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Articles Tagged with ''sheet metal industry''

Sheet metal apps

The best mobile apps for sheet metal contractors

October 1, 2018
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No matter how much you try to keep track of all the moving pieces at job site, it’s those unexpected surprises that make you wish you could quickly shoot back to your shop for a regroup. Whether you are fabricating a part or managing an installation from start to finish, here are a few top-rated apps that will keep you and your crew on track to a job well done. 


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DefaultMindBusinessMcNally

How project labor agreements help avoid labor delays

Michael McNally
October 1, 2018
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Projects labor agreements are a form of collective bargaining agreement, generally between a local building trades council, or a group of unions, a general contractor and sometimes the end-user of the project.  PLAs are often limited in scope and duration to a particular project, or similarly financed projects, such as school construction.


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Emell Adolphus

Complementing your sheet metal labor force with technology

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Emell Derra Adolphus
October 1, 2018
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If there is one saving grace, dare I say it, a silver lining to the shortage of sheet metal workers, it's this: now, more than ever, contractors are taking note of the talent they have on their shop floors.


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Soldering
How-To

Tips for soldering damaged HVAC

Simple solutions to frequently asked soldering questions
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Megan Ray Nichols
September 28, 2018
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For HVAC workers, soldering damaged ductwork is a common part of the job, but it doesn't have to be difficult. 


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Milwaukee M12 FUEL
Toolbox

Milwaukee Tool's one tool to cut it all

The M12 FUEL 3" Compact Cut Off Tool delivers multi-material cutting capability in an ergonomic package, optimized for one-handed use.
September 28, 2018
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The M12 FUEL's unique reversible blade rotation feature provides users ultimate control over material removal, along with the ability to select their desired blade rotation for the direction they need to cut.


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Millennials in HVAC

Recruiting new talent in the HVAC, sheet metal industry

Evan Hackel
September 7, 2018
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“What are the most effective ways to train millennials?” is probably the question that consultants hear more often than any other today.


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NAHB applauds Trump's executive order on retirement security

A statement from National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard
August 31, 2018
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"NAHB commends President Trump for making retirement security an important national priority," says National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard in a statement. 


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AISI: It’s time for NAFTA to be modernized

American Iron and Steel Institute comments on U.S.-Mexico Agreement on NAFTA
August 29, 2018
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Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), issues statement on announcement that the U.S. and Mexico had reached a bilateral understanding on NAFTA renegotiation.


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Dick Barlage
Namesake

Minnesota training school named for longtime coordinator

The Dick Barlage Training Center pays homage to a dedicated sheet metal worker
August 16, 2018
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A new sign hangs outside the Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 training facility in Saginaw, Minnesota. It honors a sheet metal worker and instructor with almost six decades in the industry.


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Calculating margins
Tariff talk

Steel tariffs and protecting your margins as a sheet metal contractor

Five tips for navigating increasing construction material prices
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Matt Michel
August 4, 2018
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In light of the continuing steel tariff fallout, contractors are understandably worried about whether they can hold margins by passing along the commodity price increases with a markup. Some sheet metal contractors will try to hold gross profit by passing along an incremental price increase alone. Others will reduce profitability by only passing part of the price increase. There are other options available to protect your margins.


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