The Right Track
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Financial Ba$ic$
Scott Mosher, advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, presented a Financial Basics workshop to the SMACNA-BC membership at a dinner meeting in November. By Jessica Kirby As business owners, we often look to the future and […]
SMACNA Oregon & Southwest Washington at Portland Airport
By / Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of McKinstry and Deamor When the new main terminal is complete, the Portland International Airport (PDX) will be 175,000 square feet larger, but it will use half of […]
Carol Duncan: Building a Legacy
By / Jessica Kirby Carol Duncan, owner of General Sheet Metal (GSM) and past president of SMACNA National, has dedicated her career to fostering leadership, innovation, and cooperation within the sheet metal industry. Duncan’s journey […]
Changing of the Guard
A look back at the Sheet Metal Industry Training Board as legacy member Aaron Smith steps down after 24 years of service. By Jessica Kirby Aaron Smith started as a member of the Sheet Metal […]
Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre 2024 Annual Contest
By / Jessica Kirby The Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Centre held its annual competition this November, with 17 apprentices competing across four levels and representing multiple contractors. The event was a great success, celebrating the […]
Youth Work Program Connects Students with Apprenticeship Opportunities
Vancouver School Board, Local 280, and SMACNA-BC contractors work together to build the sheet metal labourforce By / Jessica Kirby “The universe rewards decisiveness.” This is the mantra Mark Reid shares with students who participate […]
Smith Sheet Metal Works at UBC Biomedical Engineering
By Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of Patkau Architects + Smith Sheet Metal Smith Sheet Metal Works Ltd. is on a mission. Over the past year, the 10,000-square-foot fabrication shop in Port Coquitlam has more […]