2021 October

SNIPS

2021 October

Check out the October 2021 edition of SNIPS: Copper Development Association (CDA) announces 12 awards and much more!

GALLERY

12 Copper Sheet Metal Projects Win Awards

Copper Development Association (CDA) announces 12 awards through North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program.

Austin Keating

September 21, 2021

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To showcase and celebrate the best applications of copper in North America, the Copper Development Association (CDA) awarded 12 innovative copper building projects in the United States and Canada.

EDITOR’S NOTE

How to Retain, Train Sheet Metal Workers

Acosta Sheet Metal VP of Operations and Marketing Michelle Acosta shares how the San Jose sheet metal manufacturer deals with the skilled trades gap and employee retention.

Austin Keating

October 6, 2021

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Emphasizing company culture leads to greater worker retention and training, says Acosta Sheet Metal VP of Operations and Marketing.

EDUCATION

Georgia Sheet Metal Workers Local 85 Trains Apprentices for Successful HVAC Careers

Through the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local 85 trains and educates apprentices to prepare them for life as HVAC professionals.

Stacey Winconek

September 29, 2021

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If you ask Schuyler Worthey, the organizer for Sheet Metal Workers Local 85, Atlanta, Georgia is full of opportunities for those interested in pursuing an HVAC career.

SAFETY

The Greatest Safety Threats to Sheet Metal Contractors

Commons threats to sheet metal workers include poor ergonomics, tools, heavy equipment, heat and light from welding, and extreme noise.

Jane Marsh

September 20, 2021

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Awareness of common safety threats — poor ergonomics, tools, heavy equipment, heat and light from welding, and extreme noise — can help managers protect workers and themselves.

TECH

Soccer Fans Win Big with Rebuilt Stadium

Laser scanning helps preserve beloved sports structure

Mary Jo Wagner

September 8, 2021

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In Spain, soccer stadiums are often as beloved as their local teams. So it pays to maintain and upgrade these significant sources of pride and revenue.

WELDING

Tips for Welding Thin Gauge Sheet Metal

John Ward

August 27, 2021

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This guide explains some of the ways to help get the best results when welding thin sheet metal.

Manufacturers and suppliers from around the world will unveil the latest additions to their product line-ups, demonstrate what is new and innovative about the technologies, provide technical support, and answer questions.