Archive for September, 2024

Recognizing the Safety of Mental Health During Suicide Prevention Month

Monday, September 30th, 2024

During the month of September, Egan Company joined industry peers throughout the country to recognize National Suicide Prevention Month. As an increased effort to prioritize safety everywhere we go, Egan has acknowledged the role our mental health and well-being plays in the way we show up to work and how we go home safely every day. 

BY THE NUMBERS

The construction industry sees high rates of physical injuries, which have been found to be preventable through daily safety plans, active stretching, and wearing PPE. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and OSHA, the industry also sees high rates of mental illness and death by suicide. 

  • In the construction industry, the rate of death by suicide in the U.S. is four times higher than the general population.
  • These rates of suicide in the U.S. are five times greater than all other construction fatalities combined.
  • The construction industry was the number one occupational group with male suicides in 2022.
  • Approximately 123 suicides occur every day in the U.S.
  • 1 in 5 adults are living with a diagnosed mental illness.

STAYING SAFE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY

Leading with our primary core value of “Stay Safe,” Egan approaches everything we do from the perspective of going home without injury or incident every day. From stretching to prevent physical injuries, to going over daily safety plans, to considering the effects of mental health on our overall well-being, staying safe encompasses a wide range of considerations. Egan Company continues to emphasize and prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and everyone on job sites. Understanding the risks, as well as the resources available, can help create a safer environment for everyone. 

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Sharing Project Success at Advancing MEP Summit

Friday, September 27th, 2024

Thanks to the successful completion of a complex, high-profile project three weeks ahead of schedule, Ron Oelrich, Egan Company Business Development and Preconstruction Manager, was invited to speak on a panel at the Advancing MEP Management Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 27 with other members of the project team. 

Egan Company played an integral role in the strategy development, execution, and problem-solving of the project, aiding in multi-trade and contractor collaboration in a short timeframe. Oelrich and the other consultants on the panel at the MEP Management Summit spoke about their approach to the project, getting ahead of potential issues, and finding unique solutions that minimized disruptions. 

A UNIFIED APPROACH

The other members of the panel spoke about the collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving that was required for the project’s success. The Advancing MEP Management Summit brings together top MEP directors, managers, and field leaders from contractors around North America to share their strategies, lessons learned, and project case studies. Approximately 20-60% of a project’s budget is allocated to MEP design and installation, requiring every component and contractor to be operating in step to prevent project disruptions. For jobs with tight deadlines, this is even more crucial.

“All projects require a level of teamwork, however this one stands out on top of all the projects I have had the pleasure to work on and be a part of in my 24-year career,” said Ron Oelrich. “The entire team worked together before the bid, post-bid, and during construction like nothing I have witnessed before. The communication, the coordination and can-do attitude by everyone was amazing and exemplified what a true partnership looks like. Without hesitation I would do it again in a heartbeat.” 

This project buildout included a warehouse, secure laboratory, server room, a mechanical boiler house, and office space. Egan’s Electrical team took on the expansion of three new services, transfer switches, and two-megawatt generators. The scope also included line voltage wiring, conduit rough-in, and conduit for all of the low voltage equipment. 

COMMITTED TO COLLABORATION

With an aggressive timeline and complex challenges ahead, Egan’s team got together to find solutions and get the project done. In order to maintain the project’s schedule and prevent unnecessary downtime, Egan strategized a procurement approach to circumvent long lead times, as well as implemented a phased 24/7 project delivery approach to adhere to tight deadlines. Finally, teams completed the installation of specialty systems with partial client occupancy to limit disruptions and finalize the scope. 

On every project, Egan’s team collaborates with partners to find innovative and efficient solutions that keep projects moving forward without disrupting the timeline, budget, or safety expectations that are set. 

Egan completed this project in partnership with Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Horwitz, and RTM Engineering Consultants. 

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Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Refrigeration Systems

Monday, September 16th, 2024

The energy used to operate industrial refrigeration systems account for approximately 5.7% of the total industrial energy consumption in the United States according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Industrial facilities require significant energy demands, which can affect the costs of running the facility, as well as impacting the carbon footprint of the company. When it comes to refrigeration systems, maintaining peak performance is critical to ensure the quality and efficiency of the products and goods being held within the facility, and energy efficiency may not be at the top of mind for system operators. However, implementing energy efficiency strategies can reduce operating costs, improve the carbon footprint of the facility, and optimize the way the systems are run. 

IDENTIFY INEFFICIENCIES WITH ENERGY AUDITS

Conducting regular energy audits can help identify areas within your facility that can be upgraded. Analyzing your refrigeration system’s patterns, energy consumption, and overall operational health is the first step to enhancing the way the system is run. Working with Egan’s industrial refrigeration experts and UL 508A Panel Shop ensures that nothing is missed in a system audit, and can help establish plans to improve the energy efficiency within your facility. 

UPGRADE TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT

Once energy efficiency opportunities have been identified through an energy audit, consider upgrading your equipment to maximize the efficiency within your facility. Newer refrigeration systems are designed to consume less energy while delivering optimal performance, resulting in significant cost savings over time. Energy efficient industrial refrigeration systems are becoming industry standard and operate at the same or better performance than older equipment. With increased performance at reduced operating costs, energy efficient industrial refrigeration systems can make a significant difference in the way facilities are run.

IMPLEMENT SMART CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION

Whether you are updating legacy systems, overhauling your entire refrigeration systems, or are looking for small upgrades to improve efficiency, smart controls and system automation technology can help. Custom refrigeration controls, like Egan’s Refrigeration-IQTM, enable operators to monitor and adjust energy consumption in real-time, improving the energy consumption of the system without compromising performance. Additionally, automation can integrate within your facility to adjust throughout the day. Configuring day/night settings, defrost cycles, and other adjustments can improve the way your system runs. Rather than equipment running at full capacity 24/7, automatically adjusting the settings can optimize the way the whole facility works. 

IMPROVE YOUR FACILITY’S REFRIGERATION OPERATIONS

Prioritizing energy efficiency not only benefits the bottom line but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly operation. Facility operators can configure custom settings based on their specific needs and system requirements, so the refrigeration equipment utilizes only the energy necessary to ensure product quality and safety. 

Find industrial refrigeration solutions that work for you with Refrigeration-IQTM controls from Egan Company. Our UL 508A Panel Shop in Champlin, Minn. can design and manufacture custom control panels that meet your needs. From system design to project commissioning, our CIRO certified engineers can work with you to improve the energy efficiency within your facility. Get in touch with Egan’s refrigeration experts to learn how to maximize the performance of your industrial refrigeration system.

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