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Prior Approval Update – The Inaugural Edition

The Davis–Bacon Act

The Davis–Bacon Act was enacted in 1931 and established and required that contractors working on public works projects be paid local prevailing wages.

Duct-U-Lator

This app works as a Ductulator and Pressure Loss (friction) calculator which has the following functions.

• Converts Duct Shape or Size to Another
• Determines Sizes for a Given Friction Rate
• Determines Sizes for a Given Velocity
• Determines Sizes for a Given Velocity and a Friction Loss Rate (simultaneous output)
• Determines the Airflow Rate for a Given Size and Friction Loss Rate
• Calculates Friction Loss

Joint SMART/SMACNA Comments on Proposed Rulemaking

Regulatory

Seismic Restraint Manual, Fourth Edition

SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual 4th edition (45 Day Public Review)

The newly revised SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual 4th edition has significant changes based on the new requirements within ASCE 7 and ACI 318. 10ga sheet metal now included, and cable sizes, hot & cold formed angle have been upgraded.

Additionally upgraded anchor capacity for concrete anchor in normal concrete and lightweight concrete over metal deck. Figures now included in Revit format.

Comment Deadline: Wednesday May 15, 2024

Project Managers Institute

National Apprenticeship Week

Member Expertise

SMACNA represents a broad spectrum of contractors who use sheet metal to fabricate and build architectural, ductwork, and HVAC metal systems in industrial, commercial, architectural, and residential markets. 

BuildingAction

BuildingAction's members and allies span the broad spectrum of companies and organizations whose members create and use America's buildings.

SMACNA Calendar

Chapter Spotlights

Prescription-Strength Contracting

When the Kansas City, Mo., engineering, procurement and construction firm IPS needed help navigating construction protocols in Texas, they reached out to The Brandt Companies.

Stephane McShane

Stephane McShane is a Senior Consultant at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation processes with their clients.

Developing Leaders One at a Time

Every owner knows the frustration of pouring time and money into training and development, then wondering if it’s making a real difference.

Chapter Orientation Program

SMACNA’s National office provides an annual Chapter Executive Orientation Program for both new and experienced chapter executives.

HVAC: Diving In

The Hermanson Co. works on the HVAC for one of the most distinctive buildings on Seattle’s waterfront.

How to Use SMACNA Connect

Frequently Asked Questions on how to use SMACNA Connect. 

New HGG Profiling Equipment Joins as Silver Associate Member

Learn more about this premier machine tool provider that specializes in plasma profiling of pipe, tube, and structural components.

Final Rules

Brad Crabtree

Safety Awareness Materials

The purpose of the SMACNA Safety Awareness Materials is to provide contractors and fabricators in the sheet metal and HVAC industry with training and planning materials, Infographics, Hazard Alerts, and Toolbox Talks.  These materials cover topics such as falls, struck-by, lacerations, mental health, and safety culture, and can be used for Safety Standdowns, Safety Toolbox talks, and assist with training material development.

Construction Tech Trends: 2020 Year in Review and Predictions for 2021

Here is a short look at the most important tech trends that came out of this volatile year and will continue to impact SMACNA contractors.

PAC Contribution Center

Our Partners

SMACNA partners with a number of influential organizations supporting, servicing and helping SMACNA provide guidance and information to the signatory sheet metal and HVAC industry. Read more about our Premier Partners, Associate Members, and Industry Partners.

Chapter Website Program

SMACNA’s chapter website program offers chapters a low-cost option to host and manage their website.

Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our history goes back to 1858, when the H.W. Johns Manufacturing Company began operations out of a tenement building in New York City. Today, our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

SMACNA Comments on Proposed Rulemaking

A. Scott Vidimos, Vice President

Scott Vidimos is president of Vidimos, Inc., an industrial sheet metal shop in East Chicago, IN, which opened for business in 1946.  Scott worked part time in the shop from 1972 until 1979 when he became full time as an estimator and project manager. He progressed to treasurer/secretary and then to vice president becoming president in since 2003.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

A supplement to the FAR that provides DoD-specific acquisition regulations that DoD government acquisition officials – and those contractors doing business with DoD – must follow in the procurement process for goods and services.

Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund

This is a defined benefit pension fund for union sheet metal workers where all NPF assets are held in one trust for the benefit of all participants. The NPF is funded entirely by employer contributions and earnings on investments.

Congressman Gerald E. Connolly

Congressman Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly is serving his seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th District, which includes Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax.

Challenging Double-Duct Project Saves College Money, Increases Efficiency

Installing a double-duct system at a community college is challenging enough, but add an unusual distributed hot deck to it and you have both a challenging and rewarding project for Western Allied Mechanical.

Participate in the Pedal to the Metal Survey

Your participation can provide SMACNA and Smart with valuable insights can help shape a model program that makes a real difference.

JM Announces New CEO and New President of Insulation Systems

On June 17, 2020, Johns Manville announced that Bob Wamboldt will become President and CEO on Sept. 1, 2020, and Greg Clarke will become President of the company’s Insulation Systems business on the same day.

Stephane McShane

Stephane McShane is a Senior Consultant at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation processes with their clients.

SMACNA Connect

Change Order Management

Speaker: Maxim 

This four hour interactive course explores the change order process from a subcontractors view point and provides participants with hands on training in recognizing, scoping, pricing, and negotiating change orders. 

Participate in Clean Room Installer Interest Survey

Effort is designed to gauge the interest and value of a "Clean Room Installer" certification for contractors and members involved in clean room work for pharmaceutical, high tech, aeronautical, or research areas.

Understanding a Contractor's Business Webinar

This seminar presented by Western Allied former CEO, Angie Simon, will cover the primary factors impacting the profitability of sheet metal contractors’ business. From change orders to labor costs, this session will give chapter executives a working knowledge of what generally makes or breaks a contractor’s business.

Supervisor Training Academy Speakers

Best Practice 104: SMACNA Kansas City and SMART Local 2 Local Partnership Conference and Joint Progr

SMACNA Kansas City and SMART Local 2 came together on strategic planning efforts in order to identify and address their top concerns. Together they applied for and received funding from the national SMACNA-SMART Best Practices Market Expansion Task Force to hold a local partnership conference, where they established a structure to ensure that action items would move forward in an effort to improve market share in the Kansas City area. 

BioCoat: An Innovative Multi-Purpose Coating

See how this new multi-purpose coating can be used as a full-coverage coating within duct systems to address IAQ concerns. 

2019 NPF Annual Funding Notice

The 2019 Annual Funding Notice for the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund reports that the NPF is 66.5% funded, an improvement over the previous two years.

2024: A Busy Year Ahead

I expect 2024 to be a busy year for SMACNA members. 

Technical Inquiries

In accordance with SMACNA Policy, a formal interpretation of the literal text of SMACNA's technical manuals, guides or standards is available but only on the basis of written request or inquiry. 

Daikin Trailblazer® AGZ-F Air-cooled Chiller

The next generation of Daikin’s air-cooled scroll chiller delivers up to a 33% reduction in spatial footprint, 10% reduction in weight, and an 88% reduction in refrigerant charge compared to previous models.

Exit Engineering 101: Owner Readiness, The COVID Reflection

Exit engineering is about finding a “winning scenario” that allows you to balance work and life in ways you likely haven’t done for years, if not decades.

Registration

John Murdough

John Murdough, CPA, MBA, Partner at Baker Tilly US, LLP. Mr. Murdough presents an easy-to-understand approach to accounting and financial issues for contracting and construction firms. He is a nationally recognized instructor and workshop leader who combines in-depth construction industry experience with a rare gift for teaching.