
SMACNA continues to raise its profile and that of its members by earning some of the association's standards manuals a stamp of approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Mould has many similar characteristics to mildew, but they are different types of fungi and are often different in colour and texture.
Organization develops guidelines for taking green buildings to the next level. ASHRAE president says organizations need to work together for ...
Originally published in BCCA Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 12, page 2, by Carl Beck, Beck & Associates
In the last few years many forward-thinking contractors have started applying Lean techniques to construction.
With global financial markets in turmoil, the American housing industry devastated, government changes in both Canada and the United States, and labour shortages still a big factor in the industry, it is not surprising that many construction professionals across the nation remain "cautiously optimistic" about 2009, even as they gaze into a rather murky crystal ball.
Chris Thiessen came in second place in the Canadian Council of Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Apprenticeship Competition in Toronto.
Most agree that after a year like 2009, the only place to go in 2010 is up
There is a technical description for who becomes a SMACNA Life Member, Executive Director Bruce Sychuk notes. According to SMACNA BC bylaws, Life Membership may be conferred on any individual who, upon retirement or otherwise, is recognized by the association for his contribution to the work of the association...
Apollo Sheet Metals innovative duct work in Richmonds Olympic Skating Oval features cutting-edge design and installation work.
Tougher energy standards are coming that could throw a curveball the industrys way.
Richard Mangelsdorf brings the first place trophy home from Quebec.
While the jobs may still be out there, that doesn't mean that liquidity is out there as well.
2010 may the magic year that defines economic realities for contractors in B.C.
It's time to take a rest from the exciting life and adventures of mechanical insulation and take a look at a pet peeve of mine - the etiquette (or lack there of) of cellphone usage.
Federal, provincial, and association-led initiatives to draw women into trades are rolling out in every province, including BC.
A SMACNA contractor has an incredible lifetime of technical information that he must continually learn, commit to memory and successfully master in his everyday work environment.
TABB CERTIFICATIONS (TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING BUREAU) COMING TO BRITISH COLUMBIA? OR HOW TO ELIMINATE DRIVE BY BALANCING
Public Review of BSR/ASHRAE/USGBC/IESNA Standard 189P, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Heat pumps have been around for many years so the idea is not new. What's new are the improvements that have been made in the construction, design and efficiency of the products on the market today.
SMACNA 2007- It Happens in Vegas! Market sector forums cover "hot topics" in the residential sector and "achieving optimal stainless steel performance" for architectural contractors.
For almost three decades Fred Hofferd and his wife Vonda have been building Prince George based C.C. Industries into Northern BC's largest and most verastile aluminum fabricator and industrial HVAC manufacturing contractor. This unprecedented growth is due to a commitment to "Quality First" workmanship....
All homes need ventilation the exchange of indoor air with outdoor air to reduce indoor moisture, odours and other pollutants.
The Construction Safety Association of BC (CSABC) is pleased to announce training partnerships with two leading fall protection training providers.
Seismic restraint manual undergoes ANSI Canvass Process, New publication provides energy efficiency guidance for warehouses
A newly constructed gaming centre in Prince George shows how metal can be used to create a special lighting effect
Rising material costs emphasize the need to balance your business and personal finances
It's smooth sailing ahead for the Canadian construction industry in 2008, with BC, Alberta and the industrial-commercial-institutional (ICI) sector leading the way.
BC's 310,000 young workers make up almost 15 percent of the provincial labour force. While BC's labour force increases at 3.4 percent annually, the young worker component grows by 8.3 percent.
The only thing customers can't get at Wm. P Somerville (1996) in Burnaby, BC is a bad experience. The company might be a leader in providing quality fasteners, tools and equipment to the construction, roofing and sheet metal sectors, but above all else, its customer-driven focus is what puts Somerville at the top of its game.
You've done this job a million times. After a while it just becomes routine. Until one day you take one step just a little too close to the edge, fasten a harness just a little too quickly or get distracted for just a second. And a second is all it takes....
The completion of highly anticipated renovations and an additional building at the site of the Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH) will be finished by the end of this year. Once complete, the CGH will have a new emergency and laboratory building along with a completely renovated ambulatory care facility.
Over 150 people attended the 41st SMACNA-BC Convention and AGM at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort from April 29 to May 1. Events like these help showcase what SMACNA-BC brings to the table and how the association can help people looking to enhance their businesses.
Strategist and public speaker Mark Breslin was the keynote speaker at the annual Partners in Progress Conference. In an interview prior to the conference, one finds his attitude is as refreshing as his advice.
Northwest Sheet Metal is involved in the renovation work currently taking place at BC Place Stadium. Once complete, the structure's unique features will make it one of the province's biggest attractions.
It's been a big year for the Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre as students and faculty prepare for a change in location.
Our greatest opportunity for a sustainable future is energy efficiency in existing buildings, says Gordon Holness, president of ASHRAE
Management at Viaduct Sheet Metal sets the tone for project success.
Adapted, in part, from "Dead Certain: Eleven lethal workplace sins - plus one - pose consequences too big to risk," originally published in WorkSafe Magazine, May / June 2009, p. 16-17.
Darryl Gordon of Austin Metal Fabricators L.P. has been appointed to the position of SMACNA-BC Vice-president
ASHRAE is always striving to ensure a sustainable and green building industry for future generations. Here are just a few of the ways the Society worked towards that goal in last April