Fasteners TUNNEL REINFORCEMENT Carly Purcell, March 28, 2024April 20, 2024 CHALLENGE Corrosion of tunnel walls required new steel liner plates. Underground access was limited to only one side. SOLUTIONS BoxBolt was selected for their unique advantage: Dependable steel-to-steel reinforcement for one-side-only installations. SUCCESS FACTORS THE ORIGINAL BOXBOLT® The BoxBolt is available in three finishes: Materials: EXECUTION BOXBOLT® APPLICATION METHODS Continue Reading
Fasteners ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER Carly Purcell, March 26, 2024April 20, 2024 One World Trade Center is the largest of a series of buildings in the area that is known as Ground Zero. This 16 acre site includes the National 9/11 Memorial. One World Trade has 2.6 million square feet of office space and the structure utilized 45,000 tons of structural steel…. Continue Reading
Fasteners HUNTERS POINT SOUTH PAVILION Carly Purcell, March 21, 2024March 28, 2024 Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park transforms 30 acres of post-industrial waterfront into a rich public space in Queens, NY. The contractor reached out to LNA about connecting steel framing for the roof of the brand-new pavilion. The contractor was looking to keep the aesthetic look of the building and avoid… Continue Reading
Fasteners BLOKABLE INC., VANCOUVER, WA Carly Purcell, March 20, 2024April 20, 2024 Blokable, Inc. is a modular building company, based in Vancouver, WA, that focuses on significantly reducing the cost and time required to create and operate new multi-family housing. CHALLENGE: Connecting hollow steel beams for modular homes in a high seismic zone. SOLUTION: LNA Solutions proposed the use of our Type… Continue Reading
Fasteners MEIJER STORE FRONT Carly Purcell, March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Meijer stores began in 1934 with the opening of its first grocery store in Greenville, Michigan. It has since grown into over 200 stores in six states. A brand-new Meijer Store was built in Redford, MI and the BoxBolt product was used in the construction to connect the steel tube… Continue Reading
How To DIY Kitchen Renovation: How to Install Shelves and Other Essential Upgrades Carly Purcell, March 13, 2024March 15, 2024 Embarking on a DIY kitchen renovation can be a rewarding journey, offering a personal touch to your space. Before diving into how to install shelves and embrace essential upgrades, it’s critical to research and gather inspiration, set a realistic budget, and understand that the process, from planning to installing the… Continue Reading
Fasteners CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK | SPORTING KANSAS CITY Carly Purcell, March 8, 2024March 26, 2024 Once again partnering with longtime client Thornton Tomasetti, LNA Solutions assisted in the design and construction of the Mazuma Mezzanine, which is the first major expansion project at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. Specifically, LNA Solutions supported the new modern, hexagonal design, resembling a soccer ball partially enclosing the… Continue Reading
Windows Woods Powr-Grip 8″ Handheld Suction Cups Eddie Burlem, March 8, 2024March 26, 2024 Wood’s Handheld Suction Cups for lifting and Installing Windows and Glass When it comes to handling and installing glass, it is essential to use well-designed glass suction cup lifters. Wood’s Powr-Grip offers a range of heavy-duty suction cups specifically designed for glass handling. These suction cups provide a secure attachment… Continue Reading
Fasteners RESTON STATION – CURTAIN WALL GLAZING Carly Purcell, March 5, 2024March 26, 2024 LNA partnered with Thornton Tomasetti on Reston metro station, an eye-catching Transit-Oriented, Mixed-Use development outside Washington D.C. BoxBolts were used to attach curtain wall brackets to hollow structural steel in the penthouse section of the building. BoxBolts eliminated tapping, drilling extra holes or having to reach the back side, reducing… Continue Reading
Fasteners TYCO INTERNATIONAL COVERED GARDEN WALKWAY Eddie Burlem, January 2, 2024February 28, 2024 LNA supplied ICC Approved Type C BoxBolts to connect the steel tube framing for the roof joists and walls. Using BoxBolts instead of the traditional welding allowed the contractor to save both time and money and gave them a more aesthetic look overall which was a priority due to all… Continue Reading