NYCO 2011 PROFESSIONAL CRAFTSMAN PROJECT OF THE YEAR
L-R: Dave Anderson (GF), Dan Adams (foreman), Derrick Anderson, Roald Frogness, Todd Holmes, Scott Heinl, Allen Crisp, Dave Rink, Dean Christensen
NYCO 2011 Professional Craftsman Project of the Year
NYCO Inc. has selected the Unit 33 Expansion (33V-80 Rx, HTX's, and related piping) as its 2011 Professional Craftsman Project of the Year. This project was selected for the award based on the following criteria:
Safety: Proactive safety measures were completed and of good quality. The project was completed without any injuries or incidents of any type. (0.0 Level 3/4 rate, 0.0 People/Procedure rate.)
Quality: The project was completed to specifications with good workmanship and without any quality incidents (0.0 quality incident rate).
Performance: The work was completed on schedule and under budget. The productivity rate was 0.83, saving about 2,000 labor hours. Break audits were consistently less than 10 minutes (17 audits, 8.25 minutes on average).
Perception: The "end of the project" Contractor Satisfaction Surveys (completed by operations and the construction manager) were very positive.
NYCO recognized its crew for their outstanding efforts and celebrated with a meal in their honor.

NYCO, Inc.
NYCO, Inc. is a mechanical insulation contractor, founded in 1988, that specializes in insulating piping, ductwork, tanks, vessels, boilers, and other equipment for the commercial and industrial markets. Applications include hot, cold, and cryogenic piping and equipment for office buildings, schools, hospitals, power plants, petrochemical facilities, food processing plants, and others.
Commercial Insulation Applications:
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Plumbing piping
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Steam, condensate and hot water heating piping
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Chilled water piping
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Refrigeration piping
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HVAC duct
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Fire-Rated Grease duct
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Pumps, tanks, boilers, and other equipment
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Cryogenic piping and equipment
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Sound Insulation
Industrial Applications:
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Systems listed under commercial applications
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Process piping
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Tanks
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Pressure vessels and reactors
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Boilers, breechings, ID fans, and stacks
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Baghouses
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Turbines
Other Services:
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Value Engineering
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Certified Energy Appraisals
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Specification Updates
Facilities Serviced:
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Apartment and retirement homes
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Schools
- Hospitals
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Commercial buildings
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Power plants
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Petrochemical facilities
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Food processing plants
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Paper industry facilities
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Water treatment facilities
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Ammonia Plants
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Other industrial facilities


