Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.
Harris polled some of their internal experts and developed a list of items that contractors and customers alike can consider as low or no cost first steps towards greener buildings and healthier bottom lines.
Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.
Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.
Ed Robison began his new job as field representative with the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), the health and safety arm of the unionized sheet metal industry, on July 1.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) expresses concern with new Biden administration policies requiring apprentices on federally assisted construction
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the construction industry had 8.137 million craft and noncraft employees as of January 2024, and experienced an unemployment rate between 3.5% and 4.8% during peak construction months in 2023.
Hoggatt plays a crucial role at UMC, Inc., overseeing areas such as corporate manufacturing, virtual construction, construction technology adoption, prefabrication and modular construction