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The Dual Faces of Fatigue: Productive Accomplishment versus Burdensome Tasks
Sunday, August 04, 2024 Fatigue is a multifaceted experience that can manifest in distinct ways depending on the nature of one's work. On...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read
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High Heat Conditions Heat Exhaustion
Sunday, July 14, 2024 As the weather continues to heat up we all need to be aware of the things we need to do to prevent heat stress....
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Aug 8, 20244 min read
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No more COIN, only BANK!!!!
Saturday, July 06, 2024 The difference between priorities and core principles has been discussed recently, and I would like us all to...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Safety Should Not Be A Priority!!!!
Friday, June 28, 2024 We often say, "Safety is our number one priority" or "Safety is our highest priority." I understand and appreciate...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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High Heat and Water
Sunday, June 09, 2024 Temperatures are rising across the country and a heat wave is coming. Several heat-related deaths have already...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Accident and Incident Reporting
Sunday, June 02, 2024 Accidents and incidents are unfortunate events that can and do occur. It's how we respond to them that matters. At...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read
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What is the meaning of Stop Work Authority
Sunday, May 26, 2024 How does Stop Work Authority work? It is not only responsible but also effective to use your Stop Work Authority to...
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May 28, 20241 min read
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Tips for Fire Alarm System Installations
Thursday, January 11, 2018 Tips for Fire Alarm System Installation by ©Ted Smith on 10/04/12 I have been involved with coordinating the...
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May 21, 202412 min read
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The job is not finished until the paperwork is complete.
Friday, March 09, 2018 A true, yet frustrating fact of business and construction. We have chosen a career as electricians because we like...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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Leader and Trainer
Saturday, May 12, 2018 Being an electrical superintendent is an extremely difficult and demanding job. You are ultimately responsible for...
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May 21, 20243 min read
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Delays and Disruptions...Is there a difference?
Tuesday, August 07, 2018 We often talk about delays in construction. I have found that the discussions concerning delays are frequently...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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Being Organized and Being a Leader
Monday, May 27, 2019 One of the easiest ways to improve productivity is to keep your materials organized and your workplace cleaned up....
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May 21, 20241 min read
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Preplanning and the Plan of Tomorrow Meeting
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 In our industry or perhaps in life in general, people are used to hearing excuses from other people. Getting...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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If you are not prefabbing in our industry, you are going to be left behind.
Saturday, September 19, 2020 This is a recent article in Electrical Contractor Magazine about prefabrication in the electrical industry....
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May 21, 20248 min read
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Preplanning and Preparing THE POT MEETING
Sunday, June 23, 2019 Preplanning and Preparing The Plan of Tomorrow Meeting and Percent Planned Complete by Ted Smith on 02/15/14 I...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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Starting The Day: How much does it cost your project every day?
Saturday, February 08, 2020 Starting the Day: Spending money, but what is the return? The start of each day is a tremendous opportunity...
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May 21, 20243 min read
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What Does Motivated mean?
Sunday, February 16, 2020 What does Motivated mean? Journeyman and supervisors do an evaluation of the apprentices every month. Sometimes...
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May 21, 20243 min read
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Prefabrication Article from Electrical Contractors Magazine
Saturday, May 16, 2020 By Darlene Bremer Published In August 2019 Reprinted from Electrical Contractor Magazine Recently, there has been...
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May 21, 20247 min read
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Pull Planning: Why and How
Friday, August 14, 2020 Lean pull planning programs empower teams to break down silos and collaborate for improved project...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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Delays versus Disruptions
Friday, October 02, 2020 We often talk about delays in construction. I have found that the discussions concerning delays are frequently...
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May 21, 20245 min read
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