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Message from Parthiv Amin, M/SC Chair: Safety = Success
This issue of Smart Solutions includes insights on promoting safety as a key component of maintaining productivity.
Gaining Protection and Productivity With Advanced Safety Technology
Murphy Company adopted MILWAUKEE TOOL’s latest M18 FUEL™ ½” Drill/Driver because it has the power and speed to keep them productive on the job, but…
Building the Industry Workforce
LAARS, a Bradford White Company (and a benefactor of MCAA24), is working closely with MCAA and the United Association (UA) toward a shared vision of…
Extra Eyes Onsite, Catching Errors Early & Cutting Travel Time
Thanks to photos and videos captured onsite by OpenSpace technology, U.S. Engineering fixed an error during construction that would have required expensive rework if it…
Rethinking Construction Site Sanitation
With help from Morris Group International® (MGI) and its AcornVac® vacuum plumbing system, Matt Davenport of Southland Industries designed portable toilets that are easy to…
Racing Ahead of Casino Schedule
To meet the tight timeline for a new multimillion-dollar casino and hotel, The Severn Group leveraged the Victaulic grooved copper system’s design flexibility and on-site…
Staying Healthy on the Job
On-the-job safety hazards are a constant risk for mechanical contractors, with some of the most frequently reported injuries coming from routinely used tools and equipment.…
Enhancing Customer Experience and Repair Reliability
Crockett Facilities Services uses XOi technology to improve customers’ experience, which translates into more confidence in Crockett’s recommendations and repairs. XOi also provides Crockett’s technicians…
Managing Communication, Keeping Projects On Track
Miscommunication and excessive administrative efforts led Modern to adopt MSUITE technology to manage their fabrication operations in unison with other departments. “MSUITE helps prioritize the…
Preventing a Prolonged Power Plant Shutdown
Through a preventative maintenance program, F.W. Webb Company found and fixed oil leaks at a New Hampshire power plant that could have caused major problems.…
Fueling Growth With a Software Solution
Former service technician Kevin Harris started Preferred Mechanical Group (PMG) 4 years ago with two technicians; now PMG employs 52 technicians and an office staff…
Managing the Houston Heat
By specifying a new Marley® MH Element™ Fluid Cooler from SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, Letsos Company provided a more efficient, more sustainable alternative to repairing…
Dramatically Increase Efficiency
With a large project on the horizon and more on the way, AMS Industries, Inc. invested in a Watts Specialties, LLC pipe cutting machine and…
Help Keep Your Project Up to Code
Specifications provide clear instructions on a project’s intent, performance, and construction; a detailed specification can anticipate and answer construction questions onsite, saving the contractor time…
Simplify Remote Monitoring & Maintenance
Installing smart products like the SC Argus™ Pro suite from SLOAN (an MCAA24 benefactor) allows facility managers to monitor and maintain products remotely, saving time.…
Predictive Maintenance Streamlines Operations
With the nClarity predictive maintenance (PdM) platform, Mazza Mechanical transitioned from the traditional preventive maintenance model to a digital-based service, streamlining business operations considerably. Mazza…
Highlighting Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity risks rank as a top concern for companies worldwide. CNA, a supporter of MCAA24, offers Risk Control e-Talks, a series of short podcasts (about…
Advances in Oil-Free Compressors
In the air- and water-cooled chiller markets, oil-free compression technology is emerging as a more efficient, quieter, more easily applied, and easier-to-maintain alternative to legacy…
Ramping Up Welding Capacity
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) put Novarc Technologies Inc.’s Spool Welding Robot™ (SWR) to work and dramatically increased their welding capacity, achieving consistent, high-quality welds…
Pairing Scanning Technologies to Boost Productivity
Different jobs require different tools—not to mention the software to accompany the hardware options. The 3D reality capture solutions available today can work together to…
How Smart Pump Technology Simplifies Installation & Maintenance
The development of intelligent pumping systems with smart motors is key to meeting the growing demand for better efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Integrating smart technology…
Department of Defense Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements
In 2020, the Department of Defense announced a new strategic effort to provide enhanced cybersecurity efforts for their building projects going forward. The Cybersecurity Maturity…
Raising Mental Health Awareness with Safety Resources
Construction has one of the highest rates of death by suicide of all industries in the United States, about four times higher than the general…