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Highlights from SMACNEWS March 2016 issue

Produce a better product with Integrated Project Delivery

A “teamwork” approach to managing projects, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is based on the principle that when all parties working on the same project—architects, engineers, contractors—collaborate together toward shared goals, it creates a better product.

Capitol Hill Update: Landmark airport construction bill moving toward Hill passage

SMACNA and airport construction coalition partners are cheering the movement of an expanded airport construction effort contained in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reform package (H.R. 4441) now moving on Capitol Hill.

President’s Column: Bring on the championship season

Are you ready for spring training? As professional baseball players train each spring to win ball games, we SMACNA members must train to win the day in Congress. Our QCA National Issues Conference, May 10-12, is right around the corner, and we need your help. I hope you are planning to attend and boost our team effort on the Hill. (See related article "National Issues Conference: Time to get on board.")

Meet the Board: Joe Isom of El Cajon, Calif.

New SMACNA Board member Joe Isom, president of California Sheet Metal Works Inc., El Cajon, Calif., was elected to a four-year term to the Board of Directors this past October. Mr. Isom has taken leading roles in the construction industry for more than 25 years. We asked him to share his words of wisdom about life, business, and advice he would pass on to others.

BMU grads complete successful week of business study

A focused group of SMACNA member future leaders were recently engaged by leading industry experts to learn the business skills required to run a successful sheet metal and HVAC company.