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Burkes Mechanical worker holding a white hard hat with the Burkes logo while wearing high-visibility safety gear, representing the company’s strong safety culture and commitment to zero OSHA citations in industrial construction, fabrication, and mechanical services.

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The Anatomy of a Zero-Citation Project

Picture of Burkes Burkes: Mar 18, 2026 2:00:44 PM

A zero-citation project is an industrial construction project completed without any OSHA violations or regulatory citations during inspections from...

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Burkes Mechanical fabrication shop employees operating band saws and machining equipment among steel stock racks and industrial machinery in an active open-air shop bay

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Field vs Shop Fabrication: Pros, Cons, and Cost Considerations

Picture of Burkes Burkes: Mar 4, 2026 12:00:00 PM

In the world of manufacturing and construction, choosing between field vs shop fabrication can significantly impact project timelines, quality, and...

Fabrication Safety Quality
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Three Burkes Mechanical industrial team members wearing hard hats and high visibility vests reviewing a project work order on a tablet inside an active manufacturing facility

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What Every Client Should Ask a Subcontractor

Picture of Burkes Burkes: Dec 23, 2025 11:47:00 AM

Experience Modification Rate (EMR) matters to every client hiring a subcontractor because it directly reflects that company’s safety record, claim...

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Pressure vessel fabricated by Burkes Fabrication

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What’s the Difference Between ASME U, S, and NBIC R Stamps?

Picture of Burkes Burkes: Oct 1, 2025 12:42:39 PM

When you manage a plant or capital project, you live with the constant pressure of compliance, uptime, and safety. Boilers, tanks, and pressure...

Fabrication Safety Quality
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