Learn to Lead
By / Natalie Bruckner “What’s the number one trait of a great leader?” Stephane McShane, director of Maxim Consulting Group, asks. “They will end a sentence with a question mark, rather than a period. I’m […]
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Labour Sharing is a Game-Changer
SMACNA-BC’s groundbreaking Double Dispatch Program redefines job security. By Natalie Bruckner • Photos by Summit Sheet Metal In an industry susceptible to cyclical fluctuations and labor shortages, SMACNA-BC has spearheaded a game-changing labor sharing system […]
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
The Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation facilitates ground-breaking research with an international medical community, providing essential support for patients and families. By / Jessica Kirby Asbestos-related diseases remain the number one cause of workplace mortality in Canada […]
Most Dangerous Mineral
By Eric “Eero” Sorila I’m one of thousands among sheet metal workers who has been exposed to asbestos dust. I’m trying to write this painful story with oxygen tubes in my nostrils. Thousands of sheet […]
Meet SMACNA-BC’s New President: Mark Kuelle, Austin Sheet Metal
By / Jessica Kirby SMACNA-BC has a new president, and he is looking forward to the challenge and expectations that come with the position. “SMACNA is a great organization that is constantly adapting to the […]