Words by Jeanette Lampe, project manager/estimator, and Christina Blaser, director of business development Photos courtesy of Harder Mechanical When the architectural team at Harder Mechanical took on a complex renovation at the Oregon State University […]
By Jessica Kirby SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington strives to create opportunities for workforce growth and development through several means. It supports the apprenticeship program, which develops a highly skilled workforce and is provides crucial […]
Industry leaders warn that the breakdown in United States-Canada trade talks adds new uncertainty to project costs, materials, and deeply integrated supply chains By Austin Keating The phrase “trade war” may sound newly dramatic coming […]
SMACNA Oregon & Southwest Washington contractors to complete essential scopes of work on the 10,000-square-foot expansion By Jessica Kirby The Sheet Metal Institute is undergoing a $4 million expansion that will provide much needed resources […]
SMI instructor Paul Culp grew up in the drag racing scene—a lifestyle that led him to sheet metal work and helping apprentices secure a brighter future. By Jessica Kirby Paul Culp’s father built drag cars […]
The average effective United States tariff has risen fivefold in the past year By Austin Keating Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you […]
Every year, SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington makes the holidays a little brighter, extending the cheer of the season to helping others, while fueling their competitive nature. By Jessica Kirby The SMACNA Oregon & SW […]
By / Jessica Kirby SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington has partnered with ASHRAE Oregon to host an event that will examine commissioning and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) processes and common issues contractors may encounter […]
Subcontractors remain resilient in AGC report recap By Austin Keating As the construction industry barrels into 2026, the mood is one of cautious optimism, tempered by workforce challenges, shifting policy winds, and the relentless march of […]
By / Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of Streimer Completing simple to seemingly impossible projects, Streimer finds a way, backed by nearly 80 years in business and a deep sense of continuity and family. When […]
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