<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/ndills-600x400.jpg?sfvrsn=7c09c8a5_0"><img src="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/ndills-600x400.tmb-medium.jpg?sfvrsn=7c09c8a5_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="NDills 600x400" title="NDills 600x400" style="float: right; margin-left: 12px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>SMACNA president Nathan L. Dills delivered a keynote speech during the general session of the second SMART General Convention on Tuesday, August 13 at the Mirage Resort in Las Vegas.</p> <p>He highlighted the health of the unionized sheet metal industry and how to continue to move forward, painting a picture that the future looks energy efficient, technology-driven, modular, diverse, safe, drug free, well trained, valuable, better than non-union counterparts, and on-time and on-budget.</p> <p>&ldquo;We must always be forward looking &ndash; always forward, never back,&rdquo; he said</p> <p>Dills focused on the theme of togetherness and how, in order to survive and thrive in this industry, both contractors and union members need each other, stressing that the old attitude of us-versus-them is counterproductive.</p> <p>He said that the importance of working together is a focus in the new strategic plan moving forward. &ldquo;We must continue to work together to grow market share, which grows union membership and gives contractors the opportunity to grow...One cannot survive without the other &ndash; we are interdependent and must have confidence and trust in each other.&rdquo;</p> <p>This trust and togetherness will ideally lead to growth in numbers of members and contractors, and an increase in revenues, funds and wages. And, in order to maintain this growth and sustain our industry, we must keep up with technology and invest in the younger generation.</p>

<p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/354699107" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe>&nbsp;</p> <p>SMACNA recently visited Therma, a leading mechanical services company focused on designing, building, and servicing custom and complex mechanical systems. The company is one of SMACNA&rsquo;s largest members and has more than 1,000 employees. Founded in 1967 by Joe and Nicki Parisi, Therma sits on an 18 acre campus in San Jose, California.</p> <p>SMACNA got to talk with Joe and several Therma executives. Viewers will get a good sense for the depth and breadth of services offered including engineering, estimation, design, building information modeling, energy modeling, design-build, specialty HVAC and pipe fabrication, modular skid and process controls, pre-fabrication and installation work. Clients range from general contractors, construction managers and owners in the technology, biopharmaceutical, to data center, semiconductor and other industries with complex mechanical requirements. Therma was acquired by Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm in 2017.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/mccullion-399x600.jpg?sfvrsn=3608c8a5_0"><span class="captioned"><img src="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/mccullion-399x600.tmb-medium.jpg?sfvrsn=3608c8a5_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="McCullion 399x600" title="Michael McCullion" style="float: right; margin-left: 12px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></span></a>In <em>Consulting-Specifying Engineer, </em>Mike McCullion, SMACNA&rsquo;s Director of Market Sectors and Safety, summarizes a recent technical report on a &ldquo;life cycle&rdquo; approach to Prevention through Design (PtD) in construction. McCullion was subgroup chair for the ANSI voluntary consensus standard to address PtD in construction. </p> <p> </p> <p>McCullion notes that, &ldquo;prevention through design isn&rsquo;t just about protecting workers on the new construction project. It also encompasses the safety and health of the people who interact and use the facility once it is built and occupied.&rdquo; </p> <p> </p> <p>The technical report, <a href="https://store.assp.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Store/Product-Details/productId/112193440">ASSP TR-A10.100-2018 Prevention Through Design &ndash; A Life Cycle Approach to Safety and Health in the Construction Industry</a>, is available through the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).</p> <p> </p> <p>Read the full article: &ldquo;<a href="https://www.csemag.com/articles/a-life-cycle-approach-to-prevention-through-design/">A life cycle approach to prevention through design</a>.&rdquo;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/cox01946-600x400.jpg?sfvrsn=4309c8a5_0"><img src="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/cox01946-600x400.tmb-medium.jpg?sfvrsn=4309c8a5_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="COX01946 600x400" title="COX01946 600x400" style="float: left; margin-right: 12px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></a>On February 25-26, 2020 at Caesar&rsquo;s Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, SMACNA and SMART are going <a href="https://www.pinp.org/conferences/pinp20"><strong>&ldquo;ALL IN&rdquo;</strong></a> to strengthen the industry and win more business! <a href="https://www.pinp.org/conferences/pinp20"><strong>Registration</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the 2020 Partners in Progress Conference opens at 9 am EST on Tuesday, September 3rd.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>This bi-annual conference will once again foster an environment for both labor and management to build on their current relationships, share relevant information, and learn new and innovative strategies to work together for a stronger industry. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/caesers-palace-600x338.jpg?sfvrsn=ae0ac8a5_0"><img src="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/2019/caesers-palace-600x338.tmb-medium.jpg?sfvrsn=ae0ac8a5_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="caesers palace 600x338" title="caesers palace 600x338" style="float: right; margin-left: 12px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></a>SMACNA member contractors, chapter executives, and future leaders will all find valuable educational sessions and hear from world-class speakers, including former NFL head coach and current football head coach at Arizona State University, <strong>Herm Edwards</strong> during this two-day program. </p> <p> </p> <p> Additionally, you can receive updates on the 2020 Partners in Progress Conference on <a href="https://twitter.com/smpartners"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smpartners"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheetmetalpartners"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>. Simply search for <strong>#pinp20</strong> to get the latest updates.<br class="t-last-br" /> </p>

<p><a href="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/smacnews/2018/osha-x400.png?sfvrsn=73d0cea5_0"><img src="https://www.smacna.org/images/default-source/smacnews/2018/osha-x400.tmb-medium.png?sfvrsn=73d0cea5_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="OSHA x400" title="OSHA x400" style="float: right; margin-left: 12px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></a>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is once again <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/2578c15"><strong>reminding</strong></a> employers who have not yet submitted their 2018 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) that those forms need to be sent to OSHA.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>All SMACNA member firms are required to keep OSHA injury and illness records.&nbsp; To read the entire reminder notice from OSHA, and to receive instructions on how to submit the Form 300A, please <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/2578c15"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. &nbsp;OSHA&rsquo;s role is to help ensure these conditions for America&rsquo;s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.osha.gov">www.osha.gov</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>