab.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

Black Cat, LLC

Ryan Lewis 1720 Pacific Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82007

P: 307-637-5266

ryanl@blackcatwyo.com

blackcatwyo.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Bouchard Steel Erectors, LLC

Roger Bouchard

P.O. Box 760

North Bennington, VT 05257

P: 802-753-7250

roger@bouchardsteel.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE, MEE

Bull Building Erectors, LLC

Gumaro Limon 6107 Wortham Way Houston, TX 77033

P: 832-441-7426

bullbuildingerectorsllc@gmail.com

bullbuildingerectorsllc.com

Caddo Mills Construction

Arturo Rivera Caddo Mills, TX 75135

P: 903-461-6195

Caddomillsconstruction@gmail.com

Caprock Building Systems, LLC

Mark Gilbreath

P.O. Box 33162 Amarillo, TX 79106

P: 806-468-8471

markg@caprockbuildings.com caprockbuildings.com

Carolina Structural Welding & Steel Erection, Inc.

Aurelia Chacon 1006 Highway 218 W Indian Trail, NC 28079-7734

P: 980-307-1706

Achacon@carolinasw-inc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Carrara Steel Erectors, Inc.

Patrick Carrara 1717 Gaskell Avenue Erie, PA 16503

P: 814-452-4600

pcarrara@amthorsteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

CAS Steel Erectors, Inc.

Christopher Smith

237 Duncan Hill Road Hendersonville, NC 28792

P: 828-697-8877

chris@cassteel.com

cassteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Central Texas Steel Erectors

RJ Wood

13675 Hero Way W. Leander, TX 78641

P: 512-663-5356

Rj@centexsteel.com centexsteel.com

Citadel Steel Erectors, Inc.

Mitchell Stevens

3405 Apex Peakway Apex, NC 27502

P: 919-362-5122

mstevens@citadelcontractors.com citadelcontractors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Cory Enterprises, Inc.

Cory Baxter

13415 Forge Branch Drive Greensboro, MD 21639

P: 410-708-9953 coryenterprises87@yahoo.com

Cumberland Steel Company, LLC

Tanner Myers

456 Horsepower Hill Rd

Corbin, KY 40701

P: 606-215-0884

tanner@cumberlandsteel.com cumberlandsteel.com

Eastern Constructors, Inc.

Brad Kincaid

P.O. Box 518

Geismar, LA 70734

P: 225-450-3226 ap@easternci.com

Eastern Metal Works, Inc.

Mike Brickley

20 Higgins Drive Milford, CT 06460

P: 203-878-6995

Mbrickley@easternmetalworks.com

easternmetalworks.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

Eastern Steel Erectors, LLC

Ryan Pepin

56 N Harwinton Avenue Terryville, CT 06786

P: 860-585-9016 ryan@easternsteelerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Ed Emmons Steel Erectors, Inc.

David Emmons

5801 West Nine Mile Road Pensacola, FL 32526

P: 850-944-2017 david@emmons-steel.com

FM Steel Construction, LLC

Michael Mulsow

2670 E Medowview Dr Gilbert, AZ 85298

P: 623-882-6183 M.Mulsow@FMSteel.net

Fresno Fab-Tech, Inc.

Travis Nishi

1035 K. Street

Sanger, CA 93657

P: 559-875-9800

tnishi@ffti.us

fresnofabtech.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

Glenridge Fabricators, Inc.

Kampta Persaud

79-45-77 Avenue

Glendale, NY 11385

P: 718-456-2297

Seiko@gfisteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU

GOP Ironworks

Karen Porro

637 Wyckoff Ave, Ste 340 Wyckoff, NJ 07481

P: 201-643-6641 info@gopironworks.comgopironworks.com

High Plains Steel Services, LLC

Kris McLean

2055 Howard Smith Avenue East Windsor, CO 80550

P: 970-685-3941 krism@highplainscompanies.com highplainscompanies.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: BU, P1

Independence Steel & Rigging, LLC

Nick DeRusha

P.O. Box 738

Pima, Arizona 85543

P: 928-651-1694

nickd@independencesteelfab.com

Intermountain Erectors, Inc.

Mark Shell

1546 North 25th East Idaho Falls, ID 83401

P: 208-528-7544

mark.shell@ieisteel.com

ieisteel.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE, MEE

J & H Erectors Inc

Wayne Jacobson

601 Soo Lane Ste 101 Buffalo, MN 55313

P: 763-684-1962

jandherectors@yahoo.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Jack Foster Co. Erectors, Inc.

Karen Litzner

1119 South Santa Fe Street Wichita, KS 67211

P: 316-263-2901

karen_jackfosterco@sbcglobal.net

Keith's Welding Service, Inc.

Bryan Shirley P.O. Box 3868 Greenville, SC 29608

P: 864-895-8191

bryanshirleykws@bellsouth.net

keithsweldingservice.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

Key West Metal Industries Incorporated

Tina Garcia 13831 S. Kostner Ave. Crestwood, IL 60418

P: 708-371-1470

ap@keywestmetal.com

keywestmetal.com

Lesley Erectors, Inc.

Glenn Williams P.O. Box 51128 Piedmont, SC 29673

P: 864-400-6320

gwilliams.lei@gmail.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Linton's Mechanical, LLC

Patsy Mack

104 Sawgrass Avenue Goose Creek, SC 29445

P: 843-572-0955

pmack@rentallstatecrane.com

lintonmechanical.com

LJ Metal Works

Logan Jankowsky 1200 Castle Hayne Rd Wilmington, NC 28401 P: 919-624-6196

ljankowsky@ljmetalworks.net

ljmetalworks.net

SEAA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

LRS Construction Services LP

Melissa Chumley

5437 County road 312 Cleburne, TX 76031

P: 817-659-2659

Melissa@LRSconstructionServices.com

LRSconstructionServices.com

Mabe Steel, Inc.

Bryan Mabe 1490 Brookford Road Kernersville, NC 27284

P: 336-671-1001

bryanmabe@mabesteel.com mabesteel.com

Maryland Iron, Inc.

Michael Lagoey

145 8th Ave N.W. Glen Burnie, MD 21061 mlagoey@me.com

marylandiron.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU

Master Steel, LLC

Donald Stephens 9769 Speedway Boulevard Hardeeville, SC 29927

P: 843-784-7173

d.stephens@master-steel.net master-steel.net

AISC Certifications: CSE

Merit Erectors, Inc.

Chris Koenig 1046 Delta Avenue #5 Cincinnati, OH 45208

P: 513-533-3761

mei@fuse.net

meriterectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Metrolina Steel Erectors, Inc.

Barry Mitchell 160 Ebenezer Road Statesville, NC 28325

P: 704-315-3386

bmitchell@metrolina-inc.com

metrolinasteelerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors, Inc.

Roy Fridley

832 Westwood Pine Court Moseley, VA 23120

P: 804-598-9351

midatlanticsteel@yahoo.com

midatlanticsteelerectors.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Mitchell Welding & Iron Works, Inc.

Kevin Mitchell

7 Enterprise Drive

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

P: 609-465-7510

kevin@Mitchellironworks. commitchellironworks.com

Monolith Steel Company, Inc.

Eric Fuentes

6122 Oasis Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307

P: 661-809-3800

eric@monolithsteel.us

monolithsteel.us

National Erectors Group

Regina Sergiyenko 3468 Westminster Ave Norfolk, VA 23504

P: 816-510-1317

rsergiyenko@chesbaysteel.com nationalerectorsgroup.com

North American Rebar

luis Quintana

1415 Emory Drive Lakeland, FL 33810

P: 863-267-5028

lquintana@northamericanrebarllc.com

Oasis Welding, LLC

Jorge Alonso

116 Nightshade Lane Garner, NC 27529

P: 919-243-5301

oasisweldingllc@gmail.com

Also provides Fabrication

Ogeechee Steel, Inc.

Brandi Perossa

P.O. Drawer 1469 Swainsboro, GA 30401

P: 478-237-2770

bperossa@ogeecheesteel.com

ogeecheesteel.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, BU

Parsons Steel

Joe Parsons 4580 N. Highway Drive Tucson, AZ 85705

P: 520-887-6207

joe@steelaz.com

steelaz.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, BU

Peak Steel

David Woodruff 1610 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27523

P: 919-362-5955

david@peaksteel.com

peaksteel.com

Perry & Perry Builders, Inc.

Lin Perry P.O. Box 1048 Rockdale, TX 76567

P: 512-446-2752

lin@ppbrockdale.comppbrockdale.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Pinnacle Precast & Steel Erectors, Inc.

Jeffrey Harnish

84 North Street Milford, NH 03055

P: 603-400-7044

jharnish@ppse-nh.com ppse-nh.com

Pinnacle Steel NE, Inc.

Troy Noe

P.O. Box 952

Nolensville, TN 37135

P: 615-776-7240

Troy@pinnaclesteelerectors.com pinnaclesteelerectors.com

Pioneer Erectors, Inc.

Warren Potter

550 Kirtland Street, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49507

P: 616-247-6966

warren@pioneerinc.com

pioneerinc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Powers Built Structures, Inc.

Wendy Powers

P.O. Box 479

Hudson, CO 80642

P: 303-536-9335

wendy@powersbuilt.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Pro Steel, Inc.

Harvey Freeman

38805 Myers Road Yoder, CO 80864

P: 719-478-3150

freeman@coloradoprosteel.com

coloradoprosteel.com

Also Provides Fabrication

Quinlan Enterprises

John Quinlan

P.O. Box 32 Claxton, GA 30417

P: 912-739-1555

johnhquinlan@yahoo.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

R.C. Fabricators, Inc.

Bill Sheehan

824 Locust Street Wilmington, DE 19801

P: 302-573-8989 bsheehan@rcfabricators.com rcfabricators.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, BU, SBR, CPT

Ram Steel, LLC

jose Ramirez

P.O. Box 70024 Bakersfield, CA 93307

P: 661-342-5208

jose@ramsteelllc.com Ramsteelllc.com

Raulli & Sons, Inc.

Charles (Chip) Tourot 213 Teall Avenue

Syracuse, NY 13210

P: 315-479-6693

ctourot@raulliandsons.com raulliandsons.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU, CPT

Ray Steel Services, LLC

Kelly Ray

9299 W Olive Ave Ste 312 Peoria, AZ 85345

P: 602-888-9077

Kelly@raysteel.net raysteel.net

RedIron Construction

Ranea White

7515 Jefferson Highway #304 Baton Rouge, LA 70806

P: 225-228-1359

ranea@redironconstruction.com redironconstruction.com

RMS Iron Works, LLC

Ryan Surette

8 Continental Drive, Unit D Exeter, NH 03833

P: 603-327-6368

rsurette@rmsironworksllc.com rmsironworksllc.com

RND Contractors, Inc.

Nancy Sauter 14796 Jurupa Ave A Fontana, CA 92337

P: 909-429-8500

nsauter@rndcontractorsinc.com rndcontractorsinc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU, IBR, FCE, P2

Ropac, Inc.

Patti Davis

3690 Lightwood Road Deatsville, AL 36022

P: 334-569-2893

pdavis@ropacinc.com

ropacinc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Rose Steel, Inc.

Mike Guillemette 250 Ocean Road Greenland, NH 03840 P: 603-436-7950

mguillemette@rosesteelinc.com rosesteelinc.com

AISC Certifications: CSE

A Schulz Iron Works, Inc.

Robert Johnson 1615 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330 P: 919-981-6121

robert@schulzironworks.com

Also provides Fabrication SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Searcy Construction Services, Inc.

Tommy Searcy 1638 FM 993 Pittsburg, TX 75686 P: 903-452-2322

twsconser@sbcglobal.net

Shaw Welding Company, Inc.

Richard Shaw P.O. Box 435 Billerica, MA 01821 P: 978-667-0197

rick@shawwelding.comshawwelding.com

Skyhook Erecting

Tommy Zitting 18500 E 800th RD Humansville, MO 65674 P: 417-955-4947

tommy@bountifulenterprises.com

AISC Certifications: BU

Skyline Decking Corp.

Javier osorio

13688 E U.S. Highway 92 Dover, FL 33527

P: 813-898-9480

javier.o@skylinedecking.org

skylinedeckingcorp.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

Southern Rigging & Erection, Inc.

John Harris

P. O. Box 125 Louisburg, NC 27540

P: 919-496-4401

john@southernrigging.net

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Southwest Steel Erectors

Rick Brown

7282 55th Avenue East, Unit 142 Bradenton, FL 34203

P: 941-650-3995

rbrown4644@aol.com

SSE Enterprise, LLC

Bill Grill

401 West High Street Pottstown, PA 19464

P: 845-551-3155

billgrillsse@gmail.com

SSW Erectors, LLC

Ben Wein 4808 Randolph Road Morrisville, VT 05661

P: 802-888-2422

ben@sswerectors.com

sswofvt.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Stacker Construction

Matt Meisenbach 2501 Peregrine Creek Dr Milliken, CO 80543

P: 970-632-0477

mattm@stackerconstruction.com

Steelco Erectors, LLC

Brian Landfried 3818 Fre Mar Road NE Lancaster, OH 43130

P: 614-905-0309

blsteelco@gmail.com

Stokes Welding & Structural Steel Inc

Vickie Stokes 757 Eatmon Road Zebulon, NC 27597

P: 919-625-1322

mvstokes@bellsouth.net

AISC Certifications: CSE

Suncoast Industries of Florida

Jonathan L. Dean 6133 Idlewild Street Fort Myers, FL 33966

P: 239-936-7887

jond@suncoastindustries.net

suncoastindustries.net

AISC Certifications: BU

Superior Steel Erectors, Inc.

Justin Geddings

1712 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21409

P: 410-349-1280

superiorsteelerectors@hotmail.com

superiorsteelerectorsinc.com

T&M Decking, Inc.

Michele Mangan

4590 Denny's Store Road Oxford, NC 27565

P: 336-599-6164

m.mangan@tmdecking.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Tampa Construction, LLC

Carlos Rodriguez 4050 Calaway oaks ln Katy, TX 77494

P: 346-457-7095

tc.carlosdecking@gmail.com tcgeneraldecking.com

AISC Certifications: MEE

Trinity Steel Services, LLC

Floyd Stalker

225 N US HWY 31 New Whiteland, IN 46183

P: 844-424-2499

floyds@trinitysteelservices.com

trinitysteelservices.com

Triple Tech Welding

James Blakey

1513 Old Marion Rd

New Braunfels, TX 78130

P: 830-358-8540

ablakey@tripletechwelding.com

Tripletechwelding.com

Tri-Steel Fabricators, Inc.

James Werosta

P.O. Box 5756 Trenton, NJ 08638

P: 609-392-8660 jrwerosta@tristeelfab.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Tuscarora Rigging, Inc.

Barry Slusser

11375 Standing Stone Road Huntingdon, PA 16652

P: 814-506-8166

bslusser@tuscarorarigging.com tuscarorarigging.com

Also provides Fabrication

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE, BU

Validus Steel Erectors, Inc.

Jose Contreras 6623 Dwightware Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28227

P: 205-493-0176

jcontreras@vse-inc.org

W.O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc.

Charles D. Cooke 5120 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond, VA 23234

P: 804-271-9471

chuckcooke@wogrubb.com

wogrubb.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, SEE, MEE

A Wennersten Construction, Inc.

Chase Wennersten 3057 N. Norfolk Mesa, AZ 85215

P: 480-272-9461

chasew@wennerstenconst.com wennerstenconst.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Wescorp, Inc.

Weslie White

8421 Donnaha Rd Tobaccoville, NC 27050

P: 336-416-6377

wescorpsteel@yahoo.com

FABRICATORS

Agate Steel, Inc

Laura Nichols

2377 N Country Club Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85256

P: 602-615-1588

Laura.nichols@agatesteel.com agatesteel.com

Banker Steel

Chet McPhatter

P.O. Box 10875

Lynchburg, VA 24506

P: 434-847-4575

cmcphatter@bankersteel.com bankersteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU, ABR, CBR, CPT, FCE, P1

Basden Steel Corporation

Nat Killpatrick

P.O. Box 1061 Burleson, TX 76097

P: 817-710-2859

nat@basdensteel.com

basdensteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU, P2

Building Envelope Systems

Fermin Goitia

20 High Street Plainville, MA 02762

P: 508-381-0429 fermin@teambes.com teambes.com

Canam Group

Elio Perrazzino

270 Ch. du Tremblay, Boucherville, QC J4B 5X9

P: 450-641-4000 elio.perrazzino@canamgroupinc.com canam-construction.com

Also provides Erection

Capone Iron Corporation

Stephen Capone

20 Turcotte Memorial Drive Rowley, MA 01969

P: 978-948-8000

s.capone@caponeiron.com caponeiron.com

Also provides Erection

AISC Certifications: IBR

D&D Welding & Fabrication, LLC

Martine Vaughn 222 SW 21st Terrace

Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

P: 954-791-3385

MARTINEV@DDWELDING.COM

ddwelding.com

Dave Steel Company, Inc.

Tim Heffner, P.E. 40 Meadow Road Asheville, NC 28803

P: 828-252-2771

theffner@davesteel.com

davesteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU, CCE-1, SBR

Diligent Welding and Fabrication

Hu Montague 2730 NW 1st Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431 P: 800-345-4436 hu@mydiligent.com mydiligent.com

Division 5 Steel, Inc.

Ken Frisbee P.O. Box 6058 Starke, FL 32091

P: 904-964-4513

ken@division5steel.com

division5steel.com

E&H Steel Corporation

Robert W. Thomas P.O. Box 1170 Midland City, AL 36350 P: 334-983-5636

rwthomas@ehsteel.com

ehsteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU, P2

Elite Iron and Electric, Inc.

Lacei-Luv Clausen 303 W. Radio Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 P: 760-325-0025

office@eliteironps.com

EliteIronPS.com

Flawless Steel Welding, LLC

Victor Garcia 5353 Joliet Street Denver, CO 80239

P: 720-638-7289

Victor@fsw-denver.com

fsw-denver.com

Also provides Erection AISC Certifications: BU, CSE, MEE

Integrated Structures Corp.

Nicole Mignone 4 Pinehurst Drive Bellport, NY 11713 P: 516-937-9200

nmignone@integratedstructure.com integratedstructure.com

Also provides Erection AISC Certifications: BU, SBR

SEAA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

King Steel, Inc.

Marvin Brown

353 Swanson Drive

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

P: 770-963-3888

mbrown@kingsteelinc.net

kingsteelinc.net

AISC Certifications: BU

L&D Steel USA, Inc.

Patrick Dunn

13240 Belcher Road

Largo, FL 33773

P: 727-538-9917

pat.dunn@ldsteelusa.com

LDSteelUSA.com

AISC Certifications: BU

Lyndon Steel

Casey Kemper

1947 Union Cross Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27107

P: 336-785-0848

CKemper@lyndonsteel.com

lyndonsteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU

MSD Building Corp.

Joshua Hanson 8600 Pineland Road Houston, TX 77044

P: 713-477-8335

josh@msdbuildingcorp.com

msdbuildingcorp.com

Also provides Erection

AISC Certifications: BU

Nucor

Tim Geary

1915 Rexford Rd Charlotte, NC 28211

P: 402-644-8510

tgeary@vulcraft-ne.com

nucor.com

AISC Certifications: BU

O'Kane Structural Steel Inc.

Diarmuid Cregg

1310 Armstrong Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94124

P: 415-756-6780

dcregg@okanesteel.com

okanesteel.com

Owen Steel Company

Jeff Pate 727 Manuey Drive Columbia, SC 29201

P: 803-251-7624

jeff.pate@owensteel.com

owensteel.com

AISC Certifications: ABR, BU, CBR, FCE, P1

Padgett, Inc.

RJ Padgett

P.O. Box 1375

New Albany, IN 47150

P: 812-945-1299

rjpadgett@padgett-inc.com

padgett-inc.com

AISC Certifications: BU, SBR, CPT, P1

Rens Welding & Fabricating, Inc.

Rens Hayes

988 Crane Avenue South Taunton, MA 02780

P: 508-828-1702

rens@renswelding.com

renswelding.com

AISC Certifications: BU, CSE, MEE, SBR

SC Steel, LLC

Gene Miles 114 East Warehouse Court Taylors, SC 29687

P: 864-244-2860

gmiles@scsteel.com

scsteel.com

AISC Certifications: BU

Smith Ironworks, Inc.

Blake Weaver P.O. Box 388 Lyerly, GA 30730

P: 706-895-3311

bweaver@smith-ironworks.com

smith-ironworks.com

AISC Certifications: BU

A Steel Fab Enterprises, LLC

Kurt Fisher

623 Baumgardner Road Lancaster, PA 17603

P: 717-464-0330

kurt@steelfabenterprises.com

steelfabenterprises.com

Also provides Erection

AISC Certifications: CSE, BU, MEE

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Steel Service Corporation

Jim Simonson P.O. Box 321425

Jackson, MS 39232

P: 601-939-9222

simonson@steelservice.com

steelservice.com

AISC Certifications: BU, SBR, P1

SteelFab

Rob Burlington 5105 Bur Oak Circle, Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27612

P: 919-828-9545

rburlington@steelfab-inc.com

steelfab-inc.com

AISC Certifications: BU, P1

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Crossland Construction Company

Anthony Brown

833 S East Ave

Columbus, KS 66725

P: 620-429-1414

abrown@crossland.com

crossland.com

AISC Certifications: CSE, MEE

Halme Builders, Inc.

Dan Halme

P.O. Box 1167 Davenport, WA 99122

P: 509-725-1200 dan@halmebuilders.com halmebuilders.com

JGM Fabricators & Constructors, LLC

Joe Messner 1201 Valley Road Coatesville, PA 19320

P: 484-698-6201 dbonura@jgmusa.com jgmusa.com

SERVICES

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

David Slatinsky 1125 Sanctuary Parkway Ste 300 Alpharetta, GA 30009

P: 912-660-8103

david.slatinsky@alliant.com alliant.com

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance

Trent Maner

270 Staffordshire Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104

P: 336-529-0062 trent_maner@ajg.com

linkedin.com/company/gallagher-global/

Atema Inc.

Anna Petroski

728 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1001 Chicago, IL 60661

P: 312-861-3000 anna@atema.com atema.com

BBSI

Tucker Smith

8100 NE Parkway Drive, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98662

P: 818-699-2773

tucker.smith@bbsi.com mybbsi.com

Construction Insurance Agency, Inc. Carrie Gulajan

7896 Donegan Drive Manassas, VA 20109

P: 703-257-7540

CarrieG@Const-ins.com const-ins.com

Corfix

Shawn Watts

340 Legget suite 140 Kanata, Ontario K2k 1Y6

P: 833-267-3491

shawn@corfix.com corfix.com

Crane Risk Logic, Inc.

Kevin Cunningham

800 Bonaventure Way, suite 149 Sugar Land, TX 77479

P: 404-218-3371

Kcunningham@cranerisklogic.com

cranerisklogic.com

Crane Safety Research Laboratory (CSRL)

Stephen Mulva

3337 TAMU; Francis Hall 321 School of Architecture, Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843

P: 979-845-1017

jvanegas@tamu.edu

CSD Structural Engineers

Thomas Getschman

8989 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217

P: 414-351-5588

tgetschman@csd-eng.com

csd-eng.com

Deltek ComputerEase

Carley Corona

2291 Wood Oak Drive Herndon, VA 20171

P: 800-456-2009

carleycorona@deltek.com

deltek.com

Evolution Safety Resources

Julia Kunlo

3725 National Drive, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27612

P: 919-801-1830

j.kunlo@evolutionsafetyresources.com

evolutionsafetyresources.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Exceed Safety, LLC

Cathy Schemenauer 7610 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27615

P: 919-728-7233

cathy@exceedsafety.com

exceedsafety.com

Fieldforce Workforce Solutions

Terasa Bailey 373 Technology Drive Andrews, SC 29510

P: 843-344-3268

tbailey@fieldforcesolutions.com fieldforcesolutions.com

Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Brandice Johnson 220 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202

P: 502-561-3995

bnjohnson@fisherphillips.com

fisherphillips.com

Gsource Technologies, LLC

McKinsey Duquette 450 N Park Rd, Ste 300A Hollywood, FL 33021

P: 888-322-9925

mckinsey@gsourcedata.com

gsourcedata.com

Kollman & Saucier, PA

Frank L. Kollman

1823 York Road, Business Law Building Timonium, MD 21093

P: 410-727-4300

fkollman@kollmanlaw.com kollmanlaw.com

M & P Specialty Insurance

Jason McElrath

P. O. Box 4119

West Columbia, SC 29171

P: 803-936-1601

jason@mpspecialty.com mpspecialty.com

Mighty Mo Media Partners, LLC

Tracy Bennett 7804 NW Rosewood Circle Parkville, MO 64152

P: 816-536-7903

tbennett@mightymomedia.com mightymomedia.com

Paradise Crane Consultants, LLC

Scott Orr

15 Abajo Court Edgewood, NM 87015

P: 505-286-1883

scotto@paradisecrane.com paradisecrane.com

Raken

Jordyn Corrington

703 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad, CA 92011

P: 909-200-0676

jordyn.corrington@rakenapp.com rakenapp.com

Safran Law Offices

Stephen Safran

P.O. Box 587 Raleigh, NC 27602

P: 919-828-1396

stephen@safranlaw.com safranlaw.com

Siteline

Charlotte Bohnett

2443 Fillmore St, #380-562 San Francisco, CA 94115

P: 419-215-6096

charlotte@siteline.com

siteline.com

Stubbs Engineering, Inc.

Lindsey Hoffman 277 E. Amador Ave, Ste 200 Las Cruces, NM 88001

P: 575-993-5228

lhoffman@stubbseng.com stubbseng.com

A Trivent Safety Consulting

Bryan McClure

1499 W 120th Ave #110 Westminster, CO 80234

P: 800-819-6092

bryanm@triventsc.com

triventsc.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

USI New England

Sean Hood

3 Executive Park Drive, Suite 300 Bedford, NH 03110

P: 603-665-6188

sean.hood@usi.biz usi.biz

U-Vest Financial

Allie Sylvester

9500 Koger Blvd N, Ste 207 St. Petersburg, FL 33702

P: 727-343-4200

allie@u-vestfinancial.com u-vestfinancial.com

Wallace Welch & Willingham

Clay Crum

300 First Ave South, Fifth Floor St Petersburg, FL 33701

P: 727-522-7777

ccrum@w3ins.com w3ins.com

SPECIALTY SERVICES

Advanced Construction Robotics

Danielle Proctor

3812 William Flinn Highway Allison Park, PA 15101

P: 412-756-3360

dproctor@constructionrobots.com constructionrobots.com

Buckner Heavylift Cranes, LLC

Doug Williams

4732 NC Hwy 54 East Graham, NC 27253

P: 336-376-8888

dougw@bucknercompanies.com bucknercompanies.com

Core Matters

Ryan Englin

3401 Mallory Lane #100 Franklin, TN 37067

P: 480-237-3750

ryan@corematters.com corematters.com

Full Sail Logistics

Craig Christopherson

2436 Mill Trace Ln Dayton, OH 45458

P: 440-462-2519

Cchristopherson@ShipFSL.com ShipFSL.com

Gulf Coast Rebar INC

Michele Adams 3609 East 10th Ave Tampa, FL 33605

P: 813-247-1200

mike@gulfcoastrebar.com

gulfcoastrebar.com

A Guy M. Turner, Inc.

David Johnson

P.O. Box 7776 Greensboro, NC 27417

P: 336-294-4660

djohnson@guymturner.com guymturner.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

A Hamilton Tree Service Inc.

Grant Hamilton

4949 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA 94553

P: 925-228-1010

office@hamiltontree.com hamiltontree.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

Industrial Training International

Jonah Hobson

9428 Old Pacific Hwy Woodland, WA 98674

P: 360-225-1100 jonah@iti.com iti.com

Mountain Crane Service, LLC

Cailey Riley

393 S. 2650 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84104

P: 801-520-0587

cailey@mountaincrane.com mountaincrane.com

Orbit

Christopher Oehl

5316 W. Missouri Glendale, AZ 85301

P: 480-704-4849

coehl@orbit-industrial.com orbit-industrial.com

Pilot Risk Management Consulting

Miles Gurley

3608 W Friendly Greensboro, NC 27410

P: 336-687-9199

Miles@pilotrmc.com pilotrmc.com

Preston Rentals

Joanne Estrada 5168 W. Eldorado Lane Las Vegas, NV 89139

P: 888-399-3325 joannee@prestonrentals.com prestonrentals.com

RiggSafe Solutions, Inc.

James Biondo

4086 Highway 360 Tellico Plains, TN 37385 P: 423-261-4603 jp@riggsafe.com riggsafe.com

Superior Cranes, Inc.

Joe Everett

P.O. Box 2371 Rockingham, NC 28380

P: 919-997-7700

joeeverett@superiorcranes.com superiorcranes.com

United Crane & Rigging

Gary Hileman

2002 Graves Court Baltimore, MD 21222

P: 410-285-6363

GHileman@UnitedCraneandRigging.com unitedcraneandrigging.com

SUPPLIERS & MANUFACTURERS

Ashley Sling, Inc.

Jeff Ashley P.O. Box 44413 Atlanta, GA 30336

P: 404-691-2604

jeff@ashleysling.com ashleysling.com

Atlantic & Southern Equipment LLC

Charlotte Branson 14211 Slatebrooks Dr Midland, NC 28107

P: 704-255-5825

charlotte_branson@atlanticandsouthern.com atlanticandsouthern.com

Birmingham Fastener

Baron Yarborough 931 Avenue W Birmingham, AL 35214 P: 817-896-3315

baron.yarborough@bhamfast.com bhamfast.com

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc.

David Moseley 2301 Commerce St., Suite 110 Houston, TX 77002

P: 713-512-1700

david.moseley@lifting.com lifting.com

Bluearc Stud Welding

Greg Slape 1515 Desoto Avenue Clarksdale, MS 38614 P: 866-944-0335

gregslape@imageindustries.com bluearcstudwelding.com

BlueScope Conventional Steel Services

Tim McNeely P.O. Box 419917 Kansas City, MO 64141 P: 816-245-6500

tmcneely@vp.com

bluescopecss.com

Certified Slings, Inc.

Monica Correal P.O. Box 180127

Casselberry, FL 32707 P: 407-331-6677

monica.correal@lifting.com certifiedslings.com

SEAA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Columbia Safety and Supply

Nathan Sizemore

4720 Robinson Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30336

P: 404-458-7000 nathan@colsafety.com colsafety.com

Connect-Ez, LLC

Terry Tincher

2506 US Route 42 Spring Valley, OH 45370

P: 937-604-3376 terrytincher50@gmail.com theconnect-ez.com

CraneTrader.com

Samantha Wegner

120 West Harvest Drive Lincoln, NE 68521

P: 844-822-7143

samantha-wegner@sandhills.com machinerytrader.com

Crosby

Michael Campbell 2801 Dawson Rd Tulsa, OK 74110

P: 918-832-5217 michael.campbell@thecrosbygroup.com thecrosbygroup.com

Elephant Lifting Products

Lisa Frank

38381 N. Robert Wilson Road, Suite A Gonzales, LA 70737

P: 225-644-6113 lfrank@elephantlifting.com elephantlifting .com

EquipmentShare

Feven Bowers

5710 Bull Run Dr. Columbia, MO 65201

P: 573-299-5222

feven.bowers@equipmentshare.com equipmentshare.com

FallTech

Alexis Arce 1306 S. Alameda St. Compton, CA 90221

P: 800-719-4619

aarce@falltech.com falltech.com

Fascan International

Mike Faloney

4517 North Point Road Baltimore, MD 21219

P: 410-388-9144

mfaloney@fascan.com fascan.com

Fire Facilities

Kristen Lauback 314 Wilburn Road Sun Prairie, WI 53590

P: 608-327-4138

klauback@trachte.com firefacilities.com

General Equipment & Supply

Andrea Merritt

P.O. Box 80489 Simpsonville, SC 29680

P: 800-800-6011 AMerritt@gequip.com gequip.com

Genie - a Terex Brand

Saoirse Palu-Benson 20021 120th Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011

P: 206-376-2547 saoirse.palubenson@terex.com genielift.com

GWY LLC

Donald Laro

P.O. Box 293 Greenfield, NH 03047

P: 603-547-3800 dlaro@gwyinc.com gwyinc.com

Hanes Supply, Inc.

Mike Salanger

55 James E. Casey Drive Buffalo, NY 14206

P: 888-426-3755 msalanger@hanessupply.com hanessupply.com

Haydon Bolts, Inc.

Rich Giusti, Jr. 1181 Unity Street Philadelphia, PA 19124

P: 215-537-8700

RichJr@HaydonBolts.com haydonbolts.com

Hilti, Inc.

Eric Shea

7250 Dallas Parkway, Legacy Tower, Suite 1000 Plano, TX 75024

P: 800-879-8000 eric.shea@hilti.com hilti.com

ITW Commercial Construction

North America

Julie Dubrovskaya

155 Harlem Avenue Glenview, IL 60025

P: 718-496-5868 jdubrovskaya@itwccna.com ramset.com

JLG Industries, Inc.

Kristen Wittemann

13621 Crayton Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21742

P: 240-866-7035 kwittemann@jlg.com jlg.com

Jack O. Blair Corporation

Jack Blair 330 Rayford Road, #260 Spring, TX 77386

P: 832-928-9655 jack@theblaircompanies.com

JT Thorpe

Jason Ray

205 S 29th St Phoenix, AZ 85034

P: 602-881-5415 jason.ray@jtthorpe.com jtthorpe.com

LeJeune Bolt Company

Rich Kiefer

3500 West Highway 13 Burnsville, MN 55337

P: 952-890-7700 rkiefer@lejeunebolt.com lejeunebolt.com

LGH

Stacy Cullotta

9925 Industrial Drive Bridgeview, IL 60455

P: 602-826-4210 stacy.cullotta@rentlgh.com rentlgh.com

Lincoln Electric

Theo Facaros

22801 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44117

P: 216-481-8100 theo_facaros@lincolnelectric.com lincolnelectric.com

Magni Telescopic Handlers

Gary Weisman

616 West 1st Avenue Roselle, NJ 07203

P: 908-280-8899 gary@magniamerica.com magnith.com

MAX USA Corp.

John Dominice

205 Express St. Plainview, NY 11803

P: 800-223-4293 jdominice@maxusacorp.com maxusacorp.com

Mazzella Companies

Adam Franz 21000 Aerospace Parkway Cleveland, OH 44142

P: 800-362-4601 AFranz@mazzellacompanies.com mazzellacompanies.com

Miller Electric Mfg LLC

Sara Peters

P.O. Box 1079 Appleton, WI 54912

P: 920-735-4162 sara.peters@millerwelds.com millerwelds.com

Nelson Stud Welding

Nick Caratelli

7900 West Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035

P: 804-564-6365

Nick.caratelli@nelsonstud.com nelsonstudwelding.com

New Millennium Building Systems

Emily Watkins

P.O. Box 3400 Salem, VA 24153

P: 540-389-0211

emily.watkins@newmill.com newmill.com

Oates Metal Deck & Building Products, Inc.

David Reed 450 Preston Rd Pasadena, TX 77503

P: 713-475-0427

davidreed@oatesmetaldeck.com oatesmetaldeck.com

OTH Rigging

Jeremy Poste 6750 St Laurent Blvd Montreal, QC H2S 3C7

P: 438-506-2250

jeremy@othrigging.com othrigging.com

Pewag Chain

Doug McElravy 600 W Crossroads Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60440

P: 502-819-1241 dougm@pewagchain.com pewag.com

Pneutek, Inc.

David Nelson 17 Friars Drive Hudson, NH 03051 P: 800-431-8665

dnelson@pneutek.com pneutek.com

QuickFrames

Veronica Ventimiglia 710 W. Broadway, Suite 503 Mesa, AZ 85210 P: 480-464-1500

veronica@quickframes.com quickframes.com

Red-D-Arc Welderentals

Bill King 5324 North Graham St Charlotte, NC 28269 P: 704-596-9430

Bill.king@airgas.com red-d-arc.com

RiggingWarehouse.com

Kevin Pitcock 1 Tomsons Rd #100 Saugerties, NY 12477

P: 845-338-1325

kpitcock@peaktrading.com riggingwarehouse.com

SDS2 by ALLPLAN

Nathan Bloch

8333 Glynoaks Drive, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68516

P: 402-326-8300

nbloch@allplan.com sds2.com

Simpson Strong-Tie

Galen Longley

5956 W. Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94588

P: 888-487-7845

glongley@strongtie.com strongtie.com

Skyjack

Malcom Early 55 Campbell Rd

Guelph, ON N1H 1B9

P: 519-837-0888

Malcolm.Early@skyjack.com skyjack.com

St. Louis Screw & Bolt

Joe Howard

P.O. Box 260 Madison, IL 62060

P: 800-237-7059

slhoward@stlouisscrewbolt.com stlouisscrewbolt.com

Trimble Solutions USA, Inc./Tekla, Inc.

Don Grigg

1075 Big Shanty Rd NW, Suite 175 Kennesaw, GA 30144

P: 770-426-5105

don.grigg@trimble.com tekla.com

Trojan Steel

Jason Ormsby

7600 S. Renwick Dr Houston, TX 77081

P: 281-954-4422

jason@trojansteel.com trojansteel.com

United Rentals

Dave Brown

10524 Old Nations Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28273

P: 800-704-2829

dbrown2@ur.com unitedrentals.com

Van Beest North America

Chris Keffer

5615 W. Fuqua Street, Building B #101 Houston, TX 77085

P: 713-674-5753

c.keffer@vanbeest.com greenpin.com

Weld Wire Company, Inc. (Duramax)

Stephen Saul 103 Queens Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406

P: 830-358-8540

stephen@weldwire.net weldwire.net

Working Athlete

Jesse Paulsen

16851 East Parkview Avenue, Suite 101 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

P: 602-763-6949

jesse@workingathlete.com

Wurth Construction Services

Yamille Soto

144 Industrial Drive Birmingham, AL 35211

P: 561-275-3126

yamille.soto@wurthconstruction.com wurthindustry.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

A Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.

Carlos Pulido

6509 W Little York Road Houston, TX 77040

P: 832-619-1175

carlos.pulido@acstexas.com goapprenticeship.com

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

A Wake Technical Community College

Michael Moore

3200 Bush Street Raleigh, NC 27609

P: 919-980-1371

memoore1@waketech.edu waketech.edu

SEAA Training and/or Assessment Site

TRADE ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

AISC

Charles Carter

One East Wacker Drive, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60601

P: 312-670-2400

carter@aisc.org aisc.org

NISD - National Institute of Steel Detailing

Kerri Olsen

2600 Kitty Hawk Rd., Suite 117 Livermore, CA 94551

P: 925-294-9626

kerriolsen@steeladvice.com nisd.org

Steel Joist Institute

Ken Charles

140 West Evans Street, Suite 203 Florence, SC 29501

P: 843-407-4091

kcharles@steeljoist.org steeljoist.org

ERECTORS WHO PROVIDE FABRICATION

These companies are primarily listed as an erection company with SEAA, however they also have a fabrication division and may be able to bid on such projects. Find their full listing under their primary category.

Cooper Steel

Primary category: Erector $10 Million & Up

Lexicon, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $10 Million & Up

S & R Enterprises, LLC

Primary category: Erector $10 Million & Up

United Steel Inc.

Primary category: Erector $10 Million & Up

Apex Steel Corp

Primary category: Erector $5-10 Million

Leiser Construction, LLC

Primary category: Erector $3-5 Million

Eastern Metal Works Inc

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

High Plains Steel Services, LLC

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

Intermountain Erectors, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

Oasis Welding LLC

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

Pro Steel, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

R.C. Fabricators, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

Schulz Iron Works, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

Tuscarora Rigging, Inc.

Primary category: Erector $0-3 Million

FABRICATORS WHO PROVIDE ERECTION

These companies are primarily listed as a fabricator company with SEAA, however they also have an erection division and may be able to bid on such projects. Find their full listing under their primary category.

Canam Group

Primary category: Fabricator

Capone Iron Corporation

Primary category: Fabricator

Flawless Steel Welding, LLC

Primary category: Fabricator

Integrated Structures Corp.

Primary category: Fabricator

MSD Building Corp.

Primary category: Fabricator

Steel Fab Enterprises, LLC

Primary category: Fabricator

COMMITTEES

AWARDS

Drew Heron, Deem Structural Services, Chair

Uriel Marquez, Stubbs Engineering

Jerry Morganelli, MAS Building & Bridge

Damon Smith, Cooper Steel

Stephanie Trainor, Construction Insurance Agency

EVENTS

Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency, Chair

Todd Alwood, AISC

Stephanie Trainor, Construction Insurance Agency

Drew Heron, Deem Structural Services

Aly Hardy, Gardner-Watson Decking

Brian Hart, Lincoln Electric

Joe Leinwol, Magni Telescopic Handlers

Steve Hebert, MAS Building & Bridge

Joel Hall, Porter Steel

Bill King, Red-D-Arc Welderentals

Dave Brown, United Rentals

FINANCE

Greg Phillips, Titan Steel Erectors, Chair

Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking , Vice Chair

Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency

Duke Perry, Gardner-Watson Studs

Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors

MARKETING

Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel, Chair

Nick Caratelli, Nelson Stud Welding, Vice Chair

John Hegarty, Bowman Steel

Michael Waltman, Group Steel Erectors

John Hughes, Industrial Training International

Todd Macintosh, JPW Erectors

Kris McLean, High Plains Steel Services

Oliver Gleize, OTH Rigging

Nathan Bloch, SDS2 by ALLPLAN

Jackson Nix, Shelby Erectors

Allie Sylvester, U-Vest Financial

MEMBERSHIP

Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors, Chair

Jason McElrath, M&P Specialty Insurance, Vice Chair

Tucker Smith, BBSI

Donnie Conz, Columbia Safety and Supply

Lisa Frank, Elephant Lifting Products

Victor Garcia, Flawless Steel Welding

Mike Mulsow, FM Steel Construction

Pat Dunn, L&D Steel USA

Nick Newbury, Magni Telescopic Handlers

Dan Durant, MAX USA Corp.

Oliver Gleize, OTH Rigging

SAFETY & EDUCATION

Jason Farris, Cooper Steel, Chair

Bryan McClure, Trivent Safety Consulting, Vice Chair

Tucker Smith, BBSI

Jesus Cadena, Building Zone Industries

Armando Romero, Flawless Steel Welding

Jeremy McAllister, Gardner-Watson Decking

Kris McLean, High Plains Steel Services

Steve Onken, L.R. Willson & Sons

Jon Mosebach, L.R. Willson & Sons

Jason Zyla, Shelby Erectors

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Glen Pisani, MAS Building & Bridge, Chair

Lee Shaw, Building Zone Industries

Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency

Stephanie Trainor, Construction Insurance Agency

Kevin Cunningham, Crane Risk Logic

Jason Kulvinskas, Gardner-Watson Decking

Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking

Jack Metcalfe, NISD

Stephen Burkholder, S&R Enterprises

Dave Brown, United Rentals

Allie Sylvester

How Key Man Insurance Protects a Company’s Most Valuable Assets

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To understand why it is essential, consider these two hypothetical case studies. Note: These examples are for illustrative purposes. Business owners should seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

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Resources for stability in times of crisis

Key Man Insurance, also known as Key Person Insurance or Key Employee Insurance, is a type of life and disability insurance designed to protect a business from the financial impact of losing a critical employee, partner, or owner. The policy provides a payout to the business in the event of the insured person’s death, disability, or critical illness. This payout can help the business manage its finances during the difficult transition period following the loss of a key person.

Key Man Insurance is not typically purchased to protect the individual’s family or beneficiaries. Instead, it is a safeguard for the business itself, helping it survive and recover from the potential disruption caused by the absence of a key person.

In the case of Sarah’s Software Solutions, the Key Man Insurance policy provides a lump-sum payout to the company, helping it cover Sarah’s medical expenses, hire temporary replacements, and stabilize its operations. This financial support ensured that Sarah's Software Solutions can continue to function and recover during her absence.

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Key benefits of Key Man Insurance

This type of insurance provides risk mitigation and business continuity in times of crisis. Losing a key person can disrupt the day-to-day operations of a business. Key Man Insurance provides financial support to ensure that the business can continue to function smoothly during the transition period, minimizing disruptions to clients, employees, and suppliers.

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According to a survey of small businesses by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 71 percent of the firms surveyed said they were very dependent on one or two key people for their success. However, only 22 percent of respondents had key person life insurance in place.

A less obvious benefit is for retaining top talent. Knowing that their contributions are recognized and protected can boost the morale and loyalty of key employees. It can also attract top talent who are confident in the stability of the organization.

Getting started

The first step in obtaining Key Man Insurance is to identify the individuals within your organization who are crucial to its success. These may include founders, top executives, key salespeople, or anyone whose absence would significantly impact the company.

Once the key persons are identified, you’ll need to determine the amount of coverage needed. This typically involves assessing the financial impact of losing the individual, including the costs of recruiting and training a replacement, loss of revenue, and potential business debts.

Next you’ll need to choose the policy. There are different types of Key Man Insurance policies available, including term life insurance, whole life insurance, and disability insurance. The choice of policy depends on your specific needs and budget.

Like any insurance policy, Key Man Insurance requires regular premium payments. The premiums are based on factors such as the insured person's age, health, and the amount of coverage required. In some cases, premiums paid for Key Man Insurance may be tax-deductible as a business expense, providing potential tax benefits to the company.

In most cases, the business owns the Key Man Insurance policy and pays the premiums. However, the insured person’s consent is usually required, and they may also be the beneficiary in the case of disability. If the insured person passes away, becomes disabled, or experiences a critical illness as defined in the policy, the business can file a claim with the insurance company. Once the claim is approved, the business receives the policy’s payout.

Ultimately, Key Man Insurance offers peace of mind to business owners and stakeholders, knowing that the company is financially prepared to handle unforeseen challenges. By identifying key persons, assessing coverage needs, and choosing the right policy, businesses can safeguard their future and ensure they have the resources to navigate the challenges that arise when a key individual is no longer able to contribute. In a world where uncertainty is a constant, Key Man Insurance is a strategic investment that can make all the difference in preserving and advancing your company’s legacy. •

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22% Companies that HAVE

78% Companies

“In the last two and half years, SEAA has seen tremendous growth. Membership is up by more than 40%. Paired with strong retention, SEAA is positioned to continue increasing membership by 20% annually for the next three to five years.”

Pete Gum, SEAA Executive Director

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AF Steel Fabricators, Chandler, Arizona, provides steel fabrication and erection services in the State of Arizona.

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is an insurance brokerage, risk management, and HR & benefits consulting company.

Atema Inc., Chicago, Illinois, designs and executes Quality Initiatives that correspond to your industry, while being the gold standard in AISC Quality Certification Assistance.

Atlantic & Southern Equipment LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a link-Belt Crane, Magni Telehandler, Manitex Crane and AGCO dealer serving Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, the Florida Panhandle and North Carolina.

Birmingham Fastener, Birmingham, Alabama, a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, and more.

Bluearc Stud Welding, Clarksdale, Mississippi, supplies headed concrete anchors, shear connectors, deformed bar anchors, and welding accessories designed specifically for the construction industry.

Referred By: Duke Perry, Gardner-Watson Studs

Bull Building Erectors LLC, Houston, Texas, provides pre-engineered Metal Building Erectors providing high quality erection services across the country.

Clausen Structures, Lockport, Illinois, specializes in concrete reinforcement, steel erection, and precast erection.

Cory Enterprises Inc, Davidsonville, Maryland.

SEAA Director Thomas R. Schlickbernd Retires

Tom Schlickbernd, National Accounts Program Manager for the Vulcraft/Verco Group, a division of Nucor Corporation, has retired after a life-long career in the industry. He began his career as a sales engineer with Nucor in 1987 and had been in his current role since January 2020.

Tom joined SEAA’s Board of Directors in 2019 and has since played an integral role within the association. “When special projects popped up, Tom never hesitated to volunteer. He helped to draft formal committee structures in 2020 and assisted with the revision of SEAA’s By Laws in 2022. He is thoughtful and organized and always sees a project through to the end,” said Tracy Bennett, Editor of SEAA’s Connector magazine.

“Tom played a key role in the Events Committee and he joined every call with a smile on his face,” said Carrie Gulajan, Chairperson of the Events Committee. “He was a hands-on helper at Convention each year, unpacking boxes, setting up signs. Whatever the task was, Tom made himself available,” she said.

“While I will miss the relationships I have built during my time in the industry, I’m looking forward to spending time with my family and traveling,” said Schlickbernd.

Daniel Iron, Birmingham, Alabama, is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector that provides turnkey solutions in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and ornamental metals for all market sectors.

Referred By: David Deem, Deem Structural Services

Elite Iron and Electric, INC., Palm Springs, California, specializes in custom welding and fabrication.

Referred By: Tucker Smith, BBSI

Fieldforce Workforce Solutions, Andrews, South Carolina, is a skilled trades staffing Agency.

GS Steel, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is dedicated to the steel fabrication of multistory structures, large warehouses, and commercial steel erection projects throughout middle Tennessee and Kentucky. Referred By: Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel & Greg Phillips, Titan Steel Erectors

Gsource Technologies, LLC, Hollywood, Florida, is a full-service engineering and design firm that uses new technologies to deliver the designs and data quickly, efficiently, reliably, and economically.

Harris County Ironworks, LLC, Ellerslie, Georgia, Independence Steel & Rigging, Pima, Arizona, is a family owned and operated steel fabrication business, building on over 63 years of industry experience collectively.

JT Thorpe, Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in providing top-notch softcraft solutions including Fireproofing, Refractory, Scaffolding, Insulation and Coatings.

King Steel Inc, Lawrenceville, Georgia, is an AISC Certified Fabricator that provides fabricated structural steel services for all market sectors. Referred By: Stephen Burkholder, S&R Enterprises

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LJ Metal Works, Wilmington, North Carolina, specializes in Steel erection, Pipe welding, and Miscellaneous metal services.

LLS Steel Erectors, Jacksonville, Florida, is family-owned and has been in the steel erection business for several generations.

Mountain Crane Service, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, provides a variety of services including steel erection, pre-cast tilt ups, wind farm construction and maintenance, and bridge girders, just to name a few.

Referred By: Stephen Burkholder, S&R Enterprises

Orbit, Glendale, Arizona. Referred By: Lisa Frank, Elephant Lifting Solutions, and Oliver Gleize, OTH Pioneer Rigging

Paradise Crane Consultants, Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides fall protection, steel erection, crane, CIC, NCCCO, (CCO) and NCCER National Crane Operator Training Courses and rigging safety in construction, and industrial work environments.

Preston Rentals, Las Vegas, Nevada, provides specialized construction equipment rental, including construction cages, mini crawler cranes, and crane loading platforms.

Raken, Carlsbad, California, has easy-to-use construction management software for daily reports, time tracking, safety, and field insights.

RMS Iron Works LLC, Exeter, New Hampshire, is a quality-based erector of structural iron and miscellaneous metals in the New England area.

Referred By: Steve Hebert, MAS Building & Bridge

Siteline, San Francisco, California, is the first pay app and lien waiver management software specifically built for subcontractors.

Smith Ironworks, Inc., Lyerly, Georgia, is a steel fabricator and erector with offices in Atlanta, Fort Walton Beach, and East Kingston. Referred By: Kalvan Peeler, Nelson Stud Welding

Stacker Construction, Milliken, Colorado, offers services ranging from rigging, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, stairs, and railings.

Tampa Construction, Katy, Texas, specializes in the construction of top-quality warehouses and decking solutions.

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Construction Tech Adoption Trends

The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) has released the data from its 2023 Tech Adoption Maturity Index Trends Analysis (TAMI). The TAMI looks at four categories of technology and one focused on corporate commitment to get a picture of what tech has been adopted and how well it’s implemented. IRMI also looked at what the most adopted, least adopted, and emerging tech categories have been. In 2023, the types of tech with the biggest increases in adoption are highlighted in this infographic.

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Triple Tech Welding, New Braunfels, Texas, specializes in mobile welding.

Trojan Steel, Houston, Texas, provides high-quality roof and floor steel deck and accessories with connections to hundreds of suppliers across the nation.

Referred By: Steel Joist Institute

Validus Steel Erectors Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, Referred By: Carolina Structural Welding Inc.

Weld Wire Company, Inc. (Durmax), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, provides bulk Duramax brand welding rods, wire & abrasives direct to end users.

Referred By: Marc Cox, Gardner-Watson Decking

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