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Opinion pieces from SNIPS NEWS editorial, industry associations, and other contributors.

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The Sheet Metal Frontlines: War Never Changes

A reflection on war, history and labor within the context of the sheet metal industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 2, 2024
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In a letter penned to the founding publisher of SNIPS, a reader, soldier and sheet metal contractor shared his perspective from the frontlines of World War II.


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Flex Duct

Not Your Father’s Flex Duct

Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 1, 2024
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Here’s what makes modern flex duct so resilient that it can be cleaned – with the right tools and installation
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Angie Simon

Industry Icon Angie Simon Paves the Way for Women in the Sheet Metal Industry

Meet SNIPS NEWS' latest Industry Icon: Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical
Stacey Winconek
May 3, 2024
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The former president of Western Allied Mechanical and past president of SMACNA is SNIPS NEWS' latest industry icon. Here, she talks about her career and why retirement hasn’t stopped her. 


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Building Audit

Building Audits – Beyond Energy

Health effects from poor IEQ may be experienced shortly after exposure or possibly years later
Robert Knoedler
April 8, 2024
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Auditing and strategic planning for buildings, their systems, and their efficiency have long been an important part of the facility and energy managers’ toolkit for decreasing energy demand and consumption. 


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New Building

How to Engage Employees in Safety through Technology

The use of technology to track safety and health statistics can help with identifying trends, measuring efforts, and working on needed continuous improvement
Mike McCullion
April 7, 2024
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The January 2024 MEP Innovation Conference sponsored by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA included informative sessions on a variety of topics presented by safety department leaders in MCAA, SMACNA and NECA.


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Harris

Low or No Cost Ways to Make Your Buildings Greener and More Efficient

Paul Taplin of Harris weighs in on how building managers can achieve "sustainability in steps." Here's step one
Paul Taplin
March 8, 2024
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Harris polled some of their internal experts and developed a list of items that contractors and customers alike can consider as low or no cost first steps towards greener buildings and healthier bottom lines.


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Basu

The Economy’s Impact on the Construction Industry in 2024

Dr. Anirban Basu, Chief Economist for SMACNA, shares some predictions for the upcoming year
Stacey Winconek
December 14, 2023
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 “It’s not time for complacency. It’s not time for the status quo. It’s time to embrace the risk and deal with it aggressively," Basu said.


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Flex Duct Manufacturing

Flex Duct Manufacturer Scales up National Footprint

Building on more than 60 years of work on the national stage, JP Lamborn Co (JPL) continues to grow
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 1, 2023
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Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.


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Dekalb Mechanical

Industry ICON Stephen Doonan Reflects on His Career, Achievements

The owner and president of Illinois-based DeKalb Mechanical Inc. is our latest Industry ICON. Here, he shares highlights from his career
Stacey Winconek
October 6, 2023
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Slideshow: For the last five years, Doonan has been in the process of transitioning out of his ownership role, and he’s ready to start a new chapter.


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NEMI TABB

TABB Inducts Indiana Business Owner Who Champions TAB, Helps the Community

The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) honors Jim Larsen
October 5, 2023
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“If I can assist anyone, even a competitor, it’s the right thing to do,” Larsen said.


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