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Ever Been to a Topping Out Ceremony?

Posted on January 17, 2012

By Paul Crocker (PE, SE, LEED AP, Director, Structural Engineering)

A topping out ceremony is held when the last beam is placed on a new bridge or building.  Iron workers attach an evergreen tree and a flag, paint the final beam, autograph it, and then hoist it into place and… Continue Reading

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