Tag: Resistance
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Safety Isn’t the Problem — Resistance Is: How to Build a Culture That Actually Protects Your Crew
In construction, safety isn’t in a classroom, it’s forged in the field. Most jobsite injuries aren’t freak accidents but the result of small oversights, ignored signals, or old habits that persist because “it’s always been done that way.” The real threat isn’t lack of knowledge; it’s cultural resistance. Pie Insurance’s 2025 Workplace Safety Report confirms…
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Durability & Resistance: Picking Materials for Tanks
The selection of construction materials, alongside fitting materials, stands as a critical factor in determining the longevity and operational safety and performance of industrial tanks. The industrial sector uses tanks as vital infrastructure for water treatment operations and chemical processing applications. The selection of appropriate tank materials, along with their fittings, avoids costly maintenance while…
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The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation
If you read this newsletter, you probably plan or have tried implementing new technologies in your or your customer’s organization, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. I’ve been there, and it’s not easy or fast. Sometimes, it takes three, five, or ten years for the momentum for a positive and rational change to emerge. Persistence and patience…