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These awards from the Metal Construction Association (MCA) highlight buildings where technical complexity, creative problem-solving, and innovative applications of metal truly stand out.

The project also highlights how advances in cooling technology and smarter system design can help manufacturers adapt to extreme process demands while streamlining installation and maintenance.

HVAC and sheet metal contractors now face higher costs, more paperwork, and sweeping supply chain uncertainty as over 400 new categories fall under Section 232 restrictions.

Tariffs on Canada were raised to 35%, although goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — including HVAC products — are exempt.

Kingspan is offering expanded domestic production capacity from Mattoon, Illinois, for data centers, healthcare, education, and more.

Federal contractors would benefit from a recently introduced bill that promises to ensure they will get paid on time for change orders on federal construction projects.

Federal policy shifts and tariffs are stalling some key megaprojects across the U.S. – from clean energy to EV manufacturing. Sheet metal and HVAC trades face cancellations, layoffs, and mounting uncertainty, SMART General President Michael Coleman says.

Copper update: Trump’s last–minute exemption for refined copper metal sends prices tumbling nearly 20% overnight.

This story examines the sweeping impact of President Trump’s decision to double Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, detailing the immediate price shocks, legal maneuvering, and mounting concerns from manufacturers, unions, and economists about America’s industrial future. 

If you’re considering alternatives to spot welding or traditional fastening in your HVAC fabrication line, clinching is worth a close look.