Primera Engineers’ Post

Celebrating #NationalEngineersWeek with Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineers, Paul Elliott, PE and Ryan Choate, PE! As professionals in a challenging and continuously changing field, we asked Paul and Ryan if they had any advice for young engineers joining the industry—here are their quick tips: 💡 “Listen and ask questions.”  💡 “Participate in a mentorship program if you have the opportunity.”  💡 “Take the FE exam as close to graduating as you can.”  ~ Paul Elliott 💡 “Be curious.”  💡 “Challenge your beliefs.”  💡 “Get involved in mentorship. My partnership with Paul gave me the ability to view problems with a different lens.”  ~ Ryan Choate   #fireprotection #firesafety #engineering #careerdevelopment 

Many of you know that I am a huge basketball fan, and I look forward to March Madness every year. What else do I prepare for every March? Pothole Madness! To honor our #pavementplans, I thought we might bring back a video I did with my colleague and friend @Brad D’Agnillo.   It is Pothole Madness for civil engineers and facility managers this spring. As winter thaws, watch out for those pesky potholes popping up on pavements. With the right playbook, you can slam dunk those pavement problems and keep your lots in top shape. Working with civil engineers on pavement rehabilitation and overlay projects will help prevent long term problems.   Do not let alligator cracking take over your pavements! Left untreated, it could lead to costly teardowns and rebuilds. Stay ahead of the game with regular maintenance strategies like patching, crack & joint sealing, and seal coating every 3-5 years. It is the winning playbook for pavement preservation! #PotholeMadness #SpringMaintenance #Pavement #CivilEngineering #TheKleingersGroup

🚧👷♂️ Wrapping up Construction Safety Week with a bang! At Bassett Mechanical, safety isn't just a priority; it's our CORE value. This week, we've reinforced our commitment to safety in every aspect of our work. But we didn't just talk the talk; we walked the walk! We encouraged everyone to get involved and show their commitment to safety by submitting selfies. Seeing our team members donning their safety gear with pride was truly inspiring! 📸 And let's not forget about the little ones! We had a Safety Coloring Contest for our kids! Their colorful creations were not only adorable but also served as a reminder of why we do what we do – to ensure a safer future for generations to come. 🎨 Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Construction Safety Week a success! Safety is not just a slogan; it's a way of life. Let's prioritize safety in everything we do because at Bassett, safety always comes first. #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafetyWeek #CoreValue #BuildingABetterFuture

🏗️😄 *Safety and Health on Construction Sites: The Ultimate Power Duo!* 😄🏗️ Alright, folks, let’s have a chat about something that might not be as flashy as the latest power tool, but is definitely a superstar on the construction site: Safety and Health! 💪✨ It’s like Batman and Robin—together, they make sure the job gets done without any unexpected “oops” moments! 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Picture this: You’re up on a scaffold, hammer in one hand, coffee in the other (because, let’s be honest, we need that fuel! ☕️). But wait! Before you dive into action, have you done your safety check? Is your helmet on tight? Are your shoes as steady as your morning caffeine buzz? 🥴👷♂️ Remember, a solid safety plan is like a blueprint for success! It keeps everyone protected and the vibes high. And let’s not forget about health—hydration, proper lifting techniques, and stretching are your best friends. Nobody wants to end the day with a sore back or a headache that feels like a jackhammer! So, let’s make safety and health the real MVPs on our sites! Embrace them, share a laugh (or two), and let’s build a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up. Because when we prioritize safety, we’re not just constructing buildings—we’re constructing a safer tomorrow! 🏗️💖 #SafetyFirst #ConstructionLife #BuildItRight

'Action requires focus and priorities and these inherently require compromises and pragmatism.' Dominic Cummings   Ok, first off, I'm not here for a debate on politics. Let's get that out of the way from the get go.   However, In this, I think Dom has it right.   In an ideal world, every single job, every single project, every single partnership, business deal, marriage and transaction would go swimmingly, without a hitch and everything would be perfect. But we don't live in the world of fluffy unicorns. We live in a world of imperfections, last minute glitches and people being, well, people I guess. Sometimes we just have to make compromises and be pragmatic about whatever situation we find ourselves in.   Consider this.   I had a lesson in engineering pragmatism very early on in my career, when I worked for a big dredging company. We were alongside for repairs in Ipswich, with a Manitowoc grab on a barge. One of the key items was the replacement of a chain drive, which was a very tight tolerance fit onto the shaft and therefore needed to be heated before it would fit.   One slight snag - it was Sunday afternoon in the 1980's. Everything was shut down, including the shipyard we were working with. Only problem was - we had to get that on the shaft that day - the tugs were coming in the morning to get us back on the job. We HAD to be operational.   Someone, with a flash of inspiration, dived into the messroom, took the Sunday roast out the oven and all the shelves, and shoved the drive in there instead on gas mark 9!   We came back 3 hours later - ran down the deck with it on a length of scaffold. On it went first time. Job done.   This is one of my favourite memories of starting out in engineering.   What's yours? #engineering #navalarchitecture #offshoreengineering #pragmatism

This week, May 6th - 10th, is #ConstructionSafetyWeek. It is an opportunity for the industry to come together and commit to safe efforts on site, so every person gets home safely each day. At Monteith, we proudly commit to site safety and acknowledge its importance on every jobsite. The theme for the first day of Construction Safety Week is 'Driving Personal Ownership.' Personal ownership means accepting a greater level of responsibility for our own safety, as well as the safety of others. "When it comes to safety, whether it's an unsafe condition or behavior, if you see it, you own it; if you walk by it, you condone it." (Construction Safety Week). For Construction Safety Week resources and information, check out: https://buff.ly/3lWxSl9 #MonteithConstruction #WeBuildRelationships #WeThrillPartners

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Exciting news! Price Electric recently helped install swing staging lifts on the rooftop of the Edge building in downtown Iowa City. Our technician, Ryan H., ensured everything ran smoothly for a St Louis rigging crew, allowing the 7-story tall Caitlin Clark banner to be installed on time. We take pride in our professional service and are honored to have been part of this project. #PriceElectric #CaitlinClarkBanner #ProfessionalService Share your thoughts on this latest trend in construction projects! #ConstructionTrends

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Keeping Our Teams Safe // Our final Five to Stay Alive behaviour helping to keep our crews safe at work is 'Safe Work Environment'. This key behaviour means that that all workers shall maintain a safe work environment and follow appropriate procedures. We're committed to keeping our teams safe. #KingsEngineering #Team #WeCareWeDeliver The Bloomfield Group Kings Engineering #safetyculture