Turnkey Industrial Construction Blog
Working at an Industrial Construction Company? Be Sure to Follow These Safety Guidelines
Safety is discussed frequently in the world of industrial construction because it’s a concern that’s top of mind. Due to the nature of construction work with heavy machinery, power tools, pressurized equipment, high and low temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and...
Your Start-to-Finish Guide to the Aboveground Storage Tank Fabrication Process
If you work in the energy, agriculture, mining, water treatment, or industrial manufacturing fields, you’re well-acquainted with aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), as they are essential to your operations, for various storage and containment needs. ASTs hold fuel,...
4 Common Pressure Vessel Repair Services
When an ASME Code Stamped Pressure Vessel is built, it is fabricated to the specifications of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Repairs, however, are covered by the National Board Inspection Code, commonly referred to as the NBIC. Common Pressure Vessel...
Important Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations to Understand
Aboveground storage tanks are designed to hold a variety of liquid or gaseous substances in bulk quantities, many of which are harmful to people, facilities, and/or ecosystems. To ensure safety for all, multiple agencies have established regulations specific to the...
PALA Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary
BATON ROUGE, Feb. 2023 — This year, PALA Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary of delivering turnkey industrial construction solutions. While based in the Gulf Coast region, PALA has served clients across the United States with the highest level of service,...
What Is a Steam Trap, and How Does It Work?
Just about every industrial facility has a steam system. The purpose of that system is to move heat from one place to another. Water starts in the boiler, then is heated and transforms into steam. That steam puts raw energy to work. It can hold a lot of energy,...
Aboveground Storage Tank Repair: When Is It Needed, and How Is It Done?
Aboveground storage tanks are built to be incredibly durable, safely storing hazardous liquids and gasses for decades. However, there’s always a chance yours may need to be repaired. Let’s talk about how to know when your aboveground storage tank needs repair, as...
Pressure Vessel Inspection & Testing Requirements
Industrial pressure vessels provide the safe storage of a variety of materials, some relatively harmless and others volatile or hazardous. Regular inspection and testing are a must whether it be for a storage tank or vessel, a boiler, a heat exchange, a process...
ASME Pressure Vessel Code: Understanding U, U2, R & S Stamps
When it comes to pressure vessel fabrication, you need manufacturers who are certified experts. They must be capable of completing your projects to the required standards. With that in mind, it's important to know what the required standards are for pressure vessels,...
What Does an Industrial Construction Company Do?
"Industrial construction" is a broad term, and not everyone knows what it means. If you're looking for an expert construction partner, it's important to know that you're looking at qualified candidates, especially if your industry has to meet certain regulations or...
API 620 vs. API 650: Which is Best for Your Application?
If you’re installing new aboveground storage tanks at your facility, you’ve probably heard that there are two main standards that regulate how storage tanks are built and designed: API 650 and API 620. But what is the difference? How do you know which is best for your...
Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Requirements
Aboveground storage tanks are used throughout industry and manufacturing, from agriculture to petrochemicals, from food production to mining. No matter your economic sector or application, if you have aboveground storage tanks, they’re vital to your organization’s...
4 Ideal Materials For Pressure Vessel Fabrication
Pressure vessels are storage tanks that are designed to maintain a pressurized environment. These vessels are used in many industries and applications to contain things like hazardous waste, petrochemicals, flammable liquids, and much more. Due to the volatile nature...
What is the Average Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank’s Life Expectancy?
Fuel storage is a critical component of nearly every industrial enterprise, and it’s a complex one. Fuels can be flammable, combustible, and pressurized, as well as potentially pose health or environmental hazards. Regulation of fuel storage is necessarily stringent....
Common Types of Pressure Vessels
A pressure vessel is an extremely important piece of equipment that enables the proper function of a variety of machines in countless industries, including food, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and many more. Designed as a storage tank that holds...
Aboveground Storage Tanks: What Every Facility Manager Needs To Know
As a facility manager, you need to ensure that your facility has the reliable storage units it needs to safely store large quantities of product — especially if that product is capable of harming your personnel and environment. One of the most popular ways to fulfill...