Safety Training & BBQ

On Friday, October 26th. we had a morning of Safety Training and an afternoon BBQ supplied by Graybar.  The Alvaton Fire Department did on-site fire extinguisher training, Hilti did powder actuated tool certification and we held American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and BBP certification.

(above: John w/ Alvaton FD)

The day was a huge success with a Halloween costume contest and fun games.  Brian Mitchell won first prize and James Hishmeh won 2nd prize.

         

(above: Brian Mitchell)                                               (above: James Hishmeh)

 

 

Thanks to everyone who participated to make this a GREAT day.  We look forward to having another Safety BBQ in late spring.  Watch for details.

 





Birtley Project

The above is a rendering of a project we were recently awarded with Gray Construction.  Birtley is a subsidiary of Shandong Borun Industrial Processing Equipment in China.  This plant will manufacture coal processing equipment and is the first Chinese-owned manufacturer to locate in the Commonwealth.

We will provide design-build services for this 67,500-Square foot manufacturing facility with a 2,000 Amp service in the Blue Grass Business Park in Lexington.

Bowling Green Gauntlet & Mud Run

 

Congratulations to Curtis White and Dale Carter for competing in (and finishing) the First Annual Bowling Green "Mud Run" !!!

The Bowling Green Gauntlet took place at Phil Moore Park on Saturday, August 23rd and benefited the Family Enrichment Center in their efforts to prevent child abuse.  This was a 5K run that included obstacles called "Mud in Your Mouth", "Sinister Staircase", Don't Look Down" and "Cliff Hanger" to name a few.  Curtis and Dale had a GREAT time at this event and plan on putting a team together for next year.   

Pace Dairy - Crawfordsville, Indiana

Pace Dairy is coming to a close.  Overall it was a very good project to be a part of.  Like any project it had its moments, but we adapted and overcame.  I am pleased to say that the crew I had out here is doing a very good job for me and from the customer's response they are very pleased as well!

I believe that several people including myself have been able to use this project as an educational stepping stone in our careers.

By Derek Feustel

Demand for Arc Flash Studies on the Rise

The Demand for Arc Flash Studies is on the Rise...

This summer we have seen an increased interest in Arc Flash Studies.  We completed a total of 3 Arc Flash Studies last year, which included Country Oven Bakery located in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Whirlpool in Cleveland, Tennessee and Mitsuba in Bardstown, Kentucky.

We have 3 Arc Flash Studies that are under way as well and should be completed by the end of August.  The name and location of these projects are Schott-Ghemtron in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Felker Brothers in Marshfield, Wisconsin and Felker Brothers in Glasgow, Kentucky.  We are scheduled to start the Arc Flash Study for Daicel in Beaver Dam, Kentucky in September and plan to be completed by the end of October.

We are also meeting with Dart Container in Horse Cave this week to finalize the details of an Arc Flash Study for their entire campus which includes a total of 10 buildings.

Newman Technology

We are excited to be chosen by Gray Construction to design and install the electrical system for the new 161,237SQFT Manufacturing Facility for Newman Technology located in Albertville, Alabama.  Our scope of work includes the lighting, receptacles, electrical connections to all HVAC equipment, (2) 3000A Services, one at 4840/277V and the other will be 208/120V as well as an emergency generator to provide emergency lighting.  Our Technical division will be responsible for the design and installation of the fire alarm, access control, CCTV and door monitoring systems.

Academy Sports

We were recently awarded the Academy Sports Distribution Center expansion in Jeffersonville, Georgia.  This is a half million square foot expansion to an existing facility.  The project is with Gray Construction.  More information to follow...