Sheet metal contractors and top industry decision makers from around the country will converge Oct. 20-23 for the 2019 Annual SMACNA Convention at the JW Marriot in Austin, Texas. 

Ditch your keys. The new Tapplock one+ solution gives contractors the ability to load up to 500 employee fingerprints to one smart lock — keeping job sites safe and free of clumsy keys. Access is controlled via the platform with parameters set for day and time, and the ability to add or revoke access permission can be remotely toggled at any time.

After 30 years in construction, I have had a lot of different roles that allowed me to see technology used from a lot of different perspectives.

The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. has promoted Nazme Mohsina to the position of technical director.  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has completed the purchase of the controlling stake of Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (“Askaynak”) to advance Lincoln Electric’s regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Offering simple and time-saving installation, large fin spacing, and a condensate evaporate system that offers maximum energy savings, DTS 3000 Series Side Mount Cooling Units are a good choice for multiple enclosure applications including washdown. 

With the addition of several roll forming lines at its processing and distribution center in Houston, Texas, the company continues to diversify its product offerings to better serve customers. 

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.