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SNIPS NEWS has covered sheet metal HVAC, as well as architectural sheet metal, for 80-plus years – following the industry as it’s trended towards more prefabrication in the shop as opposed to the field.

]]> https://www.achrnews.com/rss/14720 en-us Heather Rodehaver Receives Bill Bradford, Jr. Service Award at SPIDA Annual Meeting keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166330 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:22:40 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166330-heather-rodehaver-receives-bill-bradford-jr-service-award-at-spida-annual-meeting Contractor Bets on a Tertiary Market, Wins Big with New Mattoon Rural King HQ keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Davis-Houk Mechanical, a union shop rooted in Coles County, has landed the full design-build contract for the retailer’s new three-building Store Support Center, now under construction and slated for completion by 2028.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166323 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166323-contractor-bets-on-a-tertiary-market-wins-big-with-new-mattoon-rural-king-hq How a New PHCC Program is Turning Inmates into Tomorrow’s Plumbers and HVAC Techs keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) A new PHCC-backed program inside Hamilton County Jail is equipping inmates with hands-on HVAC and plumbing skills.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166309 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:26 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166309-how-a-new-phcc-program-is-turning-inmates-into-tomorrows-plumbers-and-hvac-techs Tariff Relief for HVAC? Contractors Still Waiting for the Rulebook keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) A new Trump administration policy lowers tariffs on some HVAC equipment, but leaves contractors confused as complicated new rules and eligibility requirements take effect.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166308 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:58 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166308-tariff-relief-for-hvac-contractors-still-waiting-for-the-rulebook Construction Jobs Grow in May, Driven by Data Center Boom but Facing Potential Headwinds keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) U.S. construction employment rose by 17,000 jobs in May, driven by demand for nonresidential projects such as data centers, though economists say future gains could be hampered by policy risks and economic headwinds.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166307 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:05 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166307-construction-jobs-grow-in-may-driven-by-data-center-boom-but-facing-potential-headwinds Mechanical Matters: Why the Machines Keeping Patients Safe Are Being Left Behind While hospitals race to adopt clinical technology, most still rely on mechanical infrastructure – like boilers and HVAC systems – that’s decades past its prime, quietly threatening patient safety and infection control.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166306 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:11 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166306-mechanical-matters-why-the-machines-keeping-patients-safe-are-being-left-behind In the Blink of an Eye: Rethinking Safety and Priorities in the Trades A personal story about an unexpected accident sparks a call for urgency, self-care, and greater support for skilled tradespeople facing physical and mental health risks.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166305 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:04:44 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166305-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-rethinking-safety-and-priorities-in-the-trades Nippon Steel’s $2.5 Billion Gamble on Mon Valley: Resetting the Sheet Metal Supply Chain keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166303 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:39:56 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166303-nippon-steels-25-billion-gamble-on-mon-valley-resetting-the-sheet-metal-supply-chain Judge Dismisses Federal Charges Against Deported Sheet Metal Worker keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166292 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:56:49 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166292-judge-dismisses-federal-charges-against-deported-sheet-metal-worker Airoverse, Lowder Brothers Bring Scalable Building Automation to Fort Smith School District Airoverse and Lowder Brothers partnered to bring scalable, accessible building automation to Fort Smith School District, helping the district manage HVAC across 33 campuses and roughly 100 buildings.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166257 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:48:51 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166257-airoverse-lowder-brothers-bring-scalable-building-automation-to-fort-smith-school-district Chamber Clears Up Tariff Refunds and More at SMACNA Conference keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you are the importer of record, you will not see a direct payout or price break.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166253 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:58:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166253-chamber-clears-up-tariff-refunds-and-more-at-smacna-conference Competing Political Pitches to the HVAC Industry keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Democrats and Republicans deliver contrasting strategies for winning midterms, while Rep. Don Bacon’s delivers a fond farewell to the sheet metal industry as he prepares to enter retirement.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166254 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:56:15 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166254-competing-political-pitches-to-the-hvac-industry Construction Cost Surge Accelerates Nationwide, Squeezing HVAC Contractors keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Construction input costs are rising at the fastest pace in years – fueled by a global energy shock, metal tariffs, and escalating transportation expenses – putting contractors under pressure.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166208 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:22:55 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166208-construction-cost-surge-accelerates-nationwide-squeezing-hvac-contractors America’s Steel Boom Moves Below the Mason-Dixon keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) A clash over trade policy underscores a broader shift as new mills, migration, and infrastructure investment redraw the map of U.S. steel production.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166200 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:18:28 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166200-americas-steel-boom-moves-below-the-mason-dixon Why Majestic Steel is Investing in Modular Homes Majestic Steel is investing in modular homes to leverage its steel expertise and meet surging demand for resilient, affordable housing in the rapidly growing South.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166194 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:36:32 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166194-why-majestic-steel-is-investing-in-modular-homes How a Pension Crisis Sparked Congressional Action: Lessons from the Experts keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166189 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:14:11 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166189-how-a-pension-crisis-sparked-congressional-action-lessons-from-the-experts Inside Kingspan’s All-Electric HQ: How Innovation Drives Sustainability in Commercial Construction keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Kingspan’s new Florida headquarters redefines high-performance building with all-electric HVAC systems, advanced envelope technologies, and a focus on circularity.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166179 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:43:18 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166179-inside-kingspans-all-electric-hq-how-innovation-drives-sustainability-in-commercial-construction From Prefab to HVAC: The Tennessee Titans’ Stadium keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166145 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:56:31 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166145-from-prefab-to-hvac-the-tennessee-titans-stadium American Energy Dominance Act: What It Means for HVAC keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) A new bipartisan bill in Congress could restore and extend critical energy efficiency tax credits, including the 179D, 45L, and key clean energy credits.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166127 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:03:11 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166127-american-energy-dominance-act-what-it-means-for-hvac Levelers vs. Straighteners: What Sheet Metal Contractors Need to Know Coil straighteners tackle coil set and crossbow, but only levelers can deliver premium flatness by correcting length variations like edge wave and center buckle.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166117 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:38:33 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166117-levelers-vs-straighteners-what-sheet-metal-contractors-need-to-know Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Tenure as Labor Secretary Ends Amid Scandals and Political Turmoil keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Once hailed as a bridge-builder for skilled trades, Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure ended amid misconduct investigations and leadership upheaval, leaving HVAC and sheet metal contractors wondering what’s next.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166114 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:27:13 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166114-lori-chavez-deremers-tenure-as-labor-secretary-ends-amid-scandals-and-political-turmoil Rethinking Prefab: Why 90% Efficiency Isn’t Good Enough keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) 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.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166113 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:25:27 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166113-rethinking-prefab-why-90-efficiency-isnt-good-enough Inside the Hill Group’s Sheet Metal Playbook: Data, Tech, and Advice keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) At SMACNA Fab Forum, The Hill Group shared how data, technology, and hard-earned lessons are reshaping estimating, fabrication, and field operations.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166115 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:23:44 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166115-inside-the-hill-groups-sheet-metal-playbook-data-tech-and-advice A New Home, A Brighter Future: Anne Carlsen Center Unveils Vibrant, Custom Facility The Anne Carlsen Center’s new building combines comprehensive therapeutic services with a playful, colorful design that stands out against North Dakota’s winter landscape.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166116 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:48 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166116-a-new-home-a-brighter-future-anne-carlsen-center-unveils-vibrant-custom-facility Historic Tacoma School Goes All-Electric in $7.8M Retrofit, Setting New Standard for Energy Upgrades keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) A century-old Tacoma school has been fully electrified and modernized in a $7.8 million upgrade, balancing historic preservation with cutting-edge energy efficiency.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166059 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:36:20 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166059-historic-tacoma-school-goes-all-electric-in-78m-retrofit-setting-new-standard-for-energy-upgrades Plumbing’s Hidden Miracle: Why Savvy Contractors are Betting on the Most Urgent Trade keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Plumbing’s urgent, round-the-clock nature makes it a uniquely steady and profitable growth engine for contractors.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166061 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:26:14 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166061-plumbings-hidden-miracle-why-savvy-contractors-are-betting-on-the-most-urgent-trade Construction Stands Out While Most Sectors Shrink, But HVAC Contractors Face Labor Crunch keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Despite widespread job losses across most industries, the construction sector continues to add jobs and boost wages, leaving HVAC contractors in fierce competition for skilled workers amid rising costs.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166058 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:38:26 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166058-construction-stands-out-while-most-sectors-shrink-but-hvac-contractors-face-labor-crunch Experts Weigh Cost, Codes, and the Future of HRVs/ERVs keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) AHR Expo experts discuss the evolving role of HRVs and ERVs in home ventilation, focusing on cost, energy codes, and practical challenges for builders and homeowners.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166033 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:43:54 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166033-experts-weigh-cost-codes-and-the-future-of-hrvs-ervs Trump’s Section 232 Tariff Shake-Up Raises Costs, Uncertainty keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) President Trump’s recalibration of Section 232 tariffs is driving up costs and deepening uncertainty for U.S. contractors, with industry voices warning that relief is still out of reach.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166034 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:21 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166034-trumps-section-232-tariff-shake-up-raises-costs-uncertainty How Data Center Growth is Impacting Material, Labor Competition keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) FMI's Jay Bowman weighs in on how surging data center demand is reshaping labor, materials, and strategy across the commercial construction market, with a focus on impacts for the sheet metal and HVAC trades.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166006 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:16:05 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166006-how-data-center-growth-is-impacting-material-labor-competition