by Brian Abbott | Sep 24, 2020 | Codes and Regulatory Compliance, Operations & Maintenance
Class II Standpipe Hose Connection ITM This video definitely shows my level of Grit! And it also has a blooper in it! Did you know that Class II Standpipe Hose Connections have to be inspected quarterly AND tested annually? In this video we discuss high-level the...
by Brian Abbott | Sep 10, 2020 | Codes and Regulatory Compliance, Operations & Maintenance, Troubleshooting
Sprinkler System Air Compressors Is your sprinkler system air compressor kicking on, or are you getting a lot of low air supervisory signals? Consider a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy. We have replaced or rebuilt this compressor for our cooling tower...
by Brian Abbott | Sep 2, 2020 | Codes and Regulatory Compliance, Operations & Maintenance
Fire Dampers – ITM Fire dampers are an essential part of a building’s overall fire protection. They are a primary component in passive fire protection to help slow (hopefully stop) the spread of fire. Unfortunately, even though they are an overall simple...
by Lindsey Brackett | Ago 27, 2020 | Leadership, Operations & Maintenance
2020 Challenge: Be open with kids about their career options It’s 2020. Can we stop over-glorifying college degrees now? Can we please be honest, open, and transparent with the next generation about their career options? College isn’t the right path for...
by Brian Abbott | Jul 29, 2020 | Codes and Regulatory Compliance, Operations & Maintenance
Fire Alarm Pull Stations Fire Alarm Pull Stations – EC.02.03.05 EP 3 We’re continuing down our path for EC.02.03.05. We debated not even doing a video on pull stations because they are such simple devices, but they are tested incorrectly so often! Too...
by Lindsey Brackett | Jul 23, 2020 | Empowerment, Leadership, Operations & Maintenance
Train for Delivery, not just Content Have you ever explained something to someone and got a blank expression in return? Why was that?? It was probably your delivery style. When you’re able to really connect with someone and unlock their potential, the opportunities...
