Nuclear Density Testing – What Is It, Anyway? Dec 8

Nuclear Density Testing – What Is It, Anyway?

Simply put, a nuclear density gauge is a tool used to test the density of a compacted material. Most often utilized in highway or road construction projects, you will also see them in use on wind or solar power generation construction sites, residential and commercial... Read more
Pressure Vessel Design and Inspection Services Nov 16

Pressure Vessel Design and Inspection Services

A pressure vessel is a tank or vessel that holds liquid, vapor, or gas at a pressure which is substantially different from the surrounding pressure, generally speaking.  Compressed gas cylinders, such as oxygen tanks, heat exchangers, autoclaves, and boilers all... Read more
Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections Nov 2

Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections

Did you know that there were missile launch and control sites here in Western New York? You might be surprised to learn that, beginning in 1955, surface-to-air missile launches and other ancillary buildings were constructed by the US Army throughout the area. The... Read more
Bent’s Opera House Special Inspections Oct 19

Bent’s Opera House Special Inspections

Visiting Bent’s Opera House is like taking a trip back 150 years into history. Today, the property serves as a boutique hotel, luxury event space, and lavish farm-to-table restaurant. Flashback to 1865, and the three-story, 20,000 square foot building was a prominent... Read more
Mechanical Integrity Steam Traps Aug 10

Mechanical Integrity Steam Traps

Steam traps are used in steam transport systems that transfer heat through large buildings. Boiling water is used to create the steam, which is then transferred from the boiler to pipes that allow it to heat different parts of the building through radiators. As the... Read more