SMACNews Mar/Apr 2020

The spread of a highly contagious virus has forced many industrial SMACNA contractors to adapt to a suddenly uncertain future.

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The ubiquity of Wi-Fi technology has played a major role in bringing the cost of wireless-networked thermostats down dramatically.

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As scientists look for ways to battle the highly contagious coronavirus directly through vaccines, other researchers are studying copper as as a way to potentially prevent its spread in everyday settings.

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Jason Watson has been promoted to executive director of labor relations at SMACNA National effective April 26. He previously served as director of labor relations at SMACNA for more than 15 years.

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As the world experiences increased uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of the construction industry in maintaining a robust civil infrastructure has been heightened.

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SMACNA testing and air balancing (TAB) members across the country now find themselves serving as essential service providers for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

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As medical facilities deal with an unprecedented influx of patients in the wake of a global pandemic, SMACNA contractors that specialize in negative airflow HVAC system installation and maintenance are in high demand.

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What can we do as construction business owners, post-pandemic, to survive and thrive while the country climbs out of this mess?

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