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SMACNews Aug 20 2019

SMACNA to Expand Outreach on Architectural Student Internship Program

SMACNA and the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) will focus on the benefits of the program with students and members.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

St. Louis SMART, SMACNA Chapter Buck Residential Work Trend with Marketing Efforts

A cooperative relationship, as well as combined training and marketing efforts, have contributed to major growth in the St. Louis residential HVAC service market.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

Building Boom in Historic Boston Shopping District

JEC Service Company is helping revitalize Boston's historic Downtown Crossing shopping district with the renovation of a six-story building at 399 Washington Street.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

Longtime SMACNA Member Companies Have Success in Common

As SMACNA celebrates its 75th anniversary, these member companies are celebrating their own milestones.

SMACNews

Holaday-Parks Takes on High-End Residences in Seattle Suburb

Contractor Holaday-Parks, Inc. is providing full mechanical services for a high-end residential building in the heart of Bellevue, WA.

SMACNews Aug 20 2019

SMACNA Contractor ‘Zips Up’ Conveyor Project for International Agriculture Company

Vidimos, Inc., a heavy-gauge steel and ductwork fabrication contractor, was hired by Cargill to replace part of a 170-foot-long, 30-year-old conveyor that transports up to 90,000 bushels of grain per hour.

SMACNews

The Roadmap for an Enduring Organization

Why is it that only about 30 percent of privately held companies move beyond the founder and transition to a second generation? One primary reason is that there is no roadmap from “here” to “there.”

Member Update Aug 01 2019

SMACNA Board Approves Major Initiatives; Future Funding Requirements

In July 2019, the SMACNA Board of Directors agreed to commit resources to major new initiatives. The first and largest relates to workforce development. The Board agreed to a long-term program to improve the awareness of the HVAC / sheet metal industry and the opportunities it presents so that our industry is perceived by highly qualified candidates as an industry of choice for successful craft and non-craft professional careers.

Contractor Operations Manual Jul 19 2019

Strategies and Tools for Effective Procurement

Explore the importance that procurement has on the success of a construction project.

Procurement on a construction project can account anywhere from 15% to 70% of a projects direct costs, yet this area is not often given the same weight as managing the risk of construction labor on a project. An effective procurement plan for any contractor should be focused on delivering the right material, at the right time, to the right location for the right price

This document covers the elements of an effective procurement plan, different methods for contracting materials, and tools to manage that procurement.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.

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New Horizons Foundation Jul 15 2019

An Executive Exit: A Closer Look at the Factors That Drive Successful Executive Transitions

There is significant research on laying the organizational groundwork for transition and identifying and preparing a successor. However, there is no formal set of guidelines for a successor transitioning into the CEO role.

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Collective Bargaining Jul 01 2019

SMACNA Substance Abuse Testing Guidelines

The SMACNA Substance Abuse Testing Guidelines provide an outline for employers to follow when drafting, implementing, and administering drug and alcohol testing policies and employee substance abuse assistance programs, especially in the context of a workforce covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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Procedural Rules

Procedural Rules of the NJAB

The NJAB process is conducted using the procedures set forth in the Procedural Rules of the National Joint Adjustment Board for the Sheet Metal Industry. Parties wishing to appear before the NJAB should familiarize themselves with the Procedural Rules.

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SMACNA Press Release Jun 27 2019

Welcome news! Bipartisan POWER Act introduced in House and Senate

The POWER Act is welcome news to industry, workers, environmentalists, and first responders. More than 110 businesses, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and research institutions have endorsed the POWER Act.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Presidents Column: Building on Innovation to Advance Our Business

Thinking outside-the-box can give you the inspiration to grow your business, from acquiring other businesses to investing in the latest equipment.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Capitol Hill Update: SMACNA Supports House Bill to Repeal "Cadillac Tax" on Health Care Benefits

SMACNA supports the bipartisan legislation, “The Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019,” H.R. 748, which was recently referred to the House by the House Ways and Means Committee.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Culture: As Defined by Architectural Sheet Metal Contractors

SMACNA’s architectural sheet metal contractors share their formulas for a thriving company culture.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Fast Track to Success in ‘The Big Friendly’

Matherly Mechanical is helping the new Oklahoma City Convention Center meet an accelerated schedule for completion.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

SMACNA Congratulates Chapters on Their Anniversaries

SMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity celebrates their first century and SMACNA San Diego hits their 70th year.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Sail-Shaped Panels Transform Modest Structure into a Graceful Landmark

General Sheet Metal transformed a modest structure in Portland, Oregon, into an eye-catching landmark.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Sunset Air: 3,000 Homes, 43 Communities, 1 Customer

Thanks to a long-term partnership with a home developer, Sunset Air stays busy installing HVAC systems in thousands of new homes around Washington.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Accountability and Leadership

Understanding the dynamics of accountability helps a leader create a culture where people learn to take responsibility for their own work — mistakes and all.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

Duct Fabricators Plays Key Role in Cleveland Infrastructure Project

SMACNA contractor Duct Fabricators won three awards for their work on the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

SMACNews Jun 20 2019

2019 ‘Young Executives’ are Driving the Industry Forward

This month we showcase a special group of up-and-coming young executives who are making their mark on the industry.

Federal Contracting

Federal Contracting Links & Resources

A list of federal agencies and tools of interest. It will be continually updated with resources as they are available. While the economic climate can quickly and drastically change, impacting the private marketplace, that is not the case when it comes to the federal marketplace. There is no reason why your company cannot use the federal government as a vehicle for success.

Federal Contracting

SMACNA Guide to Federal Contracting

SMACNA’s Guide to Federal Contracting provides members with an easy-to-use resource that demystifies the federal contracting process. Companies interested in diversifying their business model can use this guide to learn how federal contracts are awarded, what regulations apply to them and which processes are important to successful project completion.

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Resource

Tom Schleifer’s Construction Company Self-Analysis Program

In 2019, Dr. Thomas C. Schleifer developed the Construction Company Self-Analysis Program.This do-it-yourself diagnostic tool offers the equivalent of an independent expert evaluation of every aspect of a construction business.

SMACNews May 20 2019

Capitol Hill Update - A SMACNA Priority: Contract Change Order Reform Introduced in Congress

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.

SMACNews May 20 2019

Contractors Gravitating to Prefabrication for Sheet Metal and HVAC Projects

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.

SMACNews

SMACNA Contractor’s Supersized Duct Delivers for California Hospital

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 the project was rebid under an Integrated Project Delivery model.

SMACNews May 20 2019

Celebrating SMACNA Members’ Anniversaries

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 and visions for the future.

SMACNews May 20 2019

Saving the Hardest for Last

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

SMACNews May 20 2019

Prefabrication Speeds Installation in Dormitory Spaces

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 universities across the Bay State.

SMACNews

IFS Helps Upgrade Missouri Schools to Reduce Energy Costs

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.

SMACNews

ITI Strike Force Training Focuses on Intricate Wall Panel Systems

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.

SMACNews May 20 2019

2019 'Contractors to Watch’ Stress Innovation, Leadership

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.

SMACNews May 20 2019

President’s Column: Developing Our Strengths by Learning from Each Other

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?

SMACNA Press Release May 06 2019

SMACNA Announces Internship Program in Partnership with the American Institute of Architecture Students

SMACNA announced the launch of its architectural internship program in collaboration with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS).

Contractor Operations Manual May 01 2019

Contractors Role in Preconstruction Planning

In the construction industry, project success depends on planning in schedule, cost, design, and other deliverables. That planning includes the organization of the resources (people, equipment, and tooling) and costs (materials and labor) to perform at the right time (scheduling).

The goal of preconstruction planning is to standardize the planning process, leading to predictability in resources, costs, and scheduling for each project. This manual focuses on the general processes a contractor must perform to implement preconstruction planning and how to manage a designer and the design aspects of the process. Also covered is the use of technology in preconstruction.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.

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SMACNews Apr 29 2019

University Innovation Center Designed for Collaboration

The roof and façade design for a new academic building project created “the perfect blend of high-tech and natural esthetics” for the University of Maryland’s new Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering, according to Scott Callaway of Overly Custom Metal Systems.

SMACNews Apr 29 2019

A Green Roof Springs to Life

On top of a pharmaceutical company’s parking garage in Wilmington, Delaware, there grows a thriving patch of countryside, courtesy of SMACNA member Ernest D. Menold Inc.

SMACNews

San Diego Crime Lab Requires Complex Systems

Associate Mechanical Contractors' complex HVAC system for the San Diego county Crime Lab helped it achieve LEED-Gold status.

SMACNews Apr 29 2019

Geauga Mechanical Contributes to Luxury High-Rise’s LEED Status

Expertise in energy efficiency and early involvement in the planning process were the keys to a successful residential – and landmark – project for Geauga Mechanical of Chardon, Ohio, according to CEO Craig Berman, LEED AP, CEM.

Benefit Funds

Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund Trust Document

The Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund (NPF) is a defined benefit pension fund. As a defined benefit plan, all NPF assets are held in trust for the benefit of all participants. This Trust Document sets out the terms and conditions for eligibility for benefits and the complex calculation of benefits.

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SMACNA Press Release

SMACNA Announces Launch of Podcast Series, “Let’s Talk Shop”

SMACNA announced the launch of a new podcast series, “Let’s Talk Shop.” The series highlights conversations with sheet metal contractors and executives on topics and trends related to their business.

Benefit Funds

Funding Improvement Plan and Funding Policy

This notice, issued in March 2017 by the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund (NPF), outlines updates to the Funding Improvement Plan (FIP), initially adopted in 20

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New Horizons Foundation Feb 01 2019

Tools for the Hiring, Promotion, and Talent Development of Sheet Metal and Mechanical Contractors

The New Horizons Foundation partnered with lead researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the University of Kansas to understand how personality and aptitude assessments are being used successfully in the construction industry.

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White Paper

Equipment Warranty Options for Residential Contractors

SMACNA’s Equipment Warranty Options for Residential Contractors guide covers the four major types of equipment warranties (contractor, manufacturer, third-party, and customer).

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Benefit Funds

Free Look Questionnaire and Sample CBA Language

Free Look allows a newly-signed Employer to participate in the National Pension Fund without incurring withdrawal liability should the Employer’s obligation to contribute to the Fund end within 48 months of the Employer’s signatory date.

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Trustee Resources

Federal Apprenticeship Program Rule Update

In 2016, the United States Department of Labor issued updated regulations placing certain obligations on apprenticeship program sponsors to take affirmative action in relation to registered apprenticeship programs

Contractor Operations Manual Dec 07 2018

Management Succession

This publication guides a firm in creating a formal process for leadership development. It illustrates the ways members can turn this potential crisis into an opportunity while gaining a competitive advantage. This report highlights the benefits of internal management succession, best practices, and outlines a process for effective management succession.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.

PDF $75.00

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