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Joel Petersheim

Exhaust System Design

This app will help create Web-based Exhaust Designs using the Constant Velocity Design Method and has the following functions.

• Enter Air Properties, Select Standard or Non-standard Conditions
• Select I-P (English) or SI (Metric) Units
• Add New Projects or Edit Existing Ones
• Draw a Single-Line Exhaust System Schematic with Available Icons Within a Web Interface
• Allows for Fitting and Hood Inputs with Loss Coefficients
• Allows for Duct Lengths and Calculates Friction Losses
• Calculates Fittings and Duct Total Pressure Losses
• Output Includes by Numbered Sections with Sized Ductwork and Fittings
• Output also Includes Section Pressure Losses, Path Pressure Losses and Total System Pressure Required

Architectural Contractors Start 2019 with Custom Projects, Solid Outlook

The new year is already off to a good start for some SMACNA architectural contractors, including Carlson Sheet Metal, Central Industrial Sheet Metal Works, and MG McGrath.

Article X, Section 4 Grievance Request for NJAB Hearing

Parties wishing to have a grievance heard by the NJAB after a Panel deadlock should make a submission on the approved Article X §4 forms.

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Coalition Partners

Lobbying coalitions are frequently employed by trade associations who are familiar with coordinating activities of multiple players. By speaking with a “unified voice,” a coalition is more likely to achieve success in its lobbying efforts particularly if it regards a controversial issue or bill; elected officials are often more persuaded to act when there are multiple voices weighing in on a legislative matter. View list of the coalitions in which the SMACNA Capitol Hill office participates.

Kevin Dougherty

Kevin Dougherty has been speaking to the construction industry over the last 20 years.

Training

SMACNA Training provides contractors and their employees with learning opportunities with a goal of performing a specific skill or behavior. 

SMACNA Safety Tool Box Talk Volume 4

Combined Heat and Power Alliance (CHP)

The Combined Heat and Power Alliance advocates for state and federal policies that reduce financial and regulatory barriers for CHP and WHP.

Ryan Campbell

RESIDENTIAL: Loyalty Builds Business

For Mendel Plumbing and Heating, a maintenance loyalty program builds client relationships and helps retain employees during shoulder seasons. 

Chapter Supervisory Training Programs

Developed to increase the supervisory and management skills for field supervisors, this is a "must attend" for field management. See a full list of available programs. Program requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Laboratory Expertise Yields Positive Results for Boston- Area Contractor

Hospitals, universities, biotechnology companies, and many pharmaceutical clients highlight this Waltham, Mass.-based SMACNA firm’s construction portfolio.

Supreme Court Takes up Arbitration, Employment Cases in 2019

Cases to watch involve questions on employment discrimination and class arbitration, among other matters that affect contractors.

Chris Carlough

Nathan Shinkle

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Do You Have Your Employee’s Backs – Literally?

Although the human body can withstand a lot, few things can put an employee on their back faster than a spinal cord, disc, ligament, or back muscle injury.

Tax Incentives for Contractors

RESIDENTIAL: Adding Modern Comfort to an Historic Home

Evergreen State Heat & AC believes that securing a customer for a service contract, in addition to installation, creates a long-term customer relationship. 

Business Management

SMACNA develops publications, surveys and educational programs to keep SMACNA contractors abreast of the best business practices that can be used for running a sheet metal and air conditioning contracting business. 

Services and Forms

A list of services, policies, and forms available to SMACNA Chapter Executives.

Residential Standards

Publications include Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines and Residential Comfort Systems Installation Standards Manual.

Is Training Time Compensable Under The Fair Labor Standards Act?

This paper explores scenarios that illustrate how the regulation has been applied by the Department of Labor.  Chapters and members should be aware that it is possible that training time not compensable under the FLSA may still be regarded as compensable hours of work by the local union. 

Duct-U-Lator

SMACNA Platinum Associate Member Interview: Knauf Insulation

Wally Blewitt, Vice President Sales, C&I, talks about Knauf’s unique products and how working with SMACNA helps them improve industry awareness.  

Building Trades Wage & Fringe Database

The Building Trades Wage & Fringe Database tracks benefit information for approximately 100 local areas and helps contractors and chapters compare them more easily.

Membership Categories

SMACNA offers several categories of membership, including regular membership available to signatory sheet metal contractors that install, fabricate, manufacture, or service HVAC, industrial duct systems, architectural sheet metal applications, or sheet metal products.

Volunteer

Volunteering is one of the most profound ways you can give back to your association. Sharing your time and knowledge is invaluable, which is one of the reasons SMACNA greatly appreciates all its volunteers. More about:

• Board Nominations
• College of Fellows Nominations
• Committees and Task Forces

Zach Piercy

SMACNA Offers Essential Bargaining Resources

SMACNA offers a variety of services to prepare management bargainers and offers more significant resources than other union trade associations.

Characteristics of Great Leaders

This issue of SMACNews has a focus on international trends in 2019 and beyond. In 2018, I worked with leaders from Latin America, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Educating Your Employees on the Importance of Cyber Security

As business owners, you know that your company is safer when your employees understand their respective roles and responsibilities in keeping confidential information, and themselves, safe.

Construction Contracts: Alternative Delivery Methods & Preconstruction Planning

Speaker: Maxim

Part I provides a brief overview of alternative delivery methods for construction contracts and can serve as a primer for contractors interested in providing services to their clients outside of the traditional design-bid-build model. Part II reviews strategies, standardized steps, and processes that lead to predictable project outcomes.

Tackling the Talent Gap

When there’s more exit than entry and more work than hands, what’s the answer? Tell the sheet metal story — to everyone. 

The Technology Evolution

MEP Innovation Conference drives collaboration to help solve the industry’s challenges.  

RESIDENTIAL: Technically Tailored, Creatively Executed

Skyline Heating and Cooling deployed a stealth team to problem-solve a complex, expansive residential project in Castle Pines, Colorado.

Cash Flow Forecasting: A Powerful Tool in Your COVID-19 Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a wave of changes to the construction industry — some temporary, some permanent. The 2020 job site shutdowns had wide-ranging effects on construction contractors’ financial positions.

Confident Consumers Still Willing to Spend on HVAC Enhancements

In the St. Louis market, the big topic of conversation in the world of heating and air conditioning is programmable thermostats.