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Floor Movement & Glass Railing
Floor Movement & Glass Railing For interior glass railing one of the things you need to watch out for is glass railing on stairs that traverse floor levels. If the floors are designed to deflect with live load. Care is needed to make sure load doesn’t transfer to the glass railing system. We saw a…
Read MoreTwo Main Blast Load Codes
Two Main Blast Load Codes Two Main Blast Load Codes, what type of project do you have? Is it a Government Services Administration (GSA) Project or a Department of Defense (DoD) project? If it is neither of these, and it is not a Department of State project then it is likely a private party project.…
Read MoreJEI Structural – Value Added Benefits
Value Added Benefits We want to serve you with excellence and help your company grow. JEI Structural engineers are creative, out of the box, problem solvers that work hard to understand and also meet your objectives. We offer: Value-added benefits Free government bid lists customized for the glass industry, to help you grow. Free admission to…
Read MoreWhy Choose JEI Structural Engineering?
Why choose JEI Structural Engineering ? Industry expertise saves you time We’re familiar with industry manufactures and have worked with their components and framing, so you’ll end up with system components and anchors that will work. Specialized experience saves you money 24 years structural engineering; 13 years glazing system structural design. We can provide very…
Read MoreBudgeting For Design Calculations
Budgeting For Design Calculations Some glazing contractors don’t budget enough for appropriate engineering calculations (structural calcs) on projects. Those who do, understand the value of industry expertise. Some glaziers brag. “I’ve got a guy that does it on the side.” The truth is, a structural engineer with industry experience will save you time and money.…
Read MoreRecent Developments in Small Business Government Contracting
The past few months have seen a flurry of federal activity with regard to small business government contracting – from Congress, SBA and other federal agencies, and even a special Presidential Task Force. Following is a brief recap of some of these measures: SBA Finalizes New Size Standards On October 6, 2010, the U.S. Small…
Read MoreWho Will Defend US Glass & Glazing System Manufactures From China?
Who Will Defend US Glass & Glazing System Manufactures From China? At JEI Structural Engineering, we have a great deal of respect for Donald Trump. His leadership and success are obvious and we love the Apprentice shows. It’s possible that he could be the champion that the US Glass industry needs. However, one haunting fact…
Read MoreRequirements for Blast Resistant Glazing Projects
Requirements for Blast Resistant Glazing Projects Are you considering jumping into the fray to receive some of the trickle down recovery money? Perhaps you’re considering a project that requires blast resistant glazing, but you are not sure what to expect. Many of the architect design teams have hired blast consultants to review submittals in detail.…
Read MoreAvoid Delays On Recovery Funded Projects
Avoid Delays On Recovery Funded Projects The glazing industry is starting to see the trickle down of government recovery money, but it’s not without a price. These projects are tagged with important features. That glaziers will do well to be aware of most of the projects are for Department of Defense installations or GSA and…
Read MoreAntiterrorism: Blast-resistant Glazing Systems
Antiterrorism : Blast-resistant Glazing Systems The environment of rapidly evolving antiterrorism codes has left estimators. And manufacturers in a whirlwind of confusion asking themselves. “Why do blast resistant requirements seem to be a moving target?” It’s important for us to understand what is driving this part of the glazing industry. A great emphasis has…
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