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Home » SMACNA

Articles Tagged with ''SMACNA''

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Sheet Metal Contractors Association Celebrates Averted Government Shutdown

SMACNA applauds passage of bipartisan continuing resolution and shares how to prepare for probable future shutdowns as a federal HVAC and sheet metal contractor
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 18, 2023

SMACNA’s chief lobbyist has a warning for sheet metal shops engaged in federal work. Even though a government shutdown was averted this week, it’s still in the cards for 2024 – likely more than once. 


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Vidimos

Vidimos Elected to Serve as SMACNA Vice President

Vidimos began his career in the sheet metal industry in 1979 as a project manager with Vidimos, Inc., an East Chicago, Indiana-based company
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
October 30, 2023

An active member of SMACNA both nationally and locally, Vidimos has served in many roles and committees.


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Looman

Sheet Metal Unions Issue Statements Celebrating Jessica Looman Confirmation

Looman lauded by the unionized sheet metal industry for her work on regulatory reforms
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 27, 2023

Looman is long-time champion of a skilled construction workforce, and an ally of the sheet metal unions since her time in Minnesota government.


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Carol Duncan

General Sheet Metal Owner Elected to Serve as SMACNA President

Carol Duncan has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
October 23, 2023

Carol Duncan has been active on the national legislative front for over 25 years, serving as the Political Action Committee (PAC) Chair and Legislative Chair.  


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Kokurek

Q&A with SMACNA President Tony Kocurek

We chatted with Kocurek about the impact of IAQ in schools
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 6, 2023

Indoor air quality, also known as IAQ, has a documented impact on student and teacher performance in schools.


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Construction Worker

Dept. of Labor Updates Davis-Bacon Acts

Critics say the new rule will result in unnecessary and costly regulation
August 31, 2023
The Davis Bacon Act has been significantly updated for the first time in 40 years. Some industry groups applaud the update, while others say it will result in burdensome regulations.
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SMACNA DOL

SMACNA Applauds DOL’s Historic Davis-Bacon Act Reforms

SMACNA issues a statement celebrating Dept. of Labor reforms, including restoring the 30% rule for prevailing wages
August 9, 2023

SMACNA: Contractors and chapter executives have long been strong advocates for reforms, especially greater enforcement to combat contracting violations.


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Be4ALL

Sheet Metal Industry Unions Collaborate on Belonging and Excellence Program

A joint initiative between SMACNA, SMART, and the ITI focuses on sheet metal recruitment
August 8, 2023

Since its inception, BE4ALL has worked through the first three parts of a four-part agenda.


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SMOHIT-Jeff

St. Louis Sheet Metal Worker, OSHA Specialist Takes National Role

Bradley joins SMOHIT as field representative, touting health, safety programs
June 30, 2023

Over the years, the programs SMOHIT offers have evolved beyond basic job site health and safety and today also encompass mental health strategies and resources.


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Stock Spiral Duct for Negative Pressure Applications

Based on new data, the allowable negative pressures for which “stock” spiral duct can be used has been updated
Bob Reid
June 26, 2023

The non-corrugated, "stock" spiral duct can be used for commercial HVAC applications up to -1.0” WG through 42” diameter, up to -2.0” WG through 34” diameter, and up to -4.0” WG through 16” diameter.  


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