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Propylene vs. Acetylene

teflew@cianbro.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:03:00 GMT

In Cianbro's latest Best Practices video, Quality Control Inspector Jim Rusconi on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge project discusses the advantages of propylene over acetylene as a fuel gas for use with cutting torches. Among other qualities, Rusconi says propylene is easier to handle, delivers a quality cut, and is less expensive than the more traditional alternative.

Cianbro Team Earns Honors at ABC National Craft Championships

teflew@cianbro.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:09:00 GMT

James Dungan earned a bronze medal for millwrighting, Aaron Poole won a silver medal for structural welding, and Seth Webber earned top prize, a gold medal for pipe welding. Also recognized was training coordinator and veteran Cianbro team member Ed LePage who received the very prestigious award of Craft Instructor of the year.

Cianbro's High Definition Scanning Team at EMF Wins International Recognition

teflew@cianbro.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Among the innovations developed by Cianbro for the Motiva Refinery Expansion Project is a set of techniques for using laser scanning equipment to measure the tight tolerances required in the construction of refinery modules. Chief Field Engineer Seth Goucher and his team have developed and perfected techniques for High Definition Laser Scanners developed by Leica Geosystems, to measure key aspects of construction -- for example, the placement of pipe within the modules to an accuracy of 1/8th of an inch of design specifications. HDS engineers from around the world gathered in San Ramon, California to put a spotlight on their respective innovations. Goucher, along with Team Members Zach Davis and Brayden Sheive, took first place in the Deliverable Contest - Plant Category. The World Class award elevates Cianbro's technological capabilities and achievements in the eyes of industry professionals and prospective clients around the globe.

ABC Honors SNE…Twice

teflew@cianbro.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Cianbro's Southern New England Region is the recipient of two awards presented by the Connecticut Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors during ABC's annual awards banquet dinner held on Thursday, January 28th. The awards were given for the work completed at the Brookfield Phase 2 Compressor Station in Brookfield, Connecticut. This fast track project was completed for Iroquois Gas Transmission Services and involved the dedicated work of a well oiled team, working together to complete over 100,000 hours of work without a single recordable injury.

Cianbro's Ed LePage is National Craft Instructor of the Year

teflew@cianbro.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:32:00 GMT

It's that time of year again when Cianbro sends the company's top rookie craftspeople to the National Craft Championships sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors. This year's event, to be held in San Diego on February 3-7, has special meaning for the company. That's because Cianbro veteran Ed LePage is being recognized by ABC as the National Craft Instructor of the Year.

MAR's Humpback Bridge Project Featured in Aspire Magazine

teflew@cianbro.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:31:00 GMT

Cianbro team members in the Mid-Atlantic Region have been doing top-notch work on the restoration of the historic Humpback Bridge, located in the shadow of the Pentagon. The job has required detailed attention to the historic aspects of the bridge, while making sure that the busy traffic in the area continues to flow smoothly. The team's efforts are featured in the current edition of Aspire: The Concrete Bridge Magazine, including comments from Cianbro's Senior Project Engineer Mike Manoski.

Poland Spring's Cianbro-Built Bottling Plant Earns LEED Gold Certification

teflew@cianbro.com — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:18:00 GMT

Poland Spring’s newest bottling facility, built in 2008 in Kingfield, Maine, has officially received the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, making it the first manufacturing facility in Maine to receive LEED Gold status. LEED is an internationally recognized certification system that measures how well a building performs across various sustainability metrics, including energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, and stewardship of resources.

Cianbro's Digital Signage Network: One Year on the Air

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:26:00 GMT

In early 2009, Cianbro team members began to see new widescreen television monitors appearing in company lobbies, break rooms, and some jobsites. Many team members wondered what the digital signs were all about. Now, after a full year on the air, Cianbro's Digital Signage Network gets an assessment from one of its creators, Chairman and CEO Peter Vigue.