Somerset Steel Erection

Building on 50+ years of experience.

Engineering Fabrication Material Handling

Process Piping Steel Erection Concrete Work

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Why Choose Somerset Steel

Safety and Training
Technology and Engineering
Design/Build Expertise
General Construction
Pre-Engineered Building
Concrete Forming and Placement
Structural Steel and Metal Fabrication
Structural Steel Erection
Process Piping Fabrication and Erection
Heavy Rigging/Material Handling
Quality Assurance
Management Staff
Diversity of Services
Branch Locations

A Partial List of our Clients:

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AES
AMERICAN EAGLE PAPER

AGL RESOURCES
ALLEGHENY LUDLUM
ALSTOM POWER
APPVION PAPERS, INC.
ATK - TACTICAL SYSTEM CO.
AVERY DENNISON
BECHTEL CORP.
BETHLEHEM STEEL
CARNEGIE MELLON
CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGY
CONEMAUGH HEALTH SYSTEMS
DEARBORN MIDWEST CONVEYOR
DUKE ENERGY
CROFTON INDUSTRIES
ELLIOTT COMPANY
FOSTER WHEELER
FRU-CON
GPU GENERATING
HECKETT MULTI-SERV
HUNTINGTON-INGALLS NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD
JAMES A. REDDING
JONES LANG LASALLE
KEYSTONE RENEWABLE RESOURCES
LATROBE SPECIALTY STEEL
MANNESMAN DEMAG
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
NASA LANGLEY FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER
NEW ENTERPRISE STONE & LIME
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
NORTH AMERICAN HOGANAS
NORSE DAIRY SYSTEMS
NRG ENERGY
PEOPLES NATURAL GAS
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
R.A.G. CUMBERLAND RESOURCES
R.A.G. EMERALD RESOURCES
RUSTOLEUM CORP.
SEAWORLD BUSH GARDENS
SPECTRA ENERGY
UNILEVER LIPTON TEA
U.S. GENERATING
U.S. STEEL
WELLS FARGO
WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEMS
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC

Somerset Steel Erection is a subsidiary

of Riggs, Industries, Inc.
For a complete list of Riggs companies,
visit www.riggsindustries.com

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Why Choose Somerset Steel

Building on 50+ years of experience.

When you contract with Somerset Steel Erection (SSE) for your next project, you can be assured that you
are working with a company that has a wide variety of capabilities, equipment, and experienced professionals. For more than 50 years, we have been providing our clients and partners with unsurpassed
customer service and a commitment to meet every challenge with a can-do approach. Let us show you
why our clients choose Somerset Steel over and over again.

Somerset Steel Erection is a full-service contractor specializing

in general contracting, material handling, concrete work, steel
erection, process piping, and metal fabrication.

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Safety and Training

statement of safey policy

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Injuries and illness arising from the work place are an undesired consequence of work activity that
causes personal loss and suffering to the worker and productive and financial losses to the company.
It is, therefore, important that every employee understand the company goal is to continually eliminate
potential causes of accidents. Each employee has the right to a safe and healthful work place. With this
goal in mind, the company feels that both employee and employer must make a commitment collectively and individually. We must daily renew our pledge to work in such a way as to assure the safety and
well-being of those who work around us and ourselves.

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Workers Compensation Interstate Modification

for Somerset Steel is as follows:
2010/11 0.780 2012/13 0.680
2011/12 0.780 2013/14 0.670
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Technology and engineering

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Somerset Steels experienced, professional engineers, draftsmen, and detailers provide clients with 3D
modeling and detailed drawings and layouts. SSE is committed to investing in the most state-of-the-art
software and equipment resulting in extremely reliable renderings and blueprints.

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ASME Code Vessels

Bulk Material Handling Systems
Banana Screen Systems
CAD Software Design Systems
AutoCad
Belt Analyst
Inventor
STAAD.Pro
Tekla Structures
Centrifugal Fan System
My Project
Conveyor Systems
Handrails & Walkways
Manufacturing Plant Buildings
Microsoft Project
Nu Bert
Professional Full Time - CWI Inspectors
Professional Full Time - Engineers (PE)
Professional Full Time - ICC Inspector
Quote Software
Stair Towers
Structural Steel
Structural Upgrades

Our designs are to the latest

construction codes of the AISC,
ASME, and ICC standards.
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design and build expertise

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The Somerset Steel design/build process pulls together the building owner, general contractor, architect,
and any specialty subcontractors into a cohesive team with SSE as the team leader. By taking on this
role, Somerset Steel assumes the overall responsibility for the project, communication, and performance.
The SSE design/build process minimizes costs and saves time because all parties accept the projects
design and direction prior to construction beginning. Simply put, this up-front agreement leads to less
confusion during the execution of the contract.
Somerset Steel Design Build Objectives:

Optimize use of available funds

Control of the scope of work
Develop project schedule
Optimize use of the design and
construction firms skills
Avoid delays, changes, and disputes
Enhance project design and
construction quaility
Provide flexibility in contracting and
procurement
Demonstrate Integrity from planning
through completion

Industries We Serve:

Chemical
Environmental
Food Processing
Glass
Government / Defense / Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing
Petroleum
Power and Energy
Pulp and Paper
Steel
Transportation
Water and Wastewater

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general construction

The Professional team

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Our clients rely on Somerset Steel for providing all material, labor, equipment, and services that are necessary for the construction of the project. We specialize in design, engineering, and complete turnkey construction, pre-engineered buildings, foundations, steel and miscellaneous steel, material handling systems,
emergency repairs, and process piping.
The SSE professional team works extensively in the power generation, steel, coal, petroleum, paper, industrial manufacturing, transportation, water/wastewater, and chemical industries. This diverse background
demonstrates the scope of Somerset Steels broad knowledge, experience, and capabilities.

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Pre-engineered buildings

custom designed

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As an authorized distributor of Chief pre-engineered buildings, our clients rely on us for innovative and
custom building solutions. Somerset Steels staff will design, engineer, fabricate, and build most any
architectural specification.

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concrete forming and placement

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The employees of Somerset Steel are highly skilled and trained in forming and placement of concrete. It
takes precision and craftsmanship to guarantee that the placement of the concrete is done to exacting
standards and specification. At Somerset Steel, we have a proven track record for expert performance
and quality that our clients have come to expect.

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structural steel and metal fabrication

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Our certified AISC fabrication facilities are equipped with the latest technologies and equipment. The facilities are fully manned and equipped to fabricate structural steel, plate work, chutes, bins, ductwork, and
miscellaneous steel. Our paint coating facility can shot blast paint per your specifications. All our work is
performed according to AWS, API, AISC, ICC and SSPC codes. Delivery to your site is done with our own
trucks, minimizing delays and costs.

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structural steel erection

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At Somerset Steel, we supply all the equipment, manpower, tools and transportation to erect the customers
buildings and supporting components. We are a certified AISC erector with procedures that assure a safe
and quality product for our customers.

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process piping

fabrication and erection

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Complex piping systems do not intimidate the team at Somerset Steel. Although many aspects can be
challenging, we have the expertise and knowledge of our software programs to provide schematic diagrams
and documents needed to take into account the material passing through pipes, pressure requirements, and
the type of construction material best suited for each application prior to fabrication and erection.

Our fabrication facilities

and personnel are ASME
certified with the PP, S, U
and R certifications.
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process piping

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heavy rigging/material handling

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Our projects range in various sizes. The challenging and complex industrial projects are what SSE
thrives on, from setting high pressure duct collection systems to 300 ton presses and large material handling projects.

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committed to quality assurance

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At Somerset Steel Erection, we adhere to a strict set of quality assurance systems

such as the AWS, AISC, ASME and ICC Standards. Our certifications demonstrate our commitment to producing quality products, providing exceptional customer service, and delivering on time.
Our Quality Assurance consists of the following certified programs and
professional certifications:

AISC Certified Erector

ASME Certified PP, R, S, U
Certified Welding Inspectors
Certified Detailers
Professional Engineers Full Time

ICC Certified Inspector Full Time

Safety Director Full Time
QAQC Program
Quality Control Systems
UA Certified Fabricator

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meet the management staff

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CARL D. RIGGS
President
Director of Operations

HAROLD E. WALKER
Vice President
Director of Fabrication Facilities

DONALD E. WALKER
Sr. Project Manager
Director of Field Operations

GARY W. LEISTER
Engineering Manager

KEVIN F. MACY
Safety Director

CLYDE O. LONG
Manager of QA/QC

DANIEL J. RIGGS
Vice President
Mid-Atlantic Branch

JIM K. CUNNINGHAM
General Manager
Maryland Branch
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Diversity of Services
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Our firm directly employs

the following:
ASME Welders
Boilermakers
Carpenters
Ironworkers
Laborers
Millwrights
Operating Engineers
Pipefitters/Pipeliners

Our firm offers

the following services:

Concrete Forming/Placement
Construction Management
Design/Build
Engineering
Environmental Protection
General Contracting
Metal Fabrication
Pipe Fabrication
Process Piping
Quality Assurance Program
Safety/Training
Structural Steel Erection
Structural Steel Fabrication

Our firm services

the following industries:
Chemical
Correctional
Education/Institutional
Environmental Controls
Food Processing
Glass
Government/Defense
Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing
Material Handling
Petroleum
Power & Energy
Pulp & Paper
Specialty
Steel
Transportation
Water & Wastewater

Concrete Forming/Placement

Bag Houses Fan Foundations (32)*

Cast in Place Concrete Walls & Forms (23-26)
Concrete Clarifiers/Thickeners
Cooling Tower Foundations
Electric ARC Furnace Foundations (24-25)
Machinery Foundations (26)
Melting Furnace Foundations
Pipe Rack Bridges & Columns (1, 33, 43)
Footers/Foundations
Pre-Cast Systems (7)
Sewage Treatment Plants
Silo Top Conveyor Foundations
Waterproofing Systems
Water Treatment Plants

Contracting Services

Budgeting
CAD Drafting
Construction Management (13, 18)
Construction Scheduling (19)
Design/Build (16-17)
Engineering (12)
General Contracting (7, 17, 21-22, 32)
Material Handling (30-31, 44)
Partnering (16)
Plant Expansions (32, 38)
Plant Maintenance
Plant Modifications/Upgrades (38)
Pre-Engineered Buildings (8, 20-23)

Engineering

ASME Code Vessels (36)

Bulk Material Handling Systems (31, 33, 39-45)
Banana Screen Systems
CAD Software Design Systems (3, 12, 17, 20, 31-32)
AutoCad
Belt Analysis
Inventor
Pro Belt Analyst
STAAD.Pro
Tekla Structures (27, 49-51)
Centrifugal Fan System
Coal Handling Systems
Conveyor Systems (30-31, 49, 50-51)
Handrails & Walkways (4, 29-32, 45)
Manufacturing Plant Buildings (6, 31-32)
Microsoft Program
Mine Fan Equipment & Systems
Professional Full Time - CWI Inspectors
Professional Full Time - Engineers (PE)
Professional Full Time - ICC Inspector
Quote Software
Stair Towers
Structural Steel 24, 27, 31-33, 43)
Structural Upgrades

(*Denotes number on photo. The numbers

appear on either lower left or right corners on
photos)

Environmental Protection
Air Cleaning & Pollution
Control
Bag Houses (28, 32)
Coal Sampling Systems
Direct Emission Systems
Dust Collection Systems (32)
Dust Suppression Systems (32)
Emissions Ductwork Systems
Energy & Heat Recovery
Systems
Exhaust Silencer Systems
Paint Booth Systems
Reclaim Systems
Sand Blasting Systems
Self-Scrubbing Coal Cleaning
Systems
Soot Collection Systems
Vacuum Systems

Metal Fabrication

Artistic Design Displays (5)

Ash Handling Systems
Centrifugal Fan Systems
Coal Handling Systems (30-31)
Conveyor Systems (30)
Custom Fit Units
Damper and Louvers
Dust Extractor Systems (28, 32)
Emission Stacks (28)
Equipment Installation & Retrofitting
Exhaust Dusts & Transitions (28)
Fan Ductwork Systems
Limestone, Gypsum & High
Pressure Duct Systems (49-51)
Material Handling Systems (40-43)
Media Vessels
Painting/Automation QC Systems
Pipe Railing, Racks & Catwalks (1, 4, 29-30, 43, 50-51)
Refuse Chutes
Tanks and Pressure Vessels

Pipe Fabrication

ASME Code Certified (1, 46)

Aluminum Pipe
Carbon Steel Pipe (1, 31, 32)
CR-MO Steel Pipe (33)
Nickel Alloy Pipe (32-33)
Painting/Automation QC System
Pipe Bending
Power Piping (34, 37)
Skid Package Systems (36)
Stainless Steel Pipe (32)
UA Certified Fabrication

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Process Piping

Agricultural Piping Systems

Ash Handling & Lime Slurry Piping

Systems
Beverage, Dairy & Food Systems
Compressed Air Systems
Double Containment Piping Systems
Feed Sampling Systems
Fuel Processing Systems (36)
Grease & Lubricating Systems
Hydraulic Piping Systems
Infiltration Piping Systems
Manufactured Chemical Systems (35, 37)
Manufactured Gas Systems (1)
Petroleum Pipe Line Systems
Pneumatic Air Systems
Power Boiler Maintenance
Power Boiler Piping (34)
Process Water & Waste Systems (33)
Resin & Acid Piping Systems
Vacuum Cleaning Systems
Water Recirculation Systems (32)

Quality Assurance Program

AISC Certified Erector (3, 6, 9, 15, 17, 20, 28, 32, 42)
ASME Certified PP, R, S, U
CWI Certified Inspectors - Full Time (47-48)
ICC Certified Inspector Full Time
Professional Engineers Full Time
QAQC Program
Quality Control Systems
Safety Director Full Time
UA Certified Fabricator

Safety

and

Medical/Healthcare Structures
Pre-Engineered Buildings (6, 8, 20-22)
Reclaim Systems
Sampling Systems (43)
Self Scrubbing Coal Cleaning
Systems
Steel Manufactures Structural (2, 6-8, 15, 20-22)
Structural Upgrades
Support Steel
Tank Farms & Pipe Racks (1, 4. 35)
Vacuum Systems

Structural Steel
Fabrication

Heavy Industrial
Air Compressor Skid Packages
Bins
Catwalks (1, 4, 30, 32, 35, 41, 43, 50-51)
Chiller Systems
Chutes (49-51)
Generation Stations
Platform & Supports (4, 30, 32, 35, 41, 43)
Pipe Bridges (1, 35)
Pipe Racks (1, 35)
Structural Steel Upgrade Systems
Miscellaneous
Bollards
Dumper Gates
Hand Railing (1, 30, 32, 35, 41, 43, 50-51)
Ornamental Steel (5)
Ramps (30, 32, 41, 51)
Stair Towers (32, 35, 43)

Training

CPR Certification & Training

Continuous Supervisor & Management
Training (9-10, 45)
Continuous Educational Certified Training (11, 48)
Corporate Alcohol & Drug Policy
Daily Safety Employee Tool Box Talks
Disciplinary Procedures & Processes
Emergency Evacuation
Full Time Safety Director & Manager
Indoctrination Policies & Procedures (10)
ISNetworld
MSHA Certified & Annual Training
On Site Safety Training
OSHA Certification & Training
(10 & 30 Hrs.)
Safety Inventory Tool Inspection

Structural Steel Erection

Bulk Material Handling Systems (3, 20, 39, 41, 43)

Catwalks & Platforms (4, 29-32, 35, 49, 50-51)
Centrifugal Fan Systems
Crusher Chutes (50-51)
Conveyor Systems (30-31, 40, 42, 44, 50-51)
Cranes & Associated Structures
Degreaser Systems
Digesters
Dust Collector Systems (32)
Dust Suppression Systems (32)
Elevators
Equipment & Processing Plants (38)
Lime Stone Handling Systems

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Trade Associations
AISC

American Institute of Steel

Construction Fabrication

AISC

American Institute of Steel

Construction Erection

ASME

American Society of
Mechanical Engineers

AWS

American Welding Society

IWEA
Iron Workers Employers
Association
NCPWB

National Certified Pipe

Welding Bureau

NFPA
National Fire Protection
Association
NMAPC
National Maintenance

Agreements Policy
Committee
NPB

National Plumbing Bureau

TAUC
The Association of Union
Contractors
TUA

The United Association of

Plumbing, Pipe Fitting
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branch locations
Building on 50+ years of experience.

Call today and let us put our 50+ years of contracting

and building experience to work for you!
Boswell Office (Headquarters):
P.O. Box 98
Boswell, PA 15531 USA
Main Phone: 814.629.5621
Toll Free: 800.229.5205
Fax: 814.629.6588
Email: cbl@lceci.com

Somerset Office:
733 S. Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501 USA
Main Phone: 814.444.7200
Fax: 814.445.1320
Email: kly@lceci.com

Cumberland Office:
115 Elizabeth Street
Cumberland, MD 21502 USA
Main Phone: 301.722.3980
Fax: 301.722.3985
Email: jkc@lceci.com

Williamsburg Office:
300 Ewell Road, Unit A & B
Williamsburg, VA 23188 USA
Main Phone: 757.258.8902
Fax: 757.258.8905
Email: djr@lceci.com

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