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Sensible and Latent Heat

This video produced by Ron Walker of HVAC Training Solutions helps describe latent vs. sensible heating:

BTU & Tons of Refrigeration

This video produced by Titus shows the relationship between a BTU and a ton of refrigeration.

COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the main organization addressing the 2020 pandemic and COVID-19.

COVID-19

EPA List of Disinfectants

Disinfecting surfaces has been shown to help address the spread of COVID-19 and is still recommended by the CDC.

COVID-19

World Health Organization on COVID-19

The WHO has been vital in the worldwide response to COVID-19.

SMACNA Press Release Mar 12 2020

National Association of Workforce Boards and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Announce Partnership to Strengthen Workforce Alignment

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the signatory Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) today announced a partnership that will strengthen the relationship between local workforce development boards and the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.

SMACNews Feb 28 2020

SMACNA National and SMACNA Brazil Meet

SMACNA National met with representatives of SMACNA Brazil during the 2020 AHR Expo.

SMACNews

Mobilizing for the Future: Shop Technology

Many contractors are turning to offsite construction to improve productivity and ensure that workers can build in the best possible environments while maximizing safety and project efficacy.

SMACNews

Partlan-Labadie Continues to Provide Critical Solutions

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is building two new paint shops in Michigan, and SMACNA contractor Partlan-Labadie Sheet Metal Company of Oak Park, Mich., is a crucial part of that growth.

SMACNews Feb 28 2020

The Importance of Identifying Risks and Developing a Strategy

We recently looked at the tendency for senior leaders to stay involved in the details of their organization long after they’ve grown to the point of hiring others. In this issue, we’ll share an analogy and a few takeaways.

SMACNews Feb 28 2020

The 2020 Focus on Pensions

While the 2018 Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans could not overcome political divisions to solve the pension crisis, it did launch the 2019 effort for a bipartisan solution and comprehensive reform.

Safety & Health

Dodge Data & Analytics Releases Safety Management Report

SMACNA partnered with Dodge Data & Analytics on the recently released Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2020 report.

Benefit Funds Jan 01 2020

2022 FASB Disclosure Information

This notice from the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund provides contributing employers with information to assist them in submitting their Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) disclosure requirements.

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New Horizons Foundation Dec 30 2019

Engaging a Workforce in Transition - Keeping Skilled Labor

This short white paper outlines the steps necessary to create a highly engaged workforce that will sustain your organization and manage the transition from one generation to the next.

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SMACNews Dec 20 2019

President's Column: Milestones

New SMACNA president Angie Simon comments on recent milestones and on the impressions she hopes to leave during her year as president.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

The Battle for Multiemployer Pension Reform: SMACNA Engaged as Serious Negotiations Begin

It is important to make sure that multiemployer reform proposals are set up to protect contributing employers, the industry, and the multiemployer system.

SMACNews

SMACNA 2019: Getting Down to Business in Austin

Austin, Texas attracted almost 1,000 members to SMACNA’s 2019 annual convention. The event included experts speaking on the trends and issues affecting most affecting contractors today

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Highlights of the 2019 SMACNA Annual Convention

Sheet metal and air conditioning contractors from across the United States gathered in Austin, Texas, from Oct. 20-23 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of SMACNA and to get the latest updates on economic, technology and construction industry trends.

SMACNews

Creating a Unique Guest Experience Space at the Wells Fargo Center

SMACNA contractor Ernest D. Menold, Inc. built drink rails, bar supports and more for the grand opening of the “New City Terrace.”

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Mission Possible for Stromberg

Stromberg, a SMACNA firm based in Beltsville, Md, fabricated and installed duct systems at the International Spy Museum.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Loyalty and Quality Highlight C&C Sheet Metal’s 50 Years

At C&C Sheet Metal in Indianapolis, a successful 50 years has been a result of valuing both their employees and customers on a personal level.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Need for Humidifiers and Air Purifiers Heats Up in Winter

As temperatures drop around the country, people are starting to crank up the heat on their thermostats and break out their favorite cold-weather remedies.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Tarpenning-LaFollette Celebrates 100 years

Indianapolis-based Tarpenning-LaFollette Co. was founded in 1920 by Byron LaFollette and is one of the earliest known sheet metal contractors in central Indiana.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Meticulous Planning Is Key to Success in Occupied Facilities

Bel-Aire Mechanical expanded manufacturing capabilities at a Phoenix, Ari. medical technology manufacturing facility.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Philadelphia Chapter Celebrates 100 Years Since Founding

Despite repeated attempts, the city’s union-affiliated sheet metal contractors held firm that they should be bound as an organization.

SMACNews Dec 20 2019

Who’s Using the Tennis Court?

How do you correct inefficient or controlling leadership behaviors? Self-awareness is the key.

Contractor Operations Manual Dec 10 2019

Material and Inventory Management Guide

This guide provides member contractors with a resource on purchasing and inventory management systems. Whether simple or complex, these systems are a set of rules for deciding when to purchase materials and services and how much to purchase.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.

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SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Big Purchases Are About More Than Dollars And Cents

Research is essential when buying the heavy machinery required to compete in the sheet metal and HVAC sector.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Capitol Hill Update: SMACNA Endorsed Energy Efficiency, CHP/WHP Credits; 179D Gaining Momentum

SMACNA has joined with energy efficiency allies and advanced a letter to both the House and Senate tax committee leaders.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Historic Department Store Sold on Phenolic Duct’s Benefits for Renovation Project

The Macy’s Department store in downtown Chicago is being retrofitted for other uses. Atomatic Mechanical Services is helping maximize the space.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

California Sheet Metal Takes on Challenges to Make the US-Mexico Border Booths Safer

The team faced many challenges, including the size and weight of the booths.

Oct 25 2019

Michigan, Ohio Contractors Have a Combined 210 Years in Business

Partlan-Labadie Sheet Metal Co. is celebrating 130 years and Falls Metal Fabricators has reached 80 years.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

AerDux Gives Philly’s Fashion District a Major Facelift

The contractor replaced 18 AHUs, and fabricated and installed approximately 650,000 pounds of sheet metal ductwork.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Courage in the Little Things

The grind of decision making can be exhausting. If you kept track of the number of decisions you make every day, you’d probably feel even more tired.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

General Sheet Metal Helps to Beautify Historic Vancouver waterfront

SMACNA member worked on two buildings in the waterfront development.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Vidimos working to suppress explosions in Industrial Facilities

Combustible dust disasters have led to dozens of deaths and injuries and extensive damage.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

Mobilizing for the Future: Field Technology

New SMACNews columnist, Tauhira Ali shares her insights on how you learn about new ideas and use construction technology to your advantage in the field.

SMACNews Oct 25 2019

President's Column: Time Does Not Stop – Even When You Want It To!

Nathan Dills comments on his year as SMACNA’s President and how rewarding and enriching it has been.

SMACNA Press Release Oct 23 2019

SMACNA Appoints Industry Veteran Angie Simon as New Board President

SMACNA announced that Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president.

SMACNA Press Release Oct 21 2019

SMACNA Names Indiana Contractor Joseph Lansdell as 2019 Contractor of the Year

SMACNA announced Joseph Lansdell, president of Poynter Sheet Metal, as Contractor of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Press Release Oct 21 2019

SMACNA Names California Leader Chris Walker as 2019 Chapter Executive of the Year

SMACNA announced Chris Walker, executive vice president of CAL SMACNA, as the Chapter Executive of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Press Release Oct 21 2019

SMACNA Names New York Contractor Melissa Barbour as 2019 Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year

SMACNA announced Melissa Barbour, chapter executive of the Sheet Metal Contractors of Long Island, as the Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Press Release Oct 21 2019

SMACNA Names California Contractor Carmen Koo as 2019 Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year

SMACNA announced Carmen Koo, president of Applied Air Conditioning, Inc., as the Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

Technical Resources Oct 18 2019

Hanger Straps Embedded in Concrete

The SMACNA Testing and Research Institute (STRI) completed load tests on three different combinations of strap embedded in concrete.

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Options for Surface Mounting Ceiling Diffusers

One of the more frequently asked questions in application engineering is in regards to surface mounting Titus diffusers.

SMACNA Press Release Sep 26 2019

SMACNA Announces F.E. Moran as Winner of First Annual Safety Innovation Award

SMACNA announced that F.E. Moran, a full-service mechanical contractor and member of the SMACNA Chicago Chapter, has been selected to receive the association’s first-ever Safety Innovation Award.

Safety & Health

Prevention Through Design: A Life Cycle Approach to Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

In Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Mike McCullion, SMACNA’s Director of Market Sectors and Safety, summarizes a technical report on a “life cycle” approach to Prevention through Design (PtD) in construction.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

President's Column: Workforce Development Serves as the Top Initiative to Raise Awareness

At the July board meeting, the main topics included SMACNA National’s strategy for identifying, capturing and disseminating information on technology, and raising industry awareness and interest in our trade through a national workforce development campaign.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

Vehicle Fleets Key to Contractors’ Sustained Success

Sheet metal and HVAC contractors say effective fleet management is critical to their businesses.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

Capitol Hill Update: Multiemployer Plan Pensions

As previously reported in a SMACNA Alert, on July 24 the House of Representatives passed H.R. 397 the so-called Butch Lewis Act that would establish a gov-ernment funded Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund to provide loans to failing plans that many experts think may never be repaid.

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