Articles by SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

Malco’s new Duct Board Cutting Tools deliver fast, consistent v-groove and clean edge cuts for fiberglass duct board.

Industry leaders say the reintroduced Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act could reshape ventilation standards nationwide – and bring new opportunities and responsibilities for HVAC and sheet metal contractors.

After nearly three decades of caution and skepticism, the EPA updates its stance on air duct cleaning, validating source control as a best practice and giving duct cleaning contractors new ground in the fight for better indoor air quality.

Construction job openings for HVAC and sheet metal contractors edged higher in June, but layoffs are still up 15.6% from last year, signaling a cautious market with most new opportunities coming from nonresidential projects.

Federal contractors would benefit from a recently introduced bill that promises to ensure they will get paid on time for change orders on federal construction projects.

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

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. 

Designed to streamline inventory and support code compliance, this IAPMO-approved stiffening clip enhances safety for critical infrastructure projects.

ade in the USA and backed by a 20-year limited warranty, Duro-Line addresses common industry challenges including price volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Apprentices receive credit for five out of seven general education requirements through their on-the-job training through Sheet Metal Workers Local 104.