The high ventilation rates common in farrowing and farrow-to-finish operations are a non-starter with a conditioned, enclosed space designed for human comfort.
Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.
Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.
Ed Robison began his new job as field representative with the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), the health and safety arm of the unionized sheet metal industry, on July 1.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) expresses concern with new Biden administration policies requiring apprentices on federally assisted construction
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the construction industry had 8.137 million craft and noncraft employees as of January 2024, and experienced an unemployment rate between 3.5% and 4.8% during peak construction months in 2023.
Hoggatt plays a crucial role at UMC, Inc., overseeing areas such as corporate manufacturing, virtual construction, construction technology adoption, prefabrication and modular construction
To prevent air leaks and support airflow optimization under normal heating and cooling conditions, opt for a foil tape that is UL 181A-P or UL 181B-FX Listed
The more we can analyze potential problems with equipment used in different types of system designs, the better we can assist our clients in design reviews
There are many design aspects that are evaluated early in project development to help foresee potential problems that may arise during test & balance (TAB).