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Last week we kicked off our first ever Build Better Crew. We walked through the UL directory and talked about some of the things that are often overlooked or simply unknown. For example- Did you know there is a difference between the insulations that you use and the way to confirm that the insulation used in the field matches what was intended in the Firestop detail?  There is so much information in the UL directory, that… I will be honest, we just scratched the surface. We will revisit the site and help our Build Better Crew navigate it even better. We also answered questions from our Crew. If you deal with firestop and you want a place to get your questions answered, please join us for our next Build Better Crew meet up. It will happen every month and if you worry you may miss a meet up, we’ve got you!  Every meet up will be recorded so you can check out everything you missed… or revisit a discussion where we pack a whole lot in one small chunk of time. Like our UL directory discussion. If YOU Want to Build Better, We Want to Help! ™ More information here: (you may have to cut and paste this link- its wonky- Happy Monday) https://lnkd.in/dJKbhgVq

I strongly endorse Justin Smith and his exceptional organization TBR Strategies for your maintenance and reliability consulting needs.

Newbuild delivery closing at shipyard… mission complete!

Safety is number one at our company to ensure that all of our employees go home to their families at the end of the day, and today kicks off Construction Safety Week. Every week we provide our employees with a Toolbox Talk. Did you know the use of a tourniquet could save someone's life in the event of a severe cut when compression or bandages cannot stop the bleeding? We shared this video with our field and shop employees to teach them how to use one in the event of an emergency. #constructionsafetyweek #safetyfirst #construction

Need clear, practical guidance for dogging and rigging? Is your work up-to-date with the latest safety standards? The revised 2024 Dogging & Rigging Guide is a factual guide for dogging and rigging work. It combines relevant, industry-specific information and serves the purpose of providing the industry with one contemporary practical guide. Find out more here: (https://lnkd.in/gJqXWJXk)

“We try to make the pit stop as efficient as possible [and] as quick as possible, so we can put it back in the drivers hands and they can go out there on the track and do their thing." - Ryan Harber, Human Performance Director Read the full article about our pit crews here: https://bit.ly/4cXQTIU

What a year 2024 has been for Scaffolding Australia: ✅ Built a brand new office ✅ Added another truck to the fleet ✅ Hit record numbers ✅ Expanded our services But the REAL win? Still made time for what matters: - 3-week US trip with the family - Never missed my kids' events - Invested in the team - Built stronger relationships with our builders Success isn't just about the numbers. It's about building something that works for everyone: - Our builders get reliable service - Our team gets stability - My family gets quality time Everyone WINS. To our builders: Thanks for trusting us To our team: You're the backbone To my family: You're why I do it all! 2025? Watch this space 🚀

I'm excited 😁 to share my 1st Post in LinkedIn which is - With the keen interest I've completed Construction Trade Skills Training in EHS-Steward at L&T - Construction Skills Training Instutite.

Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse? 🤔 I always use this analogy when speaking to some of my team - "Are you a Tugboat (follower) or a Lighthouse (Leader)?" But after doing more research, I found some interesting insights into the 'tugboats' role... The tugboat forcefully guides ships to the harbour, much like some people who push, convince, and manipulate others to achieve their goals. We’ve all experienced—or perhaps been—the tugboat, pushing someone toward what we think is best. But as the old saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." On the other hand, the lighthouse stands firm and shines brightly, illuminating the path without direct intervention. It allows each ship’s captain the freedom to navigate based on the light provided - and shall we say, the lighthouse reminds them of the direction, even when times get a little rough...🤔 I then realised that perhaps I was using it in the wrong context, but am I? I guess it depends on how you want to be seen, or lead your team and people around you. For me, the 'lighthouse' approach is a more empowering way to interact with others. Instead of forcing actions, we can inspire and lead by example. In both personal and professional realms, I've found the lighthouse approach to be far more effective. By being authentically ourselves and providing a clear, consistent example, we allow others the space to make their own choices and grow. Certainly, in my experience, the lighthouse method fosters a deeper, more genuine connection and respect 💪🏼 So, which one would you prefer —a tugboat or a lighthouse?

With more time on my hands than ever before I seem to fill it with more activity than I ever have! Which brings me to wonder about the shipyard industry. With a possible economic slowdown, (??), OR continuation of business as usual while waiting for the fed to lower the interest rate and spur another bull market, do you expand your operation, focus on repair and improve existing infrastructure or are you just trying to keep the lights on until the market gets better? Are the new build yards still booked years out or will the rise in business fall to the refit operations? I've seen a couple new repair shipyards come online in the last few years and I'm not sure its been a great ride so far for them. Yet I see some other well known ones that continue to have very high utilization rates. Is it just "go with what you know" or is the available business deceptively shallow?