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The Pulse
Newsletter | August 2022
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Greetings!
Check out the latest edition of our newsletter for marketing materials, new contracts, company news, kudos, and much more!
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"I just wanted you to know. Jeremy is an absolute workhorse. You’ve got to keep him around. He’s all work and no BS. He’s my kind of person."
-Jason Skrobarczyk, Project Manager
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Project Spotlight:
San Jacinto College Mass Timber Instructional Building
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Designed by Kirksey Architecture and brought to life by Tellepsen, the US’ largest educational building constructed from mass timber combines sustainability with high-tech instructional equipment. NCS was tasked with designing and integrating the structured cabling, surveillance, and audiovisual systems. |
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This program is built around pointing out the good things that we see our employees or co-workers do that demonstrate NCS’ core values: QUALITY, COMMUNICATION, CUSTOMER SERVICE, INTEGRITY, and SAFETY.
Anytime you see a co-worker or if you are a manager, one of your employees does something that you feel shows them living up to one or more of our core values, shoot an email to [email protected] briefly explaining the good behavior.
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988: America’s First Three-digit Mental Health Crisis Line
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) launched nationwide on July 16. Similar to dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 and be connected immediately to trained counselors who will listen, provide support and connect people to resources if necessary.
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Safety Tips to Beat the Heat |
Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can threaten your health, especially for older adults and children. Hot and humid weather can make it more challenging for your body to cool down, leading to heat-related illnesses. Three types of such illnesses include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If left untreated, they can become life-threatening. |
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“I just wanted to thank everyone for their effort and help in working with us to get the data conduit out of the way. It was not easy or fun, but we, YOU, did it.”
-Gabriel Stamatelos, Assistant Project Manager
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4 tax-smart ways to share the wealth with kids |
As parents or grandparents, we want to do what’s best for our children and grandchildren. We want them to enjoy the gifts we’ve given them during our lifetimes — family traditions, connections and values — and we also want our financial legacy to pass to them without complications. But if we don’t manage our gift planning thoughtfully, we could leave future generations with unexpected challenges. |
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"Thanks to Fernando, Leo, and Heriberto from NCS, Omar from CVO Field Services, and John and Roderick from LYB IT Networks for their excellent work and commitment. Great Job, Guys!"
-Wayde Galloway, Sr. IT & Telecom Coordinator
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Vaughn Construction
Children's Medical Center
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"Regarding our recent Data Cabling Project at 7000 Regency Square Blvd. in Houston, I wanted to let you know that your team and their work are much appreciated. Aaron Smith, Edgar Garza, and David Edgerton took the time to interpret our hastily conceived cabling plan and develop the scope to make it workable. When it came to installing the cables, terminating, testing, and the build-out of our IT network room, David really took the time to do a very nice job on the project. The IT room is clean and detailed. The Cabling, Racks, Ladder, and Patch Panel installation are complete to specification. We had a very specific requirement with point-to-point cabling in the classroom for HD-Base-T requirements, which is working well. Overall, I consider the work and effort to be first-rate.
So, many thanks to your team. You helped us a few years ago across the parking lot at our last location with a cabling solution. Now, our network infrastructure is functioning, and we are settling into the new location. You also continue to help us in Dallas with other projects like our new auditorium and student center that we finished in the Spring of 2021.
Again, thank you, and we look forward to collaborating with you again very soon."
-Kevin Cox, Director, Information Technology
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"I wanted to reach out to you and let you know although I've been a PITA, Your Tech(s) have been outstanding. John Martinez & the rest of your team were excellent under difficult circumstances, and I really appreciate the effort and commitment they provided to get this done."
-Bill Dorre, Cable Analyst
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Product Spotlight: Leveraging Advanced AV with Liberty AV’s CXUnify |
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Why Your Organization Might Need a Paging System |
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"Edward and Anthony did an excellent job in these areas, to name a few highlights:
- Edward put together drawings to define the main and diverse routes between phase 1 buildings very quickly as a first work assignment related to this project.
- Edward worked with his crew to find the manhole below ground between the AT&T manhole at Center street near MDF that was a foot underground, saving cost and time.
- Edward is working quickly to get routes and distances for the AT&T WAN runs from the fence line to OLOB and SCCR for Anthony to give us a labor estimate in a week.
- Along with this work, Edward is also getting the best fiber routes for some phase 2 additional work to give to Anthony for the estimates so that this fiber can be ordered before the end of August.
Super work right out of the box with the ink barely dry on our contract."
-Frank Rab, PMP, CSM, DS Senior Project Manager
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"I would like to commend Joel Martin on coming out on short notice and assisting our site in correcting our Lenel issues Wednesday. He found a key problem/solution at the end of a long day that finally got us back online."
-Eloy Martinez, Senior Field Service Engineer
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"I wanted to send you an email verifying this job is complete, and I also wanted to let you know that Adrian and Leo did the job well and efficiently. We are quite impressed with their work. We hope you send them again for our next job!"
-Brandi Lebo, BCO Control Systems Specialist
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"I want to take the time to give Kudos to Margie Teel. Since I have been with the company, she has been the best at what she does and is the example of what NCS stands for. Her diligence, kindness, and helpfulness are top-notch, and I know I'm not the only one who appreciates everything she does for us individually and the company."
-Joshua Morales, Security Estimator System Engineer
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"Thanks to all. The installation looks very tidy and professional."
-Chris Montgomery, Network Services Manager
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"I would like to give kudos to Jason Strohl; he's a true team player. Jason is an asset to NCS; he is always available and willing to jump in and help whenever he is asked. Thank you, Mr. Strohl."
-Jeremy Savage, Structured Cabling, Service, Security Project Manager
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"Wanted to give kudos to Emilio and Toni for yesterday’s work. They came in and did an awesome job; quick, safe, and very professional. I see why they are your best techs."
-Luis Aragon, Analyst I, IT Security
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Construction Risk Advisor |
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Ways to Minimize Subcontractor Default Risks |
Construction projects typically involve contractors enlisting the help of subcontractors to conduct specialized tasks on-site (e.g., electrical, plumbing and ventilation work). While working with these professionals can allow projects to be completed more efficiently, the use of subcontractors also carries various exposures. |
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We're growing! NCS hired new employees in Houston, DFW, and Corpus. Welcome to the team! |
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Thank you for your hard work and dedication to NCS! Congratulations on your achievements! |
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NCS is honored to have won the 2022 ABC Diamond STEP Award for our safety performance and management. We are blessed with great people! |
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Structured Cabling | Audio Visual | Security | PoE Lighting
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800.876.2524
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