Northern Sheet Metal
Building a Reputation Through Precision and Partnership By Natalie Bruckner When Chris Pearen moved from Vancouver to Kamloops in 2019, there was no clear outline of what his work life would look like. He’d spent […]
British Columbia
The Smith Sheet Metal Story
Smith Sheet Metal Works Ltd. was established in 1998 as a father-and-son company and has been providing HVAC and custom sheet metal fabrication services throughout British Columbia and the Lower Mainland for more than 28 […]
SMACNA-BC Summer Update
By Jeremy Hallman, SMACNA-BC Executive Director If there has been one constant so far in 2026, it’s uncertainty. Every week seems to bring another headline about tariffs, trade negotiations, or the possibility of disruptions in […]
SMACNA-BC 57th Annual AGM Convention Photos
To see all the photos from the event visit: https://www.kasselmancreative.com/SMACNA-AGM-2026 Password: 2026
Professional Development: Change Order Management and Building the Case to Win with Stephane McShane
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Surrey HotelCivic Hotel, Autograph Collection This class explores the change order process from a subcontractor’s viewpoint and provides participants with hands- on training in recognizing, scoping, pricing, and negotiating change […]
41st Annual SMACNA-BC Golf Classic Sponsorship Opportunities
SMACNA-BC is holding its 41st Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, BC. Since our tournament is held in mid-September, it is usually one of the last tournaments […]
BC Construction Association Calls on Province to Implement Prompt Payment Legislation Without Further Delay or Exemptions
Submission led by the BCCA and backed by construction companies across the province urges government to finalize the Construction Prompt Payment Act regulations during this fiscal year. The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a […]
The Switch to Type II Helmets to Protect Construction Workers is Gaining Momentum
Regulations often develop slowly, while employers can act quickly to promote worker safety. One private sector initiative that’s gaining momentum is the use of Type II helmets—not through regulation, but through corporate mandates by large […]
NFPA-96-2024 Exhaust Duct Systems Summary
By Norm Grusnick, PEng • Commercial Sales Rep, PACAIRE HVAC Suppliers Ltd. This is a summary of major points in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96-2024 Chapter 7 Exhaust Duct Systems and is not to […]
HVAC: Mapping the Work
How shops can use AI to turn messy, real-world operations into clear processes, usable SOPs, and repeatable training tools. In many fabrication shops, the hardest part of improvement is seeing the work clearly. Jonathan Marsh’s […]