Flexsteel Industries spent more than 80 years at its Jackson Street Manufacturing Facility in Dubuque, Iowa. Knowing the facility had outlived its life, company leaders announced they would close the facility and build a new $25 million, 250,000-square-foot-facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center South. Not only would they be gaining a modern, more efficient facility, […]
Hanging a crane or conveyor system from an existing structure requires structural analysis to ensure the existing structure can safely support loads generated by the crane or conveyor system. IIW’s structural engineers have extensive experience with evaluating existing structures and designing reinforcing for the structures when deemed necessary. We work with our clients to understand their crane […]
Industrial and manufacturing buildings often require modifications to meet the demands of the ever-changing operations within those buildings. IIW’s structural engineers assist with a variety of building modification projects to meet our clients’ goals. Thoughtfully prepared and thorough construction documents minimize surprises during construction, making it easier to maintain project schedules and budgets. Building Modifications Truck Dock […]
Sometimes the unexpected happens in industrial and manufacturing buildings–whether it be discovering questionable cracks in a reinforced concrete structure, or finding a steel building column was accidently damaged in a fork truck collision. IIW’s structural engineers take pride in providing responsive site observation to assess the severity of damage and deficiencies, quickly formulating repair solutions to keep […]
Machines, storage tanks, and other equipment are an integral part of industrial and manufacturing buildings. In most cases, it is vital that the equipment be securely anchored to a solid foundation with the capacity to resist lateral and uplift loads generated by the equipment, or by wind against the equipment for outdoor installations. IIW’s structural engineers work […]
Verena Street Coffee Co. produces craft roasted coffee that is distributed both locally and nationally. As their business experienced a boom in growth in a short five year period, the owners knew it was time to expand. In late 2015, they broke ground on a new 35,000 sf coffee roasting facility in the Dubuque Industrial […]
