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But with the right planning and a turnkey team that brings every trade under one roof, operations can stay productive even during a major move.  

How to Relocate Industrial Operations with Minimal Downtime 

With reshoring, modernization initiatives and consolidation on the rise, we are seeing more manufacturers relocating their operations to stay competitive. But relocating an industrial facility is a highly complex endeavor, with equipment, teams and production schedules all moving at once.   The biggest challenge with an industrial facility relocation is keeping downtime to a minimum. But […]

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Manufacturers are under pressure to improve uptime and control operating costs. Aging equipment, limited labor availability and long supply chain lead times make unexpected breakdowns more expensive and disruptive than ever.

The Shift to Strategic Industrial Maintenance: Fewer Breakdowns, Bigger Returns

Manufacturers are under pressure to improve uptime and control operating costs. Aging equipment, limited labor availability and long supply chain lead times make unexpected breakdowns more expensive and disruptive than ever. Put simply, the old approach to industrial maintenance can’t keep up. However, a strategic approach to maintenance combines smarter planning with coordinated action to […]

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With supply chain disruptions, rising global labor costs and ongoing tariff volatility, companies are now viewing offshore production as less predictable and more risky.

Bringing It Home: The Realities of Building New U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

After decades of steady offshore production, more industrial manufacturers are bringing production back to the United States. While the reshoring movement started years ago, recent pressures have accelerated it. With supply chain disruptions, rising global labor costs and ongoing tariff volatility, companies are now viewing offshore production as less predictable and more risky. As a […]

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Key trends reshaping U.S. manufacturing in 2026

5 Key Trends Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing in 2026

Manufacturing has always evolved with the times, but this year, the pace has quickened. What once felt like gradual progress now happens in real time, mostly driven by technology, trade and a new generation of workers redefining how industrial facilities operate.  As manufacturers enter 2026, many are finding themselves at a crossroads: expand or modernize, […]

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Industrial projects are complex. Multiple trades working together, tight deadlines and high risk make them tricky to manage. Modern technology helps to bridge those gaps and make projects run much smoother.

Leveraging Technology for Seamless Project Management in Industrial Settings

Industrial projects are complex. Multiple trades working together, tight deadlines and high risk make them tricky to manage. Modern technology helps to bridge those gaps and make projects run much smoother. In this article, we’ll explore some of the digital tools Lee Industrial Contracting uses that help us plan, communicate and execute with precision, even […]

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A forward-looking approach for industrial operations and market demands alignment.

Aligning Industrial Operations with Evolving Market Demands: A Forward-Looking Approach

The biggest shifts in manufacturing don’t happen overnight. They happen in the plant, one decision at a time. A new line here, a retrofit there, an expansion to meet rising demand. But collectively, these small moves point to a larger reality: industrial contracting and operations are adapting to shifting market demands that can’t be ignored. […]

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AI and machine learning improving safety, maintenance, and workflows in industrial operations.

The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Optimizing Industrial Operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping industrial operations, from how facilities are designed to how equipment is maintained. With rising costs, labor shortages and tight timelines, manufacturers are turning to smarter solutions like AI and ML to optimize operations. Combined with the expertise of a trusted industrial contractor, AI and ML are […]

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Five strategies we take as a leading industrial contracting company for a large-scale project.

Risk Management Strategies for Large-Scale Industrial Undertakings

Large-scale industrial projects carry enormous responsibility, and therefore, enormous risk.  With millions of dollars invested, tight timelines and hundreds of workers depending on safe execution, one small misstep can cause delays, safety incidents or compliance issues that can cripple an organization. That’s why risk management isn’t optional, it’s essential. But by baking in solid risk […]

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Expert tips that can help you prepare for future industrial challenges.

Long-Term Facility Planning: Preparing for Future Industrial Challenges

Picture this: Operations are humming along as per usual, when a new regulation drops and you need to replace a critical piece of equipment, fast. Or maybe you land a new, huge client and demand suddenly spikes, but your facility’s layout can’t handle another line without major disruption. Situations like these aren’t “what ifs.” We […]

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best practices that can help your internal maintenance team stay prepared and empowered.

Training and Empowering Your Maintenance Team: Best Practices for Industrial Settings

Your industrial maintenance teams are the unsung heroes of your facility. They keep operations humming, troubleshoot daily issues, and make sure your equipment is running safely and efficiently. At Lee Industrial Contracting, we work closely with in-house maintenance teams every day. With 35+ years of experience delivering industrial maintenance services to manufacturers across sectors, we […]

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Top facilities schedule regular maintenance to keep equipment running and operations on track.

Proactive Maintenance Strategies for Continuous Industrial Operations

There’s one word in industrial manufacturing that every plant manager dreads: downtime. Downtime isn’t just an inconvenience – it’s a direct hit to productivity, profitability and customer trust. That’s why the most successful facilities schedule regular, proactive industrial maintenance services to keep their equipment running and operations moving. What Is Proactive Maintenance and Why Does […]

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