Kris Oppong, BIM Program Manager for Nystrom, announced today that the company’s BIM library now has over 100 BIM families available for immediate download.

Las Cumbres Observatory has selected the Nystrom XT exterior access door for installation in all new and existing observatory projects.

Nystrom customers, Bor-Son Construction and Northland Mechanical Contractors, were recently honored for their work on the Phoenix on the River project.

Nystrom was selected by Target Field general contractor, MA Mortenson and interior subcontractor Twin Cities Acoustics to provide over 1500 lineal feet of expansion joints on the newly opened ballpark in downtown Minneapolis.

Thomas will lead the local chapter with over 165 members across all facets of construction in the Twin Cities. Thomas had served the past three years as Chair of the CFMA Day committee. This event is hosted by CFMA each year to advance learning and networking within the organization.

Nystrom announces the release of its first phase of BIM objects for complementary building products. Our 40+ BIM objects are available on the Sweets Network, Autodesk Seek, and Nystrom.com.

Nystrom announces the release of its CEU entitled: "Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Manufactured Complementary Building Products"

The course is available through Architectural Record at: http://continuingeducation.construction.com/article.php?L=192&C=622

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Manufactured Complementary Building Products

Provided by Nystrom, Inc. by Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP

The process of designing, documenting, constructing, and maintaining a building is changing. Instead of treating these as separate steps, a truly more integrated way of thinking is emerging and, in many cases, being demanded by building owners. Building Information Modeling or BIM is one big part of that change and has been regarded as a central tool that has been bringing together architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, specialty consultants, product manufacturers, fabricators and others to look and think differently about the information that they use and the role that they each play in the design, construction and operation of buildings.

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The enactment of the Buy America provision has been met with criticism by some sectors of manufacturing due to the globalization of their supply channels. Nystrom stands ready with domestically manufactured products made from domestic metals. Whether it be Expansion Joints, Roof Hatches, Smoke Vents, Access Doors, Entrance Systems, Fire Cabinets, Wall Protection, Louvers, Floor Hatches, Safety Railings, or Stair Treads ... Nystrom is your "Buy American" solution.