Sheet metal workers make union life the family business for generations
U.S. families tell tales of family, changes in work, training dating back 100 years FAIRFAX, Va. – These days, the thought of carrying on the family business can be an…
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New York contractor makes technology training a priority for success
Benchmark BIM training software gives drafters 3D capability to advance business FAIRFAX, Va. – Roadblocks can be frustrating, and when it comes to business, they can cost a company thousands…
Sheet metal workers, Helmets to Hardhats help vets find careers
Iraq, Afghanistan vets ages 18-24 have highest unemployment rate at 31.3 percent FAIRFAX, Va. – The unemployment rate among military veterans has been the talk of the nation lately, with…
Success, hindsight 20/20 for South Carolina sheet metal welders
Three-week course put hundreds to work, grew local from 125 to 415 members FAIRFAX, Va. – Two years ago, Mark Lemon took over as training coordinator and business manager at…
Service Manager course teaches workers to forge own path
Sheet metal journeymen learn how to open, manage own service shop Dec.10-14 FAIRFAX, Va. – Answering when opportunity knocks is always the first step. For some sheet metal workers, that…
Building information modeling software brings company into future
90-year-old Wisconsin company moves forward, bids on jobs thanks to Benchmark FAIRFAX, Va. – A building information modeling (BIM) department can move a sheet metal contractor from the little leagues…
Service Manager course teaches workers to forge own career path
Sheet metal journeymen learn how to open, manage own service shop Nov. 26-30 FAIRFAX, Va. – Answering when opportunity knocks is always the first step. For some sheet metal workers,…
Program teaches inspectors skills to improve quality, build rapport
Building inspectors learn from sheet metal workers who design HVAC systems FAIRFAX, Va. – The unionized sheet metal and air conditioning industry has been reaching out across the aisle to…
Online Fitting Input Tool allows for accessibility on the job site
FIT training tool saves errors by allowing sheet metal workers to check measurements, angles, visually see the duct and fittings before ordering for fabrication FAIRFAX, Va. – Technology is pushing…
Statues on display at Local 88 in Las Vegas
The Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 training center in Las Vegas recently welcomed visitors from the International Training Institute’s former headquarters, and although this is a common occurrence, visitors like…