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PAN TIPS: LAYOUT TRICKS

PAN TIPS: LAYOUT TRICKS

Aug 1st 2023

In a perfect world, buildings would be nice and rectangular with square corners and no need for inserts, floor drains, electrical conduit and other components that complicate the design. It may not be a perfect world, but there are some tricks designers should know to reduce the impact of these items to Pan Construction. Irregular Building Configurations: There is some flexibility in configuring Flangeform pans, simply by their nature. For buildings with radius or offset edges, workers …
MERCY KINGS MILL HOSPITAL: ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE!

MERCY KINGS MILL HOSPITAL: ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE!

May 22nd 2023

No matter the project size, Ceco's crews perform at the highest standard! Recently, our Cincinnati office completed work at Mercy Kings Mill Hospital in Mason, OH with Danis Building Construction Company. The scope of work included two large 58,000-sf levels topped by two smaller 22,000-sf levels. This project also utilized cast-in-place (CIP) wide module concrete pan joist construction.Anna Combs, Project Manager, Danis Building Construction Company."Thank you for your outstanding work and part …
MEET THE TEAM: EDUARDO DUARTE, QA/QC IN TRAINING

MEET THE TEAM: EDUARDO DUARTE, QA/QC IN TRAINING

May 5th 2023

We value the commitment of our employees who represent Ceco in a manner that is both becoming of the individual and the company. We strive to hire and promote individuals who uphold our values and take initiative when given opportunities to succeed. Eduardo Duarte is a great example of an employee who does just that!Eduardo began his career with Ceco over 7 years ago, serving our Miami, FL operation. Eduardo was recently identified as someone that is capable of doing more and to start lear …
MEET THE TEAM: VICENTE CASAS, BIM MANAGER

MEET THE TEAM: VICENTE CASAS, BIM MANAGER

May 5th 2023

At Ceco, hard work and attention to detail are characteristics that help our employees succeed and the company as well! Vicente Casas, a BIM Manager out of the Ceco - San Antonio office, is a great example of an employee who is willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. His recent work on the Granite Park 6 job, located in Dallas, TX, has been recognized by his peers and supervisors, and project partners outside of Ceco.Brooklyn Hartley, a Project Engineer at Austin Commercial, sa …
DID YOU KNOW: CONSTRUCTION USING STEEL PANS IS OVER A CENTURY OLD?

DID YOU KNOW: CONSTRUCTION USING STEEL PANS IS OVER A CENTURY OLD?

Apr 27th 2023

First invented by C. Louie Meyer in 1912, the concept of removable steel pans to void concrete was an industry changing innovation. At the time, concrete buildings were constructed using clay tile to void concrete with the tiles permanently retained in the structure.Pans were originally shallow (6” deep) and narrow (15” and 20” wide). Over time the depth and width changed, along with the design. The industry standardized around 30” voids with 6” wide joists resulting in structural mem …
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