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SMACNA and HVAC lobbyist Stanley Kolbe lets us know what to expect out of Washington D.C. in 2025.

“One thing that I always say is you have to build a plan, build a strategic plan with actionable and attainable goals - and look for those opportunities to collaborate...it's a game changer." In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Nathan Wood chat with Denise Devine from Veloris Consulting about her background and the upcoming AEC Summit in Austin, Texas in April 2025! This podcast is a part of a series of episodes that will be coming out from now until Spring 2025 covering the AEC Summit in Austin, Texas April 23rd - 25th 2025. We encourage our listeners and partners to share and engage with us during this conference coverage! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube! Submit a Team Topic for the AEC Summit 2025!  Denise has over 20 years of expertise in growth strategy and operational efficiencies and serves the industry as a consultant, researcher, author and speaker as Founder of Veloris Consulting. Her most recent work was the 2024 edition of the Construction Technology Report for NECA, MCAA and SMACNA after supporting the research and keynote presentation at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference (pending publication). She is currently co-authoring a curriculum and textbook on AI for the Construction Industry with The New School of Architecture. To further support the industry, Denise also holds a position as Senior Manager with Continuum Advisory Group and she serves as the Construction Progress Coalition's Communication Director, Chair of Women Construction Coalition's, Julia Morgan Society, and is the Treasurer of CMAA San Diego's DEIB committee. Denise's commitment to continued education underscores her passion for optimizing the industry and supporting contractors nationwide. Nathan Wood understands how rewarding the design and construction process can be when technology and culture embrace a new era of innovation. Nathan first earned his reputation as an industry thought leader in 2011, sharing his award-winning implementation of virtual design and construction (VDC) while working on integrated project delivery (IPD) healthcare projects. Nathan strives to share the best practices and lessons learned he's gathered from over 100 project teams spanning the US, Europe, and the Middle East. These experiences have taught him that when it comes to adopting technology in construction, it's not one size fits all. For that reason, Nathan founded SpectrumAEC with a clear goal — solving the human barriers to new process and technology adoption. As SpectrumAEC's founder and chief enabling officer, Nathan helps organizations and project teams successfully adopt change through executive strategy sessions and end user workshops. Nathan continues to support industry progression through conference presentations, academic papers, and as President of the Construction Progress Coalition. Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Tony Petrossian and Jessica McMillan of Rossi HVAC Hardware join SNIPS NEWS Editor Austin Keating to discuss the company's upcoming presence at the SMACNA Conference in Palm Springs, California. They emphasized the importance of market feedback in product innovation and highlighted Rossi's commitment to American manufacturing. Sponsored by Rossi.

@markasher32 gives you the latest news and headlines then he talks with Aaron Hilger, CEO of @SMACNA about Gen z gong to trade schools, the business of sports and our crosstalk with @Mastering_Money #news #headlines #trades #sports #retire

Aaron Hilger, CEO of SMACNA, the trade association for the sheet metal and HVAC industry. Opportunities in the trades for MI residents. The workforce gap in the trades. Benefits of jobs in trades for workers and communities (better buildings, indoor air quality, etc.). How to enter a job in the trades in MI

The ACHR NEWS talked with SMACNA president Carol Duncan. She is also the owner of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon and has nearly 40 years of leadership and expertise in the sheet metal industry. Duncan talked about the outlook for 2024 and how to bring more talent into the industry.

In this Talking SMART special episode, SMART General President Michael Coleman, SMACNA President Anthony Kocurek and returning guest host Dushaw Hockett discuss the Belonging and Excellence for All initiative, also known as BE4ALL.   Their conversation, which took place at the end of August 2023 during the SMART Leadership Conference, explores why BE4ALL is so vital for the unionized sheet metal industry as we enter a period of unprecedented opportunity.   “We have some projects where the workforce for that project alone exceeds the amount of members we have in that entire local,” said GP Coleman. "We cannot apprentice our way out of this problem. The numbers don't line up. So, we have to get outside our comfort zone. And we have to look at all kinds of different ways to bring in a workforce that's not the traditional way we did that. And the issue with that is we need to be welcoming when we do this.”  The values of belonging and inclusion are not only a core part of the solidarity that defines our organization and the labor movement – they will be crucial to ensuring that local unions can meet the workforce demands created by megaprojects, federal legislation and a new emphasis on our industry. Only by bringing all workers into our union will we be able to secure the jobs, hours and collective bargaining strength that lie before us.   Dushaw Hockett is the founder and executive director of Safe Places for the Advancement of Community and Equity (SPACEs), a Washington, DC-based organization that is working with SMART and SMACNA to move forward with the BE4ALL initiative. 

SMACNA president Tony Kocurek talks about how HVAC contractors can improve the indoor air quality in schools.

In this episode the dorks interview Zach Piercy of Poynter Sheet Metal the current SMACNA innovator of the year for about how Tech and innovation are solving problems for the Sheet metal trade and how better using existing solutions often trumps looking for new ones.

Safety Contributor Mike McCullion interviews the director of safety at SMACNA, Justin Crandol, about the safety priorities of SMACNA.

This week we are updating and adding photos to a great flashback show with Ed Light and the late Marty King. This was an excellent show on the assessment of smoke Damage which is once again a hot topic again. With all the wildfires, train wrecks and recycling fires this show from 3-23-12 is as relevant today as it was then. Let's learn from those that have been there and done that Marty King and Ed Light. Martin King was the Restoration Industries Association Technical Adviser for 30 years, where he developed a broad range of restoration procedures and published over 300 articles in trade journals. He also served as CEO of Martin Churchill Associates, Inc. Damage Investigators and Appraisers and has investigated and prepared formal reports on over 2000 property damage cases. Recently Light N King have been working together to improve the knowledge and science behind fire damage restoration and repair. Unfortunately, fire damage and restoration issues often times take a back seat to more “sexy” mold. It seems that mold gets all the attention even though fire damage is an extremely important issue. Ed Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees. In the 1980's, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides. In the 1990's, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI). As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station. He has been admitted as an expert witness in numerous litigations. LEARN MORE at IAQRadio+.

Does a chapter executive make for a good CEO of the national association? How do you foster engagement among longtime members? And what do you do when your industry is just begging for people to join?In this episode of Associations Thrive host Joanna Pineda interviews Aaron Hilger, CEO, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA). Aaron introduces the SMACNA, shares his journey to becoming CEO, and then shares how SMACNA is increasing engagement among members and potential recruits. He talks about:How chapter leaders are often overlooked as potential leaders of the national organization but they are well positioned because of their experience and knowledgeHis funny first day as SMACNA CEOHow associations are increasingly not based from the city where their association is basedHow to integrate new, remote staff into an increasingly remote organizationHow the pandemic has forced all of us to think about environments we live in, including and especially the air quality in our buildingsHow he's trying to foster engagement among contractors who are dues-paying but not engagedThe Heavy Metal summer camps that are teaching high schools students what it's like to work for a sheet metal contractorReferences:SMACNA WebsiteHeavy Metal Summer Camps

“Innovation involves a lot of technology, but I look at innovation as change and being not afraid to change. How can we change the industry to make it better?” Angie Simon, past President of SMACNA and Advisor to the Board at Western Allied Mechanical, shares her take on innovation after 35 years in the specialty trades.  As a trailblazer who became President of her contracting company in 2008 just as the recession hit and who became the first female President of SMACNA in 2019 just before the pandemic, Angie is no stranger to championing innovation during uncertainty.  Hear her story and her exciting efforts to bring more young talent into the industry through the Heavy Metal Summer Experience.  Check out more at hmse.org 

Take me out to the ballgame! Today we're re-airing a really fun conversation we had last year with Angie Simon.   Angie can hit a nasty curveball, but when she's not standing at the plate, she's working in one of these roles: Advisor to the Board at Western Allied Mechanical. (She was CEO when we recorded this interview last year.) Immediate Past President Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)When we conducted this interview, she was WAM's CEO.  President and co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), a great program that introduces high school students to opportunities in trades.   Our conversation today starts out with Angie and Eddie geeking out about the similarities between baseball and construction.  A team with mediocre talent but exceptional cohesiveness can outperform a team with superstars but no trust.  When you're on the field, you should be talking–not just to communicate with your teammates, but to cement in your own mind what you need to do. Practical IQ–an understanding of how to approach a complex situation–is more important than some sort of technical giftedness or talent. Leaders who genuinely respect the workers in the field will have stronger teams.    Angie talks about the repeat business that her company gets simply because they do really, really good work. This is the case because of the culture of trust within their team. She explains the importance of getting a sense of buy-in from your team when you're facing decisions. Communicate. Explain the whys and hows. Answer their questions.    We go on to talk about the ever-present issue of workforce development. Angie explains that 40% of the sheet metal workers in the country will be retiring in the next five years. Incoming apprentices are averaging 27 years of age. This means we need to get more focused with our recruitment. So, Angie's doing something about it.   Angie spearheaded the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. When we recorded this episode in 2021, they were just about to run the first 12-session camp experience. If you want to see Angie share more about how this program has gone, check out this video. Angie also tells us about a number of other programs that she is working with to increase workforce diversity within the construction industry.    Angie's Megaphone Message: The construction industry is a great industry. To participate in the process of building something is exciting, and there are so many opportunities. Construction workers make a difference in the world.    Learn more about Angie: Angie on LinkedIN - Angie's SMACNA page - Angie talking about the HMSE program Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedIn If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, we're talking about the Belonging and Excellence for All project, also known as Be4All. As a joint effort of SMART, union signatory contractors in SMACNA, and the International Training Institute, the project is tasked with working to ensure that all members, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, feel welcome and experience all the opportunities that come with being a union member. In short, Be4All is a bold, long-term effort to transform the unionized sheet metal industry by creating workplace and business environments that are welcoming and foster belonging for ALL workers and contractors. We have a special guest host this episode – Dushaw Hockett, founder and executive director of Safe Places for the Advancement of Community and Equity (SPACEs), a Washington, DC-based organization that is working with SMART and SMACNA to move forward with the Be4All project. At the SMART Leadership Conference in San Francisco in August 2022, Hockett sat down with SMART General President Joseph Sellers, SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger and SMACNA past President Angie Simon to discuss how both organizations are working together to build a thriving industry where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, everyone feels welcome, and sheet metal workers and contractors work together to achieve the highest standards of excellence in their skills and crafts. We hope you enjoy the conversation... 

HVAC contractors are constantly trying to find quality employees. SMACNA executive director of communications Jeff Henriksen has been spearheading their workforce and apprenticeship campaigns and stops by to give us some tips.

HVAC contractors are constantly trying to find quality employees. SMACNA executive director of communications Jeff Henriksen has been spearheading their workforce and apprenticeship campaigns and stops by to give us some tips.

In the latest edition of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Nate Oland, Senior National Account Executive with SMACNA Premier Partner Federated Insurance. During their discussion, Angie and Nate talk about all of the ways that SMACNA collaborates with Federated in terms of products and services, as well as some of the issues that contractors need to be aware of, such as cyber security.

For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Joseph Sellers, Jr., the General President of The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART). Angie and Joe talk about the collaboration between SMACNA and SMART on issues such as diversity in the workplace and workforce development. They also delve into some other topics, including the need to improve the country's HVAC infrastructure in the wake of COVID-19.

Angie Simon sits down with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger to talk about his first 100 days in the role, his background and prior experience, and outline some of his goals for the organization.

Watch on Youtube.The pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine have left all of us in the design and construction industry short of supplies and lack of clarity.  Add to that the labour shortages that are evident in construction and we have a difficult time responding to a very hot construction market.  Dick Bayer talks with Tom Soles, Jim Morgan and Guy Gast about how the mechanical trades are responding to these challenges.  Tom Soles was Executive Director of Member Services for SMACNA until his retirement in 2020. He continues his service to the industry as Executive Director of SMACNA's New Horizons Foundation.  Jim Morgan is the President/Owner of Worcester Air Conditioning, LLC, a straight-line sheet metal contractor just west of Boston. Guy is the recently retired President of the Iowa Division of The Waldinger Corporation, which employs nearly 2000 construction professionals in the Midwest. From 2015-2016, he served as the National President of SMACNA. He continues today as the chair of the New Horizons Foundation.

This week our engineer Jon “You Gotta Have” Faith helped us clean up, edit and add to a great show we did in May of 2010 with Dr. Andrew Persily of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Dr. Persily is currently a Fellow at NIST but at the time of this interview he was leading the indoor air quality and ventilation group. During this interview we talked about his time as the Steering Committee Chair of the ASHRAE Design Guide “Indoor Air Quality Guide- Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning” a collaboration between ASHRAE, AIA, BOMA, SMACNA, EPA and the USGBC. We also discussed what NIST does, weatherization issues, ventilation and of course indoor air quality.   Dr. Andrew Persily has worked at NIST for four decades after earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. His research has focused on indoor air quality and ventilation in commercial and residential buildings, including the development and application of measurement techniques to evaluate airflow and indoor air quality performance and of multi-zone airflow and contaminant dispersal models. He has published more than 300 journal articles, conference papers and NIST reports. Dr. Persily was a vice-president of ASHRAE from 2007 to 2009, and is past chair of ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) and Standard 189.1 (Design of High-Performance Green Buildings). He is a Fellow of ASHRAE, ASTM and ISIAQ, and recipient of the NIST Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.

It's time! DorkCast 40, You're a winner, now what? We sit down with the three winners of prestigious and fraGEeeLAy Innovator of the Year Award from the MEP Innovation Conference. SMACNA's winner Steve Hunt, NECA's winner Jared Christman, and the MCAA's winner Jeff Elwell join us to celebrate and share. One common theme came out of our conversation, sharing just might be the secret to winning next year. These three talk about what they've been working, what they are shooting for, and the power of friends. Thanks for checking it out and we hope you enjoy!

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Nathan Cooper, Executive Director of The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Colorado Chapter. SMACNA Colorado represents over 50 Contractor Members and 25 Associate Members who manufacture and supply our Contractors with equipment and materials. Nathan began as SMACNA Colorado's Executive Director in January of 2018 and leads the association's efforts in labor relations, education, advocacy and management of multiemployer health, retirement and training benefit funds. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show: What do the members of SMACNA fabricate? How does one eventually become the leader of a trade association? What role do trade associations play in helping to shape the careers of young people? What is the most challenging aspect of leading a trade association? What is the MEP Alliance? What, in Nathan's view, is the most important aspect of designing a building, particularly with regard to the pandemic? How did the COVID-19 pandemic shift this industry, and what does Nathan see ahead? For more information about SMACNA Colorado, please visit their website. For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.

This week we're going to explore some Practice to Research with real world examples from Mr. Ed Light. Ed has been doing research on his own projects and has some interesting results to pass along to our audience. We'll be discussing mold growth and climate change, MERV 8 vs. MERV 13 for particulate control and a critique of research support for COVID response measures in buildings.   Ed Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees. In the 1980's, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides. In the 1990's, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI). As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station. He has been admitted as an expert witness in numerous litigations.

Your host, Starlett Henderson, talks with Angie Simons of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA. Angie is a CEO and President in the trades arena, working to make positive impacts on the world through inclusiveness and being planet conscious. To learn more visit https://www.westernallied.com/

Learn more about the NECA Innovation Institute here:https://www.necanet.org/about-us/news/news-release-archive/news/2021/07/12/neca-innovation-institute-advances-the-next-generation-of-electrical-construction-leaders

Ed Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees.  In the 1980's, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides.  In the 1990's, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI).  As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station.  He has been admitted as an expert witness in numerous litigations.

What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode: - 3 DNA statements at Western Allied. - Keys to successful transition of leadership from one generation to the next. - One of Angie's favorite failures, and what she learned about rolling out a new process. - One thing that surprised her about being CEO, and her top priorities in that role. - Unconscious biases. - Angie's advice to young women who want to move into senior leadership. - The difference between diversity and inclusion. - A summer camp she's running to get young people into the trades. - Why helping your competitors get better is good for you.   How to connect with Angie Simon: Company website - www.westernallied.com SMACNA - www.smacna.org Let's Talk Shop Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-shop/id1462173868   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: STRUXI Labor Productivity Software - https://struxi.com Apparatus Bookkeeping Service - https://goapparatus.com Construction Financial Masterclass - https://buildermasterclass.com/cfo

Here we are at episode 23… or 24? Yeah it's 24. I think. Whatever. Coming off the heels of the MCAA's MEP Innovation Conference we decided we wanted to keep the party going and brought in the puppet master of the event, Sean McGuire. We touch on a lot of topics revolving around the conference, contractors helping contractors, and how great it was to bring in SMACNA and NECA and make this a great big happy family event.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings by SMACNA

Episode 14 celebrates Women in Construction Week. Host Angie Simon, SMACNA president and CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carmen Koo, partner at Applied Air Conditioning in California and Sandra Mennino, president of Cambridgeport Air Systems in Massachusetts, about how they started in the construction industry, some of the challenges they have faced as women in the trades, and what opportunities are available to bring more women into the industry.

This week's construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham) and Tauhira Ali Featuring: - Interview with Angie Simon from Western Allied Mechanical - Construction Tech News of the Week Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com Powered by JBKnowledge Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com or follow @JBKnowledge & @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.

In the third episode of Talking SMART, we hear from two local sheetmetal leaders about how they are working with signatory contractors to help us all get through this crisis. We also hear new updates about important COVID-19 related legislative issues impacting SMART members. Our first guest is Andy Bredeson, business manager of Local 45 in Des Moines, Iowa, who talks with us about a collaborative effort between his local and the area chapter of SMACNA to collect N-95 face masks and donate them to a local hospital that desperately needs them.We also talk with Jared Cassity, assistant national legislative director for the SMART Transportation Division. Jared gives us an overview of the impact of new federal stimulus measures on SMART members in general, and rail and transit members in particular. He also addresses the situation with a recent COVID-19 related waiver of rail safety regulations by the Federal Railway Administration. Our third guest is John Stepan, business manager of Local 480 in Faribault, Minnesota. John discusses how Local 480 is working with signatory contractor Daikin to modify attendance and leave policies during the pandemic, as well as how HVAC equipment produced by SMART members at Daikin is already shipping out to support temporary hospitals and other healthcare facilities in areas most impacted by COVID-19.  For more information, contact John via email at john.stepan@local480.netIn addition, listen for the open mic segment at the end of this episode, where General President Joseph Sellers answers questions from members about important topics facing them and their families.    RELATED RESOURCES:SMART COVID-19 Resources for Union Members Online portal with information and links to a variety of resources available to union members.SMART Emergency Legislative Alert PageUpdates on the impact of the legislative and regulatory response to the COVID-19 crisis on members, as well as links to available government resources. SMART Transportation Division COVID-19 Reporting FormIf you are aware of an employee who has tested positive with coronavirus, or if a carrier is refusing to provide a clean and sanitized workplace as well as supplies for sanitation, please let us know by submitting this online form.State Resources and Benefits Available to U.S. Workers Impacted by COVID-19Links for every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and some local municipal resources for workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.Provincial Resources and Benefits Available to Canadian Workers Impacted by COVID-19Links to resources for each Canadian province and territory for members and workers affected by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus.Sheet Metal Occupational Health Insitute Trust (SMOHIT)SMOHIT’s online COVID-19 portal with up-to-date news and information to keep you and your family healthy.SMART Member Assistance Program (SMART MAP)Grief and trauma counseling is available to SMART members and their families through 

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Angie Simon, board president of SMACNA, about the organization's “Ignite Your Career” program.

For Women in Construction Week, SMACNA president Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carol Duncan, CEO, and her daughter Ashley Duncan, mechanical division manager at General Sheet Metal. General Sheet Metal has grown from 25 people when Carol took over the company to 180 employees today. Ashley officially joined the company in 2015 and has taken more of a leadership role. Carol and Ashley speak about the culture at GSM and their belief in servant leadership and people first. “Relationships are the most important, “ says Carol, “and that is reflected in the growth of the company.”

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 9: City Logistics with Al Labella by SMACNA

What are the benefits of integrated project delivery? In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA president, talks with Matt Cramer, president, Dee Cramer, on how he got started with integrated project delivery (IPD). Dee Cramer has completed eight IPD projects in Michigan and have noticed a great increase in customer satisfaction when using this process.

Noted MEP estimating expert Pete Melucci talks with Jessica Busch about why published metrics are so valuable in producing estimates, and how their widespread adoption will enable construction projects overall to be more efficient, reliable, and transparent.

In this episode, host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA president-elect, is in Australia with Russell Telford, managing director of A.G. Coombs and national president of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) and Sumit Oberoi, National Director of AMCA and SMACNA Chapter Executive. They talk about some of the similarities and differences in Australia versus the United States, particularly with prefabrication and modularization as well as workforce issues.

Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance and Integration LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, talks with host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA president-elect on smoke/fire damper testing and certification. Tony talks about his work in air testing and balancing as well as how his company got started in fire/life safety and its implications for contractors.

Joe Isom, vice president (former president), California Sheet Metal is featured in this episode of Let’s Talk Shop. Host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA president-elect talks with Joe about his company’s conversion to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). They discuss how this succession strategy has improved the culture of the company and how it has changed the way staff and leadership view their roles at California Sheet Metal.

This week we look forward to a conversation with home performance and IAQ industry veteran Joe Medosch of Hayward Score. Joe is one of the smartest people in the industry and not just book smart, he has been there and done that with almost 30 years of experience as a contractor and 10 as a master trainer. Joe has deep experience in the home performance field, especially in the areas of health and energy-efficiency. His expertise includes building science and diagnostics, IAQ/IEQ assessments and home performance. He has a long history of involvement with the ICC, BPI, RESNET, SMACNA, and ASTM. He has served on numerous committees developing industry standards including: RESNET Standard 380, Equipment Sub-Committee, and BPI multifamily standards development.   Joe is an advocate for updating how home performance work is done and focuses on health of the occupants. He is adamant that we need to find ways to document that home performance improvements not only help with energy but that they treat the home holistically and help improve energy use, comfort and health.

This week we look forward to a conversation with home performance and IAQ industry veteran Joe Medosch of Hayward Score. Joe is one of the smartest people in the industry and not just book smart, he has been there and done that with almost 30 years of experience as a contractor and 10 as a master trainer. Joe has deep experience in the home performance field, especially in the areas of health and energy-efficiency. His expertise includes building science and diagnostics, IAQ/IEQ assessments and home performance. He has a long history of involvement with the ICC, BPI, RESNET, SMACNA, and ASTM. He has served on numerous committees developing industry standards including: RESNET Standard 380, Equipment Sub-Committee, and BPI multifamily standards development. Joe is an advocate for updating how home performance work is done and focuses on health of the occupants. He is adamant that we need to find ways to document that home performance improvements not only help with energy but that they treat the home holistically and help improve energy use, comfort and health.

“Business has only two functions — marketing and innovation.” Peter Drucker Marketing is about creating and keeping customers Innovation concentrates on creating new levels of performance in one of three areas: people, product, and processes. Innovation is hard because it requires change and doesn’t always work; therefore it gets resisted. Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. and incoming President of Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), joins me again. Today’s topic, how to implement process innovation, successfully. Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. is an $85 million-dollar mechanical contractor in the Silicon Valley of California who employs over 220 people. SMACNA, is an industry association representing over 1,800 mechanical contractors in the United States and Canada. Three Steps of Successful Process Innovation: Have one person be the “champion” of the innovation Explain the “why” to all parties to get buy in and a sense of ownership Show them the results and celebrate successes Show Highlights The resistance to innovation in the construction industry How poor implementation led to the initial failure of Productivity Tracking Hiring an Operations Manager, and tasking him to spearhead Productivity Tracking The importance of proper roll out when introducing any innovation Pick a “champion” to drive the process innovation Clearly explain the “why” of the new process How Productivity Tracking led to increasing the amount of prefabrication Using Productivity Tracking to surface problems earlier, and celebrate successes more often How Productivity Tracking impacted estimating Why being willing to change is the best way to grow Show the results and celebrate successes Links Angie Simon LinkedIn Western Allied Mechanical Inc. Website Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Website This episode is brought to you by The Construction Leaders Dashboard. The Construction Leaders Dashboard is one of the simplest and yet most powerful tools for leaders in construction companies of all sizes.    Construction companies use this tool to get clear on strategic priorities, recruit new field and office talent who are aligned with the mission and values of the firm, and as a development planning tool to develop the next generation of leaders. It will empower you to: Focus on what matters, so that you spend your time doing the things that have the most impact with clients. Make sure that everyone in the organization is aligned, accountable, and contributing equally to the company’s growth and success.   Attract, develop, and retain future leaders who can continue to move the organization forward. To instantly download your copy of the dashboard, go to: https://www.ericanderton.com/cld  

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Today on Iaqradio+ we welcome Ed Light and Paul Haas. They're CIH's but actually work with contractors to solve building problems! The "dynamic duo" (Ed and Paul are with the Indoor Air/Mechanical Engineering consulting firm, Building Dynamics), will address elusive questions such as, "Will mold grow here?" and "What do these moisture readings mean?" We are also going to have a special musical introduction from Ed Light.   Mr. Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees.  In the 1980's, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides.  In the 1990's, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI).  As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station.  He has been admitted as an expert witness in numerous litigations.  Paul Haas CSP, CIH is a consultant with Building Dynamics, LLC - industrial hygiene and mechanical engineering consultants. He has an MS in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Southern California and a BA in Environmental Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has authored many peer-reviewed scientific publications, including widely-used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints. He is a member of ASHRAE, AIHA, and an elite group of surfers who enjoy bluegrass music. As a consultant, Paul has directed multi-disciplinary Building Science and IEQ investigations of 100's of facilities and managing air quality in buildings under construction. He is a practicing industrial hygienist, and also participates in the successful design and construction of numerous buildings and public health aspects of the indoor environment for more than 25 years.

Produced by SMACNA, Let’s Talk Shop is hosted by Angie Simon, president of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-Elect. The first episode features Joseph Lansdell, President of Poynter Sheet Metal, on trends in prefabrication and its impact on the industry. The 20-minute conversation focuses on why and how contractors should get started with prefabrication and what cultural shifts need to happen to make the transition successful. As owners of large and small sheet metal shops, Angie and Joseph talk about the issues they have encountered as well as the benefits.

Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. and incoming President of Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), joins us today to talk about her thirty-year journey of working for and going up the ranks in the male-dominated industry of construction. Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. is an $85 million dollar mechanical contractor in the Silicon Valley of California who employs over 220 people. SMACNA, on the other hand, is an industry association representing over 1,800 mechanical contractors in the United States and Canada. In this episode we cover: The slow increase of the number of women working in the construction industry and how Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. has done otherwise with their 40% female workforce. What attracted Angie to work in the construction industry and how her stint as a college level competitive athlete has helped in her career. How she and her husband successfully maintain work and family life balance through her transition and journey from being a project manager, partner, and now a president. The challenges and knowledge that she has gone through and learned from rising through the ranks. Three things construction companies can do to successfully hire women to work in the industry.    Links Angie Simon LinkedIn Western Allied Mechanical Inc. Website Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Website    

Mr. Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees. In the 1980s, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides. In the 1990s, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI). As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station. He has been admitted in numerous proceedings as a litigation expert in industrial hygiene.

Mr. Light holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, has authored over 40 scientific publications on assessment and control of the indoor environment and has chaired several national scientific committees. In the 1980s, Ed established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides. In the 1990s, he developed widely used protocols for addressing IEQ complaints (published by EPA, NIOSH and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (for SMACNA, promulgated by ANSI). As a consultant, Ed has directed more than 1000 multi-disciplinary IEQ investigations, ranging from the White House to the South Pole Station. He has been admitted in numerous proceedings as a litigation expert in industrial hygiene.

Randy Novak, owner of Novak Heating and Air Conditioning (novakheating.com) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took over as president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) in October. In this podcast, he discusses the future of the organization, including what challenges SMACNA may face in the next year and how he plans to help the organization overcome those challenges. 

This week on HVAC 360, I talk to Mark Terzigni, a project manager at SMACNA who talks this week about Duct Leakage, System Leakage, Duct Construction, and How to test it. There is a lot of information going on in this episode so I hope you like it.  If you do then pass it on.  Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we interview Andrew Persily, Ph.D. of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dr. Persily works on indoor air quality and ventilation in commercial and residential buildings. His work includes the development and application of measurement techniques to evaluate airflow and air quality characteristics in a variety of building types, including large, mechanically ventilated buildings and single-family dwellings. Mr. Persily was also the Steering Committee Chair of the recently published ASHRAE Design Guide "Indoor Air Quality Guide- Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning". This project was a collaboration between ASHRAE, AIA, BOMA, SMACNA, EPA and the USGBC. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Persily!

This week we interview Andrew Persily, Ph.D. of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dr. Persily works on indoor air quality and ventilation in commercial and residential buildings. His work includes the development and application of measurement techniques to evaluate airflow and air quality characteristics in a variety of building types, including large, mechanically ventilated buildings and single-family dwellings. Mr. Persily was also the Steering Committee Chair of the recently published ASHRAE Design Guide "Indoor Air Quality Guide- Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning". This project was a collaboration between ASHRAE, AIA, BOMA, SMACNA, EPA and the USGBC. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Persily!