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Safety

Industrial fabrication shop with steel beams and pipe spools on roller conveyors, technicians operating cutting equipment inside a covered structural steel facility.

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

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

Three industrial workers wearing safety gear inside of industrial plant

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What Every Client Should Ask a Subcontractor

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...

Safety EMR

Pressure vessel fabricated by Burkes Fabrication

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

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...