Welcome New SMACNA Members
Welcome New SMACNA Members
Cutting Edge Metal Fab, Elkhart, IN
UPM Mechanical LLC, Henderson, CO
SiteTrace, Millbrae, CA
Hermanson Co., Kent, WA
Springfield Sheet Metal, West Babylon, NY
Tru-Sheet Metal Inc., Holtsville, NY
Penn Air Control Inc., N. Chesterfield, VA
Published: October 31, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
ARCHITECTURAL: In-House, Local Fabrication Helps Secure Building Project
IMC’s location, unique skillset and general contractor relationship secures them a 5-story, mixed-use building project in Sioux City, Iowa.
Capitol Hill Update: FY2023 Budget: Chaos Again With No Final Budget
The House has passed one government funding package consisting of six spending bills for the fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1. But the remaining six measures — including the two biggest bills, Defense and Labor-HHS-Education — won’t see any floor
CEO UPDATE: SMACNA Focuses On 2023 Priorities
It was wonderful to see so many SMACNA members at our convention in Colorado Springs. The Broadmoor is one of my favorite destinations, and it did not disappoint. I have always admired their ability to provide outstanding customer service every time
Expanded Section 179D Tax Savings for Energy-Efficient Building & Design
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed and passed into law on August 16, 2022, includes $369 billion in climate and energy spending.
Finding and Keeping Good Field Leaders
Field supervisors, project managers and superintendents represent an outsized slice of the struggle to attract and retain talented people. There are two major challenges to finding and keeping good field leaders.
HVAC: Focusing on Fire Safety
SMACNA introduces Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems, 6th Edition.
INDUSTRIAL: Big Project Requires Big Ductwork
Apollo Mechanical tackles a project for one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the semiconductor industry.
NLRB’s Recent Activity Constrains Employer Dress-Code Rights, Increases Joint-Employment Exposure
A flurry of late-summer activity from the Biden-dominated NLRB has produced at least two noteworthy changes for employers regarding displays of union insignia, and joint-employer status.
RESIDENTIAL: Building Based on Relationships
This Canadian sheet metal company is thriving without a shop, building a successful business on the back of great relationships.
SMACNA Convention: Building Resilience Through Adaptation
Amid constant change, SMACNA convention attendees learn to adapt and grow.
Spotlight On Indoor Air Quality
It is a great privilege to serve as SMACNA’s president and to have seen so many of you at SMACNA’s National Convention in Colorado Springs. As I mentioned on stage, one of my favorite sayings to live by is, “If it's worth doing, it’s worth doing
Welcome New SMACNA Members
Welcome New SMACNA Members
What All Contractors Need To Know About CMMC
Honestly, this is the freight train that is heading toward the construction industry, and while some contractors are aware and working on this, so many companies in construction have no real clue about this potentially harmful (financially)