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Summer Safety

Summer has arrived and working in high temperatures can cause major health issues if the correct precautions are not taken. With high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects or strenuous physical activities, there is a high potential for heat stress. When the body is unable to cool itself […]

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Lee Contracting by the Numbers

2– times we have been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 4– core values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Dedication 7– in-house Gantry systems 10– employees when Lee Contracting moved to Pontiac in 1995 13– in-house trades: foundations, rigging, electrical, mechanical, fabrication, industrial maintenance, machine repair, machining, controls & robotics, building, roof-raising, emergency […]

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Electrical Safety

Electrical safety should be a continuing priority for every employee. Worksites are full of electrical safety hazards that must be observed. Basic ‘lockout/tagout’ and ‘test before touch’ procedures apply to every job. As industrial manufacturing plants get busier, it seems that open/free space always decreases. Per OSHA statistics, electrocutions account for 8.3% of construction deaths […]

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Employee Owned Means Lee Contracting Cares

Being employee owned is at the heart of all Lee Contracting’s services. We believe there is no better way to achieve our mission of providing the finest people, material, and equipment available than having employees be an integral part of our operations. But just what does being employee owned mean for you? Let’s explore the […]

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Hiring an Industrial Rigger

Industrial rigging is an important part of the moving process. It can be one of the most dangerous phases of any large-scale commercial construction project. Professional riggers are needed to safely lift and move unusual objects which can be heavy and oversized. Using a combination of equipment, riggers frequently relocate items such as: Stamping Presses […]

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Controls & Robotics

Industrial Controls & Robotics

Many industries use PLCs to accurately time and program manufacturing operations. A PLC, or a programmable logic controller, is an industrial digital computer that has been adapted for use and control of manufacturing processes. It is built to withstand the harsh industrial environment of plants and factories such as intense temperatures, dampness, noise and other […]

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The Importance of Giving Back

Lee Contracting and its employees are committed to continuously finding new ways to get involved and support communities. Part of Lee Contracting’s vision is “Providing the utmost support to communities.” Lee Contracting takes pride in making the world a better place and each year we work with several different charities which support our local communities. […]

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Industrial Electricians

Who are Industrial Electricians?

Industrial electricians are trained personnel who test, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical components and systems in an industrial plant or worksite. Electricians also need to read and interpret blueprints and must remain current on electrical code specifications for the area.   Lee Contracting has a full staff of industrial electricians who install and troubleshoot the […]

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5 Reasons You May Need a Generator

Electricity powers almost everything in the modern world including computers, lights, and the HVAC system in your facility. When the power goes out, every minute without power is lost money. Lee Contracting can minimize your downtime with our rental generator fleet or with the installation of a permanent transfer switch. Sometimes you will know when […]

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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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8 Benefits of Automating Manufacturing Processes

Automation of the manufacturing process can help a business to achieve high levels of productivity and efficiency while increasing product quality and profits. Automated manufacturing systems require little or no human participation to operate. These systems often perform the operations of assembling, processing, inspection, or handling of materials.   Here are 8 reasons why a […]

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