Products and Services Update

How A&R Mechanical is Utilizing Technology to Improve Workforce Management

Check out this recent case study for full details of how they were able to improve project planning, decrease timelines and increase profits.

Daikin Rental Solutions

Daikin HVAC equipment rentals has the solutions to help keep you up and running when you need it most.

New 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 3/16 in. and 1/4 in. Rivet Tools

DEWALT, the brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, expands its trades solutions with new tools that fasten hundreds of rivets per charge with optimal pulling force.

AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ EPDM Duct Insulation

Aeroflex USA is pleased to introduce AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ fiber-free EPDM closed-cell elastomeric duct insulation to the North American market.

Aire Technologies’ Model DC-AGV: Built to Last

Made to endure whatever life throws at it, the Model DC-AGV aluminum gravity ventilator is designed, engineered, and tested to provide air intake or relief while protecting severe hurricane environments.

Greenheck Redesigns USF Centrifugal Utility Sets

Greenheck has redesigned model USF single-width centrifugal utility sets in sizes 4 to 24 to incorporate more features and options.

Better Scheduling and Tracking with 360° Reality Capture

The digital future of construction project management is here. Are you ready to make the leap to more modern construction workflows?

Explore Raken’s New Labor Management Tools

Better leverage your most important resource – labor – with our construction workforce management software that features: worker certification tracking, a visual Labor Map, geotagging for location tracking, and more.

What is the Outlook for the Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry?

The sheet metal fabrication industry is experiencing rapid evolution, and it is crucial for stakeholders to keep up with the changing economics, drivers, and technology that are shaping this sector. What can we expect moving forward?

Grant Cardone Enterprises Joins New Field Services Academy

This new partnership will help more field service businesses achieve massive growth through valuable business strategies and coaching. Field Services Academy is a program led by FieldEdge by Xplor and Service Autopilot by Xplor.

Kojo is Mechanical!

The nation's leading procurement and inventory management platform is fully operational for the mechanical industry. Connect your field, office, warehouse, shop, accounting, and vendor teams on one streamlined platform.

Kingspan’s KoolDuct®: The Lightweight HVAC Solution

With Kingspan’s KoolDuct®, less strain on building’s structural loads is more achievable and it can provide more efficient installation times.

The Titus Return Canopy

With an easy-to-install covering over the back of return air grilles in the ceiling plenum space, this new product ensures that conversations taking place within a private office or conference room can remain private.

Unlock Power in a Compact Size

DEWALT^® Introduces ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES™ 20V MAX* 1/2 in. Drill/Driver and 1/2 in. Hammer Drill to the ATOMIC™ Line-Up. These are the brand’s shortest drill driver and hammer drill (tool head only), optimizing jobsite productivity in tight spaces without sacrificing power.

Leverage Model Content Downstream With VDC Pro+ Integrations

Trimble’s VDC Pro+ subscription connects purpose-built MEP platforms so that content from your model can be leveraged to inform material buying, prefabrication, and more with the click of a button.

Improve HVAC Duct and Fittings Shop Floor Layout for Maximum Productivity

Watch how the Cornermatic Plus® can help fabricators streamline the corner insertion process through automation and improve shop flow.

Built for the Trades. Built for your Business.

ServiceTitan is the operating system that powers the trades. Trusted by over 12,000 of the most successful contractors in the industry.

SiteTrace Makes Field-Based Ductwork Ordering Quicker & Error-Free

HVAC contractors lose over $100,000 worth of time & money annually on their pen-and-paper based ductwork ordering process on the field, which is slow and error-prone. SiteTrace was built to solve that problem.

Milwaukee Delivers Better Protection Without Sacrificing Comfort

Providing better protection and more comfort, the Safety Helmet (USA) - Type 2 offers protection from top and side impacts.

The Most Precise Plasma Cutting System for Sheet Metal

Renowned for its design and CAD to CAM solution, the Lockformer VulcanPlus® Cutting System outperforms other HVAC plasma cutting systems with its unrivaled quality, performance, and value.

See FastEST Estimating Software at Product Show Booth #309

FastEST’s programs are trusted by thousands of contractors across North America to help streamline their estimating process, and improve their company’s bottom line.

Get the Field Updates You Need & Make Smarter Office Decisions

eSUB Cloud takes the delay out of updates as project teams can access the latest information whether they are in the office or on the go.

Procore IS Construction Management Software for the Trades

Learn more about how Procore can help your business and the SMACNA member exclusive discount!

CT with Concealed Fastening IOM

This video provides precise instructions for contractors on how to install this product in a variety of applications.

Auburn Mechanical Empowers the Field Through Data Mobility

SMACNA member, Auburn Mechanical, recently talked to Procore about how their fully mobile digital construction management solution puts their voluminous project information literally at the fingertips of craft labor in the field. The mobile, real-time task clarity streamlines processes and reduces risk as a result, and their innovative culture drove success for the whole company.

Milwaukee® Announces the MX FUEL™ CARRY-ON™ 3600W/1800W Power Supply

Rebel Applied™ Packaged Rooftop Systems – Now with Inverter Compressors

Improve HVAC Duct and Fittings Shop Floor Layout for Maximum Productivity

Federated Insurance Presents 1-Day Risk Management Seminar

Hilti Jaibot Construction Robot to Help Contractors on Jobsites

Duro Dyne’s Dyna-Tite Suspension System

New Feature to Collect More Accurate Time & Streamline Payroll

GRIPNAIL® Equipment Financing

Creating Data-Rich Models in Days, Not Weeks

Protecting Ventilation Openings for Storm Shelters & Tornado Safe Rooms

Protecting ventilation openings for storm shelters is critical when severe weather strikes. Both FEMA and the ICC have specific standards for tornado and storm shelters. Do you know what these are?

GRIPNAIL® Equipment Financing

GRIPNAIL® is now offering interest free financing* on their full line of automated duct lining machinery. Don’t let your equipment eat into your bottom line. Make your sheet metal shop run at peak efficiency with the legendary reliability you expect from GRIPNAIL.

The Latest Advancements in Airtightness Testing

From blower doors setups that can test any sized building, to handheld commercial duct testers, Retrotec's line of building diagnostic tools push the industry forward.

Tru-Duct Fabricates Lightweight Phenolic Ductwork for Customer

By fabricating Thermaduct’s round InspiralR and Kingspan KoolDuct rectangular systems, Tru-Duct was able to provide ductwork for this facility that would not require additional structural considerations and eliminate the need for most seismic bracing.

The Market's Most Powerful Cordless Metal Cutting Solutions

Hilti's SSH 6-A22 double-cut shear uses two separate cutting edges to remove thin strips of material and is equipped with a "chip clipper" to terminate the cut without any other tools required, while the SPN 6-A22 nibbler operates like a fast-moving miniature punch-and-die, removing small bits of metal quickly, with extreme precision and accuracy.

Maximize Your ROI with the New D-Max 2.0 Titan

This workhouse model replaces the existing D-Max 1.6E and the D-Max 2.0E for a more powerful tubeformer, offering both high-speed and heavy gauge capacities.

Video: See the Titus HEPA Room Air Cleaner in Action

The Titus HEPA Room Air Cleaner (THRC) is the ideal solution to improve indoor air quality. When equipped with the optional Germicidal Ultraviolet light, it provides superior defense against the spread of infectious airborne particles.

NEW: T&M Ticket to Change Order Workflows in Procore

Procore is the only solution that seamlessly connects the billing process for out-of-scope work from field to office. Say goodbye to damaged or illegible tickets and surprise costs at closeout.

Milwaukee® Launches Major Expansion of Their Headlamp Offering

The leading jobsite lighting provider in the industry, Milwaukee Tool, continues to expand their rapidly-growing Personal Lighting family of products with a major expansion of their headlamp solutions. The line-up includes a new rechargeable light – a game-changing USB Rechargeable BEACON™ Hard Hat Light, which provides 360° of personal safety lighting.

Insulating Plenum Spaces

Knowing which duct insulations to use in plenum spaces can be challenging. Plenums are used to house ducts, pipes, electrical cables, and are common in commercial settings. They often have unique requirements for the materials that are used inside them.

Case Study: Trump International Hotel Waikiki

Energy-efficient, weather-resistant packaged central plants quickly replaced an aging rooftop HVAC system at this five-star hotel, reducing labor costs and installation time by more than half, and trimming utility bills by an estimated $500,000 annually.

FMI Special Report: 10 Things Leaders Must Consider in a Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 pandemic fully accelerated changes in the construction industry, and now moving forward, the question is not only how to recover, but also how the future will look...

A Better Approach to the Labor Shortage

Like a Formula 1 pit crew, your office team should keep techs on track. Learn how to leverage technology and your office staff to create scalable growth regardless of a technician labor shortage.

7 Steps to Better Procurement

Learn insights gathered from thousands of contractors on how to streamline the procurement process from planning to payment. Reading this will give you the inside scoop to reduce overhead, save on material costs, and outperform your competition

7 Ways to Improve Your Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop Practices

Sheet metal fabrication shops face the challenge of standing out in a crowded marketplace. Here are seven well-tested Best Practices to help you stay competitive and improve profitability.

Autodesk Now Offers Exclusive Discount to SMACNA Members

Learn about how all SMACNA members can now save 15% on their first purchase of any Autodesk Construction Cloud product they are not already using!

BioCoat: An Innovative Multi-Purpose Coating

See how this new multi-purpose coating can be used as a full-coverage coating within duct systems to address IAQ concerns. 

Case Study: Cable Suspension - 60% Faster Installation

Read how a leading HVAC company achieved significant time savings and improved efficiency by adopting Griplock Systems’ HVAC cable suspension systems, moving away from their previous reliance on strut and all-thread.

How to Make Your Meetings Effective & Concise

Read about three easily implementable recommendations that will make your business meetings shorter and more successful.

Daikin Rental Solutions

With complete support and a full range of equipment — from chillers and dehumidifiers to heat and power — Daikin has the solutions to help keep you up and running when you need it most.

DEWALT® Announces ELITE SERIES™ Abrasive Grinding Wheels

Maximize productivity with new DEWALT® ELITE SERIES™ Abrasive Grinding Wheels that deliver up to 50% longer life* in extreme applications. The new grinding wheels feature a Pressure Pact™ design that boasts high grain density with increased grain availability for higher performance.

Easier Communication with 360° Reality Capture

Construction technology has dramatically improved the way builders communicate, both internally and externally. Learn more about proven benefits to adopting tools, such as 360° reality capture.

EVERLOCK - Rossi's Patented Locking Regulator

Watch this video where Tony from Rossi demonstrates all the reasons why the EVERLOCK - their patented positive locking regulator - is disrupting the damper hardware industry and how it’s such an improvement over the old wingnut-style regulators.

The Titus Return Canopy

With an easy-to-install covering over the back of return air grilles in the ceiling plenum space, this new product ensures that conversations taking place within a private office or conference room can remain private.

How We Build Now: 2023 Construction Industry Trends in the U.S. and Canada

Procore teamed up with Censuswide and surveyed industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada to gain insight into the current climate of construction. Read this report today.

Maximize Your ROI with Lockformer Tubeformer 2.0

Lockformer’s Tubeformer 2.0 is the newest machine in spiral tubeformer series, offering both high-speed and heavy gauge capacities.

Milwaukee Eliminates the Hassles of Cords and Delivers Instant Power

The M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump, powered by M18™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries, delivers the runtime and speed needed while minimizing the time and effort of setting up and tearing down, allowing users to get their work done and move onto the next job.

Multi-phase Hospital Application Finds Outdoor Solutions with Thermaduct & Thermaround

With areas of the hospital requiring an HVAC upgrade in late 2022, Thermaduct products were the duct solution of choice!

NAIMA Testing Shows Failure of Elastomeric Products

A newly released report from NAIMA raises concerns about the performance of elastomeric duct liner regarding ASTM E84 standards, the Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

Snap, Snap, Sealed – GreenSeam How-To Video

Learn the three best ways to snap together GreenSeam’s patented snap-lock pipe on YouTube.

STRATUS Innovate 2023 Conference

Discover the future of digital fabrication at STRATUS Innovate 2023 presented by GTP Software and Autodesk. Engage in insightful sessions, workshops, and networking events while exploring cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.

Streamline Jobsite Communication & Coordination with Fieldwire

Fieldwire is Hilti’s jobsite management software that streamlines field to office communication for construction teams of any size. Fieldwire can save up to one hour per person per day on every jobsite with the easy-to-use app.

The Fastest Way to Trapeze

See how Gripple Fast Trak® is the most versatile, pre-engineered, and time-saving alternative to trapezing with strut.

Will a Billion Dollar Disaster Affect Your Business?

When it comes to weather and climate disasters, the clock is ticking. As the likelihood of a major climate event impacting your business surges higher each year, disaster recovery planning is critical.