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Sheet Metal Workers

  • Davis bacon act 2023 rule

    Federal Court Rolls Back Key Davis‑Bacon Expansion, Drawing New Lines Around Construction Work

    A June 2026 federal ruling struck down parts of the Labor Department’s 2023 Davis‑Bacon overhaul, limiting wage protections to traditional construction roles and excluding broader supply chain workers.

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  • Tarang patel passive ventilation

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

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

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  • Ronald coleman safety priorities

    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.

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Sheet Metal Fabrication

  • Spiral duct machinery bringing in house

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

    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

    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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  • Dhm rural king mechanical

    Contractor Bets on a Tertiary Market, Wins Big with New Mattoon Rural King HQ

    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.

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Architectural Sheet Metal

  • Usmca sheet metal annual

    USMCA’s Future in Doubt as U.S. Declines to Renew Pact

    The U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form throws North American trade into annual uncertainty. Here's what it means for contractors.

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  • Ari shultz healthcare hvac

    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.

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  • Majestic steel usa

    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.

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Sheet Metal And HVAC Industry News

  • Copper tariffs expansion

    Commerce Moves Toward Broader Copper Tariffs as Trade Deficit Jumps

    The Commerce Department is preparing to expand Section 232 copper tariffs to more downstream products.

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  • Keith sonderling dol

    Trump Taps Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary, Signaling Shift on Workforce Priorities

    President Trump has nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to the full-time post, as the Labor Department faces budget cuts, workforce challenges, and heightened scrutiny in the Senate.

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  • Rodehaver spida

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

    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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