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The importance of having a proactive maintenance and repair plan.

Maintenance & Repair: Your Plant’s Power Duo

On an average day in your industrial plant, everything’s running smoothly: machines are humming along nicely and operations are proceeding without a hitch. But on those days when something breaks – it’s a literal showstopper! Production grinds to a halt, deadlines slip, and every minute of downtime costs valuable time and money. Whether it’s a […]

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Solutions for tricky industrial challenges.

Innovative Solutions to Tricky Industrial Building Challenges

When looking to expand, industrial facilities often face a common problem: how to reconfigure or add onto their space when it’s already packed with equipment and offices. Moreover, building out new space without limiting or shutting down production can feel nearly impossible. With 35+ years of providing industrial contracting services under our belts, we’ve tackled […]

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Tips for building out custom industrial spaces.

Building Out Custom Industrial Space: What You Need to Know

If you’ve outgrown your industrial facility, or space limitations are causing frustration and hampering production, it may be time to consider building new custom space. Custom industrial space that’s tailored to your needs can be a game-changer in helping you maximize productivity and efficiency. Let’s explore the key factors you need to know. Who Needs […]

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How to tackle project disruptions by implementing value engineering (VE) principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Maximizing Value Through Engineering in Industrial Contracting

In the world of industrial contracting, clients often face projects that strain budgets and disrupt operations. Lee Industrial Contracting tackles these challenges head-on by implementing value engineering (VE) principles throughout the project lifecycle. Understanding Value Engineering Value engineering in industrial contracting aims to enhance project functionality while reducing costs. This can be achieved through material […]

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See the critical foundation considerations for moving a press

Critical Foundation Considerations for Moving a Press

Moving a press within an industrial facility is no small feat. After all, we’re talking about a massive piece of equipment that can weigh hundreds to thousands of tons! Before undertaking this substantial task, it’s crucial to give careful consideration to the press pit and foundation to ensure a successful move. As industrial and commercial […]

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How Lee Contracting engineers commercial foundation plans

How Lee Contracting Engineers Commercial Foundation Plans

When constructing a new facility, choosing the right industrial or commercial foundation contractor is one of the most important decisions you can make. Your building, equipment and team rely on a strong and precisely built foundation to achieve your production and safety goals. In this article, we’ll discuss how the approach Lee Contracting takes to […]

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What to focus on with the new Industrial Equipment Requirements.

Staying Ahead of New Industrial Equipment Requirements

As an industrial manufacturer, your business relies heavily on the equipment needed to perform each job. But keeping abreast of the requirements surrounding them isn’t always simple. Strict OSHA regulations, environmental laws and the rapid pace of technology make navigating these requirements complex. In this article, we’ll discuss what to focus on and how Lee […]

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Eliminate Long Lead Times with Industrial Fabrication Services with Lee Contracting

Eliminate Long Lead Times with Industrial Fabrication Services

One of the most common questions we get from customers inquiring about our industrial fabrication services is “How long is the lead time?” It’s understandable, of course, because the time it takes to complete the project can affect production schedules and have a ripple effect on your entire operation. Luckily, the team at Lee Industrial […]

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Some elements of a solid fire protection plan

Fire Protection Strategies for Industrial Sites

Fire protection in industrial manufacturing sometimes gets treated as a “back burner” (no pun intended) item, but it is critical to safeguard both people and property. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2022, there were about 140,000 non-residential structure fires, causing an estimated 150 civilian deaths and $4 billion in property damage.  […]

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latest trends in industrial fire protection

Fire Protection Trends Industrial Manufacturers Should Know

While fires have posed a societal threat since the dawn of time, advancements in fire protection methods continue to improve and evolve today. Technology permeates our work and lives more and more every year, so it should come as no surprise that technological advances are at the core of recent fire protection trends as well. […]

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Creative problem solving on industrial contracting projects

Creative Problem Solving Tips for Industrial Contracting Projects

After 35 years as industrial contractors specializing in heavy equipment, we at Lee Contracting have experienced our share of complex challenges – and how to solve them. Customers often come to us with an end result in mind, but aren’t always sure how to get there. That’s where we come in. Our team excels at […]

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