Job Site Safety Jul 19

Job Site Safety

A current debate we follow in the professional safety community is the concept of situational awareness. Some safety professionals say that it is essential to focus and pay attention to your surroundings to prevent you from being injured; others think that all we have... Read more
Welcome to Encorus, Ronald! Jul 18

Welcome to Encorus, Ronald!

Encorus Group would like to welcome Ronald Lynch as he begins his new role as Senior NDE Inspector.  He comes to Encorus with over 25 years of experience in the NDE / CWI field. Welcome to the team, Ronald! Read more
DOE Small Business Forum & Expo Jul 10

DOE Small Business Forum & Expo

Mike O’Neill and Kevin Opp will be at the DOE Small Business Forum & Expo located at the New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 11 – 12, 2023!  They will be located in Booth #402. Stop by and say hi! Read more
Welcome to Encorus, Finn! Jul 7

Welcome to Encorus, Finn!

Encorus Group would like to welcome Finn Gilmartin to the Design Group as he starts his role as Drafting Intern. Finn will begin his senior year at Hamburg High School in September. Welcome to the team, Finn! Read more
Welcome to Encorus, Daniel! Jul 6

Welcome to Encorus, Daniel!

Encorus Group would like to welcome Daniel Langer to the Design Team as an Associate Civil Engineer. Danel is a recent graduate of SUNY Polytechnical Institute in Utica, NY.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology and has also received an... Read more
How it Works:  Sieve Analysis (Gradation Testing) Jul 5

How it Works: Sieve Analysis (Gradation Testing)

What Is A Sieve Analysis? Sieve analysis, or gradation testing, is a method used to determine the particle size distribution of granular materials, such as crushed rock, sand, clay, granite, etc. Sieve analysis is used in civil engineering because the distribution of... Read more
What is an Arc Flash Analysis? Jun 28

What is an Arc Flash Analysis?

An arc flash is the rapid release of energy produced from an unintended fault (short circuit) in an electrical system. Huge currents form during an electrical arc fault and can cause copper and other metals to vaporize, resulting in an explosion! An arc flash analysis... Read more
Case Study: N95 Mask Machine Modification Jun 21

Case Study: N95 Mask Machine Modification

Case Summary: A doctor’s office purchased a Chinese-manufactured machine to make N95 masks with bands to go around the head.  The unit was designed so that the operator could switch the configuration to around-the-ear bands, but this feature was not working. Purpose... Read more