Products and Services Update

Labor-Saving Duct Hanging – 60% Faster Installation

Save time and money with HVAC cable suspension from Griplock Systems. These suspension systems have been verified by the Testing & Research Institute.

Kingspan’s KoolDuct: The Future of HVAC Duct Technology

Watch this video to explore the advancements in HVAC duct technology through Kingspan's KoolDuct.

AI is Coming to ServiceTrade

Learn how AI can help you work more efficiently while delivering an improved customer experience.

Pinnacle Infotech’s 5th Global BIM Summit Concluded

The event featured prominent speakers, hosted talks on digital project delivery worldwide, BIM adoption challenges, and reaffirmed Pinnacle Infotech's leadership in the construction industry's digital revolution.

Evergreen Telemetry's Wireless Technology & Capture Hood Options

SMACNA professionals can now maximize airflow precision with Evergreen Telemetry’s patented Capture Hood, a cutting-edge tool designed specifically for your needs.

Enhance Workplace Safety with ClickSafety's New OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course

Designed to empower workers with the knowledge and skills to ensure a safer work environment, this course was re-developed by safety and instructional design experts.

Field Materials Streamlines Material Purchasing With AI

As the leading material procurement software powered by AI, Field Materials helps contractors cut 90% of PO and invoice processing time, automatically identifies billing errors, and saves 5-10% in material costs.

New UniGrip 6 Cable Hanger Has an 800lb SWL

This is the only single-channel cable fastener on the market capable of accommodating 6mm (1/4”) cable, while boasting a SWL of 800 lbs. that now allows the trapezing of heavy-duty duct and multi-tier piping runs with cable hangers.

Learn More About LinacouSTIC® RC-IG

JM’s LinacouSTIC® RC-IG is the first premium, flexible, fiberglass duct liner with a non-toxic, water-reactivated adhesive layer for easier, cleaner, and quicker duct liner installation on sheet metal. 

4 Top Social Media Tips for Specialty Contractors

Social media presents a powerful opportunity for construction professionals! Harness the vast reach of these platforms to strengthen and grow business relationships.

The Most Productive Way to Shear Strut

Milwaukee Tool reinforces their commitment to enhancing safety and productivity for professionals with their new M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Single Channel Strut Shear. This tool delivers precise measurements and consistent accuracy, eliminates exposed blades, and provides installation-ready cuts.

Maximize Your Cutting System’s Productivity with a Coil Feed

Iowa Precision has created a highly integrated Coil Feed system with wireless capabilities to eliminate the need to load material by hand.

Fight Fire with Fire… Prevention

Take a look at these three steps to see how these action items could be applied at your business today.

The Software That Improves HVAC Sales Productivity

Learn how software built specifically for HVAC sales can improve processes and your proposals to win more high-margin customers.

Estimate Better, with FastDUCT Software

Are you tired of spending countless hours manually estimating construction costs for your HVAC jobs? Look no further than FastDUCT, the ready-to-go HVAC estimating software designed specifically for commercial and industrial sheet metal contractors.

Have Confidence in Your Project Delivery

Accurate labor and material pricing minimizes cost overruns, enables informed decision-making, and provides financial transparency to your project. Now project managers can quickly understand if they are on the right track with labor and installation tracking.

Sink Your Teeth into 6x Faster Billing with Siteline

Billing delays are a subcontractor’s worst nightmare. Put those ghastly hiccups in the past with Siteline, the only pay app management software built for subcontractors. 

Raken's Improved Safety and Performance Solutions

Read more about the updates to Raken's easy-to-use field management tools that make documenting safety, quality, and progress a breeze.

DMI Companies Now Offers Airthings for Business

Ductmate Industries and Linx Industries, divisions of DMI Companies, have partnered with Airthings to offer a complete and flexible indoor air quality monitoring solution for any building.

Thank You Product Show Breakfast & Morning Bar Sponsors

These organizations went above and beyond this year to make the 2023 SMACNA Product Show a success.

AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ Fiber-Free Acoustic Duct Insulation

Learn more about this fiber-free acoustic duct insulation that passes ASTM E84, UL 723, and CAN/ULC-S102 25/50 up to 2” [50 mm] thick.

Greenheck BAER Belt Drive Sidewall Propeller Fan

Expanded product line with supply and exhaust configurations and new sizes are now available.

Optimize Your Workspace with the New DEWALT® Metal Workshop Storage System

DEWALT Customizable Metal Workshop Storage System features upgraded metal chests and cabinets and 25 workshop accessories to maximize organization.

MEGALOCK - Rossi’s Patented Regulator for Rectangular Dampers

No more wingnuts for rectangular dampers. Watch this new video that demonstrates all the reasons why the MEGALOCK is disrupting the RECTANGULAR damper industry and how it’s such an improvement over the old wingnut-style regulators.

Empowering Field Technicians for Today and the Future

XOi's JP Calahan talks technician enablement and the evolving technology landscape in the latest Accelerated HVAC Success Podcast from Daikin. Explore the evolving landscape of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology.

KPA's All-In-One EHS Software

Make safety easy and efficient with KPA's EHS software platform. Our program tailors to your unique needs, with award-winning online training, asset management, ESG & Sustainability, SDS management, incident tracking, and more.

The Top 10 Issues Impacting Sheet Metal Contractors in 2023

Sheet metal contractors play a pivotal role in construction and are one of the leaders in prefabrication, and like any other industry in construction, sheet metal contractors face multiple challenges and issues that impact their operations.

Keeping Up With Hazard Communication

If your organization produces, transports, and uses hazardous chemicals, it is important to train employees to interact with these substances safely. Failing to do so could lead to dangerous health side effects or contribute to a workplace fire.

Improve Duct Quality While Reducing Labor

The Iowa Precision Cornermatic Plus® Versa ductwork corner inserter machine and is the most flexible unit of its kind for production available.

Six Tips for Evaluating New Technology for Specialty Contractors

Selecting the right technology for your construction business can be challenging. Learn about everything from integration capabilities to evaluating user-friendliness and much more.

Try LinacouSTIC® RC-IG at the Upcoming Product Show!

JM’s LinacouSTIC® RC-IG is the first premium, flexible, fiberglass duct liner with a non-toxic, water-reactivated adhesive layer for easier, cleaner, and quicker duct liner installation on sheet metal. See it in action at booth #500!

Milwaukee® Delivers Another Innovative M12™ Laser Solution

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within the laser layout space with this product that is engineered to offer users the brightest green beams, all-day run-time, and easier set-up, for improved jobsite efficiency.

Autodesk Now Offers Exclusive Discount to SMACNA Members

Learn about how all SMACNA members can now save 15% on their first purchase of any Autodesk Construction Cloud product they are not already using!

Daikin Award-Winning Solutions

See how Daikin is delivering the next generation of award-winning solutions for better indoor air quality by visiting us at SMACNA Product Show booth #408.

Bridge the Gaps Between the Field, Shop, and Office

Learn more about connected sheet metal solutions from Trimble by visiting booth #409 at the 2023 SMACNA Product Show.

Better Workforce Management for MEP Contractors

Labor planning and workforce management have a direct impact on your profitability. Take a look at how RIVET can help.

What is the Outlook for Sheet Metal Contractors and the Fabrication Industry?

Get an in-depth overview of the sheet metal construction industry and its drivers.

Track Your Tools With Kojo

Track your tools to prevent tool loss, theft, and breakage. Kojo provides field, warehouse, and purchasing teams clear visibility into your tool inventory. 

Video Tour Inside the Gripple Inc. Facility

Gripple Inc. is an employee-owned manufacturer of time-saving suspension methods for MEP services. Watch an exclusive indoor drone tour of their office and manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois.

Labor-Saving Duct Hanging – 60% Faster Installation

Save time and money with HVAC cable suspension from Griplock Systems. Griplock’s suspension systems are up to 60% faster to install than traditional hangers.

nVent CADDY – Innovation Solutions For The HVAC Industry

At the upcoming Product Show, we will feature CADDY innovations designed for HVAC including Rod Lock, Speed Link and Pyramid. Including, for the first time on display CADDY Pyramid Light-Duty Equipment Support!

See FastEST Software at Product Show Booth #506

Learn about how FastDUCT^®, FastPIPE® and FastWRAP™ Mechanical Estimating Software can help you bid more efficiently.

BioCoat: Versatile Anti-Microbial Coating for Ductwork

This water-based antimicrobial coating goes beyond ordinary protection to ensure clean and healthy air in duct systems.

Discover the Ultimate Construction Safety Solution!

Say goodbye to those cumbersome clipboards and say hello to KPA's cutting-edge, mobile-first safety software designed for ease and efficiency.

Kingspan's KoolDuct: Revolutionizing Efficiency with Low Air Leakage

By effectively sealing and insulating air ducts, KoolDuct prevents the wasteful loss of conditioned air.

Evergreen Telemetry Tools for SMACNA Professionals

In the dynamic world of sheet metal and air conditioning contracting, precision and efficiency are paramount. Evergreen Telemetry is committed to providing the tools that help SMACNA professionals excel in their craft.

The Rising Cost of Disputes

A 2023 report found that dispute costs rose 42% from 2021 to 2022 in North America. Learn how to manage and mitigate risks with Raken’s easy-to-use safety and quality tools.

Tour a Real OpenSpace Jobsite Capture

Step inside an OpenSpace project. See just how easy it is to navigate and collaborate.

Reviewing the OSHA Top 10 to Help Reduce Common Workers Compensation Injuries

Reviewing common risks with your employees can go a long way in preventing accidents, controlling losses, and protecting profits.

Rebel® Cooling and Heat Pump Systems

Utilizing advanced Daikin technologies, these systems deliver a superior commercial rooftop part-load rating up to 20.6 IEER and energy savings up to 43% that provide for a complete system payback in under two years.

Complete Sheet Metal Estimating, Now Available with Cloud Hosting

Secure, cloud hosting of your sheet metal estimating tools allows you to focus on what you do best - bidding work and executing profitable projects.

Industry’s Highest Rated Max Torque Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench

DEWALT’s new 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrench delivers up to 71% more torque.

Unlock Power in a Compact Size

DEWALT^® Introduces ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES™ 20V MAX* 1/2 in. Drill/Driver and 1/2 in. Hammer Drill to the ATOMIC™ Line-Up. These are the brand’s shortest drill driver and hammer drill (tool head only), optimizing jobsite productivity in tight spaces without sacrificing power.

Leverage Model Content Downstream With VDC Pro+ Integrations

Trimble’s VDC Pro+ subscription connects purpose-built MEP platforms so that content from your model can be leveraged to inform material buying, prefabrication, and more with the click of a button.

Improve HVAC Duct and Fittings Shop Floor Layout for Maximum Productivity

Watch how the Cornermatic Plus® can help fabricators streamline the corner insertion process through automation and improve shop flow.

Built for the Trades. Built for your Business.

ServiceTitan is the operating system that powers the trades. Trusted by over 12,000 of the most successful contractors in the industry.

SiteTrace Makes Field-Based Ductwork Ordering Quicker & Error-Free

HVAC contractors lose over $100,000 worth of time & money annually on their pen-and-paper based ductwork ordering process on the field, which is slow and error-prone. SiteTrace was built to solve that problem.

Milwaukee Delivers Better Protection Without Sacrificing Comfort

Providing better protection and more comfort, the Safety Helmet (USA) - Type 2 offers protection from top and side impacts.

The Most Precise Plasma Cutting System for Sheet Metal

Renowned for its design and CAD to CAM solution, the Lockformer VulcanPlus® Cutting System outperforms other HVAC plasma cutting systems with its unrivaled quality, performance, and value.

See FastEST Estimating Software at Product Show Booth #309

FastEST’s programs are trusted by thousands of contractors across North America to help streamline their estimating process, and improve their company’s bottom line.

Get the Field Updates You Need & Make Smarter Office Decisions

eSUB Cloud takes the delay out of updates as project teams can access the latest information whether they are in the office or on the go.

Procore IS Construction Management Software for the Trades

Learn more about how Procore can help your business and the SMACNA member exclusive discount!

CT with Concealed Fastening IOM

This video provides precise instructions for contractors on how to install this product in a variety of applications.

Auburn Mechanical Empowers the Field Through Data Mobility

SMACNA member, Auburn Mechanical, recently talked to Procore about how their fully mobile digital construction management solution puts their voluminous project information literally at the fingertips of craft labor in the field. The mobile, real-time task clarity streamlines processes and reduces risk as a result, and their innovative culture drove success for the whole company.

Milwaukee® Announces the MX FUEL™ CARRY-ON™ 3600W/1800W Power Supply

Rebel Applied™ Packaged Rooftop Systems – Now with Inverter Compressors

Improve HVAC Duct and Fittings Shop Floor Layout for Maximum Productivity

Federated Insurance Presents 1-Day Risk Management Seminar

Hilti Jaibot Construction Robot to Help Contractors on Jobsites

Duro Dyne’s Dyna-Tite Suspension System

New Feature to Collect More Accurate Time & Streamline Payroll

GRIPNAIL® Equipment Financing

Creating Data-Rich Models in Days, Not Weeks

Protecting Ventilation Openings for Storm Shelters & Tornado Safe Rooms

Protecting ventilation openings for storm shelters is critical when severe weather strikes. Both FEMA and the ICC have specific standards for tornado and storm shelters. Do you know what these are?

GRIPNAIL® Equipment Financing

GRIPNAIL® is now offering interest free financing* on their full line of automated duct lining machinery. Don’t let your equipment eat into your bottom line. Make your sheet metal shop run at peak efficiency with the legendary reliability you expect from GRIPNAIL.

The Latest Advancements in Airtightness Testing

From blower doors setups that can test any sized building, to handheld commercial duct testers, Retrotec's line of building diagnostic tools push the industry forward.

Tru-Duct Fabricates Lightweight Phenolic Ductwork for Customer

By fabricating Thermaduct’s round InspiralR and Kingspan KoolDuct rectangular systems, Tru-Duct was able to provide ductwork for this facility that would not require additional structural considerations and eliminate the need for most seismic bracing.

The Market's Most Powerful Cordless Metal Cutting Solutions

Hilti's SSH 6-A22 double-cut shear uses two separate cutting edges to remove thin strips of material and is equipped with a "chip clipper" to terminate the cut without any other tools required, while the SPN 6-A22 nibbler operates like a fast-moving miniature punch-and-die, removing small bits of metal quickly, with extreme precision and accuracy.

Maximize Your ROI with the New D-Max 2.0 Titan

This workhouse model replaces the existing D-Max 1.6E and the D-Max 2.0E for a more powerful tubeformer, offering both high-speed and heavy gauge capacities.

Video: See the Titus HEPA Room Air Cleaner in Action

The Titus HEPA Room Air Cleaner (THRC) is the ideal solution to improve indoor air quality. When equipped with the optional Germicidal Ultraviolet light, it provides superior defense against the spread of infectious airborne particles.

NEW: T&M Ticket to Change Order Workflows in Procore

Procore is the only solution that seamlessly connects the billing process for out-of-scope work from field to office. Say goodbye to damaged or illegible tickets and surprise costs at closeout.

Milwaukee® Launches Major Expansion of Their Headlamp Offering

The leading jobsite lighting provider in the industry, Milwaukee Tool, continues to expand their rapidly-growing Personal Lighting family of products with a major expansion of their headlamp solutions. The line-up includes a new rechargeable light – a game-changing USB Rechargeable BEACON™ Hard Hat Light, which provides 360° of personal safety lighting.

Insulating Plenum Spaces

Knowing which duct insulations to use in plenum spaces can be challenging. Plenums are used to house ducts, pipes, electrical cables, and are common in commercial settings. They often have unique requirements for the materials that are used inside them.

Case Study: Trump International Hotel Waikiki

Energy-efficient, weather-resistant packaged central plants quickly replaced an aging rooftop HVAC system at this five-star hotel, reducing labor costs and installation time by more than half, and trimming utility bills by an estimated $500,000 annually.

FMI Special Report: 10 Things Leaders Must Consider in a Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 pandemic fully accelerated changes in the construction industry, and now moving forward, the question is not only how to recover, but also how the future will look...

A Better Approach to the Labor Shortage

Like a Formula 1 pit crew, your office team should keep techs on track. Learn how to leverage technology and your office staff to create scalable growth regardless of a technician labor shortage.

How to Make Your Meetings Effective & Concise

Read about three easily implementable recommendations that will make your business meetings shorter and more successful.

Daikin Rental Solutions

With complete support and a full range of equipment — from chillers and dehumidifiers to heat and power — Daikin has the solutions to help keep you up and running when you need it most.

The Titus Return Canopy

With an easy-to-install covering over the back of return air grilles in the ceiling plenum space, this new product ensures that conversations taking place within a private office or conference room can remain private.

STRATUS Innovate 2023 Conference

Discover the future of digital fabrication at STRATUS Innovate 2023 presented by GTP Software and Autodesk. Engage in insightful sessions, workshops, and networking events while exploring cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.