SMACNews May 2019

Over the past several years, James Morgan, president and CEO of Worcester Air Conditioning, Ashland, Massachusetts, estimates that his sheet metal workers have prefabricated and installed ductwork in more than 3,000 dormitory rooms in colleges and

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While SMACNA National celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, there are many members and chapters who are also commemorating their own noteworthy milestones. We will share just a few of their milestones and their philosophies, humble beginnings

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As building envelope designs become more complex, so does installing their intricate wall paneling systems. Architects and design professionals are increasingly calling for the latest in-demand wall paneling systems.

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This feature showcases a select group of SMACNA contractors who are making a difference and having a positive impact in their local areas, whether through innovation, engagement or expansion.

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Prefabrication is far from a novel concept in the world of construction. Homeowners in the United States, for example, have purchased prefabricated houses for more than a century to live a more affordable version of the American Dream.

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How do we improve the way we work in our shops? How do we know what works and what doesn’t, what new shop technologies to test and what not to waste our time on, and what’s a good investment and what should we avoid at all costs?

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Due to its popularity with contractors nationwide, federal change order reform has recently been reintroduced in Congress. It has bipartisan support and a promising future of passage.

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Integrated Facility Services (IFS) of St. Louis, Missouri is a key player in the St. Louis County Pattonville School District’s $10.2 million dollar energy conservation project to upgrade the schools’ aging facilities and save on energy costs.

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The Sutter Women’s and Children’s Hospital project in Sacramento, California, was headed for disaster in the preconstruction phase in 2009. SMACNA contractor Air Systems Service and Construction (ASSC) of Sacramento was part of the winning team when

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In a construction-related business of any size, decisions come early and often, particularly when you are the owner.

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