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AN UNPREDICTABLE FINALE TO AN EPIC GAME

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Meredith Portman

For most of the game during Super Bowl 51 on Sunday, victory for the Atlanta Falcons seemed assured. Despite having won four previous Super Bowl titles and being three-point favorites, the New England Patriots were behind at halftime 21-3. By … Continue reading →

Posted in Heavy Haul, Heavy Lift, Project Cargo Logistics | Tagged Barnhart, Heavy Haul, heavy lift, project cargo logistics, Slide System | Leave a comment

“BICYCLE CHAIN” RIGGING HARD TO BEAT

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Meredith Portman

The adjustable rigging link system (ARLS) is a cool tool in Barnhart’s equipment arsenal. The ARLS is unique to the industry and offers some big advantages. Used primarily for high-capacity loads, the system resembles a large bicycle chain. The length of … Continue reading →

Posted in Heavy Lift | Tagged Adjustable length rigging system, ARLS, Barnhart, cool tools, high capacity lifts, modular lift tower, Tunnel Boring Machine | Leave a comment

EARLY PLANNING SHORTENS PLANT’S OUTAGE SCHEDULE

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Meredith Portman

Work during outages and shutdowns requires proper planning, management, and innovative solutions to keep overall costs down. A job Barnhart performed at a nuclear power plant exemplifies those standards. Barnhart was hired to remove and replace two feedwater heaters (FWH) … Continue reading →

Posted in Nuclear Power, Outages | Tagged Barnhart, Goldhofer PSTe, jacks, outage planning, outages, powered saddle roller, Pull-Up Gantries, Slide System | Leave a comment

Gate Removal Project Goes Off Without a Hitch

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart recently performed a project at the Armistead I. Selden Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River to provide the lifting systems for removing and replacing two 60-year-old downstream miter gates. The gates were 61’ wide x 46’ tall … Continue reading →

Posted in Heavy Lift | Tagged Barnhart, crane with super lift, Lifting systems, modular lift tower, Selden Lock and Dam, Slide System | Leave a comment

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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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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