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EY announced Lee Contracting's CEO Frederick Cauley as an Entrepreneur of 2022

EY Announces Lee Contracting’s CEO as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award Finalist

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Fred Cauley, CEO, Lee Contracting, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big. Fred was selected by a panel of independent […]

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Employee Ownership at Lee

Lee Industrial Contracting was founded with the hope of creating a company that would take on projects in their entirety. With each job, Lee links talented people and project management strategies with proven processes and the best equipment available Lee Contracting began life as Lee Electric in 1989 in Clarkston, Michigan. Now, with nearly 500 […]

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Discover the Power of One

Simplify Your Project with Lee’s Power of One

As intricate as today’s construction projects have become, one thing is for certain—they will only become more so in the future. Here’s how Lee’s Power of One concept benefits our customers. At first glance, The Power of One sounds like just another advertising slogan. But it’s actually a true summary of how Lee does business. […]

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Explore the possibilities of a career in the Trades

Explore a Career in the Trades

Students across the country are exploring a career in the trades because of its high earnings potential, meaningful work and low cost of entry. The timing couldn’t be better: just as interest has renewed in preparing for a career in the trades, companies are desperate for trained and skilled tradespeople. Here are some facts for […]

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Reduce Delays on Your Next Heavy Industrial Project

Tips to Reduce Delays on Your Next Heavy Industrial Project

The watchword for industrial contracting projects in the current climate is “delay.” A perfect storm of unprecedented events has caused disruption across every phase of heavy construction around the world. The appearance of COVID-19 in early 2020 quickly led to factory shutdowns and material shortages in everything from steel to computer chips, resulting in delivery […]

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Safety First in Industrial Contracting: Do’s and Don’ts from Safety Experts

In an industry chronically plagued by manpower shortages, keeping crews safe on the job can be the difference between building a thriving industrial contracting company and closing the doors. Industrial contracting carries many safety risks, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting more than 130,000 construction worker absences due to illness of injury in 2020 […]

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A guide to efficiently and safely install heavy machinery

A Quick Guide to Efficient, Safe Heavy Machinery Installation for Energy Firms

Moving and installing a 400-ton large power transformer worth millions of dollars is no small feat. For heavy construction contractors working in the energy sector, machinery installations carry risks often not found in other industries. From tight, hazardous environments to equipment that can’t be fully de-energized, energy contractors need a detailed plan of operations to […]

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How to reduce machinery downtown in Aerospace manufacturing

Tips to Reduce Machinery Downtime in Aerospace Manufacturing

From its humble beginnings in a small Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop 100 years ago to landing a man on the moon to creating materials that affect almost every aspect of daily life, the aerospace industry is a worldwide leader in product and manufacturing innovation. As an industry that utilizes advanced equipment and technologies, aerospace contractors […]

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Explore the future for Tradespeople in industrial rigging and industrial contracting

What’s the Future for Tradespeople in Industrial Rigging/Industrial Contracting?

As the industrial contracting industry continues its path through the global pandemic, increasing project demand is straining firms’ already taxed labor pool. Across the U.S., construction firms struggle to find enough skilled tradespeople to fill available positions. Backlogged work from 2020, projects with newly-accelerated timelines and a flood of new projects are fueling this demand. […]

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Why does valuing Engineering makes a difference at Lee Industrial Contracting

Value Engineering: Why It Makes a Difference at Lee Industrial Contracting

Authors: Michael Hahn and John Causbie Industrial contracting clients are frequently faced with projects that challenge their budgets and ongoing operations. At Lee Industrial Contracting, we meet those challenges every day by applying value engineering (VE) principles and processes from beginning to end on almost every project we undertake. Sales Director, Michael Hahn, and Senior […]

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Get answers to the 6 frequently asked questions about a career in fabrication

6 Frequently Asked Questions About a Career in Fabrication

Do you like to problem solve? How about creating things from scratch? If so, have you ever considered a career in industrial fabrication? Let’s take a closer look at some frequently asked questions to discover what it takes to be a fabricator at Lee Contracting. 1. How can I become a fabricator? After you earn […]

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