feed01.fireside.fm Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:17:02 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tubular Connections https://zekelman.fireside.fm Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:45:05 -0500 Interviews with industry experts to help make meaningful connections in the steel and engineering communities. en-us © 2026 Tubular Connections episodic Zekelman Industry Insights Zekelman Industries Interviews with industry experts to help make meaningful connections in the steel and engineering communities. false Zekelman Industries podcast@zekelman.com yes Episode 1: Have Your Tube and Bolt it Too https://zekelman.fireside.fm/1 8f53d78f-eedd-497f-8824-86e2bab0105d Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full 1 Zekelman Industries Ted Goldstein, structural engineer and inventor of Shuriken™ Structural Nut Keeper, joins Brad from Tokyo, Japan, to discuss how Shuriken makes HSS connections faster and easier. While HSS columns are the norm in Japan, welded splices pose a hurdle to adoption in the U.S. Shuriken allows for field-bolted column splices, simplifying the process and cutting costs. 25:27 false Ted Goldstein, structural engineer and inventor of Shuriken™ Structural Nut Keeper, joins Brad from Tokyo, Japan, to discuss how Shuriken makes HSS connections faster and easier. While HSS columns are the norm in Japan, welded splices pose a hurdle to adoption in the U.S. Shuriken allows for field-bolted column splices, simplifying the process and cutting costs.

Special Guest: Ted Goldstein.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, jumbo HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, steel, steel tube, steel industry, Shuriken, column splice, field-bolted column splice, HSS connections Ted Goldstein, structural engineer and inventor of Shuriken™ Structural Nut Keeper, joins Brad from Tokyo, Japan, to discuss how Shuriken makes HSS connections faster and easier. While HSS columns are the norm in Japan, welded splices pose a hurdle to adoption in the U.S. Shuriken allows for field-bolted column splices, simplifying the process and cutting costs.

Special Guest: Ted Goldstein.

]]> Ted Goldstein, structural engineer and inventor of Shuriken™ Structural Nut Keeper, joins Brad from Tokyo, Japan, to discuss how Shuriken makes HSS connections faster and easier. While HSS columns are the norm in Japan, welded splices pose a hurdle to adoption in the U.S. Shuriken allows for field-bolted column splices, simplifying the process and cutting costs.

Special Guest: Ted Goldstein.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+VyUs5QmA ]]> Brad Fletcher Ted Goldstein New Mill Coming Soon https://zekelman.fireside.fm/new-mill-coming-soon d0e0f8e2-a00b-4ae2-a60a-a98e06f987fe Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full 1 Zekelman Industries Brad and guest John Chatterton, Vice President of Engineering Technologies for Zekelman Industries, provide an update on Atlas Tube’s new straight-seam ERW tube mill currently being constructed in Blytheville, Arkansas. The new mill will be rolling jumbo HSS in larger sizes than previously available, and it’s all made in America for fast delivery. 22:07 false Brad and guest John Chatterton, Vice President of Engineering Technologies for Zekelman Industries, provide an update on Atlas Tube’s new straight-seam ERW tube mill currently being constructed in Blytheville, Arkansas. The new mill will be rolling jumbo HSS in larger sizes than previously available, and it’s all made in America for fast delivery.

Special Guest: John Chatterton.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, jumbo HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, large-size HSS, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, steel, steel tube, steel industry, HSS availability, jumbo HSS availability, jumbo HSS mill, straight-seam ERW Brad and guest John Chatterton, Vice President of Engineering Technologies for Zekelman Industries, provide an update on Atlas Tube’s new straight-seam ERW tube mill currently being constructed in Blytheville, Arkansas. The new mill will be rolling jumbo HSS in larger sizes than previously available, and it’s all made in America for fast delivery.

Special Guest: John Chatterton.

]]> Brad and guest John Chatterton, Vice President of Engineering Technologies for Zekelman Industries, provide an update on Atlas Tube’s new straight-seam ERW tube mill currently being constructed in Blytheville, Arkansas. The new mill will be rolling jumbo HSS in larger sizes than previously available, and it’s all made in America for fast delivery.

Special Guest: John Chatterton.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+nsf81oi8 ]]> Brad Fletcher John Chatterton A Library of Connections https://zekelman.fireside.fm/a-library-of-connections e35139dd-3f01-4dd6-9ac3-322fe32c4dda Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full 1 Zekelman Industries Brad is joined by Jim Moody and Jay Bawan of GIZA Steel, a leader in structural steel connection design software. At GIZA, they’re building an ever-expanding library of connection designs to help engineers be more efficient. Brad gets all the details on the software, HSS connections and what the future holds for Giza Steel. 34:49 false Brad is joined by Jim Moody and Jay Bawan of GIZA Steel, a leader in structural steel connection design software. At GIZA, they’re building an ever-expanding library of connection designs to help engineers be more efficient. Brad gets all the details on the software, HSS connections and what the future holds for Giza Steel.

Special Guests: Jay Bawan and Jim Moody.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, AISC, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, steel, steel tube, steel industry, steel manufacturing, HSS connections, steel connections Brad is joined by Jim Moody and Jay Bawan of GIZA Steel, a leader in structural steel connection design software. At GIZA, they’re building an ever-expanding library of connection designs to help engineers be more efficient. Brad gets all the details on the software, HSS connections and what the future holds for Giza Steel.

Special Guests: Jay Bawan and Jim Moody.

]]> Brad is joined by Jim Moody and Jay Bawan of GIZA Steel, a leader in structural steel connection design software. At GIZA, they’re building an ever-expanding library of connection designs to help engineers be more efficient. Brad gets all the details on the software, HSS connections and what the future holds for Giza Steel.

Special Guests: Jay Bawan and Jim Moody.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+ej3IQrqY ]]> Brad Fletcher Jay Bawan Jim Moody In the Moment https://zekelman.fireside.fm/in-the-moment 9713434f-f9ed-4a12-8279-c82a9f7a6c12 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full 1 Zekelman Industries 11:36 false Brad and guest Ryan Smith, director of SidePlate Systems, chronicle the history of SidePlate and how they came to work with Atlas Tube. The connections technology company has evolved and improved the way we design steel moment connections, making structures stronger and safer. Learn about their latest connection which they are unveiling at NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference.

Special Guest: Ryan Smith.

]]> Atlas Tube,Zekelman Industries,HSS,steel HSS,structural steel,hollow structural sections,AISC,NASCC,structural,structural engineer,structural engineering,HSS specifications,steel,steel tube,steel industry,tradeshow,SidePlate,steel connections,moment connections,HSS connections,seismic Brad and guest Ryan Smith, director of SidePlate Systems, chronicle the history of SidePlate and how they came to work with Atlas Tube. The connections technology company has evolved and improved the way we design steel moment connections, making structures stronger and safer. Learn about their latest connection which they are unveiling at NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference.

Special Guest: Ryan Smith.

]]> Brad and guest Ryan Smith, director of SidePlate Systems, chronicle the history of SidePlate and how they came to work with Atlas Tube. The connections technology company has evolved and improved the way we design steel moment connections, making structures stronger and safer. Learn about their latest connection which they are unveiling at NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference.

Special Guest: Ryan Smith.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+brJtXuCZ ]]> Brad Fletcher Ryan Smith Atlas Tube Goes Virtual https://zekelman.fireside.fm/atlas-tube-goes-virtual df1c1e26-a979-4142-8eae-1af2c2de9761 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full 1 Zekelman Industries Brad joins us from his home with an update during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we can’t meet in person right now, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with Atlas Tube like virtual lunch & learn sessions and virtual tradeshows. Brad gives a preview of what Atlas will be sharing at the upcoming NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference and shares his positive outlook for the future. 11:36 false Atlas Tube,Zekelman Industries,HSS,steel HSS,structural steel,hollow structural sections,AISC,NASCC,structural,structural engineer,structural engineering,HSS specifications,steel,steel tube,steel industry,lunch & learn,tradeshow,steel manufacturing https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+q6pDLIWx ]]> Brad Fletcher Setting the Modular Standard https://zekelman.fireside.fm/tubular-connections f5068db4-ed35-4168-b829-edc57ad0fae0 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, heads to Troy, MI to visit Michael Bell, director of engineering for Z Modular, a modular building and technology company and the newest division of Zekelman Industries. They discuss the benefits of modular construction, the revolutionary VectorBloc, and how Z Modular helps building owners realize reduced time to occupancy. 34:32 false Special Guest: Michael Bell.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, steel industry, steel,Z Modular, modular, modular construction, VectorBloc, offsite construction, HSS connections, steel connections, volumetric modular, volumetric construction, volumetric modular construction, modular design https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+HkWc3Gr3 ]]> Brad Fletcher Michael Bell Keep on Learning https://zekelman.fireside.fm/keep-on-learning 9d94e628-7089-4169-a40e-01ddc34e1e47 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, speaks with Michael Gray, vice president of CastConneX, at the annual conference for the Structural Engineers Association of Utah. They discuss the research grants, fellowships and continuing-education opportunities available through the Education and Research Council for the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. 14:29 false Special Guest: Michael Gray.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, steel industry, steel connections, HSS connections, structural steel connections, Structural Engineers Association of Utah, Structural Engineers Association, SEA, CISC, CastConneX, steel castings, high strength connectors https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+01kMInZm ]]> Brad Fletcher Michael Gray Overcoming Challenges https://zekelman.fireside.fm/overcoming-challenges 5331c242-34cb-460a-836b-515b03a57ea2 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, has a discussion with Kim Olson, structural engineer with the Steel Tube Institute (STI) and FORSE Consulting. Kim shares her thoughts on the misinformation of the cost of HSS in the marketplace, her passion for educating on connections, and the tools and resources she’s helped create through STI. 12:50 false Special Guest: Kim Olson.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, steel industry, steel connections, HSS connections, structural steel connections, Steel Tube Institute, HSS cost https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+iHRY7xC8 ]]> Brad Fletcher Kim Olson Industry Experience https://zekelman.fireside.fm/industry-experience ddd6028f-27b4-4ae0-86f7-65ec9631b243 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:15:00 -0600 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, speaks with Tim Gilbert, structural engineer at TimkenSteel, about his involvement with the SEA and the NCSEA, engagement from the student chapters, and the challenges faced in structural engineering for industrial markets. 15:33 false Special Guest: Tim Gilbert.

]]> Atlas Tube,Zekelman Industries,HSS,steel HSS,structural steel,hollow structural sections,SEA,structural engineer association,NCSEA,structural engineering students,structural,structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, steel industry, steel connections, HSS connections, structural steel connections, industrial steel https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+QREXS9hS ]]> Brad Fletcher Tim Gilbert Getting Educated and Making Connections https://zekelman.fireside.fm/getting-educated-and-making-connections 95043fbf-6bb8-43cf-9999-1cb3693edbd1 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0600 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, speaks with SidePlate’s eastern regional business manager, Jason Hoover, about his involvement with the SEA and student engagement, as well as the benefits of using steel HSS in seismic applications. 12:02 false Special Guest: Jason Hoover.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, SEA, structural engineer association, structural engineering students, structural,structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, HSS grades, steel HSS grades, steel frame, steel frame system, steel innovations, steel industry, steel connections, HSS connections, structural steel connections https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+KqEA0VZ6 ]]> Brad Fletcher Jason Hoover Let's Talk Steel HSS https://zekelman.fireside.fm/lets-talk-steel-hss 74e7a0d7-c3e4-4f37-90a3-29f4421bdf3f Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0500 podcast@zekelman.com (Zekelman Industries) full Zekelman Industries Brad Fletcher, senior structural engineer at Atlas Tube, speaks with two AISC structural steel specialists, Matt Brady and Dennis Pilarczyk about steel HSS specifications and innovations. 17:29 false Special Guests: Dennis Pilarczyk and Matt Brady.

]]> Atlas Tube, Zekelman Industries, HSS, steel HSS, structural steel, hollow structural sections, AISC, structural, structural engineer, structural engineering, HSS specifications, steel, steel tube, HSS grades, steel HSS grades, steel frame, steel frame system, steel innovations, steel industry https://fireside.fm/player/v2/xKAJDhj9+aw7xny6a ]]> Brad Fletcher Dennis Pilarczyk Matt Brady