Austin Keating

Sheet Metal Processing Equipment Market Set to Surge, Fueled by Industrial Automation and AI

The demand for sheet metal processing equipment is being driven by a wide range of industries outside and within HVAC

October 22, 2024

The increasing demand for precision metal work and advanced machinery across a wide range of industries is expected to drive significant growth.

Baltimore Aircoil: Loop Platform

Solution is poised to transform cooling tower efficiency

Austin Keating

October 22, 2024

The Loop Platform minimizes unexpected downtime, streamlining operations for building owners, facility managers, and maintenance professionals.

SNIPS NEWS Now Accepting Nominations for Contractor of the Year

Submissions are open to all HVAC contractors who handle ductwork installation, renovation and restoration

Austin Keating

October 21, 2024

Give your employees the recognition they deserve! It costs nothing to submit an application.

Map: DOE Injects $43 Million into Industrial Decarbonization Projects

Here's a list of each project and the research centers leading the charge

Austin Keating

October 18, 2024

DOE announces over $43 million in funding for 21 projects aimed at transforming how industry uses energy, tackling challenges like heat exchange, recovery and more.

Cleveland Joins Trend of Cities Requiring PLAs for Infrastructure Projects

A similar federal policy for PLAs was announced in the same city about a year ago

Austin Keating

October 18, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, has now joined two California cities, and the federal government, in requiring project labor agreements (PLA) for infrastructure projects.

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns

Austin Keating

October 17, 2024

Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

Biden Campaigns for Harris at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19

The swing state campaign rally, just weeks ahead of Election Day, comes at an essential time

Austin Keating

October 16, 2024

Biden highlighted the economic growth under his presidency, and said that while Harris has been “loyal so far,” she will “cut her own path” going forward.

Radiant Heating System Meets Challenge of Complex School Design

Radiant system allows for lower water temperatures compared to traditional hydronic systems

Austin Keating

October 16, 2024

The radiant system allows for lower water temperatures, around 130°F, compared to the 180°F required by traditional hydronic systems.

SSM Ready to Meet New Wave of Nuclear Power Demand

Slideshow: Pittsburgh’s SSM Industries a trusted sheet metal contractor to nuclear power plants from New England to Slovenia

Austin Keating

October 10, 2024

Pittsburgh sheet metal shop SSM Industries fabricated and installed the ductwork and dampers for Vogtle's new nuclear units. They're ready for more work.