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Advantage Mechanical Group LLC, Flint, MI
Arnold Stove & Fireplace, Arnold, MO
CJ Industries LLC, Kansas City, MO
Connelly Waldinger, Springfield, MO
Halo Mechanical, Columbia Station, OH
HVAC Fittings LLC, Addison, IL
J.F. Ahern Co., Fond Du Lac, WI
Kenetic Systems Inc, Livermore, CA
MacDonald Miller Facilities Solutions, Kennewick, WA
Northern Sheet Metal Ltd., Port Coquitlam, BC
NW Mountain Air Inc., Pacific, WA
Vogts Heating & Air, Pocatello, ID
Published: July 6, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
ARCHITECTURAL: The Future of Welding
New laser technology improves efficiency, speed and intricacy.
Essential Areas for Developing Construction Talent
By having a plan when it comes to workforce development, you can make an investment that equally benefits employers and employees.
HVAC: San Diego SMACNA Firm Finds Success With Unexpected BIM Partner
Subcontracting helps navigate short deadlines and fast paced projects.
Indoor Environmental Quality Becomes Focus Area in Wake of Pandemic
HVAC contractors find they have a significant role to play in improving air quality in indoor spaces.
INDUSTRIAL: From Design to Build
The Central Sheet Metal team designs, fabricates and installs a grain elevator for a customer in Franklin, Indiana.
New OSHA “National Emphasis Program” Heats Up
Initiative will use “proactive outreach” and “compliance assistance” to reduce and prevent heat-related worker injuries and fatalities.
RESIDENTIAL: Fleet Operations Strategies
Managing a fleet is a big part of a residential HVAC contractor’s business.
SMACNA Comments on DOL Update to Davis-Bacon Regulations
SMACNA supports revisions to rules on determining the prevailing wage for federal construction projects.
Standardizing Processes to Save You Time
New emerging information products can assist contractors to better manage their workflow during the third-party certification process.
The Best of Both Worlds
Supplying ductwork to your fellow contractors is a strategic decision that can pay off during all phases of the construction cycle.
Understanding Cyber Risk Quantification
Taking a moment to grasp your cyber vulnerabilities can provide you with an opportunity to protect your assets in a financially responsible manner.
Using Financial Ratios to Plan a Confident Future
Using this commonly overlooked forecasting tool can help you understand your company's financial preparedness.
Welcome New SMACNA Members
With Change Comes Opportunity
SMACNA President discusses how to remain flexible and adaptable during these uncertain and turbulent times.