NFPA 101: Life Safety Code One of the most important responsibilities that engineers have is to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Throughout history, especially in…
Is the "Dark Factory" the Future of Manufacturing? - Part 1 By Tom Gilmartin, PE Recently many employers have had to limit the number of people on their premises. Some…
The Understated Importance of Concrete Anchors Concrete anchors are an essential design component for fastening structural items to reinforced concrete or masonry. Anchors are used to attach steel members to…
Fire Suppression Systems When someone hears the term “fire suppression system”, they might automatically think of a sprinkler system that sprays water from the ceiling when it detects fire. In…
Thermography Testing Encorus offers a variety of NDE services, including Thermography Testing. Officially adopted by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing in 1992, this method is one of the quicker…
Non-destructive testing (NDT), also known as non-destructive examination (NDE), is an extremely useful tool for completing inspections without damaging the equipment being inspected. The purpose of these tests is to…
Magnetic Particle Testing Magnetic Particle Testing is another process included in the range of nondestructive testing services that Encorus offers. This method is commonly used to test metal objects for…
Certified Welding Inspectors This week’s Fun Fact Friday will be a Thoughtful Tidbit Thursday due to the holiday this weekend. We are shifting focus from Mechanical Integrity to our NDE…
How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete As a Western New York-based firm, we are no strangers to cold weather. The temperature has a daily impact on our…