Articles by Austin Keating

High-performance HVAC systems keep energy use low in this stunning metal panel library in Louisville, Kentucky.

As American manufacturing continues to evolve, shops like Madon demonstrate how traditional trades can adapt and thrive in the modern economy while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and labor practices.

Despite headline job growth, deeper data and industry voices reveal mounting uncertainty and a slowdown in construction hiring, prompting leaders like Johns Manville CEO Bob Wamboldt to focus on adaptability and preparation.

How a father-son duo built an Illinois sheet metal equipment company into a manufacturing success story that spans 40 years and two generations.

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has made sheet metal worker Abrego Garcia's case a centerpiece of recent May Day rallies.

This investment represents a significant development in the sheet metal fabrication sector, as private equity continues to show interest in sheet metal shops that serve critical infrastructure needs. 

SMART union members have maintained a constant presence outside federal courthouses, with Local 24 joining the nationwide campaign for Abrego Garcia's return.

Multiple union workers have been detained and deported across the United States, including sheet metal apprentice Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia – drawing backlash from organized labor organizations like SMART.

The HVAC industry is experiencing a transformation as manufacturers invest heavily in both production capabilities, as well as developing synergistic and value-added technologies.

Nancy Simoneau makes history as the American Boiler Manufacturers Association's first woman and international Board Chair, bringing four decades of industry leadership to the role.