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The Art of the Accelerated Construction Project

When projects get accelerated, or have to be done on short notice, state and local governments often call on SMACNA members to make it happen.

International HVAC Market has Similarities, Differences from U.S.

SMACNews toured the world of HVAC and sheet metal machinery speaking with representatives who work in Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Chapter Supervisory Training Program Request Form

Hotel

2024 SMACNA Annual Convention

The Hard Work

When we discuss leadership with our clients, we are most often talking about leading the enterprise — deliberately taking your company toward a preferable future.

Bill Clark

Bill chairs the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council which consists of representatives from 18 different civilian agencies that partners with the Defense Acquisition Regulation Council to manage and draft the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides the roadmap for over $600 billion dollars the Federal government spends on products and services. 

RECIDCS

An Interview with SMART General President Joe Sellers

A second-generation worker in the sheet metal industry, Joe Sellers took over in 2015 as general president of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, the labor union commonly known as SMART. SMACNA recently spoke with Sellers about some of SMART’s latest developments. Adapting to rapidly evolving technological advancements and improving workforce forecasting techniques are among the union’s top objectives at the moment.

Article X, Section 3 Grievance Request for Panel Hearing

Parties wishing to have a grievance heard by a Panel after an LJAB deadlock or to appeal as an out of area contractor from a unanimous LJAB decision should make a submission on the approved Article X §3 forms.

What Contractors Should Know About Withdrawal Liability

Withdrawal Liability may be assessed by a pension plan when an employer ceases contribution to a multiemployer defined benefit plan with unfunded vested benefits or unfunded liability.  

SMACNA's Be4All Podcast

The BE 4 ALL initiative is a joint effort of SMACNA, SMART, and the International Training Institute (iTi). BE 4 ALL seeks to positively impact the industry’s work culture so that SMACNA contractors can attract and retain the best and most skilled workforce possible regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or nationality. For this program, Dushaw Hockett will serve as host as he talks to members of the Sheet Metal and HVAC industries about some of the most critical topics that Be4All seeks to tackle.

Prior Approval Update – The Inaugural Edition

Duct-U-Lator

This app works as a Ductulator and Pressure Loss (friction) calculator which has the following functions.

• Converts Duct Shape or Size to Another
• Determines Sizes for a Given Friction Rate
• Determines Sizes for a Given Velocity
• Determines Sizes for a Given Velocity and a Friction Loss Rate (simultaneous output)
• Determines the Airflow Rate for a Given Size and Friction Loss Rate
• Calculates Friction Loss

Regulatory

Seismic Restraint Manual, Fourth Edition

SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual 4th edition (45 Day Public Review)

The newly revised SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual 4th edition has significant changes based on the new requirements within ASCE 7 and ACI 318. 10ga sheet metal now included, and cable sizes, hot & cold formed angle have been upgraded.

Additionally upgraded anchor capacity for concrete anchor in normal concrete and lightweight concrete over metal deck. Figures now included in Revit format.

Comment Deadline: Wednesday May 15, 2024

Joint SMART/SMACNA Comments on Proposed Rulemaking

Kathy Kerber

Kathy Kerber is the President/COO of KSM Metal Fabrication in Troy, OH and has been with the company for over 25 years.  KSM manufactures aerospace parts for commercial and military aircraft and has carved out a niche in the sheet metal industry that compliments the diverse contractors in SMACNA

The Davis–Bacon Act

The Davis–Bacon Act was enacted in 1931 and established and required that contractors working on public works projects be paid local prevailing wages.

Project Managers Institute

National Apprenticeship Week

Member Expertise

SMACNA represents a broad spectrum of contractors who use sheet metal to fabricate and build architectural, ductwork, and HVAC metal systems in industrial, commercial, architectural, and residential markets. 

BuildingAction

BuildingAction's members and allies span the broad spectrum of companies and organizations whose members create and use America's buildings.

SMACNA Calendar

INDUSTRIAL: Taking Flight

Brandt shares its work on American Airlines new catering facility at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.  

Angie Simon

Chapter Spotlights

Prescription-Strength Contracting

When the Kansas City, Mo., engineering, procurement and construction firm IPS needed help navigating construction protocols in Texas, they reached out to The Brandt Companies.

Stephane McShane

Stephane McShane is a Senior Consultant at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation processes with their clients.

Developing Leaders One at a Time

Every owner knows the frustration of pouring time and money into training and development, then wondering if it’s making a real difference.

Chapter Orientation Program

SMACNA’s National office provides an annual Chapter Executive Orientation Program for both new and experienced chapter executives.

How to Use SMACNA Connect

Frequently Asked Questions on how to use SMACNA Connect. 

New HGG Profiling Equipment Joins as Silver Associate Member

Learn more about this premier machine tool provider that specializes in plasma profiling of pipe, tube, and structural components.

Final Rules

Review the Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Presentation

Deck from the Departments of Labor and Treasury will outline the prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements within the Inflation Reduction Act and outline available resources.

Registration

Senator Ron Wyden visits with SMACNA President Carol Duncan at General Sheet Metal

Senate Finance Committee Chairman and Senior Senator from Oregon tours SMACNA contractor facilities and meets with the GSM team to discuss equipment and IRA tax incentives.   

Safety Awareness Materials

The purpose of the SMACNA Safety Awareness Materials is to provide contractors and fabricators in the sheet metal and HVAC industry with training and planning materials, Infographics, Hazard Alerts, and Toolbox Talks.  These materials cover topics such as falls, struck-by, lacerations, mental health, and safety culture, and can be used for Safety Standdowns, Safety Toolbox talks, and assist with training material development.

Brad Crabtree

FAB Forum—Schedule

FINAL SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Jake Olsen

Construction Tech Trends: 2020 Year in Review and Predictions for 2021

Here is a short look at the most important tech trends that came out of this volatile year and will continue to impact SMACNA contractors.

PAC Contribution Center

Our Partners

SMACNA partners with a number of influential organizations supporting, servicing and helping SMACNA provide guidance and information to the signatory sheet metal and HVAC industry. Read more about our Premier Partners, Associate Members, and Industry Partners.

Chapter Website Program

SMACNA’s chapter website program offers chapters a low-cost option to host and manage their website.

Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our history goes back to 1858, when the H.W. Johns Manufacturing Company began operations out of a tenement building in New York City. Today, our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

A. Scott Vidimos, Vice President

Scott Vidimos is president of Vidimos, Inc., an industrial sheet metal shop in East Chicago, IN, which opened for business in 1946.  Scott worked part time in the shop from 1972 until 1979 when he became full time as an estimator and project manager. He progressed to treasurer/secretary and then to vice president becoming president in since 2003.

SMACNA Comments on Proposed Rulemaking

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

A supplement to the FAR that provides DoD-specific acquisition regulations that DoD government acquisition officials – and those contractors doing business with DoD – must follow in the procurement process for goods and services.

Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund

This is a defined benefit pension fund for union sheet metal workers where all NPF assets are held in one trust for the benefit of all participants. The NPF is funded entirely by employer contributions and earnings on investments.