News Archive

June AI Reality Check: AI Tokens, Subsidies, Lock-in Risk

Jun 24, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the potential of how the costs of an AI model performing a function could (potentially) impact a company’s bottom line.

Train Smarter with Insulation Intel®

Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Free online training built for sheet metal and HVAC pros to improve installation quality, efficiency, and workforce skills—available anytime, anywhere.

Milwaukee Tool Unveils the First Cordless 10-Gauge Nibbler

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee® expands their thin metal category lineup with the introduction of the M18 FUEL™ 10-Gauge Nibbler, the largest capacity cordless nibbler on the market.

How Driving Choices Can Impact Your Reputation

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Your company vehicles are highly visible markers of your business in the local community. Every time your employees drive in a branded vehicle, they carry your company’s reputation with them.

Protect Your Labor, Schedule, and Budget

Jun 23, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline how you monitor labor and equipment performance to help keep your projects moving and your margins protected.

Faster Ductwork. Smarter Automation. Unmatched Precision.

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Iowa Precision Pro-Ductomatic delivers unmatched speed, precision, and hands-free automation, turning coil material into finished ductwork faster than ever before.

Stop Paying for Other Trades' Mistakes

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

ProjectSight 360 Capture gives mechanical contractors time-stamped visual proof to verify site conditions, eliminate rework and avoid costly disputes.

Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner to Close the Procurement-to-Finance Gap for Specialty Contractors.

Improve Jobsite Efficiency with Field Intelligence

Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Bring AI directly to your on-site crews with Field Intelligence, designed to help teams reduce busywork, access information faster, and keep projects moving.

Second City Metals Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in HVAC Steel Distribution

Jun 23, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Second City Metals, Inc., a premier national steel distributor specializing in the HVAC industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary.

Flexible Lifting, Minus the Bulk

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Aluex STR9+ delivers 9-ton lifting capacity in a lightweight 159 lbs. aluminum beam. Built for tight spaces, fast setup, and changing lift requirements.

Delivering Certainty for Restaurants & Food Service

Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We leverage our extensive expertise to deliver custom food service vent systems. They provide exhaust and grease duct venting that meet the challenges for high-heat equipment, like pizza ovens, broilers and industrial dishwashers.

FastDUCT HVAC Estimating Software: Bid More Today!

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

FastDUCT simplifies HVAC estimating with accurate pricing, industry-standard labor rates, and seamless integration, helping contractors save time and deliver precise, competitive bids faster.

Labor is Your Greatest Risk or Reward

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The labor situation is changing — and most MEP contractors can't see it. RIVET gives the office and the field real-time labor visibility.

Keeping Budgets Honest in Volatile Markets

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Budget commitments (Master POs) connect pre-construction estimates to real-time pricing, helping SMACNA contractors catch cost swings before they erode margins.

Anchorage That Moves with You

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The FallTech® 7396 Rotating SRL Cradle Anchor keeps your lifeline aligned with your movement, reducing drag and eliminating hang-ups as you work across the roof. It helps you stay mobile, work more efficiently, and extend the life of your equipment.

One Platform Built for Union Contractors

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Miter connects payroll, HR, field ops, expense management, and now safety in one place, cutting admin work and giving union contractors the clarity to run a tighter operation.

The Cost of Poor Training: Why Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Microlearning

Jun 23, 2026 |12 min read — Products & Services Update

You hire. You train. They burn out. They leave. Sound familiar? Employee retention has become a continual struggle in recent years for companies of all sizes.

Industry-Trusted Hangers Since 1998

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Gripple have been the experts in cable suspension for 28 years when they were the first to manufacture a cable hanger that changed the way contractors suspend services.

Fire Resisting Ductwork Specialists

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

We developed our CASWELL FIRESAFE® Brand in 2003, which is now sold internationally through our carefully selected network of Licensed Manufacturing Partners.