Over the half-century of my commentary for these SNIPS articles, I can state without reservation, absolutely nothing is the same since that September day in 1968 when I was hired by GRIPNAIL.
New this year to METALCON – the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction – is the Meet the Press Event at the upcoming show in Indianapolis.
Learn how to make custom transitions and plenums to adapt new systems to existing supply and return-side ductwork, plus how to make custom ductwork for remodels and new construction, at Sheet Metal Ductwork Fabrication School in Virginia.
Price founded his Sheet Metal Ductwork Fabrication School in Burkeville, Virginia, in 2010 after retiring from his state job. Since then, he’s become a mentor to hundreds of aspiring tin knockers.
Here we cover the demise of Engel reps; Lockformer and IPI’s, and other machinery manufacturers’ dealer networks; and the national consolidation of local distributors that lead to large regional HVAC super-wholesalers.
The versatility of metal buildings is no longer a secret. More and more, architects and contractors are taking advantage of the benefits offered by metal buildings to grow the market.
A proactive plan can help address many of the issues faced before, during, and after a disaster strikes, writes SNIPS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.
SMACNA steps in to clear up confusion over proprietary DCS addendums for Slide-On (Ductmate, etc.) and Rolled-On Connectors (TDC and TDF) during the ‘90s, writes SNIPS Contributor and Industry Icon David Daw.
Here's why the addition of rectangular duct construction tables in SMACNA’s 1995 DCS (Duct Construction Standards) as T-25a/b, known in the trade as TDC/TDF, was necessary.