Fall 2020

Resilience in Challenging Times
Saying that times have been challenging for the past few months seems like an understatement. Change and uncertainty lurk around every corner. You may be working remotely instead of at…
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Solar Project Heats Up In Iowa
Sheffield, IA-based Sukup Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, grain drying and handling equipment, and steel buildings, wanted to reduce its energy consumption off…
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Proper Application of VFDs
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are an integral part of process design and plant operations. The advantages of having a variable-speed and reversing-capable motor include greater control of process conditions such…
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More Visibility and Control With Software-Defined Networking
Managing a complex network can be difficult. Many manufacturing facilities have hundreds of switches that are all managed individually, making it a challenge to deploy, manage, and support. Most Operational…
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Planning and BIM Create Big Wins for Client and Interstates
The City of Greeley, located in northern Colorado, has been growing exponentially, which means more demand for local utilities like water. The hydraulics of the old facility limited the amount…
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Leading Remote Workers: Is It Really Any Different?
Most of us by now have read many articles about managing remote workers in these times of COVID-19. There are myriad tips, tricks, and advice floating out there. Most of…
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ABC of Iowa Project Awards
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa recently honored Interstates with several project awards. New Fashion Pork Feed Mill in Round Lake, MN received an Award of Excellence in…
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ABC Cornhusker Project Awards
The Associated Builders and Contractors Cornhusker chapter recently awarded the Interstates Omaha, NE Regional Office with multiple project awards for their work on the Costco Feed Mill in Fremont, NE.…
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