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Aero Testing and Balancing Inc. dba Aero Performance Group, Franklin Park, Illinois

Circulating Air Inc., North Hollywood, California

CrimsonRidge Sheet Metal., Chilliwack, British Columbia

Custom Metal Innovations, Isanti, Minnesota

Evergreen Sheet Metal, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

G&G Mechanical Inc., Lancaster, California

Kendall HVAC Ltd., Abbotsford, British Columbia

Major Mechanical, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Murray Co., Rancho Dominguez, California

Schmitt Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., Evansville, Indiana

South Philly Custom Sheet Metal, Westville, New Jersey

Walker Sheet Metal, Burnaby British Columbia

Westco Service Co., Shadow Hills, California

Published: November 7, 2024

SMACNews Sept/Oct 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

‘Living Here in Allentown’ – New Lyrics for a Historic Urban Center

Billy Joel sang it, and H.T. Lyons is helping reinvent the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, community with a rich history in skilled trades and now a reinvigorated economy.

Above and Beyond

United HVAC installs hotel ventilation system as part of a Boston redevelopment project.

Elevating Customer Service in Residential HVAC

Follow these insights from a service strategist.

Fabricate and Chill(er)

SMACNA member C&S Cos. coordinated with other trades to install exhaust system ductwork used by three chillers on the campus of Syracuse University.

Going Nuclear

SMACNA-endorsed nuclear power bill becomes law.

Invest In Your Workforce Future

This program is a great opportunity to give our young people chances to explore careers.

Making the Hard Case for Soft Skills

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of buzz regarding the topic of “soft skills.”

Measuring Success: The Role of KPIs in Construction

The construction industry faces many obstacles today, from workforce scarcity to unpredictable material expenses.

Navigating Change Orders

Best practices for sheet metal and HVAC contractors.

SMACNA at the Forefront of AI Tech

Solving Window Pains

A Spokane, Washington, residential architectural project required Carlson Sheet Metal to figure out how to prevent rainwater from penetrating the flashing around a high-end home's many windows.

The Ever-Changing Legal Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements

Over the summer, federal regulators set their sights on employment agreements that contain promises by employees to refrain from competing with their employer after they leave (i.e., “non-competition” or “non-compete” provisions) or promises by

Top Priorities for the Final Months of 2024

Here are some of the top priorities from the SMACNA Government and Political Affairs team for the end of 2024.

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