Randall Krocka named SMOHIT new administrator
Veteran sheet metal worker plans to bring members’ health, nutrition to forefront FAIRFAX, Va. – The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), which monitors the health of its members,…
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Washington among top states for training female sheet metal apprentices
Three workers discuss their choices, lives and love of the work they do FAIRFAX, Va. – On many job sites across the country, women in the construction and labor trades…
Sheet metal training centers welcome public, politicians on day honoring SMART’s 125th year
The year 1888 was a notable one: Congress created the Department of Labor, Van Gogh cut off his left ear, Tchaikovsky’s “Fifth Symphony” premiered, Jack the Ripper terrorized London, the…
New coordinators attend course geared to help them succeed
International Training Institute welcomes first class to teach essentials of job FAIRFAX, Va. – The dean of a college is essentially the heart of a higher education program, and it’s…
Sheet metal work gets boost in efficiency through new technology
International Training Institute launches web-based e-reader, new website FAIRFAX, Va. – Technology is ever changing, and it is the job of the International Training Institute (ITI), the education and training…
Sheet metal industry recognizes its own with national safety awards
Six award recipients hail from St. Louis, San Diego, Reno and Wisconsin FAIRFAX, Va. – Safety in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry is an important concern, and the…
Sheet metal apprentice uses engineering degree to add depth to work
Andy Phelps of Barnes and Dodge forges different path to career in industry Having the skills to approach a sheet metal job from the perspectives of an engineer and a…
HVAC Fire Life Safety should be of concern for commercial buildings
Unionized sheet metal workers educate officials, HVAC contractors on importance of inspection, maintenance of smoke, fire dampers FAIRFAX, Va. – On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died at the 26-floor…
Ordinance requires fire, smoke damper inspections by certified techs
Cleveland suburb first in the country to require ICB certified inspections FAIRFAX, Va. – When it comes to life and death situations, a few words can make all the difference.…
Colorado native finds higher education niche in sheet metal work
Columbine shooting survivor accepts own learning style, uses it to form a career FAIRFAX, Va. – In the spring of 1999, Greg Barnes was a senior at Columbine High School…