Slideshow: SVM's ability to still prioritize the wellbeing and sustainability of its workforce while multiplying the business it does every year has earned the shop the SNIPS NEWS Contractor of the Year award in 2023.

In the sheet metal and HVAC industry, safety is not a choice; it's a responsibility. OSHA compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.

“The world has changed. People have changed. Our industry has changed. You have to change,” said Mike Harris, ITI administrator.

C.H.I. Manufacturing is a family affair. In fact, Phil’s wife of 43 years, Joyce, along with their grown children, Ryan and Jaime, work together.

The 12-inch pipes used for the installation run roughly 150 feet in length. Snap lock ductwork, which is not typically used by Brandt, was used here. 

Offset-right snips from Midwest, Malco and other companies are the most popular type of snips owing to their versatility: Cut upside down and you'll be able to cut offset-left in a pinch.

The company’s Mazak Nexus Fiber S7 laser cuts 1-inch stainless steel and mild steel, as well as 3/4-inch aluminum and copper. 

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) Design Awards, previously known as The Chairman’s Awards, recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways.

Lexington Lofts’ pitched roof design was made possible by the MagicPak system.

This year, Safety Matters Award winners were invited to Falls Church, Virginia, and the Safety Champions Conference, to receive their awards. 

Lobbying by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) led to the passage of legislation.

Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.