Project Spotlight: Norwood Middle School Renovation for Norwood City Schools
The original building of Norwood Middle School, which houses students in grades 6, 7 and 8, was built over 100 years ago, in 1914. Although the school was renovated in 1965 and again in the mid-1980s, the school began another major renovation to update facilities in early 2018. Charles Douglas, who happens to be […]
Spotlight: From Apprentice to President and CEO
When Bill Riddle joined TP Mechanical 34 years ago, it was through an opening in the apprenticeship program. At just 19 years old, he started as TP Mechanical’s 38th apprentice. It’s uncommon for a company CEO to come from a field background, and as such, Bill flips traditional management on its head and leverages […]
People Make the Difference in Our Quality-Driven Fabrication Process
Producing and assembling pre-fabricated items for construction requires a smooth, streamlined process. Unlike other shops that rely on the sole use of machinery to build pre-fab materials, the TP Mechanical Fabrication Shop is automated by people. We build every component of our systems in the controlled environment at our 45,000 square-foot and ISO 9001:2015 certified […]
Service Success: Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Plans Save Time & Money
Hocking College, located in Nelsonville, Ohio, needed an HVAC expert to respond quickly to their campus just before the start of the fall 2018 semester. Bryan Lutz, newly appointed Executive Director of Facilities at Hocking College, wasn’t sure who to call, but found TP Mechanical in the database from previous plumbing and HVAC projects at […]
Spotlight: Bob Stiens Elevates Design Build Arm to New Success
When Bob Stiens came to work at TP Mechanical almost 3 years ago, the company saw an opportunity to grow in the Design Build market. “Bill Riddle had approached me to come on board to develop the design build market here at TP Mechanical,” said Stiens. Within the first two and a half years, the […]
Office Products with Impact
When TP Mechanical needs office supplies, they turn to a company that isn’t just providing pencils and pens—they’re making a difference. VIE-Ability.org offers over 40,000 office products and all of its office supply operations are run by people who are blind or have severe vision loss. TP Mechanical orders paper, folders, tape, pens, staples, staplers, post […]
Three Tips to Prevent Heat Stress and Heat-induced Illnesses on a Jobsite
Safety First, Always First. With summer upon us and temperatures rising, it is important to understand the risk factors of heat stress and take precautions to avoid it and other heat-induced illnesses. Heat stress generally occurs when spending long periods of time outside in excessive heat, and symptoms typically include physical exhaustion, cramping, rashes and […]
May is Food Allergy Action Month
Presented by TP Mechanical | Provided by HORAN A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific immune response to certain foods. Sometimes, the body’s response can be severe or life-threatening. Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern, according to the CDC. It is also estimated that between 4 and […]
Despite CDC Recommendation, Many Adults Still Refusing Shingles Vaccine
Presented by TP Mechanical | Provided by HORAN Shingles is an extremely common—and painful—viral infection, affecting 1 out of every 3 Americans at some point in their life. It’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, so anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles. After a person recovers from chickenpox, […]
Join Our Team: Apply for the TP Mechanical Apprenticeship Program!
We will be accepting applications for our next class of apprentices Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. We will be accepting applications for the following programs at these locations: Plumbing | Pipefitting – Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Lexington Fire protection – Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton Sheet metal – Cincinnati, Columbus, […]
Researchers Link New Danger to E-cigarettes
Presented by TP Mechanical | Provided by HORAN The use of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes has grown exponentially in recent years—especially among young adults in the United States. The liquid used in e-cigarettes contains nicotine and other harmful chemicals, including heavy metals and carcinogens. The liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes comes in thousands of different […]
5 Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Your Workday Hunger
Presented by TP Mechanical | Provided by HORAN Snacking can be an important part of a healthy diet. Healthy snacks can provide midday energy boosts and fuel for exercising, and can help decrease your hunger and the odds of overeating at mealtime. Try incorporating these five simple snacks into your meal plan. Almonds—1.5 ounces of […]