HVAC

Veterans in first SMART Heroes class graduate apprenticeship

Two members of the first class of SMART Heroes, the unionized sheet metal industry’s bridge from military life to a civilian career in sheet metal, welding and heating, ventilation and air…

Paper discusses ventilation pathogen transmission reduction

Committee of experts compose white paper with key information for HVAC industry FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In a new white paper, “Return Ductwork Requirement for Airborne Pathogens Through the Airstream,”…

Minnesota sheet metal workers create opportunities with new learning lab

The pandemic didn’t slow down progress at Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Beginning in March 2020, construction began on the training center’s new 3,700-square-foot commercial…

Detroit sheet metal workers, fans build Little Caesars Arena

Lifelong fans get unique chance to help create home of Red Wings, Pistons DETROIT – Two words come up when Glenn Parvin, owner of CASS Sheet Metal, talks about Detroit’s…

Northwest region hosts contest for first time in eight years

Apprentices from Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Central Idaho, Montana and Washington gathered at Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 55 in Pasco, Washington March 30-31 for the first Northwest Apprentice Contest since…

Indiana apprentices to compete in hands-on sheet metal competition

State contest to feature students from across the state May 5-6 SOUTH BEND, IND — The Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 Training Center will host students from across the state…

Chicago, St. Louis service rebate programs set precedent

Program kept doors open during recession, provides thousands of man-hours CHICAGO and ST. LOUIS – Prior to the 2008 recession, Chicago-area sheet metal workers–like many others across the country–were experiencing…

Industry technology helps sheet metal workers move forward

Advances in software, tools improve efficiency, keep members working FAIRFAX, Va. – The sheet metal trade may be one of the oldest in the country, but modern technology propels it…

HVAC contractors create ductwork that moves

Sheet metal workers collaborate to design, fab, install system for retractable roof FLUSHING, NY – When renovations called for the addition of a roof to the 19-year-old Arthur Ashe Stadium…

ICB Conference brings sheet metal professionals together for 15th year

More than 120 professionals attended joint labor, management event in April FAIRFAX, Va. – Sheet metal industry professionals from across the country gathered in Las Vegas April 25-29 to continue…

Apprentices serve up community service, gain on-the-job skills

California apprentices raise money, repair air conditioning units for charities FAIRFAX, Va. – More than 10,000 apprentices attend training at more than 150 schools across the country, so upon graduation…

Indiana sheet metal apprentices compete with skills they, all U.S. union sheet metal apprentices learn through apprenticeship

Students from Gary, Evansville, Indianapolis, South Bend take top honors FAIRFAX, Va. – Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 hosted more than 30 apprentices during the ninth annual Indiana Apprenticeship…

Sheet metal workers, Helmets to Hardhats help veterans find careers

Software bridge allows interested veterans to directly connect with apprenticeships FAIRFAX, Va. – The International Training Institute (ITI) and Helmets to Hardhats recently announced a partnership to help give honorably…

Architectural work a source of pride for sheet metal workers

No matter their location, what projects they’ve worked on or how long they’ve been in the trade, architectural sheet metal workers have one thing in common – pride. This is…

Sheet Metal Local No. 91 welcomes new facility, opportunities

Training center size tripled, new experiences on horizon for apprentices, journeymen At Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 91 in Rock Island, Illinois, a new facility means more opportunities for apprentices…

Sheet metal programs look to Ohio Skills USA for qualified recruits

High school, college-age students competed for top honors, trip to national contest FAIRFAX, Va. – Some of the last industries to recover from the recession have been the construction and labor…

Benchmark BIM software a benefit to small, large contractors alike

Unionized sheet metal training software a value to companies across the country FAIRFAX, Va. – The Benchmark building information modeling (BIM) training software has become a feather in the cap of…

Sheet metal apprentice uses engineering degree to add depth to work

Andy Phelps of Barnes and Dodge forges different path to career in industry Having the skills to approach a sheet metal job from the perspectives of an engineer and a…

TotalTrack a success with nearly 130 sheet metal training centers

Internet-based system simplifies workflow, increases efficiency at centers nationwide FAIRFAX, Va. – In today’s unionized sheet metal industry, tools are not limited to snips, hammers and welding equipment. Technology plays…

New training center, operations building pursues LEED Platinum

Sheet Metal Workers Local #36 in St. Louis makes good on ‘green’ initiative; 95,000-square-foot building to be fully operational by Dec. 1 ST. LOUIS – “Green” has been the new…

New lab gives sheet metal apprentices on-site training indoors

Controlled environment allows for additional safety training, conditioning ALEXANDRIA, Va. – One of the secrets to success in any new career is on-the-job training. At Sheet Metal Workers Local #105…

Students earn top awards at annual Skills USA Conference

“We were impressed with the sheer amount of talent displayed at this year’s competition, especially in the sheet metal, HVAC and welding categories,” said Larry Lawrence, instructional development specialist with ITI. “With this caliber of young talent, and the partnership between Skills USA and ITI, the future of our industry is a bright one.”