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Industrial Foundations

The concrete floors in your facility take a beating every day. Excessive foot traffic, forklifts and vibration from heavy machinery operation can lead to an expedited deterioration of your floors. There are a few steps you can take to minimize the damage done to your floors and extend its lifespan.   Inspect Your Floors Like […]

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Lee Contracting’s 2018 Trade Show Schedule

This year we are expanding our tradeshow presence by exhibiting at three shows: Amerimold, IMTS and FABTECH. Exhibiting at these trade shows helps us to build our brand and bring our turn-key services to companies throughout the country. Find out more about each show below and make sure to stop by our booths and introduce […]

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Toyota Tsusho

Why You Should Hire Professional Riggers

Industrial rigging involves handling key pieces of equipment during a project. Rigging can be the most important as well as a dangerous step during a project. When you’re investing capital in equipment for your facility, you should make sure the installation team you hire is experienced. They should understand the job scope, understand the equipment being […]

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Electrician

Reasons to Become an Electrician

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of electricians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026. Increases in construction spending and growing demand for alternative energy sources will drive demand for electricians. Many people choose to become an electrician because of the training, the pay and the benefits.   Apprenticeship […]

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Who are Mechanical Contractors?

According to the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, mechanical contracting companies are responsible for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing, piping, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in buildings and structures. A mechanical contractor is licensed and skilled to handle anything involving mechanical parts.   How Do They Contribute to the Economy?   Mechanical contractors are responsible […]

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Who are Industrial Contractors?

During 2016, industrial construction project investments increased. As these investments continue, the role of the industrial contractor will also continue to grow. Industrial contractors will need to leverage their skills to support and perpetuate the growing demand for their services.     Who are Industrial Contractors? Industrial contractors manage many aspects of the project including: […]

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Consider Becoming a Fabricator

A career in metal fabrication is a rewarding, exciting and lucrative one. The benefits to this growing field include steady employment, solid income potential, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects.   Career Outlook The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fabricator employment rose 2.3% in 2016. The average hourly wage of […]

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Lee Contracting’s Full Industrial Turn-Key Services

Lee Contracting is an industry leader when it comes to providing our customers with the best service in foundations, rigging, electrical, mechanical, fabrication, and maintenance & repair work. To support these departments, we also offer our customers the best in controls & robotics, building, roof-raising, emergency power, and storage. Learn more about each of our […]

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Skilled Trades in the Industrial Field

Skilled trades are a critical part of the nation’s workforce. The economy is improving and as baby boomers rapidly approach retirement, the need for tradespeople to replace them is continuing to increase. Many of these positions are in the industrial field. Here are four types of in-demand industrial careers and Lee Contracting’s open positions in the […]

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Quality Industrial Maintenance Service

  Lee Contracting’s Industrial Maintenance department offers a full range of services to keep up with your company’s ever-changing needs. It is becoming increasingly important for companies to constantly produce in order to please consumers. Companies are now facing little to no downtime with taking on larger workloads and the demand to constantly produce. Lee’s […]

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Electrical, Industrial, Energy Projects

The Benefits of Hiring Our Electricians

Lee Contracting’s electrical department has been around since the beginning. Lee Contracting originally started in 1989 as Lee Electric in Clarkston, MI. Just 6 years later, Lee Electric became Lee Contracting and moved to Pontiac, MI. Our electrical department today continues to offer the best electricians and service in the industry.   Our electrical staff […]

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