Central States Building Works
Central States appoints Kurt Weaver incoming CEO, as current CEO Jim Silker transitions to chairman role
Following an extensive national search, Central States Inc. is excited to announce Kurt Weaver as the incoming chief executive officer for the enterprise business, including Central States Manufacturing, Central States Building Works and Elevate Structures. The appointment comes more than two years after current CEO Jim Sliker was elected chairman ...
Metal: The cool solution of tomorrow
By Anna Lockhart. With rising temperatures and increasing energy costs, now is the time to look for solutions that will last the coming decades, while simultaneously keeping climate concerns at bay. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson, ...
Elevate structures launches AIA-Certified course on cold-formed steel framing innovation
The course was developed by Elevate’s Darby Owenby, vice president of operations at Elevate Structures. Elevate Structures, a Central States’ company, a leader of innovation in framing solutions for living spaces, hospitality and storage construction, in partnership with AEC Daily, one of the most trusted online education platforms for design professionals, ...
Central States opens new metal manufacturing plant in Tooele, Utah
New site is nationwide manufacturer’s 13th plant and westernmost facility, will produce panels, purlin, trim and the exclusive Alpha Framing System. Central States Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of metal building products in the nation, opened its newest manufacturing facility last week, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued ...
Central States Sentry adds swing, locker and faux doors to lineup
Newly added products join two roll-up door models and a hallway system creating one-stop-shop convenience for customers. Central States Manufacturing announces new products to its door and hallway product line, furthering its leadership in self-storage metal building solutions. The Central States Sentry™ swing, locker and faux doors are now in full ...
Central States names Dan Pratt vice president of sales – manufacturing
Central States has promoted Dan Pratt to the role of vice president of sales – manufacturing. Dan brings nearly two decades of leadership experience to the role, including a distinguished military career, and years improving quality, operations and sales processes for industrial and B2B companies, including Tandemloc, Inc. and Central States. ...
Central States Sentry™ Series Model 7500 receives Florida Building Code Product Approval
Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country, ensuring that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. We’re proud to announce that our wind-rated Sentry Series Model 7500 has officially received Florida Building Code Product Approval as of June 10, ...
Roof takeoffs part 2: Manual measurement methods
By Central States. Grab your tape measure and calculator because it’s time to dive into the technical parts of roof estimating. In a previous article, we covered how important the roof takeoff is to a successful project. To refresh your mind, roof takeoff is a term that refers to the ...
Building smarter: A revolution in metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. A new approach to construction design is letting contractors do more with less — faster, smarter and with a sleek digital twist. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson to explore how Central States Manufacturing is pushing the envelope far beyond ...
Streamlining metal building projects
By Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Learn how Building Works delivers quality, efficiency and cost savings. Central States Building Works, a part of Central States Manufacturing Inc., provides a seamless, one-stop solution for designing and manufacturing pre-engineered metal buildings, custom building packages and more. Take your vision and turn it into reality – ...
