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Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus has more than a decade of writing and journalism experience. He is senior editor of ENR’s Top Lists and Survey Rankings at ENR magazine and frequently contributes stories on technology, climate resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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EDITOR'S NOTE

My Last Day At SNIPS, Here Are The People I Am Most Thankful For

In very short time, we’ve made a lot of great changes. Here's to many more.
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April 21, 2021
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SNIPS Editor-in-Chief Emell Derra Adolphus says goodbye to a few of his favorite people in the sheet metal industry. 


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RIP

Leo Stalzer: The Lion of Lion Sheet Metal Machinery

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April 19, 2021
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By all accounts, Stalzer has made an indisputable mark on the sheet metal industry. 


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TABB

Sheet Metal Worker Jack Webster On Finding His Passion In Testing and Balancing

Webster spent his career teaching the next generation but didn’t finish his own higher education until 2005, the year he retired.
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March 29, 2021
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Webster shares his thoughts on the sheet metal industry's acceptance of testing, balancing and adjusting and encourages other sheet metal workers to find a role that works for them in the industry.


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BACKSTORY

Custom Sheet Metal Fabricated HVAC Return Trunks For A Home in Maywood, Illinois

Submitted by Christopher Muhammad of Going Green Home Solutions.
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March 12, 2021
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An HVAC project spotlight submitted by Going Green Home Solutions.


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SPIDA

Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association Gives Back

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January 22, 2021
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Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association members are making a difference in their communities.  


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SNAPSHOT

HVAC Contractors at White House, Circa 1923

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January 22, 2021
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A photo from the Library of Congress showing men digging a trench for a heating and cooling system.


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HOW TO

HVAC Airflow at Alternate Care Sites

The following is excerpted from ASHRAE’s “Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook.”
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January 22, 2021
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The ASHRAE Alternate Care Sites Task Force was convened to provide engineering recommendations, solutions, and guidance to address the HVAC systems for alternate care sites. 


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BUSINESS

Perfect Partnership: Conditioned Air Systems and Conklin Metal Industries

A longtime partnership between HVAC company Conditioned Air Systems and distributor Conklin Metal Industries illustrates how trust can truly transform customer service.
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January 20, 2021
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Why a good distributor-contractor relationship is good for the whole HVAC industry.


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APPRENTICESHIPS

Sheet Metal Apprentices: Training Days

At Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 in California, behind every great sheet metal apprentice are great instructors.
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December 17, 2020
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The more than 9,000 sheet metal workers represented by Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104 span 49 California counties, from Ventura County to the Oregon border, including the region of Silicon Valley.


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WHITE PAPER

NADCA White Paper: Five Tips for UV Applications in HVAC Systems

Among other takeaways, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association emphasizes that UVGI light in HVAC systems is no substitute for duct cleaning.
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December 16, 2020
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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association’s recommendations for UVGI light in HVAC systems. 


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