Employee Travel Time Now Compensable
By / JP Dowdle On September 21, 2021, the Court of Appeals of the State of Washington held in Port of Tacoma v. Sacks, that all out-of-town employee travel time is compensable under state law. […]
Western Washington
Get Ready for More Changes in Our Industry
By / Peter Boileau, Chairperson, SMACNA-Western Washington Code & Technical Committee Since ancient times, civilized humankind has used air systems to improve lives. As early as 4,000 BCE, civilizations across the Middle East from Egypt […]
Safety Buy-in Starts With A Single Thought
By Kevin Burns, www.kevburns.com Business development is the focus of most companies. Getting more customers, making more sales, upselling existing clients. Companies hone and adjust their marketing messages to attract more revenues. When more clients […]
TALKING SMART PODCAST: I’ve got your back
Tune in to the latest TALKING SMART podcast, highlighting the importance of mentorship and the “I Got Your Back” campaign. In the new Talking SMART episode, speakers focus on mentorship, mutual support in the workplace, […]
Technical Bulletin: Insulation specification
Why Not to Specify the Density of Thermal and Acoustic Duct Insulation Used in HVAC Ductwork Courtesy of SMACNA National | smacna.org In sheet metal ducts, insulation is often an important component of the system. […]