SMACNews May/June 2021

Steve Otis, virtual design and construction supervisor with mechanical contractor Hermanson Company, offers a unique description of the business of construction.

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Being an engineer and running a full mechanical contracting company, I appreciate the benefits of bringing together architects or engineers and different trades to discuss projects before they are on the jobsite.

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When planning the succession of your construction company, one of the first questions to ask is ‘How do I envision the company after my ownership exit? If your goal is keeping the company intact — and possibly retaining your leadership position —

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Without a compelling vision, leaders often feel they are alone and on their own, the only one pedaling while everyone else is along for the ride. It can be crushing and leads to bitterness and resentment toward employees. 

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New SMACNA members as of June 2021.

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At a time when many SMACNA members are not entering the residential market, these contractors say maintaining a homeowner-focused department is a smart business move.

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January 8, 2021, was another proud day for everyone at Ernest D. Menold, Inc. The Lester, Pa., SMACNA contractor celebrated the successful completion of a 310-square-foot stainless steel platform for a Teva Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and research

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Before COVID-19 hit, the University of Iowa — a member of the NCAA Big 10, the oldest Division I conference in the United States — did a massive upgrade to the premium and club seating options in their new state-of-the-art college football stadium. 

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The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC), the premier meetings and events facility in the Northwest, is doubling in size with its new Summit building in downtown Seattle. 

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The use of weathering steel — so named because of its ability to quickly deliver the look of a metal that has been exposed to harsh elements — is also becoming popular in a region known for its lack of such weather: Southern California. 

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Redundant work, convoluted processes and inefficiencies do more than cause frustration, they waste time and money, ultimately negatively affecting your business’s bottom line. Implementing construction technology to improve operations reduces

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L. William Zahner clears up some of the common misconceptions about architectural metals in five-volume book series. Stainless steel will never corrode or rust. Aluminum is too expensive for many applications. And zinc is quick to deteriorate. L.

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