Tim O'Toole
China’s economic growth rate slumped to a three decade low in 2023 (5.2 percent). The International Monetary Fund expects China’s economy to slow to 4.5 percent in 2025, and decelerate…
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STI/SPFA recently spoke with Robby Hagemann about the history of Boardman, LLC and his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your company. Robby…
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Have you ever been low bid on a project and didn’t get the job? It doesn’t seem fair. Why did it happen? What can you do to avoid this happening…
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Take a moment to reflect on a time when you faced something that seemed impossible. Maybe it was a dream, a task, or an expectation. What if I told you…
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The ASME Section VIII Standards Committee approved a project scope to Section VIII Division 1 in 2022 referred to as Project Reshape. This scope is intended to create an easier…
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The STI/SPFA Safety & Health Committee recently updated the Basic Safety Rules for Fabrication and Field Construction booklet. This publication provides safety rules covering a variety of topics including personal protective equipment,…
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A skilled workforce pipeline is necessary for reshoring and restoring U.S. leadership in global manufacturing. But how do we get there? The German model of manufacturing apprenticeships contains lessons to…
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Do you wish your field crews and management people were as good as you? Do they often struggle and fail to do things the way you want them done? How…
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In the fast-paced world of construction and industrial work, the importance of head protection cannot be overstated. Over the last five years, the demand for safety helmets and helmets has…
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The concept of sustainable manufacturing is rooted in the production of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize waste, with consideration of the three ESG pillars: environment, social and governance.…
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