Much of the character of the original building is being maintained. However, the HVAC system is brand new, and will remain exposed.

Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc. covers our March 2019 issue of SNIPS magazine. Get your free copy delivered to your inbox and sign up for our SNIPS digital edition. 

Hamlin Sheet Metal of Garner, North Carolina, was awarded the contract to provide the spiral duct on the addition and remodel at F.K. Marchman Technical Educational Center in New Port Richey, Florida.

The use of an engineered connecting flange system like the Metu-Streimer MF Flange with SR joining clip can lead to even more savings from both an installation and a system design perspective, the manufacturer says.

Are you an artificial intelligence (AI) optimist or pessimist? Today, AI is often thought of as either the end of the world as we know it; when robots will take all of our jobs; or the answer to all our problems, when AI is the ultimate solution to save the planet.

Managing design, fabrication, installation and expectations are all important factors in successful exposed ductwork installations. But many contractors overlook one simple task. 

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. 

Are you proud of your company's ductwork fabrication work or HVAC installation skills? Show it off in Snips magazine.

The Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association was excited to welcome over 50 members and guests who joined us for our annual winter meeting, held Jan. 29 in conjunction with the AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Ductwork isn’t usually something that gets all the attention in a finished industrial, commercial or residential space. As long as it’s working properly, a building’s occupants could probably care less about the aesthetics behind the system keeping them cool or warm.