Welcome New SMACNA Members

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Published: November 7, 2024

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‘Living Here in Allentown’ – New Lyrics for a Historic Urban Center

Billy Joel sang it, and H.T. Lyons is helping reinvent the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, community with a rich history in skilled trades and now a reinvigorated economy. 

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ARCHITECTURAL: Solving Window Pains

A Spokane, Washington, residential architectural project required Carlson Sheet Metal to figure out how to prevent rainwater from penetrating the flashing around a high-end home's many windows.

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Going Nuclear

SMACNA-endorsed nuclear power bill becomes law.

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HVAC: Above and Beyond

United HVAC installs hotel ventilation system as part of a Boston redevelopment project.

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INDUSTRIAL: Fabricate and Chill(er)

SMACNA member C&S Cos. coordinated with other trades to install exhaust system ductwork used by three chillers on the campus of Syracuse University.

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Invest In Your Workforce Future

This program is a great opportunity to give our young people chances to explore careers.

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Making the Hard Case for Soft Skills

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of buzz regarding the topic of “soft skills.”

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Measuring Success: The Role of KPIs in Construction

The construction industry faces many obstacles today, from workforce scarcity to unpredictable material expenses. 

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Navigating Change Orders

Best practices for sheet metal and HVAC contractors.

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RESIDENTIAL: Elevating Customer Service in Residential HVAC

Follow these insights from a service strategist. 

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SMACNA at the Forefront of AI Tech

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The Ever-Changing Legal Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements

Over the summer, federal regulators set their sights on employment agreements that contain promises by employees to refrain from competing with their employer after they leave (i.e., “non-competition” or “non-compete” provisions) or promises by

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Top Priorities for the Final Months of 2024

Here are some of the top priorities from the SMACNA Government and Political Affairs team for the end of 2024. 

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Welcome New SMACNA Members

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