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Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus is the editor-in-chief of Snips Magazine. Contact him at adolphuse@bnpmedia.com.
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SPIDA

Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association Gives Back

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Emell Derra Adolphus
January 22, 2021
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Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association members are making a difference in their communities.  


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SNAPSHOT

HVAC Contractors at White House, Circa 1923

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Emell Derra Adolphus
January 22, 2021
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A photo from the Library of Congress showing men digging a trench for a heating and cooling system.


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HVAC Airflow at Alternate Care Sites

The following is excerpted from ASHRAE’s “Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook.”
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Emell Derra Adolphus
January 22, 2021
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The ASHRAE Alternate Care Sites Task Force was convened to provide engineering recommendations, solutions, and guidance to address the HVAC systems for alternate care sites. 


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Conklin Metal Industries
BUSINESS

Perfect Partnership: Conditioned Air Systems and Conklin Metal Industries

A longtime partnership between HVAC company Conditioned Air Systems and distributor Conklin Metal Industries illustrates how trust can truly transform customer service.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
January 20, 2021
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Why a good distributor-contractor relationship is good for the whole HVAC industry.


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APPRENTICESHIPS

Sheet Metal Apprentices: Training Days

At Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 in California, behind every great sheet metal apprentice are great instructors.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 17, 2020
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The more than 9,000 sheet metal workers represented by Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104 span 49 California counties, from Ventura County to the Oregon border, including the region of Silicon Valley.


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WHITE PAPER

NADCA White Paper: Five Tips for UV Applications in HVAC Systems

Among other takeaways, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association emphasizes that UVGI light in HVAC systems is no substitute for duct cleaning.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 16, 2020
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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association’s recommendations for UVGI light in HVAC systems. 


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BACKSTORY

HVAC Apprenticeship Training Room Gets A Copper Finish

Copper adds protection against the spread of disease causing microbes like coronavirus.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 15, 2020
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Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MCI) installs a custom stretch of copper ductwork as an added layer of protection against the spread of disease causing microbes. 


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Ductwork Fabrication for Two COVID-19 Field Hospitals

Unique Metal Works, Arden Engineering Constructors and Earthwise Energy Technologies participated in the construction of two COVID-19 field hospitals located in Providence and Cranston, Rhode Island.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 14, 2020
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Unique Metal Work’s ability to fabricate and install ductwork streamlined productivity providing project cost efficiency and greater quality control.


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2021
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For HVAC Contractors, the Longest Year Is Far From Over

Spoiler alert: Next year doesn’t have to be a bad year for the heating and cooling industry.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 14, 2020
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HVAC company owners would do well to start diversifying their revenue streams with services like duct cleaning and service support. 


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Chris Coatsworth
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Sheet Metal Apprenticeships: Instructor Chris Coatsworth Aims to Make An Impact On Apprentices

At Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 in California, behind every great sheet metal apprentice are great instructors.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 8, 2020
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Sheet metal instructor Chris Coatsworth, of Sheet metal Workers’ Local 104, shares how previous instructors have helped his success and why he hopes to do the same with his students. 


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