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Winter Weather Safety Precautions

With winter now in full swing, we have some tips for staying safe while working during the colder and snowier months. When working on a roof: When working on a roof during the winter there are several conditions that could be hazardous to workers. Make sure the area is inspected for safety before work begins […]

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Lee Contracting’s Successful 2017

2017 was another successful year here at Lee Contracting. We accomplished so much and are so thankful to our employees, customers, and vendors who help us remain a leading industrial turn-key solutions provider. Let’s look back at some of the events over the last year that helped us to get where we are today: The […]

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Lee Contracting, Detroit Pistons Partner to Rehab Community Library

This past September, the Detroit Pistons unveiled a new library at J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy in Detroit, Michigan. It was admired by the students and staff of the school along with officials from the Pistons, Farm Bureau, Detroit Schools, and former Detroit Pistons player, Earl Cureton. After 7 years without a functional library, the school […]

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7 Tips for Working Outside During Winter

The extreme cold weather during winter in Michigan can make it difficult for employees who work outside to stay warm throughout their day. Not taking the necessary precautions to stay warm can put the employee at risk for developing several types of cold stress including hypothermia, trench foot, or frostbite. Follow these tips to stay safe and […]

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Lee Contracting in Flint Michigan

Flint Michigan and Lee Contracting Lee Contracting’s Turn-key solution approach to projects often leads us all over the world. With its deep historical manufacturing base, Flint, Michigan provides numerous opportunities for Lee Contracting to showcase its capabilities. Flint, Michigan Flint, Michigan is the largest city in Genesee County, Michigan. It is located on the Flint […]

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Part 5-Installing a Press

This is part 5 of a 5-part series. Last week’s blog talked about the fourth step to a successful equipment relocation: Transporting. This week, we are focusing on the final step: Installing   Installing  The last step in ensuring you have a successful press move is the installation of the press. Hiring the right riggers […]

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Part 4-Transporting a Press

This is part 4 of a 5-part series. Last week’s blog talked about the third step to a successful equipment relocation: Servicing. This week, we are focusing on the fourth step: Transporting   Transporting Planning the transportation of your press is a critical step. The weights and dimensions of the machinery and its components are […]

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Part 3-Servicing a Press

This is part 3 of a 5-part series. Last week’s blog talked about the second step to a successful equipment relocation: Dismantling. This week, we are focusing on the third step: Servicing.   Servicing When your press is being dismantled, this provides a great opportunity to inspect, repair, and make modifications to enhance the press […]

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Part 2-Dismantling Equipment

This is part 2 of a 5-part series.   Last week’s blog covered the first step to a successful equipment relocation: Planning. This week, we are focusing on the second step for a successful equipment move: Dismantling.   Dismantling While it might be more cost-effective to ship equipment in one piece, there are typically some […]

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Part 1- Planning a Press Move

This is part 1 of a 5-part series. Moving heavy equipment is an important decision for many manufacturing facilities. There are five key stages will help to plan a successful machinery move. The first of these is planning.   Planning Whether the machinery is being moved from one side of the floor to another, or […]

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Industrial Pipefitting Solutions

3 Reasons Why You Want to be a Pipefitter

Pipefitting has been under the radar as a skilled trade for far too long. This rapidly growing area of work has one of the shortest training times on record for skilled trades. Demand for industrial pipefitting, especially in Michigan, has been steadily increasing for quite some time.   Growing Industry The Bureau of Labor Statistics […]

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