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Pipefitters, welders, and electricians face uphill battles and legal hurdles when breaking ties with unions. Recent cases highlight how complex, costly, and drawn-out “leaving the union” can be for sheet metal and HVAC pros.

Voting for the “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” opened July 18 and runs through July 29. Residents and supporters can cast their votes online.

Inside the real-world headaches, maintenance procedures, and wins of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)/ technology. 

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

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.

Beyond 179D, the letter also presses Congress to preserve residential energy efficiency credits — Sections 25C, 25D, and 45L — which are set to expire under both the House and Senate bills. 

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.