Articles Tagged with ''sheet metal industry''

Leaders from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) across North America gather in New York to strategize against rising job insecurity for union sheet metal workers.

Construction job openings for HVAC and sheet metal contractors edged higher in June, but layoffs are still up 15.6% from last year, signaling a cautious market with most new opportunities coming from nonresidential projects.

A digital platform is changing the way we manage prefabrication. Stratus connects our teams and streamlines every stage of the process, a Harris project manager and fabrication director writes in their latest ES NEWS' column.

As small towns and exurbs invest millions in new sports facilities, the real MVPs might be behind the scenes – where advances in HVAC insulation technology help keep crowds comfortable and city budgets in the black.

Both groups see unfinished business on the table. SMACNA flagged disappointment that several contractor-friendly residential tax credits (25C, 25D, 45L) are set to expire after 2025 or 2026. ABC is pushing for continued momentum on regulatory reform to help contractors stay competitive.

University of Florida researchers advance orbital manufacturing by testing precision metal fabrication techniques for spacecraft assembly.

Industrial sheet metal fabrication solutions are evolving rapidly, driven by innovative technologies and dedicated teams. At the forefront are companies like Badger Sheet Metal Works and Vidimos, Inc., who are setting new standards for industrial ductwork, custom ventilation systems, and high-quality metal fabrication.

New initiative brings together the governors of California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, partnering with major labor organizations like the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and national apprenticeship advocates. 

The OMB memorandum clarifies that federal agencies must use PLAs on major construction projects unless they can demonstrate — through market research — that such agreements would significantly reduce competition or drive up costs beyond government budgets.

NEMI launches Megaproject resource center to meet surging demand for specialty skilled workers.