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FALL SAFETY FOR ALL SEASONS

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Meredith Portman

It’s fitting that during this season of football, colorful leaves and crisp breezes, we also focus on the kind of fall that can be dangerous. In this industry, and others, it’s common for our teams to work on projects far … Continue reading →

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BARNHART NAMED A TOP 50 SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Meredith Portman

The Engineering News Record (ENR) recently announced their list of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors in the nation according to revenue. Barnhart cracked the top 50 for the first time, coming at #48. According to the ENR announcement, the construction … Continue reading →

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CRANE PERFORMS CRITICAL ROLE IN SULLY STORY

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Meredith Portman

Clint Eastwood’s latest movie, “Sully,” follows the story of the legendary pilot Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger and his successful landing of a crippled U.S. Airways plane in the frigid waters of the Hudson River in January 2009. The masterful … Continue reading →

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BARNHART PLAYS A PART IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPECTACLE ON SATURDAY

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Meredith Portman

When the Virginia Tech Hokies take the field against the University of Tennessee Volunteers in the Pilot Flying J Battle of Bristol this Saturday, Sept. 10, in Bristol, Tenn., several records are likely to be shattered. The game, which will … Continue reading →

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BEATING THE HEAT BEFORE IT BEATS YOU

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Meredith Portman

The summer is winding down, but the weather is still brutal.  With temperatures soaring into the 90s in some parts of the country, care must be taken when working outdoors to prevent heat-related illnesses. In this video, Barnhart Safety Trainer Daniel … Continue reading →

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ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVE SAVES CUSTOMER TIME AND MONEY

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Meredith Portman

At a recent project at a heavy industrial site outside of Austin, Barnhart’s engineers did what they do best, finding a safe and cost-effective solution for their customers. Barnhart was hired to remove and reinstall three large generators. The customer’s … Continue reading →

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HOW TO AVOID HAND INJURIES

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Meredith Portman

Hand injuries are all too common in an industrial setting.  In this video, Barnhart Safety Trainer Daniel Voss has some suggestions to keep your hands safe on the job.  After all, safety is one of Barnhart’s core values. Here are … Continue reading →

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VALVE REMOVAL UTILIZES CANTILEVER SYSTEM

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Meredith Portman

During a turnaround at a refinery in Illinois, Barnhart had to devise a solution for removing and reinstalling an upper delta valve and five delta valve door assemblies on a coke drum.  The components had to be removed to facilitate … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Engineers Provide Solutions for Drum Removal

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Meredith Portman

At a recent job at a refinery in Illinois, Barnhart faced a challenge when removing and replacing a preflash tower reflux accumulator, or drum. The customer requested that Barnhart develop a plan that would avoid removing any additional equipment or … Continue reading →

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BARNHART FEATURED IN NISSAN VIDEO

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Meredith Portman

You might not think a crane and a truck would have much in common. But they do, as demonstrated in a short video, Common Core: Nissan Presents: Titans of Construction, part of a series of videos promoting the Nissan Titan … Continue reading →

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