Don't Miss the 2027 AHR Expo

Join SMACNA at our joint booth (N2014) during the 2027 AHR Expo, January 25–27, 2027, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

Stop by to:

• Explore SMACNA’s latest standards
• Get answers to your technical questions
• Learn about our Associate Membership Program
• Speak with staff about our newest projects

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with the industry’s leading experts!

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Don't miss SMACNA-led sessions:

While at AHR, SMACNA invites you to attend a session led by the SMACNA technical team.

SMACNA Session: Air Duct Leakage

Date & Time: Monday, January 25, 2027 • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST
Location: S404d. Seminar rooms will be located on Level 4 + 5, South Building.
Speaker: William Farrell, Senior Project Manager, SMACNA
About the Session: Aid designers and specifiers in the specification and implementation of duct leakage and testing methods. Learn the history and governing codes & standards of duct leakage. Cover pass/fail leakage criteria using proven methods for testing ductwork.  Explore expected leakage rates for duct constructed to the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, duct leakage test procedures, recommendations on use of leakage testing, types of test apparatus and test setup with sample leakage analysis.

SMACNA Session: SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal & Flexible

Date & Time: Monday, January 25, 2027 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
Location: S404d. Seminar rooms will be located on Level 4 + 5, South Building.
Speaker: Geoffrey Parks, Senior Project Manager, SMACNA
About the Session: The flagship SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard - Metal & Flexible 4th edition represents the state of the art in the sheet metal duct fabrication and installation requirements. The 4th edition will cover the basics of duct construction for round and rectangular ductwork. Also, flat oval ductwork, both positive/negative applications, duct sealants, fiberglass and non-fiberglass internal duct liner, and duct supports.