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[Webinar] Unmanned Aerial Systems in Construction: Applications of a New Technology

Thursday, June 28th, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST) Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka “drones”) are evolving rapidly and are becoming an indispensable tool within the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Drones have the...

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June 15, 2018

Riding for Change: Braun Intertec Bikes in MS 150

Braun Intertec wrapped up its fourth year participating in the MS 150, a charity bike ride for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150-mile weekend ride is fully supported by the MS Society and runs from Duluth to the Twin Cities with an overnight rest stop in Hinckley. The MS 150 ride began in the mid-1980s and has since grown into multiple events across the United States, making it the largest charity bike event in the nation. This year, nearly 4,000 riders participated in Minnesota alone. The Braun Intertec team attracts employee-owners, clients, friends, and family from all backgrounds, both...

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June 14, 2018

[Webinar] Unmanned Aerial Systems in Construction: Applications of a New Technology

Thursday, June 28th, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST) Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka “drones”) are evolving rapidly and are becoming an indispensable tool within the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Drones have the unique ability to be equipped with an array of sensors and cameras to improve data collection, reduce cost, and increase safety. But what are the implications of these new technologies and how can they add value to your next project? Find out the answer to these questions and more in our free webinar. Save your seat by completing the form below. Can't attend live? You should still...

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June 13, 2018

Protecting our Employee Owners from Heat-Related Illness

June is National Safety month, and in observance of this important topic we will post a new article each week in June that focuses on safety to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Check back next week for the next post in this safety series. Outside of the workplace, warmer weather may bring a feeling of excitement. After all, it opens a window of opportunities for outdoor activities to partake in such as relaxing at the pool, long bike rides, softball leagues, etc. However, an unfortunate reality we face, especially in the workplace, is that with heat comes danger. As...

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June 12, 2018

Mechanical Integrity and API 510, 570, 653 Inspectors: Are Your Assets Safe to Operate?

It might sound a little over-the-top to say I help confirm the safety of workers and protect the environment every day, but it’s true. Braun Intertec American Petroleum Institute (API)-certified inspectors really do uphold the safety and mechanical integrity of oil and gas facilities every day from the oil fields in North Dakota all the way down to Texas. I’m one of them and am certified as an API 510, 570 and 653 inspector. Mechanical Integrity of Oil and Gas Facilities What does it mean to assess the mechanical integrity of oil and gas facilities? According to the Occupational Safety...

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June 14, 2018

[Webinar] Unmanned Aerial Systems in Construction: Applications of a New Technology

Thursday, June 28th, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST) Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka “drones”) are evolving rapidly and are becoming an indispensable tool within the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Drones have the unique ability to be equipped with an array of sensors and cameras to improve data collection, reduce cost, and increase safety. But what are the implications of these new technologies and how can they add value to your next project? Find out the answer to these questions and more in our free webinar. Save your seat by completing the form below. Can't attend live? You should still...

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May 14, 2018

[Webinar Recording] What Lies Beneath: Environmental Concerns In Construction

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? While replacing municipal utilities the excavation contractor pulls up a greenish-gray bucket of soil smelling like diesel fuel.  During construction of a new downtown office building on an existing parking lot, it was discovered that the previous building had simply been knocked-down and buried beneath the pavement. Redevelopment of a blighted property is all set to go, as soon as the abandoned buildings can be safely torn down and properly disposed of. Historical activities that occurred on or adjacent to a property often leave hidden contamination or buried debris in the subsurface. Sometimes...

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February 14, 2018

[Webinar Recording] Introduction to Public Private Partnership (PPP)

With our infrastructure deteriorating and limited financing available, public owners look to levy the private sector for aid in the financing of our public projects. What does this mean to you and the construction industry as a whole? Learn the basics of Design Build Finance Operate Maintain (DBFOM) and Public Private Partnerships by viewing our recorded webinar....

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June 15, 2018

Riding for Change: Braun Intertec Bikes in MS 150

Braun Intertec wrapped up its fourth year participating in the MS 150, a charity bike ride for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150-mile weekend ride is fully supported by the MS Society and runs from Duluth to the Twin Cities with an overnight rest stop in Hinckley. The MS 150 ride began in the mid-1980s and has since grown into multiple events across the United States, making it the largest charity bike event in the nation. This year, nearly 4,000 riders participated in Minnesota alone. The Braun Intertec team attracts employee-owners, clients, friends, and family from all backgrounds, both...

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June 13, 2018

Protecting our Employee Owners from Heat-Related Illness

June is National Safety month, and in observance of this important topic we will post a new article each week in June that focuses on safety to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Check back next week for the next post in this safety series. Outside of the workplace, warmer weather may bring a feeling of excitement. After all, it opens a window of opportunities for outdoor activities to partake in such as relaxing at the pool, long bike rides, softball leagues, etc. However, an unfortunate reality we face, especially in the workplace, is that with heat comes danger. As...

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June 12, 2018

Mechanical Integrity and API 510, 570, 653 Inspectors: Are Your Assets Safe to Operate?

It might sound a little over-the-top to say I help confirm the safety of workers and protect the environment every day, but it’s true. Braun Intertec American Petroleum Institute (API)-certified inspectors really do uphold the safety and mechanical integrity of oil and gas facilities every day from the oil fields in North Dakota all the way down to Texas. I’m one of them and am certified as an API 510, 570 and 653 inspector. Mechanical Integrity of Oil and Gas Facilities What does it mean to assess the mechanical integrity of oil and gas facilities? According to the Occupational Safety...

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White Papers

February 13, 2018

[White Paper] Structure Support On Laterally Swept Piles

Anyone who has observed a significant number of piles has seen that, inevitably, the pile is not perfectly straight after driving. In spite of the best efforts of contractors, there are a whole host of reasons for piles to end up out-of-plumb or to have a curve, sometimes referred to as pile sweep. For two, recent projects with numerous swept pile, the available research was determined to be limited in application given the investigated pile sizes, lengths and measured sweep. As a result, the project team chose to perform static load testing to evaluate the ultimate resistance of the swept...

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September 27, 2017

[White Paper] Oil Well Pad Landslide Repair

Abstract: A wetter than usual spring season caused numerous landslides in the Badland Region of North Dakota, including the failure of the Mormon Butte oil well platform after thirty years of active service. This case study will detail the site investigation, design, and construction of a geologically sensitive site located on U.S. Forest Service land. The main concern was how much failed soil could be removed without compromising the well. Analyses were performed to determine a safe temporary slope to allow for the removal of some of the failed soils. To read more on how the platform was completed and...

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