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Video Series: We Are Egan Glassworkers

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

One source, infinite solutions

We’re showcasing our diverse services and capabilities though a digital video series. Eight of our trades have been highlighted thus far — and the remaining trades are coming!

This month we are featuring our Glassworkers. Take a minute to watch and learn more about our curtainwall and panel expertise.

And, in case you’ve missed any of our previously featured trades, all of them can be found here: Millwrights, Iron Workers, Glaziers, Pipefitters, Limited Energy Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers, and Controls Electricians.

Maximizing Fire Protection Systems

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

A key role in protecting your building in the event of a fire is a proper fire protection system. Egan Company provides fire and smoke damper inspections per code requirements and can work with you to keep your facility in compliance with local and state building codes.

Our in-house team of fire technicians, sheet metal workers, pipefitters, and electricians work together installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire/smoke dampers everyday throughout Minnesota.

Are you overdue for a test? Inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers are required to be completed one year after installation. After the one year mark, fire/smoke dampers must be tested and inspected every four years – except hospitals which have a six year frequency.

Egan’s fire and smoke damper inspection services include:

  • Locating and operating (i.e. actuate) all fire dampers and smoke dampers in your facility, removing and resetting the fusible link to verify the damper fully closes
  • Marking the location of the dampers on drawings; AutoCAD plotting available
  • Manually activating electric smoke dampers and pneumatic smoke dampers to ensure that the actuator is operable and to verify it fully closes
  • Egan will provide a final report listing all code required information: location of damper, damper number, whether the damper passed or failed, and detailed reason for failure
  • Repair quotes will be provided at the completion of the inspection

SAFETY MONTH: ACCOUNTABILITY

Monday, June 25th, 2018

Through an aggressive commitment to ongoing safety training, education, and resource investments, we believe achieving ZERO INJURIES is possible today and in the future.

Find out how Egan maintains and promotes safety accountability:

Q: How can we better hold each other accountable to achieve zero injuries? 

A: “We can help hold each other accountable by constantly looking out for each other, pointing out unsafe actions, and unsafe situations in the workplace or on jobsites. By continuing to hold each other to a high standard of safety, we can achieve our safety goals.”  — Sean Moore, Control Panel Technician

 

 

 

Q: What would achieving zero injuries mean to Egan?

A: “Achieving zero injuries allows Egan to be even more competitive in our marketplace. And, overall it would be exciting to reach such a great safety milestone.” — Jon Kroening, Electrical Field Leader

SAFETY MONTH: ACTION

Monday, June 18th, 2018

Our people are equipped with knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely — And, feel empowered with a personal responsibility to ensure the safety of those around them.

Find out how Egan maintains and promotes safety action:

Q: As a Field Leader, how do you continuously maintain safety on the jobsite?

A: “Requiring and enforcing our crews to wear 100% PPE [Personal Protection Equipment] at all times is always first and foremost in maintaining safety. We also follow all OSHA standards, Egan guidelines, and make sure our crew never overextends themselves. We promote using carts, lifts, or whatever is needed to assure the job stays safe.”  — Jim Drummond, Plumber Field Leader

 

 

Q: How do you empower your crew to speak up if they see unsafe work happening? 

A: “Egan’s safety practices, as well as the General Contractor’s, make it easy for us to solve most safety issues. However, if there is ever a situation where a crew member doesn’t feel comfortable, I remind them to walk away and bring it to my attention. We always stress that each person is most responsible for their own safety.” — Tim McKie, Electrical Field Leader

 

Safety Performance Recognized as Exceptional

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

Safety is a part of who we are at Egan Company. We do more than just embrace it – we are dedicated to living it and breathing it every day in our offices, shops, and jobsites.

For more than 10 years, we’ve been awarded multiple Governor’s Safety Awards by the Minnesota Safety Council for this commitment to workplace safety and health. And, this year proves to be no different.

Egan recently received five Meritorious Achievement Awards. These awards recognize incident rates that are better than the industry average for at least three years, and a score between 50 and 74 on a 100-point safety program evaluation program scale.

Egan was one of approximately 280 Minnesota companies recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon this year. To read more about the evaluation scorecard and award categories visit Minnesota Safety Council’s website.

 

SAFETY MONTH: AWARENESS

Monday, June 11th, 2018

We’ve worked hard to create and maintain a culture that fosters the highest level of safety consciousness on our jobsites, shops, and offices. Egan chooses to work safely every day.

Find out how Egan maintains and promotes safety awareness:

Q: How do you make sure all employees on your jobsite are aware of the importance of our safety culture?

A: “Each morning we talk through safety challenges, and as a team we come up with the best plan to ensure we all stay safe. Egan’s Safety team has also done specific training on our jobs, and we’ve had equipment companies show us how to properly and safely operate their lift equipment. It’s clear that safety is a part of everything we do.”  — Mike Kush, InterClad Field Leader

 


Q: What is one way every Egan employee can contribute toward achieving zero injuries?

A: “Always be aware of your surroundings and anticipate possible safety challenges before they happen. Working in this industry involves risks to not only ourselves, but also to the public and others around us, so having awareness to recognize these risks is highly important.”  — Todd Grandt, ATS Project Manager

Video Series: We Are Egan Controls Electricians

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

The spotlight is on Egan’s Controls Electricians this month as we continue our video series highlighting each of our diverse trades.

Check out some of our previous videos here:

Millwrights
Iron Workers
Glaziers
Pipefitters
Limited Energy Technicians
Sheet Metal Workers

We Are Egan – Ty Stovall

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

“My favorite thing about Egan is installing and completing projects that will last for years to come.”

Meet Ty Stovall, Pipefitter Journeyman with Egan for four years.

Outside of Egan, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.

Also, when Ty isn’t busy working in the field, you’ll find him working in the kitchen, as he’s also a chef by trade!

Our company is shaped by who we are, not just what we do. Together, we are Egan.

Building Luck & Gaming

Friday, May 18th, 2018

For over 15 years, Egan has been making its mark on a few of Minnesota’s most popular casinos – transforming them from simple gambling establishments to full-amenity gaming destinations. Major renovations, expansions, and new construction projects at Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, and Mystic Lake have been imprinted by Egan’s multi-trade expertise for its array of scopes.

GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS & HINCKLEY
Enhanced gaming floors, a variety of dining options, upgraded pool, among many other features are bringing a rejuvenated feeling to the Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley – each of which recently celebrated its 25th year in operation.

        

GRAND PROVISIONS BUFFET
An entirely remodeled, multifaceted culinary marketplace with six food stations.
Services Provided: Design/Build plumbing and HVAC systems, and mechanical controls.

1991 KITCHEN
Casual, 24-hour eatery with sit down service.
Services Provided: Design/Build plumbing, piping, and HVAC systems.

THE GRILLE HOUSE
20,000 square foot bar/restaurant with 45 different tap beers.
Services Provided: Design/Build conduit for tap hook ups, make-up air/exhaust, supply duct, reheat coils and controls, high-efficiency boiler system, gas and water connection for separate kitchen, and mechanical controls.

OTHER RECENT GRAND CASINO PROJECTS:
• Associate Dining Room                   • High Stakes Room                   • B3 Burger Bar
• Gaming Floor Improvements         • Guest Swimming Pool            • Multiple New Dining Options

MYSTIC LAKE
The longevity of Egan’s work on projects for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has included scopes of all sizes. From the Little Six Casino to the recently opened Mystic Lake Center, a history of trust and transparency has created a successful momentum that have guided these projects to commission.

MYSTIC LAKE CENTER
Nine-story hotel and conference center attached to the casino. Highlights include a 70,000 square foot event center and 180 hotel rooms.
Services Provided: Installation of plumbing, HVAC, hydronic piping, mechanical equipment and controls, building temperature controls, and VRF HVAC systems hotel guest rooms.

LOOKING AHEAD
The SMSC recently broke ground for its newest building, Hocokata Ti, a cultural activity site, community gathering space, and public exhibit highlighting the history of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux. It is scheduled to open in 2019.

Egan Teams: Electrical, Mechanical, and InterClad

 

Exceptional Service is Recognized by JFCS

Thursday, May 17th, 2018

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) has recognized Egan with an award for exceptional service for work on the JFCS office building that was completed in March. Egan was part of the project team that remodeled the interior and exterior of it’s existing building in Golden Valley, Minn.

Judy Halper, JFCS CEO, presented Egan with the award at the building’s ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8. “There are so many who were critical to bringing this vision of JFCS and The Stillman Family Foundation to life, including Egan. After so much hard work, we want to acknowledge Egan with an award for service.” – Judy Halper

The service award acknowledges the hard work of Egan teams: electrical and mechanical, technology systems, and building automation. Project managers include Carrie Thompson, Tom Buirge, Tim Johnson, and Dane Grunerud. Field leaders include Joe Baumgartner, Tom Rodrigues, Chris Nelson, Matt Snyder, and Eric Oja.

Find out more information about Egan’s role at JFCS here.