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electrical HVAC

Electrical Safety Program Essentials for Contractors

Compliance with the numerous codes, regulations and standards regarding electricity can be a daunting task. Here's where to start.
Mike McCullion
March 25, 2023
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If your firm conducts both construction and “shop” activities, you may want two separate programs to address unique electrical issues.


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MomPod

Lactation Pods on Job Sites Help New Moms Get Back to Work

Four organizations partnered together to raise funds, bringing this groundbreaking initiative to the Pacific Northwest.
March 23, 2023
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Ajoint initiative between SMACNA-Western Washington and Smart Local 66 will be the first in the industry to make lactation pods available to mothers in need starting in April 2023. 


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New Orleans

NADCA's Annual Meeting Offers Valuable Certifications, Informative Talks

Several sessions focus on science-based evidence to validate and build credibility for the air duct cleaning industry.
March 22, 2023
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NADCA’s 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 27-29, 2023 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana.


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PROflex

PROflex duct connector now comes in master roll lengths

Following the success of standard 100ft PROflex cartons, Ductmate is responding to customer feedback with new master roll lengths of 1000, 750 and 500ft.
March 22, 2023
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A PROflex 1000ft master roll will significantly reduce the scrap produced compared to the standard 100ft roll.


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Classroom HVAC

ASHRAE guide puts educators in command of classroom indoor air quality

Technical Committee 9.7 guide trains school districts on indoor air quality.
March 20, 2023
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Don’t know much about indoor air quality? You don’t have to in order to take the first steps, said Catherine Tinkler, a former classroom teacher and administrator who now serves as a strategic planning consultant.


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Metal Roofing

Western Specialty Contractors Installs Roof on Warehouse Expansion for Rivian

Western’s craftsmen installed a mechanically fastened TPO membrane roof with R-30 minimum insulation, tapered insulation crickets, perimeter coping caps and expansion joints.
March 19, 2023
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Western Specialty Contractors – Peoria Branch recently installed the roof on a 500,000-square-foot, $30 million warehouse expansion in Normal, IL.


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MCAA Contractor

Doug Smith of Dynamic Systems Inc. Named MCAA Innovator of the Year

Smith is recognized by his peers for his leadership in research, process integration from virtual design to fabrication, and his ability to be a resource to colleagues.
March 17, 2023
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The MCAA Innovative Technology Committee recognized Doug Smith from Dynamic Systems, Inc. as the 2023 Innovator of the Year at the annual MEP Innovation Conference hosted by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA.


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Residence Hall

KWK Architects Designs Reinforced Rooms at Residence Halls to Protect Students from Tornadoes, Severe Weather

KWK Architects has designed reinforced rooms for several universities within the country’s Tornado Alley where twisters are more common.
March 16, 2023
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In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs.


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tube bender

How to Recoup Some Value When Replacing Used Sheet Metal Machinery in Your Business

Leverage manufacturers, online auctions, local networks and more to smooth out your transition to newer equipment.
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Sarilaya Cada
March 16, 2023
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The key is to ensure that you’re not letting any value go untapped when swapping out old gear for something fresh, so let’s look at what steps you can take to do this successfully.


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Kitchen Range Hood

New 'Nominal Installed Airflow' Better Represents the Real-World Performance of Kitchen Range Hoods

Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) release data on duct termination fitting (DTF) performance.
Austin keating
Austin Keating
March 15, 2023
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The project consisted of sourcing, testing, and analyzing results for 36 unique DTFs to establish accurate DTF loss coefficients for determining the NIA.


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