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well-established record of success with SIN Beam
projects in Canada, Steelcon intends to build on this
SIN Beam provides our clients with the
foundation in the US.
following benefits:
• Up to 30% lighter
The development of a composite floor panel system
• Cost effective
that takes advantage of SIN Beam’s sinusoidal
• Overall large tonnage savings
profile to provide a cost-effective solution for mid/
• Expedited delivery
high rise projects is also on the top of the list for the
• Guaranteed quality
team’s R&D department.
• Flexibility on member sizing and ordering -
utilizes plates and coils
And of course, sustainability is always top of mind,
• Reduced risk in case of design changes after
says Bianco. “We are fully engaged in energy
steel is ordered
modelling with the goal of creating green production
• Early involvement in design improves overall
facilities with reduced energy consumption and
savings and efficiency
sustainable operations,” says Bianco. “We know the
• LEED compliant - locally sourced material
transition to net zero is a shared responsibility, so
we are constantly questioning how we can advance To that end, our Research and Development
and accelerate the transition in not just the steel/ department is also working on a project to
building materials industry, but the construction determine the reduced carbon impact of a SIN Beam
industry as a whole.” designed structure vs a conventionally designed
structure and investigating further decarbonization
strategies and opportunities to lower
the emissions of a SIN Beam designed
structure to make it truly carbon neutral.
The next step would be to embark on an
initiative to educate owners, designers
and general contractors about the ability
to achieve early and significant carbon
reduction through the use of SIN Beam
design.
For more information, please visit
www.steelcon.ca
The SIN Beam designed, two-level grillage structure that supports the
modular, multi-story Trillium Health Partners Long Term Care Homes above.
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