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- 1902 Metal Works Oklahoma City, OK
- Airflow Mechanical, Coquitlam, BC
- Air-Ops LLC, Lewiston, ID
- Bay Area Mechanical, Santa Clara, CA
- Ceroni Mechanical Inc., Cherry Valley, IL
- CK Industries Inc., Beaverton, OR
- J. Grunau Metal Works Ltd., Port Coquitlam, BC
- J.T. Mauro Sheetmetal LLC, Rochester, NY
- North Shore Climate Control Inc., Bohemia, NY
- Rocky Mechanical, Pueblo, CO
- United Mechanical, Louisville, KY
Published: January 9, 2023
IN THIS ISSUE
ARCHITECTURAL: The Project of a Lifetime
Native American-owned sheet metal company contracted to handle fabrication for new Washington, D.C. memorial.
End of 2022 Sees Continued Pro-Labor Push at the Federal Level
The Biden Administration, and federal agencies and enforcers, continue their broad-based push to reshape the workplace in favor of regulatory and labor interests, as well as increased private-sector unionization efforts. Several ongoing developments,
Five Capabilities of Agile Leadership
As we look toward 2023, there’s much uncertainty around the economy and the operating environment. As leaders, we must remain agile and set clear strategic directions to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate any setbacks.
HVAC: Replacing Rooftop Units
Integrated Facility Systems uses its experience fabricating curb adapters to improve air quality at the Kingston School District.
IAQ Project Opportunities Lead the Charge in 2023
Increasing the ranks of technicians certified in ventilation verification will enable more productive conversations with building owners and operators, opening new business lines for our industry.
Indoor Air Quality Improvements Abound
SMACNA and industry partners are looking to lead in promoting improved indoor air and providing solutions for private and public sector stakeholders.
INDUSTRIAL: Local Relationships Keep Large Project Local
Leibold has a big role in expansion of the Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center.
Industry Conditions & Outlooks Revealed in Grassi’s 2022 Construction and A&E Survey
Comprehensive study uncovered the latest strategies that general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, architects, and engineers are deploying to address price fluctuations, cash flow challenges, labor costs and more.
RESIDENTIAL: Loyalty Builds Business
For Mendel Plumbing and Heating, a maintenance loyalty program builds client relationships and helps retain employees during shoulder seasons.
Stopping the brain drain
As longtime industry executives and supervisors started to retire, SMACNA Colorado members realized there weren’t enough workers with leadership skills ready to replace them. Elite Academy aims to fix that.
The Biden DOL End-of-Year Agenda
SMACNA policy priorities, including several proposed rule changes and updates, will face increased scrutiny from the Republican-controlled House.
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Women at Work
The sheet metal trade offers opportunities for every motivated candidate — gender aside.