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Home » Keywords: » sheet metal ductwork

Items Tagged with 'sheet metal ductwork'

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Spiral Duct Machinery Bringing in house

Bringing Duct Fabrication In-House: A 2026 Equipment Guide for Sheet Metal Shops

Margin on purchased spiral and rectangular duct is thin and lead times move with someone else’s schedule, writes Ryan Tao of SBKJ Group
Ryan Tao
Ryan Tao
July 6, 2026

A practical 2026 guide for sheet metal shops considering bringing duct fabrication in-house, covering equipment choices, costs, and key decision points.


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Ryne Sullivan Kingspan Retrofit

How to Solve the Toughest Challenges in Commercial HVAC Retrofits

Real-world solutions for contractors facing complex retrofits and adaptive reuse projects
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 26, 2026

National sales manager Ryne Sullivan shares practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles in commercial HVAC retrofit projects, from duct leakage to tight construction schedules.


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AI PPE SPIDA

AI as Your Intern, Not Your Boss: Lessons from SPIDA Boston

Bridging innovation and everyday safety in construction at the annual SPIDA meeting
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 25, 2026

The Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association gathered in Boston this spring to wrestle with the future of construction workflows, from a safety and artificial intelligence standpoint. 


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Tarang Patel Passive Ventilation

Decentralized Ventilation and the Hard Truths of Office-to-Residential HVAC Conversions

Lessons from the Field with Tarang Patel of TRV Mechanical
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 25, 2026

Tarang Patel is redefining high‑rise HVAC design by replacing complex centralized systems with simpler, decentralized and passive solutions.


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Smoke Signals Fire Safety Duct

Smoke Signals: Why Duct Liner Choice Could Impact Fire Safety

Delve into the fire and smoke safety considerations of duct liner materials in HVAC systems
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David Burd
June 24, 2026

The choice of duct liner materials in HVAC systems can significantly affect fire safety by impacting smoke development and spread, writes ES NEWS Guest Columnist David Burd of Owens Corning.


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Rodehaver SPIDA

Heather Rodehaver Receives Bill Bradford, Jr. Service Award at SPIDA Annual Meeting

Director of sales and marketing at The Cincinnatus Group wins top honor
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 17, 2026

Heather Rodehaver is the director of sales and marketing at The Cincinnatus Group, where her leadership, work ethic, and commitment to service have made her an indispensable part of the sheet metal industry.


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US Steel Mon Valley

Nippon Steel’s $2.5 Billion Gamble on Mon Valley: Resetting the Sheet Metal Supply Chain

Reviving a historic steelmaking hub in Pennsylvania amid a nationwide realignment of the industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 9, 2026

An investment by Nippon Steel is reviving U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works: tighter tolerances and higher-value steel grades will mean less waste, better formability, and more durable end products for contractors.


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SMART Rally

Judge Dismisses Federal Charges Against Deported Sheet Metal Worker

High-profile union-backed legal battle exposes the risks immigrant workers face, as the administration signals a possible shift on Abrego Garcia’s deportation destination
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 8, 2026

A federal judge dismissed all criminal charges against deported sheet metal worker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but despite his courtroom victory, Abrego Garcia’s status remains unresolved. 


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Pensions HVAC multiemployer

How a Pension Crisis Sparked Congressional Action: Lessons from the Experts

SMACNA panel dissects the political scramble to save multiemployer pensions at the eleventh hour
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 11, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at how the looming collapse of union pensions, amplified by the COVID-19 crisis, forced Congress to deliver sweeping rescue legislation after years of gridlock.


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Bowl Duct 92 inch Tennessee

From Prefab to HVAC: The Tennessee Titans’ Stadium

Tennessee Titans’ new stadium is designed to operate year-round with unprecedented hospitality and engineering challenges
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 30, 2026

The Tennessee Titans’ stadium features oversized HVAC systems, extensive grease ductwork, and unique framing challenges to support continuous operation of kitchens, bars, and outdoor terraces throughout the year.


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