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July 2020
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Nucor Public Affairs Update

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USMCA’s Uniform Regulations, which will be binding on all three countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, were issued on June 3, 2020, and help interpret, apply and administer several of USMCA´s chapters, including on rules of origin.  The agreement took effect on July 1, 2020.

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Authorized Builder, Matthews Hanna Construction, Completes Village Park Church

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This 28,000 square foot multi-use church and worship facility features a “hybrid” design combination of a Kirby Building sanctuary and conventionally built classrooms and offices. An eQuote-generated sketch, a SketchUp model, and a BIM model all assisted in the successful building process.

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Kirby Teammates Accept Challenge Coin

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A Challenge Coin, from the Nucor president given to all teammates, encourages employees to work safely and become the Safest Steel Company in the World. Kirby teammates proudly accepted this challenge!

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We Want Your Building Photos!

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The calendar program is designed to recognize outstanding facilities constructed with Kirby Building Systems’ products. And, NEW THIS YEAR, with each project submitted you will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win a YETI Tundra 65 cooler. Be sure to check out how to submit!

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Tips from eQuote: Adding ShakeoutPro to Your Order

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Our Tips from eQuote series is designed to highlight existing features, tips and tricks within the software program that you may or may not already be aware of. This month’s tip shows you how easy it is to add our jobsite stage app, ShakeoutPro, which saves you money, time, and effort.

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Take Note of Changes Regarding Wind Loading Requirements

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New wind loading requirements for the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) can affect the typical metal building design. Two major changes regarding wind loading requirements, New Wind Speed Contour Maps and New Roof Design Zones, are both important to understand.

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