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Working to Close the Skilled Trades Gaps Through Apprenticeships

Skilled trades jobs account for nearly 5 percent of employment in the state of Michigan. In a 2015 report by the state of Michigan, they estimate that by 2022, skilled trades jobs will grow by almost 14 percent. While this is great news, the report also points out the gap in the number of skilled […]

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Manufacturing Facility Energy Conservation

Energy conservation isn’t something that should just be practiced in a residential setting. There are ways manufacturing facilities can conserve energy and lower their overall energy costs. The Manufacturing Innovation Blog shows us some ways you can save energy and reduce your facility costs: Complete an Energy Audit During this audit, your systems and equipment […]

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Lee Contracting Raises Over $10,000 During 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing

Lee Contracting hosted its second annual charity golf outing, raising over $10,000 for Detroit based Focus: HOPE. The outing was held on August 10th at Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township. Over 160 Lee customers, vendors and employees participated in the outing which included 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner, an awards ceremony […]

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Planning Your Facility’s Growth

As the manufacturing industry grows, many companies might consider growing their business through capital investments. CMTC (California Manufacturing Technology Consulting) recommends companies plan their expansion carefully and execute it correctly the first time. When it comes to these large investments, Lee Contracting understands their complexity and specializes in the entire value-engineering process from quoting the […]

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leadership

Benefits of Leadership Training

We’ve been busy here at Lee Contracting preparing and launching another round of leadership program training.  We, at Lee, believe that all employees of a company can benefit from additional leadership training. We aim to foster a team environment where every member is a leader in their own right. There exists a multitude of benefits […]

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Building Industrial Foundations

Having the right industrial foundation is important when it comes to installing new machinery. This foundation is responsible for supporting your expensive and heavy equipment. At Lee Contracting, we take that responsibility very seriously and want to ensure that your equipment is going to be safe and secure for years to come.   Our foundation […]

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Rigging

Lee Contracting’s Rigging Capabilities

In the past, rigging referred to a system of ropes and pulleys used to support a ship’s masts. As technology evolved, the definition of rigging expanded to include the process in which objects are raised and moved into position. Today, rigging equipment, such as cranes, are used in a variety of settings including, manufacturing facilities, […]

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Practicing Safety at Work, at Home and in the Community

Here are a few ways to practice safety at work, at home, and in the community. At Work Here are the top 3 most workplace injuries resulting in lost work days and how to prevent them:   Overexertion – lifting/lowering, or repetitive motions.     How to prevent: Avoid bending, reaching and twisting when lifting Take […]

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Lee Contracting Makes Inc. 5000 List for Second Straight Year

Lee Contracting is proud to be recognized for a second straight year on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America. This year, Lee jumped up 543 spots to #2925. With an annual revenue of $126.4 million, Lee Contracting achieved 115% growth over the last three years. This growth has been facilitated […]

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Turn-Key Press Installation

Turn-Key Press Installation

Lee Contracting’s in-house approach to working in the industrial field has yielded continued company growth. Over the last two years, Lee Contracting installed two new 2500 ton presses using their in-house equipment and manpower. Lee Contracting is an industrial contractor who self-performs all work in-house, including electrical, rigging, mechanical, foundations, machine repair, and fabrication. When […]

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Fabrication, Welding

Fabricating Success for Every Customer

Lee Contracting has a state-of-the-art in-house fabrication shop with full capabilities. Our expert fabricators handle custom design and installation of everything from stairs and mezzanines to pump skids and structural steel layouts. We have structural engineers stamp and certify all structures and designs. We also offer 24-hour welding and fabrication services and full machining capabilities. […]

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