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Material handling is the protection, storage, movement, and control of products and materials used throughout any company’s manufacturing warehousing, consumption, disposal, and distribution phases. Within material handling systems, there is a wide and diverse range of automated equipment that support logistics and make the supply chain work smoothly. This includes a variety of manual, semi-automated,…

Of course, all business looks to improve efficiency. When you’re a manufacturer, taking a closer look at your operations may uncover areas that need attention. Manufacturing material handling is one of the essential functions of the manufacturing process and one of the most overlooked. Problems in this area can slow down production and eat away…

At FI•CON, we understand the critical importance of practicing safety when providing our construction, fabrication and material handling services. This focus on safe operations extends to many of our customers, such as sugar mill safety. The following are safety factors to consider for a sugar processing facility.   Sugar Mill Safety Risk Areas Several locations…

A construction delivery method establishes the relationship and processes the project owner, designer, and contractor will follow throughout the project. It may seem as if the relationships between owners, designers, and contractors should be straightforward. However, a method is needed to assure success. The six most common types of project delivery methods are: Design-Build (DB)…

In this blog, we will discuss metal fabrication services. First, let’s define it. It’s the process of building structures and machines from raw metal materials. Different processes include burning, cutting, machining, welding, forming, and assembly before creating the final product. These projects can be for small, manufactured parts, such as cutlery or hand tools, or…

No matter whether your construction project is large or small, risk exists in any construction undertaking. Each project is unique, with its own opportunities and challenges. Not everyone can successfully identify and manage construction project risks. Without proper planning, construction projects can run off the rails quickly. For this reason, it is essential to assess,…

If you need good metal fabrication services to complete your latest project, you must know how best to acquire an accurate estimate. You’ll need more than a vague understanding of the work to get the best estimate. Whether your job is a small one, say, a day’s welding or putting together a team for a…

Whether you are working in construction or fabrication, rigging becomes a daily operation. Employing the right rigging or hoisting equipment is vital to the success of any project. The wrong equipment could result in poor results or accidents – the last thing you want on the job.   Types of Rigging Equipment Rigging equipment includes…

A vital tool for any construction company is its Customer Relationship Management, otherwise known as CRM. It is typical for this cloud-based software to place an emphasis on key relationships, communication, and making data immediately available. The construction industry has its roots in relationships. Clients tend to award projects to those construction firms a client…

When embarking on a building project, it is usually necessary to hire both a construction firm as well as a fabricator. This can present a number of issues, the main one being a lack of communication between the two. This can lead to delays in your project or, worse still, issues or problems when construction…