The North American Copper in Architecture Awards program recognizes excellent uses of copper in residential, educational and government buildings.

NFL Quarterback will participate in National Signing Day events on May 8 to recognize high school seniors across the U.S. who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

The Surefire Punchlist is designed to help general contractors get their projects across the finish line "faster and more efficiently."

The definitions are the result of more than a year of discussions and were established to clarify the meaning of basic terminology used in the HVACR industry. 

Channellock, Inc., will sponsor its second annual Trade School Trade-Up competition offering cash prizes, new tools and a CHANNELLOCK classroom makeover for the winners. 

After 40 years in the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 80 — from an apprentice to foremen, business agent then business manager — Mark Saba has paid his dues as a leader in the industry. From his experience on shop floors, he naturally carries the point of view of a journeyman. But now as executive director of SMACNA Detroit, Saba is tasked with advancing the interests of the contractor.

The new Magnetic Tool app from Danfoss allows HVACR technicians to use their smartphone for magnetic field detection.

There are any number of good reasons NOT to upgrade your sheet metal machinery: timing, cost, confusion … cost. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” should never be one of them — especially after reading this issue of SNIPS.  

CEO Lee Schwartz shares how the company takes a crowdshare approach to perfecting its fleet and field management software services.  

Look around you. The sheet metal machinery on your shop floor is the lifeblood of your business. But as an extension of your workforce, do you know what machines to recruit and what to retire?