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SMACNews May 20 2019

Celebrating SMACNA Members’ Anniversaries

While SMACNA National celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, there are many members and chapters who are also commemorating their own noteworthy milestones. We will share just a few of their milestones and their philosophies, humble beginnings and visions for the future.


SMACNews May 20 2019

Prefabrication Speeds Installation in Dormitory Spaces

Over the past several years, James Morgan, president and CEO of Worcester Air Conditioning, Ashland, Massachusetts, estimates that his sheet metal workers have prefabricated and installed ductwork in more than 3,000 dormitory rooms in colleges and universities across the Bay State.


Contractor Operations Manual May 01 2019

Contractors Role in Preconstruction Planning

In the construction industry, project success depends on planning in schedule, cost, design, and other deliverables. That planning includes the organization of the resources (people, equipment, and tooling) and costs (materials and labor) to perform at the right time (scheduling).

The goal of preconstruction planning is to standardize the planning process, leading to predictability in resources, costs, and scheduling for each project.  This manual focuses  on the general processes a contractor must perform to implement preconstruction planning and how to manage a designer and the design aspects of the process. Also covered is the use of technology in preconstruction.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.


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SMACNews Apr 29 2019

University Innovation Center Designed for Collaboration

The roof and façade design for a new academic building project created “the perfect blend of high-tech and natural esthetics” for the University of Maryland’s new Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering, according to Scott Callaway of Overly Custom Metal Systems.


SMACNews Apr 29 2019

A Green Roof Springs to Life

On top of a pharmaceutical company’s parking garage in Wilmington, Delaware, there grows a thriving patch of countryside, courtesy of SMACNA member Ernest D. Menold Inc.


Contractor Spotlight Video Apr 19 2019

Contractor Spotlight Video: Lor-Don, Ltd/Technicair

In this Contractor Spotlight, SMACNA features Lor-Don, Ltd/Technicair, a Canadian contractor with a 140,000 sq. ft. facility that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of large-scale, complex industrial projects, but also services any individual consumer requests as well.


SMACNA in the News Apr 01 2019

HVACR Today: Angie Simon Feature

Angie Simon, SMACNA President-Elect, is the feature in the April 2019 cover story of HVACR Today, “Simon will be first woman SMACNA national president.


SMACNA in the News Mar 14 2019

SNIPS Mag: Celebrating workforce diversity beyond Women in Construction Week

"I encourage you to help celebrate Women in Construction year-round by reaching out to women and all minorities in the industry, supporting those considering a career in the field, and continually revisiting recruitment efforts to ensure diversity and inclusion are at the forefront." SMACNA President-Elect Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical speaks to SNIPS on the need to continue building paths toward a diversified workforce.


Video Feb 25 2019

SMACNA Video: Mark Watson

Mark Watson, treasurer, Climate Engineering, in Hiawatha, Iowa, shares his thoughts on the big leadership change that is taking place in his company as he and his brothers move on.


Video Feb 19 2019

SMACNA Video: Carol Duncan of General Sheet Metal

Corporate culture is important to Carol Duncan, the CEO of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon. In her interview she talks about creating a corporate culture that has increased the level of involvement of her employees and is keeping them happy.


SMACNA in the News Jan 28 2019

The Construction Leaders Podcast: Angie Simon Interview

Angela Simon, president of Western Allied Mechanical Inc. and SMACNA president-elect talks about her 30-year journey of working for and going up the ranks in the male-dominated industry of construction in the first Construction Leader Podcast.


Video Jan 25 2019

SMACNA Video: Joseph Lansdell

Hear what former SMACNA President Joseph Lansdell (2016-2017) has to say about his firm, Poynter Sheet Metal in Greenwood, Indiana, and the challenges of scaling up and scaling down his business, so the volume matches its resources.


Video Jan 10 2019

SMACNA Video: Randy Novak

Randy Novak, president and third-generation owner of Novak Heating and Air, in Hiawatha, Iowa, talks about his unique path to ownership which started with sweeping floors and attending apprentice training school.


Video Jan 10 2019

SMACNA Video: Mark Watson

Watch as Mark Watson, treasurer of Climate Engineers, in Hiawatha, Iowa, explains why he loves coming to SMACNA conventions and catching up with his friends.


Contractor Operations Manual Jan 01 2019

Personnel, Policies, and Procedures

Contractors can use this publication to create a personalized policy manual for their firm by modifying or editing the general guidelines and policies included.

This publication clarifies company procedures and expectations that foster healthy management-employee relationships and eliminates confusion and inconsistency. It addresses most of the topics necessary to provide employees a solid understanding of their obligations and opportunities.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.


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Federal Apprenticeship Program Rule Update

In 2016, the United States Department of Labor issued updated regulations placing certain obligations on apprenticeship program sponsors to take affirmative action in relation to registered apprenticeship programs


Video Dec 07 2018

SMACNA Video: Chad Bunting

Chad Bunting, president of Schoppe Co. Inc., in Salt Lake City Utah, comments on SMACNA’s incredible achievement of 75 years, noting that his firm has been around for 140 years. 


Contractor Operations Manual Dec 07 2018

Management Succession

This publication guides a firm in creating a formal process for leadership development. It illustrates the ways members can turn this potential crisis into an opportunity while gaining a competitive advantage. This report highlights the benefits of internal management succession, best practices, and outlines a process for effective management succession.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.


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Contractor Operations Manual Dec 01 2018

Transforming Your Organization for the Future

Transforming Your Organization for the Future takes a hard look at why lean transformation using a “kitting strategy” is a true, long-term, strategic solution to manpower shortages, pricing pressure, and schedule compression.

This addition to the Contractors Operations Manual contains detailed case studies about contractors who have adopted this technique and experienced long-term, meaningful competitive advantages.

Companies that have adopted this strategy have experienced cost savings, labor productivity, increased manufacturing, reduced install times, less field manpower, material savings, improved safety, improved quality, schedule reduction, customer satisfaction, business growth, and opportunity.

This document is free to members in the SMACNA Store.


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Video Nov 26 2018

SMACNA Video: Bernie Antchak, NW Sheet Metal

Bernie Antchak, business operations manager, of NW Sheet Metal in British Columbia, Canada, talks about the challenges of moving and running a full-service sheet metal shop that performs both manufacturing and contracting.


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