B1308 - Construction of grain elevators and inland terminals

Operational Details
Elevator construction traditionally has been wood framed, with 2 x 4s laid on the flat and one placed on the other to form approximately 4" solid walls. Compartments are built into the many storied structure so that different grains can be segregated from the others. The elevators are set on a concrete foundation or pilings because of the weight of the grain contained in structure. The elevator is not only sided, but painted as well.
More recently concrete and steel construction has been used as it results in the need for less maintenance and has a longer life. Weigh scales are installed and load outs to the rail lines are provided. Everyday maintenance may be done by the elevator company, but when major renovations are required, or the maintenance involves painting the entire structure, etc, a from this subcode is usually contracted to do the work. Elevator construction requires using the usual building construction materials and equipment. However, cranes, scaffolding and/or manlifts are required due to working at elevations.

Grain elevator annexes are often built out of metal and are erected much the same as a quonset or metal grain elevator.

Grain terminals are not that common on the prairies, however, large storage facilities have been built that can be used by more than one grain company for shipment consolidation on rail lines. The construction of a terminal is similar to elevator construction and the same employers would bid on the work as those who build the more traditional grain elevators.

SIC Codes
000000107 - Const. of grain elevators
000000108 - Const. of inland terminals