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AB Walls 2010

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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The Ultimate Design Tool for Segmental Retaining Walls Now Available from Allan Block® – AB Walls 10

3/11/2010 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Allan Block has completely redesigned their segmental retaining wall design software and made it the most powerful and user-friendly retaining wall design software on the market. AB Walls 10 is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality construction drawings, along with the technical support data. This program allows designers to transfer a conceptual layout from a site plan to a complete wall solution and then export to various CADD software programs.

The software continues to allow the designer to generate elevation, plan and multiple cross sectional views of their retaining wall project. Additionally, its design capabilities include static and seismic calculations for internal, external and internal compound stability. AB Walls 10 can now take a designed wall project and print a complete package in one step making it an easy submittal to your client.

With this design software and methodology comes supporting documents like the AB Engineering Manual and Tech Sheets, as well as full technical support from the Allan Block Engineering Department.

Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed though out the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project.

Media Contact:
Allan Block Corporation,
Phone: 952-839-5309
Fax: 952-839-0013
Email: info@allanblock.com
http://www.allanblock.com

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Allan Block® has the first Eco Friendly concrete retaining wall system available: AB Fieldstone

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

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Allan Block® has the first Eco-Friendly concrete retaining wall system available – AB Fieldstone


1/26/2010 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Allan Block Corporation is pleased to release the first Eco-Friendly mortarless concrete retaining wall system – the AB Fieldstone Collection®. Using recycled materials has allowed Allan Block to create a green retaining wall system that is safe for the environment and is able to use post consumer materials without taking away from the quality of the blocks.


With the look and appearance of natural stone, this system is sure to meet the aesthetic needs you have come to expect. The lightweight units install quicker and easier than natural stone and lock securely together to build small landscape walls up to large commercial retaining walls.


The AB Fieldstone Collection is available with different facing textures for the beautiful natural stone look, multiple size units to build patterned walls and is manufactured in several blended colors to match your existing landscape.


Green, Natural and Friendly is how we describe the AB Fieldstone product. Allan Block retaining wall systems, including AB Fieldstone, has available tools, programs and support. Visit allanblock.com for more details and to find the nearest distributor.


Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed throughout the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project. We have the expertise to help you plan, design and build your next project.


Media Contact:
Allan Block Corporation,
Phone: 952-839-5309
Fax: 952-839-0013
Email: info@allanblock.com

http://www.allanblock.com

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Allan Block New Wall Inspector Program

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

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The New Allan Block Wall Inspector Certification Program Helps to Ensure a Quality Project.

(9/22/09) MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The new AB Wall Inspector Certification has been designed to give building officials and inspectors the proper training and tools to ensure that proper retaining walls are built. Allan Block Corporation has developed these tools and training programs to help building inspectors get the knowledge and the resources they need to inspect Allan Block projects.

With the help of our vast network of trained Allan Block representatives, building officials now have the opportunity to take advantage of our installation training, technical support, and the many tools we have available to help them properly inspect and verify installation of the Allan Block products. This three-stage program blends the details of wall design and the experience of wall construction to help us define each inspector’s individual level of ability and service. This on-going certification program will also help us to ensure we continue to see the quality and success Allan Block is known for.

Working through the levels of the AB Wall Inspector Certification Program, we will show you why training can be your best resource for high quality engineered wall construction. There are three achievable levels that are based on the number of Allan Block projects that have been inspected and the experienced gained:

  • Level One – AB Certified Wall Inspector
  • Level Two – AB Experienced Wall Inspector
  • Level Three – AB Master Wall Inspector

A list of upcoming classes and additional information concerning the program, which includes what the requirements are for each level, can be found at www.allanblock.com.

Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed throughout the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project.

Media Contact:

Allan Block Corporation,
Phone: 952-839-5309
Fax: 952-839-0013
Email: info@allanblock.com

http://www.allanblock.com

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AB Estimating Tools

Monday, June 1st, 2009

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Project Success Starts with Proper Estimation of your Allan Block Retaining Wall Materials
(6-1-2009) MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Allan Block Corporation has created an estimating tool for retaining walls under 30 ft (9.1 m) in height. The AB Commercial Wall Estimator is a Microsoft Excel based tool, and is a free download from our website at allanblock.com. When there are many things that can turn a successful project into one that leaves you scratching your head wondering where things went wrong, making sure that the proper amount of materials on the job site is the first step to make sure the installation and construction of the retaining wall project is successful.
The AB Commercial Wall Estimator allows the user to enter the height and length of their particular retaining wall and receive a material estimate that includes:

  • Allan Block product count that includes caps and even a breakdown of different blocks when a pattern wall is desired
  • Geogrid quantities based on wall heights and conditions
  • Base and wall rock estimates needed to complete the wall installation
  • Infill soil amounts that will need to be excavated, backfilled and compacted
  • Drain Tile, adhesive and much more

    • The AB Commercial Wall Estimator is not the only tool available at www.allanblock.com. Allan Block also has estimating tools for smaller landscape walls and the AB Courtyard Collection, a beautiful collection of blocks used as seating walls and pillars around patios. These tools are provided to ensure proper material estimates get a project moving in the right direction.
    With over 20 years of experience, Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed though out the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project. Use the estimating tools to start your project right.

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    AB Walls 2007

    Thursday, February 5th, 2009

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Software Makes Designing a Segmental Retaining Wall Easy Without Compromising Stability

    2/5/2009 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – In an effort to simplify how segmental retaining walls are designed, Allan Block has enhanced and improved our software package, AB Walls 2007, and version 8.6 is now available. It is now even easier to provide retaining wall designs with the ultimate accuracy and structural stability.

    Allan Block is excited to be the first in the industry to release a design tool that includes the new design methodology from NCMA’s anticipated 3rd Edition to their Segmental Retaining Wall Design Manual. This new design methodology includes the addition of Internal Compound Stability and the way internal seismic forces are distributed.

    The software continues to allow the designer to generate elevation, plan and multiple cross sectional views of their retaining wall project. However, it now gives even more design options for the engineer to choose from, keeping AB Walls 2007 Version 8.6 the most flexible design tool available for engineering segmental retaining walls.

    With this new design software and methodology comes supporting documents like the new AB Engineering Manual and Tech Sheets that will explain the changes to the designers. AB Walls 2007 version 8.6 is only available on CD.

    Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed though out the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project.

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