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HVAC Systems: Their Importance in Industrial Facilities

Ductwork plays an important role in industrial facilities. Large HVAC systems maintain air quality, employee health, and quality assurance benchmarks. These large, secure passageways for airflow improve total system efficiency and reduce the likelihood of an air quality crisis. Any process that creates health hazards in an enclosed environment will benefit from a properly sized […]

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Lee Contracting Partners with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy

“Lee Contracting believes a strong community is best built and sustained through the involvement of the local businesses and the citizens of the communities in which they reside.” Ken Labruyere, CEO of Lee Contracting. With many of Lee Contracting’s customers calling Detroit home, we feel that we are not only corporate citizens of Pontiac, but […]

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Working at Lee Contracting

Lee Industrial Contracting is an established company founded in 1989 in Pontiac, Michigan. We specialize in a wide array of project types including rigging, We are an exciting, cutting edge company to work for, not just in the Pontiac area, but in the US. Our wide variety offerings in services allow us to continually be on […]

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Pipefitting

6 Reasons to Become a Pipefitter

When you decide to learn a skilled trade, there are several trades you can learn. Pipefitters work in many different industries from commercial and residential to manufacturing plants and oil refineries. Here are six reasons why you should consider a pipefitting career. The pipefitting field is growing. Through 2022, pipefitting and plumbing fields are expected […]

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Staying Safe Around Electricity

Electricity is essential on every one of our job sites. It is sometimes called the “silent partner” on the job. It supplies the power needed to run tools and machines, it provides lighting, and it powers heaters and air conditioning units. When used safely and properly, electricity makes our lives easier.   Electricity has also […]

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Preventing Heat Stress

As summer rapidly approaches and the weather heats up, heat stress becomes a daily concern for everyone. Iowa State University defines heat stress as “a series of conditions where the body is under stress from overheating.” Not only are those who work outside at risk for heat stress-related illnesses, but the elderly and children are […]

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Choosing a Rigging Contractor

When you are planning to expand or grow your industrial facility rigging is a very important part of the process. You need to trust the team in which you are entrusting your largest and most expensive assets. This team needs to understand several key aspects of the job before the heavy lifting even begins.   […]

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Growing Our Capabilities-Machine Repair

In 2015, Lee Contracting expanded its capabilities to include machine repair. Adding machine repair to our core capabilities was a natural progression for our company. We were already handling the utilities, transportation and rigging of presses in-house. We wanted to grow our company to truly become an indispensable asset for your industrial projects. Our machine […]

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FAQ Capabilites

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Contracting

What do you do? We are a single-source contractor who specializes in turn-key projects. We can handle every aspect of your next industrial project. We have the capabilities to move machinery around your plant, across the street or across the country.  We handle every aspect of the project in-house. Our core capabilities include Electrical, mechanical, […]

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Lee Contracting Celebrates ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

Since 1992, employers have participated in Take Our Daughters to Work Day. In 2003, the day was expanded to include boys and became known as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This day is a chance to show kids “the value of their education,” and to help them “discover the power and possibilities […]

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Protecting Yourself from Falls on the Jobsite

According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. To prevent falls, employees who are working above 6 feet are required to wear fall protection. Eliminating hazards is the first line of defense in fall protection.   Fall Protection Considerations There are several fall protection considerations to account for when […]

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