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Why Continuing Education is important to Industrial Contractors

Don’t Fall Behind: Why Continuing Education Matters to Industrial Contractors

The rapid rise of new technologies, techniques and safety protocols in industrial contracting is changing the face of the industry. Confronted with this transformation, it’s vital for firms to stay ahead of what’s new and what’s changing in order to stay competitive. Continuing education (CE) offers a proven way for companies to retain their edge […]

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Engineering a Solid Career

Medicine? Law? Construction? One of the most important decisions we ever make is our choice of a career. We struggle to find the occupation that will be the perfect fit for our interests and abilities. For many finishing high school or entering their first year of college, the answers don’t come easily. Richard DeShon’s career […]

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a skilled trade apprenticeship is great for developing future for people

Skilled Trades Apprenticeships: Building a Future-proof Workforce

In 2016, Joe Wesley was rethinking his career choice. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in sports management, he was running a health and fitness club. But he wanted something more hands-on and wanted to build things. The opportunity to do both began when he joined the Lee Contracting family as an electrical shop assistant in […]

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new Technology Trends in Industrial Contracting in 2023

Technological Trends That Will Shape Industrial Contracting In 2023 and Beyond

Rapid advances in construction-related technology are helping many industrial contractors respond to long-standing industry problems such as labor shortages, jobsite to office communications and more. From advanced BIM to drone surveying and robots, the industry is poised for changes that will forever alter the way things get built. Augmented Reality The ability to visualize anything […]

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Others First Inc. Provides 1200 Thanksgiving Meals to Needy Families on November 19, 2022

Wed, January 4, 2023 PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On November 19, 2022, Others First Inc. hosted its ninth annual Thanksgiving Outreach program, giving away 1200 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Each meal consisted of an 11 lb. turkey, two cans of corn, two cans of green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, […]

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How to refresh your facility with a limited budget

7 Ways to Refresh Your Facility for 2023 Without Breaking Your Budget

In light of the current manufacturing environment, a facility refresh may be the last thing on your mind. But even with supply chain problems, rising material costs, labor shortages and other pressures on your organization, finding opportunities for improving and maintaining your plant can help counter financial challenges. Layout If it’s been awhile since you […]

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The importance of employee ownership

Why Employee Ownership Matters

America is a nation of business owners. From one-person shops to major corporations, our history is a continuing story of people who put it all on the line to create success. But the barriers to starting and maintaining a successful business that survives the long haul are formidable. From having the right idea to securing […]

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How we support customer growth facing the national infrastructure challenge

Supporting Customer Growth: Meeting the National Infrastructure Challenge

As our nation continues to deal with the fallout from the global pandemic, most industries face a daunting challenge: balancing demand and supply. Passage of the long-awaited $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has industrial leaders across the board considering the logistics of meeting the demand for products and services, while dealing with the […]

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EY announced Lee Contracting's CEO Frederick Cauley as an Entrepreneur of 2022

EY Announces Lee Contracting’s CEO as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award Finalist

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Fred Cauley, CEO, Lee Contracting, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big. Fred was selected by a panel of independent […]

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Employee Ownership at Lee

Lee Industrial Contracting was founded with the hope of creating a company that would take on projects in their entirety. With each job, Lee links talented people and project management strategies with proven processes and the best equipment available Lee Contracting began life as Lee Electric in 1989 in Clarkston, Michigan. Now, with nearly 500 […]

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Discover the Power of One

Simplify Your Project with Lee’s Power of One

As intricate as today’s construction projects have become, one thing is for certain—they will only become more so in the future. Here’s how Lee’s Power of One concept benefits our customers. At first glance, The Power of One sounds like just another advertising slogan. But it’s actually a true summary of how Lee does business. […]

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