This edition of the Nucor Public Affairs Update is a 2022 midterm election wrap-up. Also, major construction spending legislation – including the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, the CHIPS Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act – passed in the last Congress and the impact of this new spending will start to be felt in significant ways in the construction market in 2023 and beyond.

We are pleased to welcome C.H.I. Overhead Doors to the Nucor family. With this partnership, we are connecting our Authorized Builders with C.H.I. Overhead Doors commercial product line and their nationwide network of installers within eQuote.

When it comes to the Aviation Market, metal buildings are the ideal solution. The National Accounts Aviation Team has accumulated the knowledge and understanding of what is required in an aviation metal building. Read about their expertise and how they can help with your next project.

To support you with a current representation of our products and capabilities, we have recently developed a new and improved Product Catalog, which replaces the previous version. The new brochure is available on the website and the Builder Dashboard.

Due to recently made changes to panel and trim names, eQuote has also undergone changes to reflect these adjustments. New projects within eQuote will automatically offer the revised products and product names. Existing projects may require upgrading your selections to match the new offerings.

Be sure to remember and follow proper procedures for clearing roof overloads due to extreme snow and ice. Most importantly, stay safe when working on slippery roof conditions.

COMcheck, a commercial energy compliance tool, works within our eQuote software to assist with your projects. While working in eQuote, if a question arises, you can request assistance and ultimately receive a file to use in the COMcheck software.

The overall cost of your project could be impacted depending on the column base connection. This month’s Tips from Engineering gives you advice on when you need to choose between a pinned or fixed base column.

As in years past, we are again sharing this special Christmas poem. We hope you enjoy it, and we wish you a Merry Christmas!

Lights, ladders, and drivers can all create hazards during the holidays. Take a look at our holiday safety reminders to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe during the upcoming holiday season.