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Home » Authors » Emell Derra Adolphus

Articles by Emell Derra Adolphus

2021
EDITOR'S NOTE

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
EDUCATION

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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BACKSTORY

A Piece Of Sheet Metal Worker History

A vintage sheet metal press brake on display at a Pennsylvania sheet metal contractor’s office.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
December 4, 2020
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A vintage wooden sheet metal brake at Precision Sheet Metal Co. in Scott Township, Pennsylvania.


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SNIPS Contractor of the Year
2020 CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

MTech Mechanical is the SNIPS 2020 Contractor of the Year

Colorado-based mechanical contractor wins Contractor of the Year
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Emell Derra Adolphus
November 30, 2020
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In 2002, four co-workers came together to form a new mechanical contracting company in the good name of integrity, commitment, excellence, growth and fun. Nearly 20 years later, they are still having fun, committed to excellence and business is even better.


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AHR Expo
PERSPECTIVE

HVAC Contractors Can Learn From Canceling the AHR Expo

Allow me to explain.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
October 31, 2020
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HVAC contractors and sheet metal workers should take advantage of the AHR Expo being canceled by strengthening online operations. 


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EFFICIENCY

HVAC Contractors Can Benefit From Lean Concepts

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Emell Derra Adolphus
September 2, 2020
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Now more than ever, your sheet metal shop operations need to be lean in order for you to get the most out of your socially distanced workforce. 


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SHOP TALK

ACCA Technical Services Director Wes Davis Talks HVAC Contractor COVID-19 Response

Ready or not, HVAC contractors are preparing for a newer normal.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
August 29, 2020
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Ready or not, HVAC contractors are preparing for a newer normal.


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AHR Expo
BREAKING NEWS

AHR Expo 2021 Could Move From January to March Says ASHRAE

ASHRAE representatives say they will have an update on the expo and AHR Expo and ASHRAE Winter Conference status in mid-October.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
August 26, 2020
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ASHRAE representatives say they will have an update on the expo's status in mid-October.


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EDITOR'S NOTE

The Sheet Metal Trade Is Evolving

With all the changes that are happening in the sheet metal trade, here’s our chance to see the light.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
July 23, 2020
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With all the changes that are happening in the sheet metal trade, here’s our chance to see the light.


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EXPANSION

Sheet Metal Supply's New, Bigger Fabricating Facility

The new plant includes a second ACM routing table to increase SMS’s capabilities beyond ACM and into heavier single skin products, phenolic resin-based and fiber cement-based façade solutions as well.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
July 22, 2020
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The new plant includes a second ACM routing table to increase SMS’s capabilities beyond ACM and into heavier single skin products, phenolic resin-based and fiber cement-based façade solutions as well.


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