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Allowed industrial ladder use varies by function

International Building Code only allows ladders to be used in locations that are unoccupied and do not require a means of egress.

Design-Build partnership continues with Western Smokehouse

Carl A. Nelson & Company will lead another, but larger, project for the meat snack-maker to retrofit an existing building to support increased production.

Year-in-Review 2023: Industrial clients have plenty to celebrate

Among celebrations for CANCO industrial projects, Western Smokehouse Partners’ ribbon-cutting was a highlight of 2023.

Paint booth/kitchen code for manufacturing

Nelson Design, Inc., architect Ellen McCulley reviews International Building Code requirements for industrial paint facilities.

Does my building need a sprinkler system? Part 2

'Total fire area' and space usage among factors determining whether fire sprinklers are required in industrial facilities.

Are fire sprinklers required? It’s complicated

Occupancy, construction type, footprint and height are key factors in sprinkler regulations for industrial facilities

Thermal barriers for spray-foam insulation

Complex code requirements govern whether a thermal barrier is necessary in spaces with exposed spray-foam insulation in industrial or warehouse facilities.

Rules for emergency eye wash, shower stations

Nelson Design, Inc., architect Ellen McCulley, NCARB, provides an overview of requirements for placement of emergency wash stations in hazardous settings.

CANCO project helps electric co-op power up

Central Iowa Power Cooperative's new Summit Lake generating station, built by Carl A. Nelson & Company, houses three new natural gas engines to supplement wind and solar power sources.

Proper Anchorage prevents deaths from falls

Tim Seibert, P.E., president of Carl A. Nelson & Company, reviews standards for proper Anchorages in manufacturing environments to prevent fatal falls

Decoding the Code: Applying Energy Code

A review of determining the applicability of energy code based on location, construction type, by Nelson Design, Inc., Architect Ellen McCulley.

wibi: Winter 2020 Year in Review issue published

The Winter 2020 edition of Carl A. Nelson & Co.'s wibi newsletter provides a visual look back at projects that carried on amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Durability, ADA are shower seat considerations

In Decoding the Code, Architect Ellen McCulley discusses code considerations for shower seat installation in industrial and institutional settings.

Developing Long-Term Clients: Build, Serve, Repeat.

Construction is the product, but at Carl A. Nelson & Company, the focus of business is customer relationships.

Customer Relationships is wibi newsletter focus

Repeat business is reflective of Carl A. Nelson & Company's commitment to providing Service Second to None, President Tim Seibert, P.E., says in his quarterly letter to past, current and prospective clients.

Decoding the Code: Know which codes apply

Code study is an important part of pre-construction. Understanding what code applies to a building project is just as important.

Build it better with BIM

Building Information Modeling produces tighter pre-construction coordination, resolving structural and MEPT issues early, saving owners time and money.

Seibert: BIM is key tech tool for construction

Carl A. Nelson & Company President Tim Seibert discusses Building Information Modeling, other construction tech advances.

Value Engineering delivers on CANCO mission

An upfront commitment to save clients money, time and future expense delivers on Carl A. Nelson & Company's mission to provide Service Second to None.

Engineering Value: Save Time, Money and Future Expense

The goal of Value Engineering is to help owners address their facility needs in the most efficient way possible. Starting early has the greatest benefit.