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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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Pressure vessels

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...
deluge sprinkler system

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.
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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.
Ahern plumbing service tech

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.
industrial process piping fabrication

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.
industrial process piping fabrication

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.
multi trade contractor

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.
Example of pipe corrosion

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.
An Ahern HVAC technician working on a system

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.
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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.
plumbing preventative maintenance

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 Sprinkler Head

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

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.
industrial hvac installation

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.
Fire Protection

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!
Fp service technician

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...
HVAC system

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...