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According to Majestic Steel's CORE Report, U.S. mills produced an estimated 1,847k tons of steel at a 79.4% utilization rate, a decrease from 1,851k tons and a 79.5% rate previously.

When it comes to understanding friction rate in residential ductwork design, Allison Bailes III, Ph.D., of Energy Vanguard, recently explained on the HVAC School podcast that friction rate may be a little of a misnomer. Here’s what he says.

SmartGuard’s Spiral Duct Caps are a new way to seal the ends of spiral duct pipes and fittings, providing secure protection to materials during the construction process.   

AXP fans incorporate a durable UV resistant plastic housing and are available in sizes from 4" thru 12", with airflow capacity up to 837 cfm. Capable of moving airflow through long or complex duct runs, the AXP provides an ideal solution for areas that are hard to heat or cool. 

This year, the international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Recent technological advancements in HVAC manufacturing have made dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) easier to specify and install for contractors.

This year’s Top 10 states for LEED, released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), include more than 468 million gross square-feet of LEED-certified space. LEED-certified buildings use less energy, water, reduce carbon emissions and save money for families, businesses and the community.

Barbie "The Welder" Parsons shares a few words of wisdom on how to weld, create and inspire like a true welding master.

There is always a debate as to whether the time for a market bottom is now. These debates typically hinge on supply, demand, other factors. As the mills see it, the ancient proverb “there is no time like the present” sums up the situation perfectly. 

A 9-week strike is over for unionized sheet metal workers in Ontario, Canada, after the Sheet Metal Workers’ and Roofers’ Conference announced its members had ratified a tentative deal with the Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors’ Association.