Resource Library

The 2022 HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study Update

Organizational Adoption of New Technologies: Best Practices for SMACNA Contractors

White Paper: Internet of Things (IoT): Implications and Strategies for Sheet Metal and HVAC Contractors

Decision-Making Framework for New Market Opportunities: A 10-Step Process

Developing the New Horizons Foundation Decision-Making Framework for New Market Entry in the Sheet Metal Construction Industry: Research Report

Decision-Making Framework for New Market Opportunities: Experiences From Sheet Metal & HVAC Contractors

White Paper: A New Era of Customer Service: How to Manage Customer Relationship

The HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study Update 2016

White Paper: Successful Marketing and Business Development Strategies for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

SMACNA President Angie Simon & Dr. Mounir El Asmar

Human Dimensions Assessment of Top-Performing Personnel Within Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors

Organizational Adoption of New Technologies: Best Practices for SMACNA Contractors

Succession planning for construction leaders: Best Practices and Examples

Engaging a Workforce in Transition – Keeping Skilled Labor

Succession Planning and Executive Exit: Factors for successful transitions for contractors, construction and engineering companies.

White Paper: Tools for the Hiring, Promotion, and Talent Development of Sheet Metal and Mechanical Contractor Personnel

White Paper: Enhancing Your Organizational Structure: An Approach to Profitable Operations

White Paper: Using a Board of Directors, Peer Groups and Other Resources to Challenge and Enhance Performance: For HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

The Use of Just-in-Time Training in Construction

Effective Project Close-Out For HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractors: Sucessful Practices Guide

The Executive Order Impact on COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

Pandemics and Productivity: Quantifying the Impact

Productivity Tracking in the HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry for Design, Manufacturing and Installation

White Paper: The Impact of Prefabrication on Productivity

White Paper: Off-Site Construction, Modularization, and Sheet Metal Prefabrication: Trends, Current Practice, and Recommendations

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Risk Assessment Model: A Practical Guide for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

Project Tracking to Improve Labor Productivity for Mechanical, HVAC, and Sheet Metal Contractors: The Earned Value Approach