Author Archives: Meredith Portman

About Meredith Portman

Meredith Portman is a freelance writer who specializes in heavy industry, healthcare and education.

PROGRAM HELPS BARNHART ADD JOBS IN MEMPHIS

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart, based in Memphis, was awarded an 11-year Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) tax incentive in June that will add 20 new jobs and expand the company’s presence in that city. The PILOT was awarded by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and … Continue reading →

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BARNHART EFFICIENCY AT WORK IN KENTUCKY

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart’s new team in the Ohio Valley is in the middle of a major project for a chemical plant in Calvert City, Kentucky.  The team was hired to offload, move and set three chemical columns weighing up to 200,000 lbs. … Continue reading →

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BARNHART MOVES BERTHA IN AN “ENGINEERING MARVEL”

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Meredith Portman

A mammoth project is underway in Seattle to replace the Alaska Way Viaduct with a new State Route 99.   To dig the tunnel that goes beneath the city, the contractor brought in the world’s largest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ever … Continue reading →

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MOVING HISTORY

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Meredith Portman

When the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis started a major renovation in November 2012, they were looking for a company that had experience moving sculptures and fragile and delicate items. They turned to Barnhart because we not only successfully … Continue reading →

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RISING TO THE OCCASION

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Meredith Portman

For the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Monday night, it appeared an upset was in the making.  Michigan, the underdog, was outplaying the much-hyped Louisville, the team widely predicted to win.  Leading the charge for the Wolverines was … Continue reading →

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Quality and Safety on Wind Projects: How to plan for safety and quality to maximize budget, schedule and wind power production

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Meredith Portman

by Julian Bell, Signal Energy Constructors Everyone pays a lot of attention to the four major construction issues: safety, quality, schedule and budget.  Of these, safety and quality are typically the least discussed during the project award process.  “Good” quality and … Continue reading →

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BARNHART ACQUIRES STEEL CITY

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Meredith Portman

Even in an economy that is still far from robust, Barnhart is always looking for ways to expand our services and equipment inventory to better serve our customers. So pardon our enthusiasm and this moment of self-promotion as we announce our … Continue reading →

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SUPER BOWL ADS: GOATS, GAGS AND GRIT

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Meredith Portman

Everyone knows that football is only part of the Super Bowl spectacle.  The half time show featuring a headliner, pyrotechnics, and an occasional wardrobe malfunction brings in its share of viewers.  But when it comes to hype, the ads get … Continue reading →

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“The Process” Triumphs as Tide Rolls Again

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Meredith Portman

Going into last Monday night’s BCS national championship game, the Alabama Crimson Tide were widely predicted to win.  But no one foresaw the Tide’s total domination and humiliation of Notre Dame in a lopsided 42-12 victory.  Since that night, much … Continue reading →

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BARNHART EXPANDS OPERATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FOUR NEW BRANCHES

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Meredith Portman

Continuing our strategy to build a national network, Barnhart is expanding our branches and ability to serve customers. Barnhart recently opened three new offices in Charleston, SC; Owensboro, KY; and Richland, WA which will support project operations. These branches, along … Continue reading →

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