Association of union sheet metal contractors and an association of non-union builders issue statements ahead of DOL apprenticeship program rule finalization
On Monday, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) submitted comments to the Department of Labor.
David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.
The high ventilation rates common in farrowing and farrow-to-finish operations are a non-starter with a conditioned, enclosed space designed for human comfort.
Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.
Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.
Slideshow: Executives highlight geothermal tax incentives as a demand driver, spurring the company to invest in more manufacturing capacity and research
As Mike Bailey of Mestek Machinery travels the country speaking to groups like Spiral Duct Manufacturing Association (SPIDA), he is funneling insights internally to develop expanded automation and digital dashboards for customers.