A 2019 EY Belong Barometer study found that over 40% of U.S. respondents reported feeling physically and emotionally isolated in the workplace. This feeling crossed generational, gender, and ethnic lines. Creating a caring workplace is essential...
Cyberattacks on the electrical sector are becoming part of everyday life. The tools the attackers use are increasingly becoming more sophisticated. Industrial systems are now as much affected by cyber threats as traditional IT enterprise...
In high-risk environments, ensuring safety isn't just a response to problems; it's about staying ahead of potential issues. Safety is a 360° effort that involves leadership, work routines, attitudes, and the unexpected. It's about taking...
In the 21st century, large portions of the U.S. are becoming more drought-prone. An estimated 53 million people (about twice the population of Texas) are living in drought-affected areas.” This escalating drought situation necessitates that...
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered...
Substation design typically calls for 2-6” of aggregate (crushed rock) as a top layer upon completion of construction. This layer serves several purposes, including improved vehicle access, reduced erosion, and suppression of vegetation. Another significant...
Contact with electricity is a significant cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. While many of these incidents can be prevented by ensuring only qualified workers perform all electrical work, what education, training, and experience make...
Many companies in the United States measure their success by benchmarks known as key performance indicators (KPIs) - most commonly revenue growth, profit margin, and labor productivity. Best practices state that KPIs must be clear,...
Facility managers should review safety practices often to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. A safety, health, and environmental audit assesses an organization’s ability to protect against occupational injuries, illnesses, property damage, and negative environmental impacts...
The discovery and harnessing of electricity changed the world more than any other invention. Unfortunately, electricity can be a serious workplace hazard, potentially causing severe employee injuries and property damage. In the United States, one...
In the Beginning 1973 was an extraordinary time in my life; my family and I moved to Atlanta and started our new adventure. A big part of that adventure was starting work at Patterson &...
Once Upon a Time at P&D In 2018, Patterson & Dewar Engineers (P&D) was struggling with the same concerns many companies encounter as they expand: how do you retain the culture that made you a...
When OSHA launched the first-ever National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat hazards in April of this year, the Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. Safety & Health Services Team was way ahead of the curve. In...
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s 2022 Top Workplaces for the second consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback...
Hilton Mills, HP&D grounding specialist, was presenting at a technical conference about best practices for testing substation grounding systems. During his presentation, he stated that after a ground grid is freshly installed, it will take…