Construction Outlook 2025
British Columbia and Alberta see growth and labour challenges moving into 2025 By / Robin Brunet The good news is that British Columbia’s construction sector, which accounts for 10 percent of the province’s GDP and […]
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Trial by Fire
A devastating blaze tested Rocky Point HVAC’s resilience and the value of solid insurance coverage By Natalie Bruckner In 2024, Curtis Ahlsten, owner of Rocky Point Commercial HVAC Inc. and a member of SMACNA-BC, found […]
SMACNA Oregon & Southwest Washington at Portland Airport
By / Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of McKinstry and Deamor When the new main terminal is complete, the Portland International Airport (PDX) will be 175,000 square feet larger, but it will use half of […]
Carol Duncan: Building a Legacy
By / Jessica Kirby Carol Duncan, owner of General Sheet Metal (GSM) and past president of SMACNA National, has dedicated her career to fostering leadership, innovation, and cooperation within the sheet metal industry. Duncan’s journey […]
Tradeswomen Build Nations Brings Tradespeople Together
By / Jessica Kirby • Photos submitted by Andy Del Toro Tradespeople, union leadership, and contractors gather yearly at Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN)—the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world. Hosted by North America’s Building […]