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Bryan Arlington

Bryan Arlington, PE, started at Star in 1996 as a Design Engineer. In 1999, he moved to the Estimating Department as a Sales Engineer. After achieving Senior Sales Engineer, he was promoted to Chief Sales Engineer and then Manager of Estimating. Bryan has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is a registered professional engineer in multiple states. When not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife, Shalmarie and his two children, Jessica and Jacob. For more, visit: http://blog.starbuildings.com.

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Engineered for strength

Star Buildlings’ steel wall panels are designed to handle wind loads up to 145 MPH, yet the steel of these panels is seemingly thin, 1/32-inch or less.  This steel helps ...
Jan. 24, 2017
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The evolution of codes

A half-century ago, building codes were simpler.  It was an era when most engineers still performed their calculations by hand – literally, using a slide rule. Building materials...
Dec. 1, 2016
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Ready for earthquakes?

Earthquakes are becoming increasingly common in some parts of the U.S. where they previously were a rarity. Consequently, people who have never been exposed to them or ever had...
Nov. 21, 2016
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Rolling Sheet Door Considerations

Imagine…the plans for your new building are coming along fantastically. You’re stoked. Everybody involved is grinning and you dare say—excited. And then you reach the moment in...
Aug. 24, 2016
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Standards. Do You Have Them?

As an individual, do you hold yourself to some sort of touchstone—ethically or performance wise? Or just in general, do you measure things against a system you trust, holding ...
Aug. 19, 2016
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Are metal roofs lightning magnets?

It has been observed that installing a metal roof makes building owners think more about lightning and the dangers of lightning strikes. There is a perception, or at least...
April 24, 2015
Bids

Tips for creating a competitive bid using codes and loads

Landing a project feels like winning a prize, sort of like finding that forgotten $20 bill in the pocket of a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in a while. But living on the “chance...
March 31, 2014
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Frames: the biggest value engineering tip

Is there a secret to competitive bidding? Not a secret, but there are certainly ways to find a better price–and some work better than others. If there was a magic bullet, that...
March 19, 2014