Project Execution

A Comparative Analysis of Continuous Improvement Approaches Among Trade-Contractors

This collaborative study focused on trade contractors’ adoption of continuous improvement principles, methods, and practices.

Managing Supply Chain Disruption

In this paper, FMI and the New Horizons Foundation will share with you what best-in-class SMACNA member contractors have learned– and give you the tools to be more effective in managing supply chain disruption.

The Contractor’s Practical Guide on Tool Management

The task force responsible for writing the Guide worked with contractors and subject matter experts to learn more about the evolving trends in tool management.

Effective Project Close-Out for HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractors: Successful Practices Guide

This study investigates different project close-out processes used by various mechanical and sheet metal companies in the industry.

The Executive Order Impact on COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

The New Horizons Foundation published a report for SMACNA members covering the impact of President Biden’s Executive Order on ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for federal contractors.

Pandemics and Productivity: Quantifying the Impact

Before these findings were issued, no specific resource existed to help contractors quantify the cost impacts of lost productivity working under pandemic-driven protocols. The New Horizons Foundation and ELECTRI International, the National Electrical

Productivity Tracking in the HVAC & Sheet Metal Industry for Design, Manufacturing & Installation

This white paper gives a full overview of the current practices and challenges of productivity tracking in the industry and serves as a road map for applying productivity tracking to each phase – detailing, fabrication, and installation

The Impact of Prefabrication on Productivity

This white paper offers a set of best practices to optimize the use of prefabrication to obtain peak productivity for HVAC and sheet metal contractors.

Off-Site Construction, Modularization, and Sheet Metal Prefabrication

This paper focuses on off-site construction from the perspective of prefabrication, and installation of preassembled building components within “traditional” site-built construction project delivery methods or systems.

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

The paper using case study references addresses the implementation of continuous improvement in an easily understood format.