--- title: Thermal Break Embed = Construction Cost & Energy Savings vs Weld Plate description: A new thermal break embed technology lowers construction costs while enabling LEED compliance. image: https://blog.em-bolt.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Case%20Study.png --- [![EM Bolt](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EmBolt_March2019/Images/Interior-Logo.png?width=225&height=47&name=Interior-Logo.png "EM Bolt")](http://www.em-bolt.com/home) Call Today for More Information: **(802) 448-3053** # EM-BOLT Bolt-able Embed Plate Blog # Thermal Break Embed = Construction Cost & Energy Savings vs Weld Plate Posted by [Tim Hardy P.E.](https://blog.em-bolt.com/author/tim-hardy-p-e) on Jan 28, 2020 2:34:57 PM ![Tim Hardy P.E.](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hubfs/EmBolt_March2019/Images/Tim%20Hardy%20P.E.%20EM_BOLT.jpeg) Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hardy-pe-09976515/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Imbed Plate Case Study](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Case%20Study.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Case%20Study.png) *Eagles Landing Mixed Use Building* [Eagles Landing](https://www.champlain.edu/faculty-and-staff/campus-information/campus-planning-and-auxiliary-services/new-construction-and-major-renovations/194-st-paul-street) is a mixed use building built for Champlain College in Burlington, VT. It includes housing for 314 students as well as retail stores. The building achieved Two Green Globes certified by The Green Building Initiative ([www.thegbi.org](http://www.thegbi.org)). In order to achieve the Green Globe awards, energy efficiency of the building envelope was a priority. That’s why replacing standard weld plates with [thermal break embeds](https://blog.em-bolt.com/concrete-slab-thermal-break) was important!   ![Weld Plate with Thermal Break Technology](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Example%20with%20Thermal%20Break%20Technology.png?width=587&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Example%20with%20Thermal%20Break%20Technology.png) *Example - Embed Plate with Thermal Break Technology Replaces Standard Weld Plate Design* However, just as important, as with every structural steel project and building, is to get the project completed on time and on or under budget. That’s where the patented EM-BOLT [boltable embed plate outshines standard weld plate designs](https://blog.em-bolt.com/concrete-thermal-break).   ![Weld Plate Structural Steel Project](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Structural%20Steel%20Project.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Structural%20Steel%20Project.png) *Eagles Landing Structural Steel Framework*   The boltable EM-BOLT [embed plate saves considerable installation time](https://blog.em-bolt.com/embedment-plates) vs the standard steel weld plate configuration. Contractors report 80-100 man-hours saved on average-size commercial projects. This time savings can translate into 2 - 3 weeks of compressed construction schedule.    ![Weld Plate Spreadsheet Comparison](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Spreadsheet%20Comparison.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Spreadsheet%20Comparison.png) *Reported Time Comparison - Standard Weld Plate vs. EM-BOLT Boltable Embed Plate* On this project, the procurement costs of the boltable embed plate were less than the standard weld plate design quoted. ![Weld Plate](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Spreadsheet%20Example.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Spreadsheet%20Example.png) *Contractor Procurement Cost Comparison - Standard Weld Plate Vs. EM-BOLT Boltable Embed Plate*     [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2973900/1b980ea7-f902-4212-8f10-875814a190fb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2973900/1b980ea7-f902-4212-8f10-875814a190fb)     Across the Eagles Landing project, 288 EM-BOLT boltable embed plates replaced traditional  weld plates for the approximately 30,000 SF structure.  **For the project as a whole, the results are impressive:** - Time savings on Eagles Landing = 131 Hrs - Cost savings on Eagles Landing = $4,095   ![Weld Plate Example](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate.png) *Cost by Weld Plate Size - Weld Plate vs. * *Boltable Embed Plate and Total Costs for Each Weld Plate Type*   ![Weld Plate Chart](https://blog.em-bolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imbed%20Plate%20Chart.png?width=600&name=Imbed%20Plate%20Chart.png) *Labor Savings by Weld Plate Size vs. Boltable Embed Plates and Total Project Labor Savings*   **[Learn about how our proprietary Concrete Slab Thermal Break solutions](https://blog.em-bolt.com/concrete-slab-thermal-break) solve many common thermal break challenges for architects and structural design engineers while meeting demanding energy codes today.**   **The patented EM-BOLT boltable weld plate frees your welding resources to do more valuable work.** > “The speed and efficiency of installing EM-BOLT embed plates in the formwork greatly reduces the field labor compared to field welded weld  plates, which allows us to stay on schedule with large commercial projects.” Shawn Robtoy Field Operations Manager [S.D. Ireland Concrete](http://www.sdireland.com/)   **In addition to the recognized purchase and install cost savings, the EM-BOLT embed plate reduces on-site construction risks.**   **EM-BOLT steel embed plates also provide structural engineering design advantages over traditional weld plates.** **Interested in learning more about how EM-BOLT boltable embed plates save construction costs and time vs. weld plates? Take advantage of the Guide below!** **[![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2973900/1b980ea7-f902-4212-8f10-875814a190fb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2973900/1b980ea7-f902-4212-8f10-875814a190fb)**   **Would you like help with your concrete embed plate engineering calculations? 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