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Facilities can mitigate risks and ensure seamless operations by outsourcing industrial maintenance services.

Build Business Resilience by Outsourcing Industrial Maintenance Services

In the past few years, the world has been hit with unforeseen events that have affected business operations like never before. A global pandemic, rising inflation and volatile capital markets, to name a few, have left many business leaders perplexed as to how they will weather the storms and come out unscathed.   COVID-19 had an […]

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At Lee Contracting, we are always eager to hear what our customers have to say.

You Spoke, We Listened: The Power of Customer Feedback

At Lee Contracting, we are always eager to hear what our customers have to say. We want to understand the experience you have with us and build on that to evolve and improve our industrial contracting services. In 2023, we launched a customer survey and are excited to share an overview of the feedback we’ve […]

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Lee Industrial Contracting Has Joined Forces with Respected Heavy Civil Contractor, Johnston Contracting Inc.

Pontiac, Michigan – Lee Industrial Contracting, a leading industrial contractor in the manufacturing space, is excited to announce they have joined forces with Johnston Contracting Inc. (JCI), a heavy civil contractor servicing the Greater Mid-Michigan.   For nearly seven decades, JCI has been a cornerstone in the heavy civil contracting sector in the Midland region. JCI […]

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Embracing the Power of One: The Keystone to Success on Your Next Project

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, we at Lee Industrial Contracting understand the importance of reliable partners who can help navigate complexities with efficiency and expertise. Since 1989, we have distinguished ourselves with our unique turn-key approach, which is strengthened by our experience and innovation. Our comprehensive solutions lay the groundwork for success, empowering industries […]

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Learn the current manufacturing challenges for facility planning in 2024.

Facility Planning in 2024: Addressing Challenges in Manufacturing

In the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, facility managers must stay ahead of the curve to stay competitive. As we move into 2024, several challenges continue to impact the industry, from labor dynamics to technological advancements and sustainability goals. Let’s dive into some current manufacturing challenges and explore how strategic facility planning can set you up […]

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Safety is important, Learn how you can enhance fire protection for manufacturers

Enhancing Fire Protection for Manufacturers: The Importance of Pre-Planning to Address Your Needs

Protecting your employees, equipment and facility from fire hazards is a top priority for any manufacturing facility. And while having a reliable fire suppression system is essential, pre-planning can significantly enhance your protection methods. An estimated 37,000 fires occur at industrial and manufacturing facilities each year in the United States, according to the National Fire […]

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Planning for emergency responses in industrial contracting services

Preparing for Emergencies in Industrial Contracting

Despite rigorous safety protocols, incidents can and do still occur on industrial contracting sites. It’s important to be prepared for events such as fires, chemical exposures and natural disasters. In this article, we’ll look at what goes into an emergency response plan and talk about the importance of ongoing safety training to emergency preparedness. Developing […]

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Understand the benefits and impact of VR training for industrial contracting

Unreal: Virtual Reality Training and Its Impact on the Trades

Here’s some good news for every parent who’s ever worried about the kids spending too much time playing video games – those experiences just might help them get a job. Not only as a video game designer or tester, but it could also land them a solid job in the skilled trades with an industrial […]

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Maximizing Efficiency in Industrial Contracting Operations

You’ve heard the old joke about speed, cost and quality. How you can only choose two, implying that all three are impossible. But is that truly the case? Oftentimes, failures to meet this trifecta boil down to one word: inefficiency. The construction industry is notorious for this but, for the most part, seems to accept […]

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Timeline Management In Industrial Contracting

Timelines, milestones and deadlines cause many sleepless nights for industrial contracting project managers, especially as the substantial completion date approaches. It’s challenging enough to meet key milestones in normal times, but given the challenges of the current contracting environment, it can be the stuff of nightmares and potential liquidated damages. Project management company TeamStage reports […]

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Industrial Contracting Collaboration: Working Better Together

Industrial contracting projects usually require the coordination of multiple trades, such as electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians. But building the environment of trust and accountability necessary for working together can be difficult Every team on a project has the same goal: the completion of the job on time and within budget. Effective collaboration is the […]

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