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 […]
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Myths and Realities of Prompt Payment in BC
By BC Construction Association The Construction Prompt Payment Act (CPPA) is on the path to soon becoming law in British Columbia. The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has prepared this Myths and Realities resource to address common […]
Province to Increase Trades Training for the First Time in Two Decades
During the next three years, the Province will double trades-training funding through a $241-million fund earmarked to strengthen BC’s trades-training system By Jessica Kirby British Columbia has a record number of people registering as apprentices […]
SMACNA Contractors Spread Holiday Joy—and Toys
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 […]
SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington and ASHRAE Partner for Commissioning Event Summer 2026
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 […]
Data Center Demand, Immigration Crackdowns, and AI Shape a Mixed Outlook for Construction in 2026
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 […]
Making Movie History
Ridge Sheet Metal helps bring Canada’s largest film studio expansion to life. By / Natalie Bruckner For Ridge Sheet Metal, few projects capture both technical scope and creative collaboration like Bridge Studios’ Lake City expansion […]
AI in Construction: Navigating Opportunities and Risks for SMACNA Contractors
These next few years will be important for the construction industry, as artificial intelligence transforms key elements of how contractors operate. For SMACNA members, this technological shift presents both opportunities and challenges. As AI adoption […]
Streimer: Anything is Possible
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 […]
Industry and American Heart Association Partners for Better Heart Health
By / Jessica Kirby Daniel Carlson, president at Total Mechanical in Portland, cares deeply about his workforce. “We have over 200 craftworkers, and this is an important group to me,” he says. “They are the […]