Three Additions to the Contractor Operations Manual Now Available!

New and revised papers will shine more light on crucial topics such as mapping a career path, alternative delivery methods, and personnel policies and procedures.

Three new/expanded sections of the Contractor Operations Manual are now available for review:

The Contractor Operations Manual is designed to help business owners and managers learn more about best practices for handling critical operations challenges they may encounter. These guides are the result of collaborative work between various SMACNA contractors and are regularly updated to ensure that SMACNA members have the most up-to-date information at their fingertips.

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