Sheet Metal And HVAC Industry News - Articles - Page 34

BACKSTORY

A Piece Of Sheet Metal Worker History

A vintage sheet metal press brake on display at a Pennsylvania sheet metal contractor’s office.

Emell Derra Adolphus

December 4, 2020

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A vintage wooden sheet metal brake at Precision Sheet Metal Co. in Scott Township, Pennsylvania.

CAREERS

A Sheet Metal Worker’s Journey

From sheet metal apprentice to BIM director of a reputable mechanical contractor, Don DeGuzman’s sheet metal career reflects the various paths of the skilled trades and challenges.

Don DeGuzman

December 4, 2020

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Sheet metal worker Don DeGuzman recounts his path from being a sheet metal apprentice.

TOOLBOX

HVAC Contractors Can Combat COVID-19 with Healthy Ventilation Rates

Studies show that higher ventilation rates in HVAC systems have a direct impact on reducing the spread of microbials in workplaces and other occupied spaces.

Glenn Esser

December 4, 2020

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To combat COVID-19 during winter months, it is important for HVAC contractors to ensure that outside air intake, along with ventilation rates, are set to nothing less than the required minimum ventilation rates.

PRESIDENTIAL

White House HVAC System Upgrade at Townhomes Fit For A President

A number of guest residences will reportedly receive a nearly $2 million heating and cooling system makeover.

November 29, 2020

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The HVAC system in a number of White House townhomes will receive a nearly $2 million upgrade.

COVID-19

New HVAC System Guide for Alternative Care Sites

Developed by ASHRAE in response to the rising need for hospital beds due to COVID-19.

November 28, 2020

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A new guidebook developed by ASHRAE's joint task shares insights on HVAC systems for alternative care sites.

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New HVAC Industrial Control Damper for High Velocity, Pressure

Greenheck's Model HCDR-450 is rated for velocities up to 7000 fpm and pressure up to 30 in. wg.

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

November 28, 2020

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Greenheck has introduced a round HVAC industrial control damper to accommodate higher velocities and pressure.

INDYCAR SERIES

HVAC Systems Brand Will Sponsor Racing Driver Tony Kanaan and Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021

Bryant heating and cooling systems will sponsor the Brazilian racing driver during his four-race INDYCAR SERIES campaign next year.

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

November 28, 2020

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HVAC brand Bryant heating and cooling systems announces that it will sponsor racing driver Tony Kanaan in during the INDYCAR SERIES in 2021.

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL

Kynar Metal Roof Colors Have Three Basic Cost Differences

How metal panel manufacturers determine the cost of standard PVDF color, premium PVDF color and metallic colors for metal roofing and siding.

Kathi Miller

November 28, 2020

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A white paper on the cost of using products coated with PVDF (Kynar 500) coatings, authored by Kathi Miller of McElroy Metal.

HELPFUL

Plumbing and Flow Cross-Reference Tool by Watts SpecHUB

As the latest improvement, while in SpecHUB, professionals can quickly find the Watts equivalent of another manufacturer’s product with a new cross-reference tool.

November 13, 2020

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The Watts plumbing project specification tool enables engineers, architects, designers, and specifiers to quickly specify plumbing and flow control, water quality, and drainage products according to local building codes.