For so many people and companies the Covid-19 pandemic brought disruptions before unknown or experienced. Never before had a virus stopped our workload in mid-stream. Owners of projects were unsure about the future of their industries and when they might be allowed to reopen along with their concern was the concern of contractors for the […]
Owners of Dirt Cheap saved by sandbags in Alton, IL
When Dirt Cheap Beer & Cigarettes called to ask “what we could do in order to keep their new building in West Alton safe & dry”, we got to work quickly on a plan.
IS BIGGER BETTER?
An age old question: “Is bigger better?” also relates to business. While smaller businesses are hailed as being better at attention and personal service to the customers, bigger businesses usually can offer better money savings or higher capacity of work. The right balance of professionalism, attention to detail, communication, project management, and competitive pricing is […]
Lead-Based Paint Blasting of Historic Building
The owners of this 80,000 sq. ft. space are very attentive to maintaining the historical character of the building- for example the frame & timber construction is being preserved. MSG is assisting the owner in remediating lead-based paint as well as removing some small amounts of asbestos from flooring. The “Environmental Team” on this particular […]
Asbestos Removal Transforming Carter Carburetor Building
Carter Carburetor permanently closed up shop in St. Louis in 1984 and after much effort by concerned citizens groups and some hard working attorneys from Thompson Coburn, work is well underway to remove all of the contaminated building materials so that the process of full demolition can begin. For nearly a year now, Midwest Service […]
Midwest Service Group Partners with Smaller Subcontracting Companies
Midwest Service group is partnering with smaller subcontracting companies and performing the role of mentor. Now one would think that this is a “one way street” where one party gives knowledge and the other party learns, but the employees at Midwest Service Group feel that they are gaining something valuable as well. You may wonder, […]
TPO Training
On April 3rd & 4th, MSG Roofing Division held a TPO training session for 18 new and experienced roofing technicians. Topic covered included standard flashing details, accessories supplied by manufacturers, mechanically attached and fully adhered systems, as well as introducing technicians to newly developed industry production tools and roof systems such as Rhinobond, Accutrac and […]
Lost Art found by MSG Workers
In the abatement business you never know what you are going to find. During a routine remediation project at Union Station in St. Louis, Midwest Service Group (MSG) crew members were their own kind of “monument’s men” after they discovered an historical long-misplaced mural that once stood above the ticket counter in 1942. The mural, […]
Violating the Clean Air Act Can Cost More than Dollars
Almost everyone seems to be more cost conscious than they were even just ten years ago, thanks to an economy that has taken some hard hits. Sometimes however, saving a few dollars by hiring untrained, unlicensed and improperly protected people to work removing asbestos can cost you a lot more than money. Turns out it […]
Midwest Service Group Lists Clues Indicating Roof Issues
It’s important to realize that even the smallest leak can be a sign of big trouble. Sometimes the first thing that reminds you it’s past time for a roof inspection is when you notice a small leak or water stain on the ceiling. Similarly, if your building has an unexplained odor inside, it could be […]