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Gift Drive

Superior Duct Fabrication Spearheads Holiday Toy Drive with Highway Patrol

A toy drive for southern California yields 100,000 gifts for underprivileged families
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 3, 2025

Superior Duct Fabrication (SDF) once again joined forces with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for their annual holiday toy drive, continuing a partnership that spans over a decade.


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Coal Boiler

Sustainability isn’t Just a Trend, It’s Good Business Sense

Technicians can help customers meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives
Cynthia Sandoval
December 11, 2024

From the perspective of HVAC contractors, it’s worth noting that while HVAC systems aren’t as linked to embodied carbon like other structural materials, they still contribute to both embodied and operational emissions.


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OSHA

The Importance of Reporting Occupational Injuries: Understanding OSHA's 29 CFR 1904.39

Employers are required to notify OSHA of serious injuries or illness; recording them in a log is not enough
Mike McCullion
December 2, 2024

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1904.39 should not be confused with keeping an OSHA log of injuries and illnesses.


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Ladder

Understanding OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Falls: What You Need to Know

National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) are temporary programs initiated by OSHA and involve new enforcement
Mike McCullion
November 7, 2024

The enforcement of the falls NEP will involve proactive inspections. Here’s how OSHA plans to enforce the program, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.


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Data Center steel

Domestic Steel is Making the Data Center Boom Possible, Sustainable

Domestic steel manufactured with circular, electric arc furnace (EAF) technology is critical to sustainable data center development
Kim Olson
Kim Olson
November 5, 2024

Domestically produced steel provides data center developers with significant sustainability benefits.


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Melanie Powers

Tips for Dealing with a Smelly AC

Duct cleaning, drip pan and coil cleaning are a few tried-and-true methods to fix a smelly HVAC system
Melanie Powers
Melanie Powers
September 26, 2024

Addressing the root cause of a smelly AC is crucial not only for eliminating the odor but also for maintaining a healthy living environment.


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Safety training sheet metal

The Unsung Heroes of Safety and Health: The Vital Role of Supervisors

Supervisors are the frontline leaders on most projects, responsible for overseeing daily operations and safety
Mike McCullion
September 26, 2024

As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of skilled and committed supervisors cannot be overstated, writes SNIPS NEWS safety contributor Mike McCullion.


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Energy Usage Sheet Metal

America's Path to Energy Independence: The Role of Sustainability Incentives

Sustainability incentives are becoming a leading tool for reducing reliance on foreign fuels
Heidi Heitkamp
August 14, 2024

Congress created the 179D deduction in the Internal Revenue Service Inflation Reduction Act to support businesses working on sustainability in large structures, and the 25C credit to support the average American household.


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SNIPS letter

The Sheet Metal Frontlines: War Never Changes

A reflection on war, history and labor within the context of the sheet metal industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 2, 2024

In a letter penned to the founding publisher of SNIPS, a reader, soldier and sheet metal contractor shared his perspective from the frontlines of World War II.


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Flex Duct

Not Your Father’s Flex Duct

Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 1, 2024
Here’s what makes modern flex duct so resilient that it can be cleaned – with the right tools and installation
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