This Blog Was Updated In November of 2022 “Work implies not only that somebody is supposed to do the job, but also accountability, a deadline and, finally, the measurement of results – that is, feedback from results on the work and on the planning process itself.” – Peter Drucker in Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices Every company talks […]
The venerable Snooper™ truck has been around for almost five decades now, the very first model being sold back in 1964. And they have been associated with bridge inspection and repair from the start. As we noted in an earlier article, the original equipment was designed to “inspect, repair, sandblast, paint” underneath bridge decks. And […]
This Blog Was Updated In November of 2022 In addition to bridge inspections and maintenance of highway and railroad bridges, several common work projects involve high reach. For a long-term project, one might prefer to use scaffolding to access an elevated and complex reach area. But if your job is only going to take a day […]
Bridge and highway construction is a vital part of our nation’s infrastructure and is necessary to keep the essential flow of transportation of goods moving. There have been numerous stories over the last few years bewailing the condition of our nation’s highway bridges, for example, and the overall condition of our roadways and transportation network […]
In any industry where the risk of physical injury is present, safety is a primary consideration. Safety, however, extends far beyond safe work practices and following required guidelines. In fact, safety in any field should involve much more than minimal adherence to OSHA safety requirements. Additionally, maintaining and exercising a safe work environment also includes […]
Employee recognition is one of those business functions that are often talked about, is universally understood and supported, but is rarely executed in real life. In fact, from the perspective of the average employee, recognition and overt support from management is exceedingly rare. This was highlighted in a report from Gallup, “According to Gallup’s analysis, […]
[This article was originally published in October 2021 and has been expanded and revised as of January 2023.] If your work involves bridge inspections, whether that’s highway bridges or railroad structures, you need the best tools and equipment you can gain access to. No one has to tell you what is at stake in under […]
At McCain & Co., Inc. we are quite proud of our corporate office in beautiful Culpeper, Virginia. It has been our home since we began the company back in 1998 and continues to serve us well. However, over the years as we’ve grown and expanded, we have also managed to build a network of regional […]
For many of our customers, the first and foremost use for a SNOOPER™ truck is for under bridge applications. This could be, as an original SNOOPER™ put it, to “…inspect, repair, sandblast, paint” underneath a bridge deck. In fact, authentic Snooper™ under bridge inspection and maintenance trucks have been widely used for these purposes since […]
Companies, like people, are complex and multi-faceted. And no two are exactly alike. McClain & Co., Inc. known publicly for its long-standing tradition of delivering superb customer service, its high standards when it comes to equipment and safety, and the collective expertise, knowledge, and experience of its employees. But McClain and Company, along with owner […]
