Cover Story The Art of the Accelerated Construction Project When projects get accelerated, or have to be done on short notice, state and local governments often call on SMACNA members to make it happen. More
Architectural Contractor, Architect Achieve Construction Continuity Amid COVID Challenges When the leadership team at GES Sheet Metal got the news last year that they had been selected as the architectural siding contractor for a $30 million job, they knew the project would be a great addition to the company’s portfolio. More
HVAC Contractor Fabricates Solution to Common Problem Confronted During COVID-19 Crisis It’s not just toilet paper and personal protective equipment that’s in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic. More
Residential Residential Service: A New Norm in a COVID-19 World From personal protective equipment to customer anxiety, contractors are navigating an unprecedented landscape. More
Industrial Providing New Services in a Changing Industrial Market The COVID-19 pandemic took the father-son team of Ernest J. Menold and Ernie P. Menold, third and fourth generation leaders at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., by surprise. The Menolds are now positioning themselves to help clients comply with new health guidelines. More
President's Column: Surviving, Even Thriving, in Extraordinary Times If there is one thing I have learned during this pandemic, it’s the fortitude our members possess and their adaptability to this ever-changing business climate. More
Mergers & Acquisitions in a COVID-19 Influenced Construction Industry Economic cycles are not new to business owners. Whether the changes are at the macro or micro level, the business world will continue to ebb and flow no matter what the circumstances. This one however, is different. More
Mobilizing for the Future: Office Technology SMACNA members are demonstrating ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit by accelerating key competencies, like offsite fabrication, and through critical pivots, like the creation of touchless sinks and providing metal breathing strips for masks. More
Leading Responsibly During Uncertainty Seasons of extreme change always create extreme opportunities. Those who successfully act on those opportunities are usually remembered by history. Those who don’t are usually forgotten. More
Study Highlights Rising Costs, Diminished Productivity for HVAC/Mechanical Contractors A preliminary analysis of HVAC and mechanical contractors found that contractors are losing approximately 9.4% of hours on the job as a result of coronavirus mitigation efforts. More
PPP Flexibility Act Becomes Law; SBA/Treasury Clarify New Rules Under the Act/Loan Program Extended Read the latest legislative update in the May/June SMACNews. More