Architectural work a source of pride for sheet metal workers
No matter their location, what projects they’ve worked on or how long they’ve been in the trade, architectural sheet metal workers have one thing in common – pride. This is…
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Online learning portal brings ITI classes to members
Not long ago, the idea of online learning for sheet metal workers seemed like an unattainable goal. With hands-on experience as the crux of the trade, how could online learning…
St. Louis training center networking, making connections to benefit students
Networking and business-to-business marketing is a popular strategy, linking thousands of business owners and organizations and creating partnerships across the economic landscape. In St. Louis, the training center at Sheet…
Sheet metal workers view certifications as way to continue education
In college, students take classes to achieve their degrees, and after graduation often participate in workshops and earn additional degrees and certifications to keep the knowledge of their chosen career…
SMOHIT partners with Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to bring information, support to members
The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) has partnered with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to better educate sheet metal workers about mesothelioma and assist with treatment in the…
SMOHIT announces winners of first Safety Design Contest
Three winners illustrate how safety, career work well together FAIRFAX, Va. – On the heels of the first SMOHIT Safety Conference, the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) put…
Sheet metal workers mark first National Apprenticeship Week
This year marked the first National Apprenticeship Week, created by the Department of Labor to raise awareness of the ApprenticeshipUSA initiative. Celebrated Nov. 2-6, the week served as a call…
Fire anniversary serves as benchmark for Fire Life Safety industry
Sheet metal workers, cities work together to educate, prevent another tragedy It’s been called the worst disaster in Nevada history and the third-worst fire in United States history, but the…
MGM fire 35 years ago leads to improvement of smoke, fire dampers
Dr. John Klote, PE was part of the investigation team from the Center for Fire Research and the U.S. National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and…
Gateway Arch celebrates 50th anniversary
Dean Trotter is the last living sheet metal worker from Local No. 36 in St. Louis to work on the Gateway Arch. Working on a crew of about 30, and…