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FUSIONFRAME Introduction Video
KPSG introduces FUSIONFRAME, a patented new insulated panel frame system for walk-in coolers and freezers and refrigerated warehouses. Learn more here: https://kpsglobal.com/fusionframe
New Innovations Lead to Efficiency and Safety for Power Tool Manufacturer
Is efficiency the key to innovation? It is certainly a topic for discussion, especially in the AEC industry. To talk about the connection between efficiency and innovation as well as efficiency and safety, we’re joined by Paul Guth, President of iQ Power Tools, manufacturers of dust collection power tools. Paul has almost a lifetime…
ANGA COM 2019 Brings Broadband World Together
Europe’s leading conference for broadband and content professionals begins June 4 in Cologne, Germany. ANGA COM 2019 expects to build off its 2018 event, which eclipsed 500 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees. Key topics at the upcoming conference, which runs through June 6 are: -Gigabit Networks -Smart Homes -WiFi -IPTV -Cloud TV -UHDTV -Personalized TV –Internet…
Roof Talks: For Roof Warranties, It’s All About the Guarantee
Any building owner wants a guarantee on the performance of roof repairs. They also desire warranties on the management of a long-range asset, their budget, and transferrable solutions that deliver a higher property value. However, they don’t always get these guarantees. Why? On today’s episode of Roof Talks, President and CEO of Fortis, Rick Lewis,…
Perfecting Quality Control and Precision in Manufacturing
We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, the next wave of innovation in manufacturing. Much of it is tied to technology, allowing for increased automation and, as a result, higher efficiency. One area of manufacturing that is being helped by these increased efficiency, creating positive ripple effects for the entire industry, is…
Roof Talks: Commercial Roofing Reconditioning Supported by Data-Driven Process
When talking about the commercial roofing industry, the phrase data-driven probably isn’t used too often. However, that’s not the way that Fortis sees the industry. Fortis has been a pioneer in evaluating roofing and turning to data to deliver reconditioning plans versus replacement. On this episode of Roof Talks, we explored the Fortis model and…
One Company’s Story of Surviving and Thriving in AEC
There’s no such thing as an overnight success. No one knows this better than today’s guest on the AEC Podcast, Ron Tamlyn, co-owner of worldwide building products supplier Tamlyn. He joined us on the podcast to recount the story of Tamlyn, from its humble beginning, to its uncertain moments, to its prosperous now. Tamlyn’s…
The Marking Minute: How Storing Glue has Evolved from Makeshift Miller Lite Kegs
In this episode of The Marking Minute by Presco, host Sean Heath sat down with Paul Manley, vice president of engineering for Presco Polymers to discuss how the manufacturing and engineering process has grown over time. While glue distribution hasn’t changed much during his time at Presco, storage systems have substantially improved. Today, glue…
Roof Talks: A Leaking Roof Doesn’t Always Mean it’s Time to Re-Roof
There are home warranties, car warranties, and service warranties, but what about coverage for one of the single largest capital expenditures in a building? On this episode of Roof Talks, host Tyler Kern sat down with Rick Lewis, CEO of Fortis to discuss how building owners can defer expenditures, such as replacing a roof, with…
Planning, Designing, and Future-Proofing Networks
In the modern world, reliable internet service isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. But the world of managing networks for telecommunications companies becomes more complex every day as new technology emerges. The key to these networks is what’s outside the plant or building—assets like cables, poles, and anything necessary to deliver the internet connection….
How to Build a Hydraulic Hose
With the correct tools and materials, you can build a hydraulic hose in seven simple steps. Find out more here.
MegaRust 2019 Aims to Stop Corrosion of U.S. Navy Vessels
The American Society of Naval Engineers is hosting its annual conference, MegaRust, this week in Virginia. The event aims to combat corrosion issues among naval vessels and spur dialogue between government and commercial organizations. Corrosion is a serious threat to the lifespan of naval ships, seaplanes and can also lead to major expenses. With steel…
Ergo: Small Business, Big Glass Installation Solutions
There is no substitute for flexibility in any industry; yet most companies aren’t inherently nimble, able to deliver custom and unique solutions to each customer. At Ergo Robotic Solutions, however, we’ve made sure that our operations can do just that. Glass installation is rarely cookie cutter, so it’s essential to have the latest and greatest…
Flintco Celebrates Construction Safety Week 2019
National Construction Safety Week concluded on May 10, wrapping up an awareness campaign for those in the industry. The organizing body of the campaign, Construction Industry Safety Initiative (CISI), hopes to reiterate best safety practices and encourage a culture of safety. Flintco was one of more than 70 construction firms that comprises CISI, which partnered…
The Fourth Revolution: Why Bartell is Bringing a Unique Voice to Manufacturing Content
When the World Economic Forum introduced the term “Fourth Industrial Revolution” in 2016, it helped define the rapidly shifting lines between physical, digital, and technological spheres of influence. Technology and machinery are evolving, and literally revolving, faster than ever, and that’s rapid change is the motivation behind Bartell Machinery Systems‘ new podcast, The Fourth…
Bringing Transparency to the World of Glass Installation Equipment
The AEC industry, though at its core very unified, has so many niche markets and skill-sets that often times each of those sects has trouble fully understanding the breadth of work of their AEC peers. One such market is the world of glass installation. In the midst of an aesthetic era that values the sleekness,…
Metals Make Way for Adhesives in Manufacturing
From hand-made, artisan-wrought items of ancient and medieval times to products produced in facilities that came with the 17th and 18th centuries’ Industrial Revolution, manufacturing processes have evolved drastically in the last four hundred years. Mechanical inventions over the ages, such as spinning wheels to make cloth or water wheels and steam engines to power…
Host of Philly Revival Explains the Power of Design-Driven Renovations
On today’s episode of the AEC Podcast, we were joined by Rachel Street, host of the DIY Network’s Philly Revival. who pulls from her experiences as a design professional to explain what it takes to flip homes and why the Philadelphia real estate market is so unique. Street’s career path has been pretty unconventional. Her…
A Firsthand Look at Nondestructive Testing of Foundations at SuperPile ’19
Rakesh Khan, Director of Nondestructive Solutions at FDH Infrastructure Solutions recently gave a presentation at SuperPile ’19 in Seattle, Washington. Khan’s speech, titled, “Nondestructive Testing and Augmentation for Energized Transmission Tower Foundations” provided insight into different techniques construction professionals can use to stay safe and better evaluate test data. The event was hosted by Deep…
AirIQ with Field Controls: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters to Everyone, Even You
Residential air quality affects more than your family’s health; it costs time, money, and resources. On this episode of AirIQ brought to you by Field Controls, host Tyler Kern sits down with Ed Reynolds, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Field Controls, to discuss concerning facts about indoor air quality. Indoor air quality…
Iron Fox Job Opportunity: Finding Your Voice in the Car Wash Industry as a Business Development Analyst
The car wash industry involves far more than cleaning customer vehicles. Every community has a need for a car wash, making car wash professionals focus on real estate, architecture, and management. Unsurprisingly, this makes a career in this field not only lucrative but also a tremendous place to grow. Iron Fox, a leader in…
KALEESUWARI CASE STUDY
Edible oil is a highly competitive market. Delivering health and wellness through their superior products, Kaleesuwari is a company that prides itself on its responsiveness to customer requirements. However, they were unable to receive real-time data from the 24 line machines operating in their plant, and therefore no accurate data was being collected on production…
How Wood & Wool are Intersecting in Sustainable Design
Globally, there are 2.4 trillion square feet of constructed environment, a number slated to double in the next 40 years. Instead of racing to build faster and cheaper, there is a growing demand to build better and more ecologically responsibly. What better material is there than two age-old renewable resources that are finding popular…
Battling Roof Issues at School
Tired of battling the same roof issues on your schools with traditional industry solutions? A solution for school districts wanting guaranteed performance from their roofs within a tight budget: Recently, elementary students in the Midwest, found themselves without a school when one of their elementary schools was shut down due to storms that resulted in…
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