Women in Construction Week is observed annually during the first week of March, and this year marks the 25th year of shining a light on the contributions of women throughout the industry. This year’s theme for the week is ‘Many Paths, One Mission.’ At FTI, that theme couldn’t be more true. We are extremely fortunate to have women …
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When your organization encounters a need for a new technology solution, you’re faced with a dilemma. Do you build something custom with internal resources? Do you buy a commercially available product that is then either customized to fit your business needs or taken as is out of the box? Do you find a partner that …
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Contract risks and issues are inevitable in any project or business relationship. They can affect the performance, quality, cost and reputation of all parties involved; therefore, a clear and effective process for identifying and resolving them is essential. Here are some best practices for managing risks and issues in contract management. IDENTIFY The first step …
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In the electrical industry, there are times when working on energized equipment is warranted or justified. However, I would argue that energized work – hot work – is less likely to be needed today if you know how to accurately apply the standards and requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 70E and OSHA, CFR 1910.333(a)(1). In …
One of your engineers comes to you with an energy breakthrough – cold fusion in a jar.* Your eyes turn to cartoon dollar signs when you think about what getting a patent on that would mean. Then your engineer tells you the team has had it running in the shop for a couple of years …
Construction Safety Week, May 1-5, is an annual event in which individuals, organizations and even competitors come together to commemorate and commit to making safety the foundation of everything they do. This year’s theme is Strong Voices, Safe Choices. FTI is marking 2023 Construction Safety Week by spotlighting safety as one of our core values: our Uncompromised Focus …
It seems that every week there are news stories about one company being attacked by Ransomware, another hit with Business Email Compromise, and yet another that has been phished. Cybercrime continues to grow, and the impact on businesses is tremendous. Recovering from an attack or breach can be costly. First you have forensic and investigation …
Most of us don’t give much thought to seeing a doctor when we’re struck with physical illness or injury. That broken arm won’t heal correctly without a cast. That high blood pressure can be controlled by medication. Why should our mental health be any different? At Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), we’re striving each day to …
Safety audits are becoming a very common practice in the construction industry, but how effective are they at preventing hazards from becoming incidents? A thorough audit can help a company maintain compliance requirements, as well as collect data on employee hazard exposures. By analyzing trends that are being recorded during the auditing process, an organization …
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Have you ever struggled to determine why an electric motor in your facility continues to fail prematurely or why your variable-frequency drive (VFD) won’t run the motor at commanded speed? It could be due to a number of factors related to sizing, selection or how the products were installed or applied. At Faith Technologies, our automation …