by tmsmech | Dec 31, 2015 | Mechanical Contracting, Uncategorized
Last month, we told you about some of the characteristics to look for when hiring a mechanical contractor. One good way to vet a reliable firm is to hear what its customers have to say. Here’s a letter we recently received from one of our clients that shows the kind...
by tmsmech | Dec 31, 2015 | Mechanical Contracting, Uncategorized
What does ASAP mean? Sure, everyone knows ASAP stands for “as soon as possible,” but what exactly does that mean when you’re unsure of the context? For example, if a mechanical contractor says, “We’ll start the job ASAP,” does that mean they’re going to drop...
by tmsmech | Dec 31, 2015 | Mechanical Contracting, Uncategorized
Mechanical contractors and mechanical engineers often work together, but they are not the same thing. To help illustrate how each works together and separately, we thought we’d describe the qualities and responsibilities that form the career path and job of mechanical...
by tmsmech | Dec 29, 2015 | Mechanical Contracting, Uncategorized
There’s a lot to consider when hiring mechanical services contractors, from availability to price. Even more important is their level of competence. It’s not enough to provide mechanical services—they should also apply the most ethical policies and safest practices...
by tmsmech | Dec 26, 2015 | Mechanical Contracting, Uncategorized
Old Man Winter’s chill is upon us, and hopefully you’ve put a plan in place to winterize your place of business. Even if you haven’t, fear not! The mechanical contracting experts at TMS are here to help before (and after) disaster strikes … and before (and...