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Allen Hurtz

Allen Hurtz, P.E., Director of Engineering, began his career at Star in January 1989 as a Design Engineer I.  He was promoted to Design Engineer II and then to Engineering Manager in 1997.  He accepted the position as Director of Engineering in 2012.  Allen received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Platteville and is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states.  Allen and his wife, Trish, have two daughters, Rachel and Hannah, and enjoy family time and attending the girls’ activities.

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International Building Code - A review of updates from 2000 to present

Allen Hurtz, P.E., Director of Engineering for Star Building Systems, reviews building code updates from the year 2000 to the current codes today and what builders can expect ...
Dec. 14, 2017
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Building Team

Plan ahead when building in the west

The west coast states present a special challenge to builders. The area is seismically active and as such has complex building codes for California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska...
June 20, 2017
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Metals

Tapered columns can slim down costs

Metal building system builders have an option to use straight columns or tapered columns to hold up the structure. In many metal building applications, straight columns may have...
May 22, 2017
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Metals

MBMA works with Underwriter’s Laboratory to fire test metal buildings

One of the reasons metal building systems are so efficient and versatile is the collective commitment of the industry to improving their product. Acting together through the industry...
April 11, 2016
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Metals

How metal building systems work

Architects and design professionals have a valuable opportunity to learn about the design and performance of metal building systems.  An excellent overview of metal building...
Aug. 6, 2015
How Big Of A Building Do I Need?
Metals

How big of a building do I need?

When planning to build a new building for your business, it's natural to try and size it to meet not only your current needs but also your needs in the foreseeable future. ...
June 4, 2015
The Inherent Sustainability of Steel
Metals

The inherent sustainability of steel

When considering the sustainability of metal building systems, attention is often paid to the low-waste factory manufacturing, and the excellent energy performance of the building...
April 3, 2015
Utility
Architects

16 utility questions to answer during your building project

Electricity has been giving people a thrill since Benjamin Franklin got a hankering one night to fly a kite. He got excited about his discovery and we’ve been excited with him...
July 21, 2014