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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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How Hydrant Flow Testing Sets the Stage for a Reliable Fire Sprinkler System
A hydrant flow test is one of the most important tests when designing a fire sprinkler system because it provides essential data to ensure the sprinkler system’s effectiveness and reliability.
One Source Solution for Pressure Vessel Repair
In the world of manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, food and beverage, and many more the term R-Stamp holds significant importance as these industries rely on these standards that are designed to prevent catastrophic failure, preventing accidents to ensure the reliability and...
5 Essential Factors to Consider When Selecting an Industrial Tank Manufacturer
Optimize your facility’s operations by selecting the right tank manufacturer. Discover the top qualities to look for and get expert insights from Ahern.
Addressing NFPA 25 Deficiencies: A Critical Need for Fire Safety
Fire safety is a paramount concern in building management, and one of the most crucial aspects of this safety protocol is the maintenance and testing of water-based fire protection systems. The
Do Your Fire Extinguishers Qualify for an Annual Tag?
Did you know that while code requires fire extinguishers to be serviced annually, they cannot just be automatically tagged during the inspection? It is the technician’s responsibility at the time of service to ensure other criteria are met before a new tag is applied.
Fire Extinguishers…We have them – now what?
In any workplace, safety should always be a top priority. One of the critical aspects of ensuring safety in the event of a fire is proper fire extinguisher training for employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.157 standard lays down guidelines for the...
Industrial Dust Collection System Design: An Expert Guide
Discover the essential dust collection system design considerations to meet your facility's needs & compliance standards. View our expert guide.
Evolution of Boilers and Pressure Vessels
The evolution of boilers and pressure vessels spans centuries, marked by pivotal advancements in design and safety standards, from the early developments in the 17th century to the establishment of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ensuring uniformity in design, construction...
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
Explore 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.
Prevent Frozen Drum Drips
Are you experiencing frustrating burst sprinkler pipe calls? Has your sprinkler contractor indicated that it was caused by a burst drum drip or auxiliary drain that froze because it was not drained?
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,