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Kevin Gill Sr., president of McCusker-Gill Inc., discusses the digital foundation of his sheet metal shop, Stratus, with SNIPS.

A large-scale resort near the nation’s capital features over 300 guest rooms and suites, a casino and several restaurants and amenities.

Kevin Ryan, the president of Sheet Metal Werks in Arlington Heights, Illinois, knew his company's recent project was eye-catching, but he had no idea it would generate so much buzz on LinkedIn.

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. 

A perfect storm has formed, making it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to find and train labor. The retirement of tenured and experienced machinists only makes matters more challenging.

There was more than deep-dish pizza served at The Unified Group’s recent 2022 BIM Forum in Chicago — participants also dug deep into industry related conversations.

There is one common phrase from those who’ve had success updating their shop floor layout: proper planning and flexibility. Here are some tips to get you started.

 Harris’ CEO Michel Michno is speaking on how his group's approach to prefabrication is improving productivity and safety at jobsites across the country.

The last time there was an in-person Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association annual meeting was in Nashville in 2019. Now, the meeting is scheduled meeting is taking place in San Diego from April 28 to 30.

84% of mechanical piping contractors have observed greater productivity through BIM adoption, including 78% of users for sheet metal/ducting