Shop Layout

RSS

General Manager of Harris’ construction business in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jason Lake, tells SNIPS Magazine about Harris’ approach to preconstruction, preplanning and early communication.

Price founded his Sheet Metal Ductwork Fabrication School in Burkeville, Virginia, in 2010 after retiring from his state job. Since then, he’s become a mentor to hundreds of aspiring tin knockers. 

Starting about 10 years ago, anti-microbial coating provider Bio Shield Tech LLC began its foray into the ventilation industry with silver ions. 

Here we cover the demise of Engel reps; Lockformer and IPI’s, and other machinery manufacturers’ dealer networks; and the national consolidation of local distributors that lead to large regional HVAC super-wholesalers.

Kevin Gill Sr., president of McCusker-Gill Inc., discusses the digital foundation of his sheet metal shop, Stratus, with SNIPS.

A large-scale resort near the nation’s capital features over 300 guest rooms and suites, a casino and several restaurants and amenities.

Kevin Ryan, the president of Sheet Metal Werks in Arlington Heights, Illinois, knew his company's recent project was eye-catching, but he had no idea it would generate so much buzz on LinkedIn.

Here's why the addition of rectangular duct construction tables in SMACNA’s 1995 DCS (Duct Construction Standards) as T-25a/b, known in the trade as TDC/TDF, was necessary. 

A perfect storm has formed, making it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to find and train labor. The retirement of tenured and experienced machinists only makes matters more challenging.

There was more than deep-dish pizza served at The Unified Group’s recent 2022 BIM Forum in Chicago — participants also dug deep into industry related conversations.