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Home » Keywords: » sheet metal training

Items Tagged with 'sheet metal training'

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No Pre Fab SMACNA

Rethinking Prefab: Why 90% Efficiency Isn’t Good Enough

A deep dive into how construction's obsession with prefabrication misses the real gains on process
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 23, 2026

Forget what you’ve heard about prefab being the silver bullet: Tom Santos argues the real gains in construction efficiency come from rethinking the messy, human processes upstream.


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Hill Group Tour

Inside the Hill Group’s Sheet Metal Playbook: Data, Tech, and Advice

A look at how The Hill Group is using data and technology to modernize sheet metal operations
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 23, 2026

At SMACNA Fab Forum, The Hill Group shared how data, technology, and hard-earned lessons are reshaping estimating, fabrication, and field operations.


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SMART Union Families Apprentices

Families Forge New Traditions Together in the Sheet Metal Trades

Parents and children are apprenticing side-by-side at SMART Locals in Albuquerque and San Diego
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
December 26, 2025

Two generations share tools, classrooms, and life-changing opportunities in union sheet metal work.


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Jake Olsen Stratus QA

Stratus CEO Charts a New Era for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Stratus is revolutionizing the MEP industry by unifying digital workflows for plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, delivering new efficiencies for contractors nationwide
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 11, 2025

With fresh investment and a renewed focus on HVAC sheet metal, Jake Olsen shares how Stratus is helping contractors run modern, data-driven fab shops – while staying true to the roots of the trade.


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SMACNA Award Winners 2025

Leadership, Innovation, and Compassion Take Center Stage at 2025 SMACNA Awards

Holaday-Parks’ B.J. Giri honored as Contractor of the Year; P1 Construction recognized for safety and mental health innovation
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 13, 2025

Seattle’s B.J. Giri and Kansas-based P1 Construction both earn national distinction from SMACNA, highlighting remarkable contributions in leadership, workforce development, and jobsite safety.


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Duct Fabrication Apprentice Competition Western States

Western States Apprentices Face Off in Return of Skills Contest

Revived contest pushes collaboration, innovation
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
September 25, 2025

A long-dormant apprentice contest returns to Livermore, California, bringing together sheet metal apprentices from three states for a challenging, camaraderie-filled sheet metal competition.


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Sheet Metal in Space

UF Engineers Pioneer Laser-Formed Sheet Metal for Space Construction

UF team pioneers laser sheet metal forming in space with DARPA and NASA support
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 7, 2025

University of Florida researchers advance orbital manufacturing by testing precision metal fabrication techniques for spacecraft assembly.


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Ductwork Transportation

Coalition of Governors, Unions Launches National Apprenticeship Push

Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator brings together 6 states, labor leaders, and educators to expand paid career pathways for students and reshape the route from school to the workforce.
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
June 18, 2025

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. 


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Megaproject Resource NEMI

NEMI Launches Megaproject TAB, IAQ Resource Center

New NEMI resource aims to tackle critical workforce shortages for TAB, IAQ, and commissioning
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 12, 2025

NEMI launches Megaproject resource center to meet surging demand for specialty skilled workers.


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Construction Meetings

Tips to Prepare You for a Construction Meeting

Simple steps for smoother, more productive construction meetings
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
June 12, 2025

Efficient meetings aren’t just about saving time — they’re about driving results. Discover proven strategies to streamline construction phase meetings, boost accountability, and keep your project on track.


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