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Beam Smoke Detection
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company updates
what it’s all about You may not know that APi NSG does a lot of work with general contractors to complete remodels, upgrades, and new construction. Many of the projects we work on are for current customers since we already have a working knowledge of their fire protection systems, making the job easier on both parties involved. Typically, facilities choose to use a general contractor for large projects within their facility or when building a facility because it allows them to get all aspects of a job completed while working with one point of contact. When bidding on a job, a general contractor must first collect bids from three different companies within each of the scopes needed such as flooring, plumbing, and fire protection. Once all bids have been collected from trade companies, the GC chooses the provider with the best value from each trade category, adds the costs together, and then presents a final proposal to the customer. If customers work with service providers regularly, they are able to request that their current provider will be included in the bid process. Since many of our customers already trust us and know we understand their systems, it is usually a good idea to recommend us to the general contractors, as they may not know we are an option and will go with other local service providers. The general contracting world can be confusing, so hopefully this clears up a few things. If you have any further questions or inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out to our General Contracting Team. general contracting what our customers should know
employee spotlight: christie davis Operations manager
leading us to greatness Christie provides support to the Team Leads, Service Provider
Specialist and QA/ QC Specialist roles. She is always focused on organizational strategic initiatives to move our company forward. she makes the magic happen Christie gets things done. Her work ethic, professionalism, and organization are just a couple of reasons she is so successful. Setting the bar high for our customers She genuinely cares about our customers and the service they are receiving. Christie strives for the best and holds high standards for our team. fun fact The key to Christie’s heart is Starbucks or anything Taylor Swift related. She is the definition of a “Swiftie.”
company updates
safety tips sending chill vibes, literally winter calls for winterization
faces in the field: chris hooper ifp | atlanta, ga
As temperatures drop, it’s necessary to prepare your facilities to avoid freeze-ups in your sprinkler pipes. Some of the most common service calls related to freeze-ups result from minor issues that could have been prevented by something as small as draining drum drips (low points). Click here for a checklist to help you prepare for the cold temperatures and avoid costly repairs (pictured below).
background Chris has been with International Fire Protection- Atlanta for three years. He is a fire sprinkler inspector, but also inspects and tests fire
extinguishers and backflows. The employees at APi NSG really enjoy working with Chris. why he’s awesome Chris has the ability to effectively handle the logistics of a large number of accounts and make sure each customer is communicated with and cared for. His favorite part of the job is traveling to new places and meeting lots of new faces...Dr. Seuss is that you? tid bitS Chris says that faith is a big part of his life and his favorite band would be a worship group called United Pursuit Band. He admits to being a nerd and would love to meet JRR Tolkien or C.S. Lewis if possible. If Chris was stuck with one meal for the rest of his life he would choose a 3-egg omelet with everything on it, side of bacon, and an americano.... YUM!
speed mentoring an event by women in construction building great leaders
This month, the Women in Construction committee hosted a Speed Mentoring event where employees had the opportunity to meet with senior leaders of our company face to face. Some of these leaders included our CEO, CFO, company Presidents etc. In short, all very busy people that took a large chunk of their day to meet with employees and answer questions or give advice. This was an amazing opportunity and many of our employees were able to attend. Here’s what one of our employees had to say about the event: “The APi Group Speed Mentoring event was an invaluable opportunity to speak with people that I wouldn’t otherwise have had the chance. Even if I could have spoken to these leaders in another context, mentorship wouldn’t have been at the forefront of our minds and the conversations probably wouldn’t have led to future development support. For so many Presidents and COOs to take a whole morning out of their calendar...it really shows APi’s commitment to the mission of Building Great Leaders TM .” - Megan Mullowney, Implementation Team Lead
industry updates
traka key cabinets keeping your keys secure and accessible it’s a key problem
Ever find it difficult to keep track of all your facilities’ sets of keys? Do you ever worry a set may fall into the wrong hands? Is it hard to keep track of how many sets have been distributed? If so, you are in need of intelligent key cabinets by Traka. They are the perfect solution to secure, control, and manage keys for any organization. They allow you to provide fully-controlled access to all your facilities and ensure keys are available 24/7. Traka supports many industries, to include prisons, hospitals, hotels, schools, and more. With so many ways to personalize the system using the Traka-web software, it is the perfect fit for any type of facility. For more information, please visit Traka’s website!
https://www.traka.com/en-us/site/traka-usa/usa-products/key-cabinets/
beam smoke detection protecting areas with high ceilings and beyond How can this system benefit you?
Beam smoke detection is perfect for rooms with high ceilings that are not accessible or are unsafe for technician service and testing. This type of detection is a great solution for covering large areas where traditional point detectors are not practical. Some benefits of beam smoke detection include less cost to install due to their need for less wiring and they are generally compact for areas requiring discreet protection. If you believe beam smoke detection would be a good fit for your facility, reach out to Ben McCurdy for more information. Below is the beam smoke system protecting the atrium at our facility in New Brighton!
technology news
simplesense “Find people fast” how it works
employee spotlight: chris lott national account specialist
SimpleSense is a startup company working on improving response times for first responders by delivering them better data while they’re on route to an emergency. Early tests with the Reno Fire Department and Erie Fire Department have shown a potential 4x improvement in search times, using simple occupancy sensors installed inside commercial buildings. This technology has the potential to not only help the victims to be found faster, but will also keep emergency personnel safer. They won’t be searching unknown/unnecessary areas and the amount of time they are in a building at risk will be reduced. Here are a few reasons SimpleSense will be so amazing upon its completion: • 100% privacy compliant • Installs in 20 Seconds - no power or network connection required besides cell signal • Built to last - resist dust, moisture, and temperature extremes
handling a lott of work Chris is responsible for managing one of our largest
customers, making sure inspections are completed on time and that we meet all of our contractual requirements. when life gives him lemons, he makes lemonade Chris is very thorough and his dedication to provide the best possible customer experience is unmatched. He is one of the most positive people that you will meet, which is a huge reason he is so successful as a National Account Specialist. bridging the gap Chris is able to manage a very high volume of work which is required when working with a large account. He works remotely and is a great resource in communicating between customer contacts and our office in New Brighton. fUN fact Chris has an extravagant garden which he takes a lot of pride in! We would encourage anyone interested to ask for pictures of it. Chris can be reached at chris.lott@api-nsg.us.
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