2022 June

How Lawsuits in the 90s Changed the Face of the Sheet Metal Industry

June 3, 2022

A patent infringement letter by CTI of Elmsford, New York, targeted competing plasma cutting systems and CAD systems in 1992. The resulting losses threw the entire industry into chaos, writes SNIPS Contributor and Industry Icon David Daw.

SoFi Stadium Showcases the Latest in Metal Architecture

A. Zahner Company put heat stress and the safety of passengers landing at nearby airports front of mind when constructing SoFi stadium’s metal exterior.

Austin Keating

June 3, 2022

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Each of the 34,789 triangular panels that make up LA’s SoFi Stadium exterior are unique – creating a logistical frenzy for contractors in the design and construction process.

Camaraderie, Education at Forefront of 19th ICB/TABB Conference

Professionals from 30 states attended first in-person gathering since 2019.

Tiffannie Bond

June 6, 2022

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The International Certification Board/Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB) Conference returned in person for the first time since 2019 April 25-27 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim, California.

Fall Prevention Deserves Your Attention

According to OSHA, falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry.

Mike McCullion

June 3, 2022

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SNIPS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion, CSP, ARM, investigates the largest source of fatalities in the field: falls.

Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Chris Holbert

June 3, 2022

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Working as an HVAC technicians requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe.

Ruskin TDFi-RT Fan Inlet Airflow Measurement Device

June 3, 2022

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The Ruskin TDFi-RT (Thermal Dispersion Fan Inlet – Real Time) is a unique air measurement device for fan inlets utilizing thermal dispersion technology to establish both airflow rate and air temperature for a building’s automation system.