A Star is Born
MX Fuel is a game-changer the future of power tools By / Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of Milwaukee Tool Milwaukee Tool’s MX Fuel line was released in February and will change the way the […]
Western Washington
Becoming a problem-solver
By / Mark Breslin When training labor professionals in communication or business development I begin with trying to change their orientation to problem-solving. See, without even knowing it, most of them have created a handicap […]
2020 Legislature – Finishes on time and passes fire, life safety law
By / Kathleen CollinsSMACNA Legislative Consultant Despite major closures in the Puget Sound area due to the COVID-19 virus, the Legislature concluded its work on March 12, the last scheduled day. The Legislature approved $175 […]
Employers Need a Voice in Law and Regulation Development
By / Karen Forner, Founder and PartnerEmployer Solutions Law Laws and regulations in Washington State are becoming more and more burdensome for employers. Efforts by the employer community to speak up for employer interests are […]
The Future of Duct Insulation as a Design Element
By / Norm Grusnick Insulation is one of the main elements that can help building design engineers create more efficient buildings, meet increasingly stringent energy codes, and find ways to improve sustainable building operations. The […]