The 7 Habits Of Harrington Group

Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

The economic recession in the early 1990s hit the real estate markets hard between 1990 and 1992.  Architects suffered because new commercial and industrial construction dried up during this period.  Harrington Group struggled to survive since architects represented our largest client segment at this time.  We made it through these tough times by diversifying our

Combustible Dust Caused Two Explosions at Apple Suppliers

Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

In an effort to improve worker safety, labor rights, and environmental impact, Apple recently released its annual Supplier Responsibility Report. The report confirms that two explosions that occurred last year at separate facilities in China were a result of combustible dust, more specifically, excessive aluminum dust. The release of this report is just another reminder

The Little General Tragic Propane Explosion Hits its Fifth Anniversary

Posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2012

2012 marks the fifth anniversary of a tragic propane explosion that occurred at Little General convenience store in Ghent, West Virginia. The explosion killed a total of four people, including two emergency responders and two propane technicians.

What To Do In The Case Of A Fire Sprinkler Discharge

Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

According to the NFSA: Automatic fire sprinkler systems are widely considered the single most effective tool for protecting life and property from unfriendly fire.  There has never been a multiple loss of life from fire among building occupants protected by a properly designed, installed and maintained fire sprinkler system.  Having an automatic sprinkler system protecting

How to Keep Your Family Safe from the Leading Cause of Home Fires

Posted on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Home cooking related fires continue to be a leading cause of fire loss within the United States. In the November 2011 NFPA report, Home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment, Marty Ahrens found that between the years of 2005 through 2009, there were 155,400 home cooking related fires per year reported in the United States. Those fires