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Ahern’s experts possess a wide range of knowledge that extends beyond system design, build, and maintenance. Our blog features a number of technical articles written by Ahern employees that range in topics from industry trends, maintenance tools and tips, to service information, and more.
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Why a Deluge Sprinkler System Beats A Wet Pipe System in High Hazard Areas
A deluge sprinkler system is installed to protect high-hazard areas. Get expert insights from JF Ahern to learn if a deluge system is right for your facility.
Building Tomorrow: The Blueprint for Sustainable Design and Construction
E xplore sustainable design & construction insights with Ahern, a leading provider of sustainable design & construction in the mechanical contracting community.
Avoiding Costly Backups With Preventive Maintenance
Do you have drain backups, or wonder what condition your drains are in? Often times drains are neglected until there is a costly backup. By staying ahead of drain issues with proactive care and cleaning, these unwanted issues can be avoided.
7 Vital Questions to Ask an Industrial Piping Contractor Before Hiring
Discover the 7 vital questions to ask when hiring an industrial piping contractor to ensure your project’s success. Get expert insights from JF Ahern.
How to Streamline Your Industrial Process Piping Installation with Prefabrication
Discover the benefits of offsite process piping fabrication from JF Ahern. Streamline your operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Learn more today.
5 Advantages a Multi-Trade Contractor Provides for Your Construction Project
Learn about the top advantages of partnering with a multi-trade contractor for your construction projects and how JF Ahern’s multi-trade services can help.
Corrosive Environments and The Damage it Can Cause
There are many environments that promote corrosion. The atmosphere in certain industrial environments can contain metal oxides, chlorides, sulfides, acids, and other mediums that serve as electrolytes and promote corrosion.
Saving Money Through Ultrasonic Leak Detection
Ultrasonic leak detection utilizes sound to identify and locate leaks. The equipment used to detect these leaks can be set up to filter out ambient noise such as production, fork truck traffic, or even atmospheric sounds such as rain, rustling of leaves, or wind in general.
Visit Ahern at an Upcoming Career Fair – Fall 2023
Ahern will be visiting many different career fair events this fall, and we want to meet you! See a full list of the events Ahern will be attending.
Why Every Maintenance Manager Should Consider a Preventive Maintenance Program
A preventive maintenance program helps reduce the risk of critical building system failure. Learn about the economical benefits and how Ahern can help.
Fire Protection System Building Owner Impairment Responsibilities
Did you know NFPA 25 includes specific building owner responsibilities when a fire protection system impairment surpasses a specific point? NFPA defines a fire protection system ‘Impairment’ as: “A condition where a fire protection system or unit or portion thereof is out of order,
PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS – What Are They and Why Do They Need to Go?
What is PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, have become a hot topic in nearly every industry in the past several years. These chemicals have faced scrutiny for potential long-term health and environmental impact, leading to new legislation...
Forward Flow Testing
What is a backflow preventer, and why do we need it? Backflow preventers are required to protect the non-potable fire sprinkler system water from backing up into the public water supply.
Pipe Fabrication Solutions for Utility & Manufacturing Industries
At Ahern, we have decades of experience providing pipe fabrication services to keep your project flowing at optimal efficiency. Learn more.
Improve Your Industrial Installation Efficiency
Ahern’s multi-trade and prefabrication services can help you improve your industrial installation efficiency and minimize downtime. Learn how we can help.
Hydraulic Placard Inspections
Under 2011 NFPA 25 , there are many requirements for the inspection and testing of a building’s fire sprinkler system and its many working components, including parts of the system that will never do anything if a fire occurs!
Standpipe Systems - Testing per NFPA 25
Standpipe systems consist of piping and hose connections installed throughout a building to provide reliable water for the manual suppression of a fire by either the fire department or trained personnel. Minimum requirements for standpipe inspections and testing are found in chapter 6...
Emergency Lighting Inspection, Testing, and Service
Did you know that you are required by law to regularly test your exit & emergency lighting systems? Do not take a chance with such serious matters: avoid serious liabilities and fines by having Ahern maintain and test the required exit and emergency lighting systems in your building...
Polar Vortex and Heating Systems
Building owners and occupants often ask two questions during, and immediately following polar vortex weather events: Why can't my heating equipment keep my building up to temperature when it is extremely cold outside? Can we install bigger equipment to make things work better when it...
How Lean Construction Practices Maximize Efficiency
Lean construction practices have been gaining popularity in the building industry. Learn about the benefits & how Ahern’s multi-trade prefabrication services can help.