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	Beam & Open Web Joist Structural Steel Framing System The American Institute of Steel Construction Marketing Brochure Chicago Avenue Place, a new multi-story luxury condominium in suburban Chicago, benefited from the use of a Beam & Open Web Joist Structural Steel Framing System. This system provided cost-effectiveness for the design and development team, and flexibility for the owners. It allowed for larger, free-flowing expanses of space and a notable reduction in the transmission of sound between units as well. Such attributes are highly desirable - if not mandatory - among discriminating condominium owners. This Beam & Open Web Joist Structural Steel Framing System provided five key benefits: Faster construction Flexibility to customize floor plan with large steel grid and non-load-bearing walls Superior sound attenuation Space to install recessed lighting and other custom details Provided space for MEP Systems, while reducing floor-to-floor heights. Increasing Speed and Reducing Costs The beam & joist system used in Chicago Avenue Place resulted in the accelerated erection of the building and permitted the owner to complete the condominium units more quickly than with cast-in-place concrete. This, in turn, lowered financing expenses significantly. The total price tag for the steel system was very competitive and kept condominium costs down so the savings could be passed on to the owners or occupants. Improving Quality and Enhancing Occupant Satisfaction As an added benefit of the steel framing system, owners gained the ability to customize their condominiums simply by moving or eliminating the non-load-bearing partitions. Additionally, the joist structure and gypsum board enclosure allowed for installation of recessed lighting and other custom condominium features. Roszak/ADC 1415 Sherman Avenue Suite 101 Evanston, IL 60201 Main  847-425-7555 Sales  847-328-8200 Fax  847-425-7540 email inquiries: info@roszakadc.com copyright© 2003 Roszak/ADC. All rights reserved.