News and Insights
News & Insights
Exterior Metal Paneling – Ribbed vs Flat
Have you ever wondered why we use ribbed sheet metal instead of flat panels on the exterior of our buildings? Overall, it is because of the added…
Design Methods That Resist Snow, Wind, and Seismic Loads
All Trachte buildings are designed to resist the environmental loads as required by the building code for the specific site location of the building.…
Designing Substation Control Buildings for Rough Conditions
INSIGHTSTrachte’s prefabricated substation control buildings are vital to the interconnection of essential infrastructure. These applications can…
The Parkway Pipeline Project
CASE STUDYThe Parkway Pipeline is a 16” diameter underground petroleum pipeline that was finalized in September 2013 as part of joint venture between…
AI Technology and the Growth of Hyperscale Data Centers
INSIGHTSThe rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI technologies, along with the exponential growth of cloud-based services, have…
7 Reasons to Choose a Channel Framed Building
INSIGHTSTrachte buildings are constructed with a heavy duty galvanized structural steel framework that meets building design loads before the…
New E-House for a Boston-Based Medical Center
A world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts, partnered with a major electrical equipment manufacturer to upgrade existing…
Engineered Solutions that Protect Against EMP Threats
What is an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)?EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse, which is a burst of electromagnetic radiation that can be caused by…
Clearance and Egress Changes in the 2023 NEC
Concerns: Revised National Electrical Code (NEC) egress clearance requirements can exceed working space requirements, potentially causing e-houses to…
What is PVDF Resin Coating?
PVDF stands for Polyvinylidene Fluoride, which is a high-performance thermoplastic resin that is commonly used in industrial and engineering…
5 Uses for Substation Control Buildings for Renewable Energy Projects
The increased demand for renewable energy sources continues to rise throughout North America. Trachte’s prefabricated buildings support solar, wind,…
Delivering Critical Power Solutions without Sacrificing Patient Care
At the #1 hospital in New York, they have more than three hundred beds available for in-patient care. There are over sixty state-of-the-art operating…