Summer 2018
• The Business of Common Sense • 50 Years of Austin Sheet Metal • PARQ Resort and Casino • Metal Theft Click here to read it on ISSUU
October 2018
New Skies Ahead for SMACNA-BC
I am proud to announce that SMACNA-BC will be launching a brand new, member-friendly and accessible website in September. On the new site, members will be able to access their accounts, list equipment for sale, […]
Meet the Board
Name: Phil McDonald, co-owner / junior partner of Summit Sheet Metal Company scope and specialty: High-rise construction Board position: Director Length of current term: Four-year term Previous involvement in SMACNA-BC Board: First SMACNA- BC board […]
The Business of Common Sense
Many sheet metal contractors as asking themselves the questions: “Who will my next generation of leaders be? Who will replace those in my organization that will retire in the next four to fourteen years? What […]
Austin Metal: 50 Years Strong
In today’s fluctuating construction market, burdened and uplifted by global economics, pricing swings, and varying trends in capital investment, there are few firms that can list 50 years in business on their list of accomplishments. […]
PARQ Resort & Casino: Grand Scale Quality and Design
Project: PARQ Resort & Casino Location: Vancouver, BC Architect: IBI Architects Mechanical Engineer: Integral Group General Contractor: Ellis Don Mechanical Contractor: Pitt Meadows / Boradway Joint Venture Sheet Metal Contractor: Apollo Sheet Metal “In total, Apollo […]
Metal Theft
What is Metal and Wire Theft? Metal theft is a growing and challenging problem that tends to be underestimated. Both local and international supply and demand strongly influence wire and metal theft. Local wire and […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Bidding Process with Fastest Estimating Software
Thousands of contractors across North America use FastEST, Inc.’s award-winning estimating software to help them bid more jobs, win more jobs, and improve their company’s bottom line. Below is a list of just a few […]
Honouring the Field
This article is dedicated to the men and women who work in the field. Yes, contractors in our industry take 100% of the risk, but they can do nothing alone. It takes the combined effort […]
Test and Balance Plan Development
The demand from building owners to have contractors maintain a construction schedule is ever increasing. Building owners require a substantial construction completion date and expect the team to meet this date. Before a building can […]