Abstract: A joint for attaching a horizontal beam to a vertical column in either a shear connection or a moment connection. A continuous beam is manufactured comprising main beam portions in end-to-end alignment with the opposed ends spaced to define the ends of joint openings. A pair of opposed channel members define the sides of each joint opening, the channel members being attached to said main beam portions by moment connections. The vertical column extends through the joint opening, and the channel members are bolted to the column (shear connection) or welded to the column (moment connection).