Bay Area SMACNA Newsletter 4th Edition 2021

NORTH BAY | SAN FRANCISCO | GREATER OAKLAND | SAN MATEO | SANTA CLARA

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WIC LEADERSHIP TEAM SUMMIT Page 17

HEAVY METAL SUMMER RECAP Pages 23-24

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Page 31-32

ANNUAL CONVENTION RECAP Page 33-35

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IN THIS ISSUE APPRENTICES & INTERNS 21 22 23 24 25 26

APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS LIVERMORE APPRENTICESHIP FACILITY HEAVY METAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE REMOTE LEARNING MATT/MATE UPDATE SHERI LEARMONTH

EDUCATION 14 28 28 29 30 30 31

CLICKSAFETY TRAINING IN-PERSON TRAINING CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING RECAP GROWING AND DEVELOPING FOREMEN RECAP ADVANCED SHEET METAL ESTIMATING RECAP MANAGING THE LIFEBLOOD OF CONTRACTING PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE RECAP

EVENTS & RECAPS 08 12 33 36 37

SAVE THE DATES PARTNERS IN PROGRESS ANNUAL CONVENTION RECAP SPORTING CLAYS RECAP ANNUAL DINNER RECAP

MEMBER FEATURES 07 MEMBER: MURRAY COMPANY 13 ASSOCIATE MEMBER: KAISER PERMANENTE 22 NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER: SMASH MY TRASH

NEWS & UPDATES 02 03 04 04 05 06 09 11 20 27

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS WELCOME LIZ & VICKIE BAY AREA SMACNA OFFICE IS MOVING NEW CRM SYSTEM EMPLOYEE VACCINATION HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS GET INVOLVED IN BAY AREA SMACNA RECRUITING FOR QUALITY, QUANTITY AND DIVERSITY MARKETING: FREE BRANDING AUDIT LABOR UNION SUPPORT

WIC NEWS 15 16 17 18 18 19

2021 WIC SPONSORS BECOME A 2022 WIC SPONSOR WIC LEADERSHIP TEAM SUMMIT BIKE HIKE/WINE TASTING RECAP NATIONAL WIC WEEK CONTROL YOUR ATTENTION PROGRAM

CHECK THE WEBSITE! www.BayAreaSMACNA.org Stay up to date on the latest news, events and classes. Access the member directory, webinars, internships, scholarships and safety training opportunities. Plus, catch up on past issues of The Cutting Edge!

ASSOCIATION NEWS | Updates from Rich Buckley

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

With 2021 coming to a close, we’re excited to see more people returning to work starting the first of the year. This will open the door to new construction projects and allow some of the lagging markets in our area to hopefully fill some much-needed backlog.

As we enter the new year, we will continue to stay focused on workforce safety and education by offering more opportunities for in-person training and educational events. Please review the calendar on BayAreaSMACNA.org for all upcoming classes — and if you have a suggestion for a new class, please contact Vickie at the Bay Area SMACNA office.

Rich Buckley PRESIDENT

ribuckley@arbmechanical.com Tel: 415-282-1625

Speaking of the office … we’ll soon be moving to a new location in Pleasanton! We’re fortunate to have the most qualified labor at our disposal who will build a first-class training facility that we’ll all be able to take advantage of for years to come. See page 4 for more details.

We’re eager for the completion of the new facility, but we’re just as excited to introduce two new faces on our team. Join me in welcoming Liz Heaney, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, and Vickie Constantinides, Membership and Events Manager. I’m confident these women will prove valuable assets to our team as they work with our members to grow and innovate.

I’d also like to thank John Bagot, immediate past president, for his time and service to our association. I look forward to serving the Bay Area SMACNA membership as your new president and working closely with the Board of Directors in support of all members as we continue to restore a sense of normalcy and achieve great success in our businesses and industry.

Rich Buckley

Anderson, Rowe & Buckley

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BAY AREA SMACNA | New Team Members

WELCOME LIZ AND VICKIE TO THE TEAM LIZ HEANEY

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Liz joins us as the new Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Growing up, she got a taste for construction when she worked for her dad’s underground construction business, then shifted gears after school to work in pharmaceuticals for the world’s largest biotech company, Roche. Liz ultimately chose marketing and has worked for a variety of industries, including real estate, supermarkets and wineries. Her strengths include branding and marketing from the ground up, social media and customer service.

“My immediate goal for Bay Area is to get all our social media back up and running so we can let our membership know what’s going on and help them be more aware and involved in our training and events and other benefits that are out there for them,” Liz said.

When Liz isn’t working, you can find her traveling or attending activities with her family, which includes husband Bob and kids Katie, Grace and Matthew.

VICKIE CONSTANTINIDES Membership and Events Manager

Vickie joins us as our new Membership and Events Manager. An Atlanta transplant who graduated from Georgia State University with a business management degree, Vickie is a high-energy people-person. She’s an experienced event and program manager with proven strengths in building and growing organizations and programs year over year.

“I have a drive to be successful in everything I do, so my goal, of course, is to execute events and the educational training that I’ll be doing with success, and then introduce and implement new ideas for improving this organization’s footprint,” Vickie said.

A little-known fun fact about Vickie is she used to dance professionally in a Greek folk dance group, which is also how she met her husband Stefan. The couple have since passed the beloved cultural tradition on to their children, Yianni, Paraskevi, Leonida and Katerina.

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NEWS | We’re Moving

THE BAY AREA SMACNA OFFICE IS MOVING! We’re excited for our upcoming move to Pleasanton in March 2022! The new office will be an upgrade from our current space and will include:

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OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOM WAREHOUSE SPACE LARGER TRAINING ROOM FOR 60-PLUS STUDENTS AMPLE PARKING CLOSE TO BART FOR EASIER TRANSPORTATION

Keep an eye out in the coming months for news on our open house!

WATCH FOR QR CODES You’ll see QR codes throughout The Cutting Edge to direct you to additional relevant information and registration.

UPCOMING EVENTS Scan the QR code for the latest event information. www.BayAreaSMACNA.org/Calendar

MEMBER EXPERIENCE | Updates

NEW CRM SYSTEM

The new year brings new changes for Bay Area SMACNA. In addition to moving to Pleasanton, we are working on a new registration process for our members to register for trainings and events. We will also be able to have members update their information through online forms that will instantly update their information on our website as well. Our goal is to make it easy to sign up for events and training opportunities so the member experience is as seamless as possible.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new benefit!

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SAFETY | COVID-19 Vaccination

SMACNA AND SMART ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION COVID-19 and the Delta variant have created challenging

Local 104 District 1 has also provided several

situations with moving goal posts for contractors, their

communications to union members recommending that

employees and union workers. Determining the best

they and their family members get vaccinated.

way to keep folks healthy and minimize risks has proven challenging, while changing CDC and OSHA guidelines have

As of this writing, other steps have been taken locally

both helped and, other times, caused confusion. Clients are

to address the need for safe working environments.

increasingly establishing their own mandates on vaccination

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been

and masking policies determining who can enter their

signed by Bay Area SMACNA and Local 104 addressing

headquarters and job sites and detailing what the process is

the ability of contractors to specifically request a dispatch

for entry.

for a vaccinated union worker if a property owner/ project requests it. In addition, contractors may request

With the ever-growing list of general contractors and owners in the Bay Area and elsewhere requiring vaccination and COVID testing, SMACNA has taken several steps to address these concerns and encourage vaccine participation.

that employees are vaccinated or comply with twice weekly testing and employers should apply the policy company wide. Union employees should be compensated for the time. Both the above MOUs are currently in effect through 12/31/21.

In September, SMACNA President Angie Simon and SMART President Joe Sellers posted a joint statement strongly encouraging employees and family members to get vaccinated. They reminded everyone that new OHSA rules regulate that all employers with federal contracts and those with 100+ employees must ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated employees to produce a weekly negative test before coming to work.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Kathy de Jong or Sean O’Donoghue at 510-635-8212 with questions or for MOU copies.

TECHNOLOGY | HVAC Duct Construction Standards

UPDATED HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS After thorough analysis, the revisions for SMACNA’s fourth edition HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal & Flexible is now available to all SMACNA contractors.

According to Eli Howard, SMACNA’s executive director of technical services, the manuals, standards and guidelines are periodically reviewed by various committees (but never further than 5-10 years to comply with ANSI requirements), particularly after new technologies and methodologies have emerged. The following is a list of the most significant changes contractors should note from the previous version of the manual:

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ADDED INFORMATION ON SPRAY AND AEROSOLIZED DUCT SEALANTS

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ADDED TABLES FOR SPIRAL FLAT OVAL DUCT FOR POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE APPLICATIONS (Thanks to SPIDA for sharing testing data with SMACNA)

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ADDED OPTIONS FOR INTERNAL SUPPORTS FOR SPIRAL FLAT OVAL DUCT UPDATED LINER REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE ON-FIBERGLASS LINER TYPES ADDED INFORMATION FOR LINED ROUND DUCT ADDED DETAILS TO BETTER ILLUSTRATE WHERE HANGERS ARE REQUIRED UPDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR FLEX DUCT HANGER SPACING AND HANGER WIDTH ADDED INFORMATION FOR SPIRAL FITTINGS

Although no changes were made to the root tables for rectangular duct, a few inconsistencies were fixed in the tables specifically addressing T25 a/b (TDC/TDF). Corrections included gage, reinforcement size and number of tie rods required. Minor corrections and clarifications were also made to the round tables.

To download your copy of the fourth edition standard, login to www.smacna.org and click on the Resources tab.

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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT | Murray Company

NORCAL MURRAY COMPANY DIVISION EMPHASIZES LIFE SCIENCE DESIGN-BUILD Rooftop equipment and duct for high-tech client

Since 1913, Murray Company Mechanical Contractors

Since then, his Northern California division has grown to

has built a solid reputation as a leading full-service

nearly 180 employees, with a particular focus on research

mechanical contractor throughout the Southwest.

and development labs in the life science industry.

Founded by H.E. Murray, the company originally focused on engineering, which remains a significant part of the

“In the last 2-3 years, the life science industry has been on

company’s success today.

fire. There’s been a lot of construction,” James said. “What sets us apart from the rest of the contractors vying for life

With four branch locations and a team of more than 1,000

science work, is that this is what we’ve always done. Our

employees, Murray Company specializes in a variety

team of experts here at Murray all have long careers and an

of industries and sectors, including: biopharmaceutical,

abundance of technical expertise that goes hand-in-hand

semiconductor, industrial, healthcare, commercial/mixed

with the life science sector. Although we started in the Bay

use and general engineering. Murray Company self-

Area as a process piping and plumbing contractor, we’ve

performs HVAC, plumbing and process piping, including

always known that to properly serve our clients’ needs we

in-house engineering across all scopes for design-build

needed to grow the HVAC segment of our company. Now

projects. They pride themselves on offering the resources

we have developed in-house HVAC design, detailing and

of a large company, with a small company attitude that

construction capabilities to properly support the wide range

ensures a personal touch.

of clients we work with.”

Ten years ago, Terry James was approached by then-CEO

Even during the height of the pandemic, James’ team kept

Kevin Steffey to start a new division in the Bay Area.

busy — and even experienced 15% growth.

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“Just like healthcare, life science fell into an essential category. There was work that needed to be done, and it needed to get done with our expertise,” James said.

Recently, Murray Company worked with Bionova Scientific, a Bay Area pharmaceutical contract manufacturer, to design and build their facility in the East Bay for commercial-scale production of monoclonal antibodies to its more than 200 clients. The project took Murray Company the better part of a year to complete the state-of-the-art, 36,000-square-foot headquarters — an expansion that also helped generate new jobs within the community.

“The project involved single use technology that is the trend for future pharma manufacturing, and we are the Bay Area leaders in this construction,” James said. “You have to have a lot of technical background to do projects for pharmaceutical companies that will ultimately be licensed by the FDA to make products that are injectable or ingestible into the human body.”

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The NorCal Murray Company division is also working on the Sunnyvale Civic Center modernization, a multi-phased project currently in Phase 1 with a projected completion date of spring 2023. The plan is to ultimately build new facilities for the City Hall, library and an addition to the Public Safety Emergency Operations Center.

Murray Company, a Bay Area SMACNA member for the past four years, is nationally recognized by Engineering News Record — most recently ranking #17 on the publication’s Top 50 Mechanical Contractors list, #18 on the Top 20 Sheet Metal Contractors list and #75 on the Top 600 Specialty Contractors list.

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BAY AREA SMACNA | Get Involved

GETTING INVOLVED AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN BAY AREA SMACNA Board members Paul Steckel and Yindy Felkins engaged at the Bay Area SMACNA board meeting

With 200+ contractors in District 1, the Bay Area SMACNA rewarding as I have built many lasting relationships team relies on the leadership and volunteering spirit of its that have benefitted both myself and our members to assist in guiding and growing the organization to organization,” said Paul Irwin, past president. “It has meet current and future industry needs. There are currently also given me the opportunity to contribute and 30 Bay Area SMACNA strengthen our industry’s Board of Directors and continued success.” many have dedicated Participating in the Board of their time and talents for Those seeking involvement Directors has been very rewarding years for the benefit of the with Bay Area SMACNA can as I have built many lasting industry. find several opportunities to

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relationships that have benefitted both myself and our organization.

pursue. With some key leaders Whether they are set to retire in the future, now PAUL IRWIN networking, sharing client is a great time for the next Past President and Bell Products, Inc. President experiences or joining generation of leaders to put committees, many have their hat in the ring. A few of found their opportunity to the primary ways to both learn give back professionally and personally satisfying. and contribute to the organization are through Board and committee membership, trustee appointments “Participating on the Board of Directors has been very and other project teams.

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Committees are another way to help guide decisions and outputs of the Association. Typically, members are appointed by Executive Vice President Sean O’Donoghue, the executive board or they might replace someone from their organization. A listing of the permanent and ad hoc committees where members have contributed ideas and shaped results include:

Board Member Brian Pyle (second from right) joins the team at Silicon Valley Mechanical for the Bay Area SMACNA Scholarship Golf Tournament

THE SMACNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HAS A MINIMUM OF 24 BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE ELECTED FROM SPECIFIC REGIONS:

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SANTA CLARA

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SAN FRANCISCO

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THE NORTH BAY

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SAN MATEO

The regional advisory meetings act as a nominating committee for the geographical areas they represent and are generally held in March of each year. Final votes on these and other nominations are tallied at the annual Advisory General Membership meeting in June. Members interested in serving on the board are encouraged to participate in various events and programs to learn more about the organization, meet other board members and network. As one experienced board member has shared, “If you want to get nominated, you have to show up and be known!”

In addition to the regional board positions, up to eight board members at large may also be elected. All terms for Board of Directors are for one year. Oftentimes, Advisory Boards will nominate existing board members to extend their term. The executive board’s terms are also for one year; however, they have often elected to rotate their role to ensure stronger successorship, including: Secretary to Treasurer, Treasurer to First Vice President, Vice President to President and Past President.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEES

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEES EAST BAY, NORTH BAY, SOUTH BAY AND WEST BAY SUBCOMMITTEES STRUCTURE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION GROUP

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STEERING COMMITTEE MARKETING PROGRAMS/EVENTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Two final categories exist to support the work of Bay Area SMACNA, including the appointment to serve as a trustee for one of several labor and management trusts or contributing on special project committees. Trustees on the pension, supplemental pension, health and welfare and training trusts typically serve for several years due to the learning curve and complexity of the role. On the other hand, special assignment committees such as the teams that worked on CAL SMACNA’s Choose Bigger campaign or that planned a JATC open house have a quicker turnaround and generally do not require formal appointments.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Kathy de Jong or Sean O’Donoghue at 510-635-8212 with additional questions about the above committees, board nominations or volunteering with Bay Area SMACNA

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MARKETING | Growing Your Workforce

RECRUITING FOR QUALITY, QUANTITY AND DIVERSITY Local 104 members Susan, Connie, Henry and Jennifer represent why the sheet metal industry is a great career for women

Unlike other parts of the country, the Bay Area District 1 currently has

The state of California has placed a particular

a great number of applicants waiting to be indentured. Recruitment

focus on apprenticeship program sponsors to

efforts coupled with positive word of mouth on the strong reputation

recruit, select, train and retain diverse and

of the program, its contractors and union — in addition to the great pay

disadvantaged candidates through good faith

and benefits — attracts numerous candidates. Henry Funcke, Outreach/

efforts. Apprenticeship leaders are required

Rotation Coordinator and longtime member of Local 104 and the North

to perform self-evaluations and monitoring

Bay JATC, is instrumental in filling the pipeline of apprentice candidates

on their outreach and results. Funcke’s role is

and communicating the impact of a trained and skilled workforce on

instrumental as the SMW Local 104 and Bay

communities and careers.

Area Industry’s program designee to fulfill our

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commitment to affirmative action and increasing equal opportunity in the apprenticeship program.

With more than 180 recruiting locations contacted inperson or virtually in the past three years, Funcke and the training program track the location, contacts and results of the program’s recruiting efforts. From high schools to veteran programs, customized presentations are made to target audiences with specific time for Q & A. Pre-apprenticeship programs like Rising Sun Center for Opportunity and the North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP) are a few organizations that have provided prepared pre-apprentices who gain exposure to our industry and the trades. As part of our program’s goals to recruit more women, Funcke partners with experienced Local 104 District 1 journeywomen and apprentices, so girls can see themselves as sheet metal workers.

With less than 3% of women in our apprenticeship program, there is still much room to grow. Critical to the success of targeted recruitment is the need for equity and engagement in the shop and field. Oftentimes women or people who are viewed as different can be marginalized on projects, prompting Training CoAdministrator Ben Rivera to state “a need for a culture change” for contractors and field personnel to be more open and encouraging of diverse populations.

With the efforts of Funcke, Local 104 Tradeswomen and the state of California’s strong focus on equity in the sought-after construction trades, the number of women and people of color will continue to rise to be more representative of local demographics.

EVENT | 2022 Partners in Progress

SAVE THE DATE: 2022 PARTNERS IN PROGRESS CONFERENCE

Labor and management from SMACNA and SMART share the mutual goal of delivering quality workmanship for sheet metal and HVAC applications.

But to really work together, leaders from both sides must understand the needs and opportunities of where the construction industry is headed in the coming years.

This is where the 2022 Partners in Progress Conference comes in. It’s designed to bring leaders from labor and management together in a collaborative environment where networking and problem-solving takes center stage. This year’s theme is “Building the Future Together,” and keynote speakers include New York Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott and former USS Benfold Commander Mike Abrashoff.

Cost for SMACNA and SMART members is $950 after December 17, 2021.

Visit www.pinp.org for more details or to register!

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER HIGHLIGHT | Kaiser Permanente

KAISER PERMANENTE: “THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME” the infrastructure necessary to meet the health needs of the construction industry workforce while allowing employers to manage costs more effectively.

“Contractor members who are part of the Kaiser Permanente system can expect an integrated care experience where they will get the right care at Mark Ciopyk Senior Account Manager

Arlene Dayrit Client Service Manager

the right time. This approach helps smooth out the complicated world of healthcare and speed up recovery,” said Mark Ciopyk, Senior Account

Started in 1945 as a health care program for shipyard and steel

Manager. “For example, it’s common practice for

mill workers, Kaiser Permanente has since grown into one of

us to loop in different specialists and provide their

the largest unionized, nonprofit healthcare organizations in

input/recommendations in real-time. Doing this

the country, including more than 40 union locals in its Labor

prevents unneeded follow-up appointments and

Management Partnership.

additional charges and, most importantly, helps people get better faster.”

Since its founding, the company has worked to provide highquality, affordable healthcare services to improve member and

Providing employees with the healthcare they

community health throughout California and other U.S. regions.

need not only means they’ll get better faster; it also

Comprising 39 hospitals, nearly 730 medical offices and more

helps them be more productive and efficient on the

than 300,000 employees, the Kaiser Permanente system has

job when they’re healthy. And Kaiser Permanente

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offers a variety of resources to companies and their employees to help create — and strengthen — a culture of health at work. Stress management, exercise and mental health and wellness are just a few of the monthly topics for which they offer tools to support healthy behaviors.

Kaiser Permanente’s flexible health plans are designed for every business, no matter the size. Whether you’re a mom ’n’ pop shop with one location or have several offices throughout the state, Kaiser Permanente has the solutions you’re looking for with the flexibility your employees want.

“Healthcare has always been a fluid industry, but the pandemic acted as a catalyst for an array of changes, particularly in how people receive care on a general basis,” Ciopyk said. “The nation saw the vast majority of in-person care shift to a virtual/telehealth medium.

Kaiser Permanente members were in a unique position to adapt easily, as this type of interaction with our physicians has been utilized with high satisfaction for years.”

Ciopyk has been part of the Kaiser Permanente team for the past six years but has only recently begun connecting with Bay Area SMACNA members to discuss the value of partnering with a leader in healthcare.

“Kaiser Permanente has worked with SMACNA for far longer than I’ve been here. This connection is unbelievably important because it gives us the ability to provide support to the communities we serve through events like the SMACNA Scholarship Golf Tournament,” Ciopyk said. “This relationship also allows us to have more open conversations directly with those who receive care through us and hear feedback about what we do well and where we should continue to transform.”

MEMBER RESOURCE | ClickSafety

MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM CLICKSAFETY TRAINING

Bay Area SMACNA is proud to continue partnering with ClickSafety to offer online safety training to member firms. All team members, from new hires, to managers, to supervisors, are encouraged to create a strong safety culture within their companies by participating.

ClickSafety, a leader in online safety training solutions, offers more than 300 interactive safety courses and resources. All course content is created and maintained

by Certified Safety Professionals and Certified Industrial Hygienists. Some popular topics available include: •

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OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course

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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course

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Harassment training

Members should contact Vickie Constantinides at vconstantinides@bayareasmacna.org to have course units added to their ClickSafety account, or to obtain an authorization code when creating an account on ClickSafety.com/SMACNA. For members with an existing account who are having trouble assigning courses, contact support@clicksafety.com.

WIC | 2021 Sponsorship

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 WIC SPONSORS Thank you to our 2021 WIC sponsors, whose generous contributions help recruit, engage and develop women and men in our industry. Our educational programs and events wouldn’t be possible without their help!

COPPER LEVEL SPONSORS

STAINLESS LEVEL SPONSORS

ALUMINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

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WIC | 2022 Sponsorship

BECOME A 2022 WIC SPONSOR Bay Area SMACNA’s Women in Construction Group is seeking new sponsorships for 2022. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to promote your organization, provide targeted development to our collective workforce and contribute to one of the fastest growing segments in the Bay Area sheet metal industry.

COPPER | $5,000

STAINLESS | $3,000

*Limited number of Copper sponsorships available

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Host or Co-Host one Bay Area SMACNA WIC Event

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Bay Area Sponsorship for one participant at SMACNA National Women’s Leadership Summit

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Logo sponsorship on promotional items

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1/4-page ad in Bay Area SMACNA newsletter

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Two tickets to Bay Area SMACNA’s Annual Dinner

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Recognition/logo in three Bay Area SMACNA newsletters

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Hosting or naming rights to one Bay Area SMACNA WIC Event

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Ongoing promotion at all Bay Area WIC Events

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Logo sponsorship on promotional items

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Half-page ad in Bay Area SMACNA newsletter

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Recognition/logo in three Bay Area SMACNA newsletters

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Ongoing promotion at all Bay Area WIC Events

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Sponsorship of one Bay Area SMACNA WIC Event

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Logo sponsorship on promotional items

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Recognition/logo in three Bay Area SMACNA newsletters

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Ongoing promotion at all Bay Area WIC Events

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Kathy de Jong at kdejong@bayareasmacna.org to sign up or for more questions.

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The WIC Leadership Team held its first Strategic Planning Summit in August

WIC NEWS | Strategic Planning Summit

WIC LEADERSHIP TEAM SUMMIT SETS GOALS FOR FUTURE The Women in Construction (WIC) Leadership Team

drive the results. Key objectives for the future include increasing

had a productive and engaging day of strategic planning,

participation of men and women from sheet metal contractors of

collaboration and networking during their first Strategic

all sizes, establishing a mentoring program, impacting SMACNA

Planning Summit meeting in August. The organization,

WIC development statewide and building upon existing

now four years in the making, first started with the

programs and events.

vision of SMACNA National President Angie Simon.

The initial goal has been to provide an organization

Facilitated by WIC advocate and previous presenter Chris

that would increase the recruitment, engagement and

Bennett, the group of leaders from project engineers to

connection of women while benefitting contractors

business owners found the session to be positive, energizing

throughout the sheet metal industry. With the support

and constructive. New leadership team members had the

of Bay Area SMACNA Executive Vice President Sean

opportunity to meet others in person for the first time, and

O’Donoghue and the Bay Area SMACNA Board of

veteran WIC leaders also appreciated the chance to brainstorm

Directors, WIC has grown to 330+ members.

together. With 40 programs and events hosted in the first four years, all celebrated the accomplishments made possible by the

The Leadership Team reviewed key accomplishments,

talents and time given by the collective group of volunteers —

updated their mission statement and determined

while looking with hope for even greater achievements in the

priorities for 2022 and beyond with designated leaders to

future.

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WIC RECAP | Bike Hike/Wine Tasting

WIC BIKE HIKE/ WINE TASTING IN LIVERMORE

In late July, Bay Area SMACNA’s Women in Construction group enjoyed a fun and active day of hiking and biking in the lovely Livermore Wine Country. The pilot event provided options for everyone to attend and participate at their speed and comfort level — whether it was riding up hills, leisurely viewing the vineyards or feeding the goats along the trail. Most of the group had a relaxing picnic to cap off the end of the day. Look for another similar event in the future.

EVENT | WIC Week

SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL WIC WEEK

Bay Area SMACNA’s celebration of National Women in Construction Week will be March 7-11, 2022. Look for informative, fun and engaging events for men and women hosted by our WIC Leadership Team and sponsors!

We’ll update our Calendar page on BayAreaSMACNA.org as events and details are finalized.

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WIC RECAP | Lunch & Learn

SOLD OUT WIC WORKSHOP A BIG SUCCESS WIC Leaders Sheri Learmonth, Lauren Mohrman, speaker - Maura Nevel Thomas, Kathy de Jong and Sarah Sullivan The “Control Your Attention, Control Your Life” workshop on November 19th, hosted by WIC sponsor Silicon Valley Mechanical, was sold out with 45 attendees representing multiple member firms. Maura Nevel Thomas an award-winning speaker went over how multitasking and interruptions take away from our productivity. She emphasized that it’s not time management but attention management that we need to focus on in order to create success and gain productivity every day.

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SAVE THE DATE DEC

10

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021

WIC GET TOGETHER 4:30 p.m.

Plank 98 Broadway, Oakland

MARKETING | Brand Audit

DOES YOUR BRAND STAND OUT? Your brand is your company’s identity, your foundation, the driving force behind connecting with your employees and audience. Understanding your company’s brand will help make your organization stronger. Nehlsen Communications is here to help you do just that.

An industry leader in union construction marketing, and one of our newest associate members, Nehlsen Communications is offering a FREE half-hour branding audit to all Bay Area SMACNA members! This brand “checkup” will help evaluate the way you look to your customers, along with any weaknesses and strengths.

YOUR CUSTOMIZED BRAND AUDIT MIGHT COVER: • •

Overall company messaging Logo and marketing collateral review

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Website assessment

If you’re simply not getting the customers you need, or think it’s time to refresh or rebrand, call the Nehlsen office at 309-736-1071 to set up your free branding audit.

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APPRENTICES | Reviewing KPIs for Success

SIZING UP THE SUCCESS OF APPRENTICESHIPS In the sheet metal industry, it is often said to

Recruitment, demographics and indenture

“measure twice, cut once.” That same model of reviewing the right measures at the right time applies to aligning best practices for our apprenticeship program, which currently serves more than 800 students in District 1.

The SMW 104 and Bay Area Industry Training

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Percentage of turnout completion for BTSM, BT Service and TAB, including demographics

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Number of indentures for all classifications and demographics

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Top 5 recruitment sources, including demographics and regions

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Number of pre-apprentices indentured

Fund Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers (JATCs) must continually evolve to achieve goals and objectives that meet the needs for

Curriculum impact

contractors, the union and the marketplace.

The state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing the practices of one of the largest apprenticeship programs in

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Program evaluations from students, instructors and graduates

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Review of top repeated programs

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Number of apprentices on Training Coordinators List

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Number of contractors completing/not completing evaluations

California are complex, and data must be collected in order to comply with both

Financial

the letter and the intent of these laws.

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Building upon what must be measured and what should be tracked to grow a bestin-class program, the JATC trustees have adopted annual reporting guidelines on key performance indicators. A sample of these targeted measurements include:

Average cost per student turnout, per year, per facility

Existing and new performance indicators will be presented to the Board of Trustees annually for review and discussion. With the guidance of the JATC leaders, the support of labor and management, and continuously improving processes and systems, program opportunities and successes will be easier to size up and lay out for execution.

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APPRENTICES | Livermore Training Center

LIVERMORE APPRENTICESHIP FACILITY PROGRESS The new SMW Local 104 and Bay Area Industry Training Fund Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Livermore is in the design build phase. Architect FCGA has been working with selected General Contractor, J.M. O’Neill, with Sigmatech Consulting assisting.

The Labor/Management Construction Committee meets approximately every six weeks to review progress.

It’s anticipated that construction will take approximately 25 weeks after the permits are approved. Part of the design includes an internal structure with varying heights and lift access built to simulate construction project experiences. It is anticipated that this model will present opportunities and challenges for apprentices to navigate as they work on installation and welding problems.

New Local 104 East Bay offices will also be relocating to the building, and Local 104 will lease their space through the training trust.

WELCOME! | New Associate Member Mitch Hoppe and his wife Mitch Hoppe

SMASH MY TRASH FRANK KOZLOWSKI President

frank.koz@smashmytrash.com

500 Capitol Mall., Ste. 2350 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.smashmytrash.com 916-340-5410

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APPRENTICES | Heavy Metal Summer Experience

HEAVY METAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE

LETS LOCAL STUDENTS EXPLORE THE TRADES With 40% of workers set to retire in the next 5-10 years

ground, but generous donations of boots, tools, PPE and

and nationwide labor shortages, the construction industry

more helped keep costs down.

is at a crossroads. Fortunately, SMACNA members are finding savvy ways to recruit eager new talent.

Afternoon camps were held twice per week. Because participants would be working in a live fab shop, they

For six weeks this summer, 25 students in the Bay Area and Seattle participated in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) pilot program — a hands-on introduction to plumbing, piping and sheet metal for high school students interested in the building trades. The program was presented in partnership with Bay Area SMACNA, Western Allied Mechanical (WAM), SMACNA Western Washington, Hermanson and Construction for Change.

Dreamed up by SMACNA National President and WAM CEO Angie Simon in late 2020, the idea quickly became a reality. She budgeted $30,000 to get the program off the

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started with an introduction to safety procedures.

Throughout the camp, they learned all aspects of creating a project from start to finish by building a toolbox from sheet metal and a lamp out of copper pipe. A graduation ceremony was held at the conclusion of the experience, and some participants are in the process of joining the apprenticeship program at their respective JATCs. “We’re already beginning to feel successful because we’re seeing their eyes open,” said Anthony Rogers, the plumbing general superintendent at Hermanson. “When they leave us, when they go back home, they’re going to have conversations with relatives who say, ‘Hey, where are you

heading next in your life?’ and they’re able to speak with a confidence to that.”

“What’s not to love about this industry?” Simon added.

“Besides the fact that it pays really, really well and you go away having no debt like you would in college, you get to build things with your hands, you work as a team and you get to see what you’ve created. It’s incredibly rewarding.”

HMSE leaders recruited interested students through local non-profits, like Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club and Live in Peace. Not only did targeting those organizations turn up a great crop of dedicated students, but it also helped further SMACNA’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Simon hopes to grow the program to 20 camps or more next year.

To encourage contractors to host students at their facilities, a digital playbook has been created to outline everything from funding to running the program. To get your copy of the playbook, or for details on hosting a HMSE, email hmse@constructionforchange.org.

APPRENTICES | Remote Learning

STRUCTURE COMMITTEE WEIGHS IN ON REMOTE LEARNING The apprenticeship program has reinstated hybrid learning due to the increase of Delta variant COVID-19 cases as of fall. The structure committee, along with Training Administrators Tim Myres and Ben Rivera, have been authorized by the Training Trust to make monthly recommendations on face-to-face or remote/ hybrid learning. This committee of management and labor trustees has reviewed and made timely decisions weighing the benefits and risks of on-site learning.

Most recently, classes have been fully remote except when determined to be necessary for hands-on learning in lab environments. Other responsibilities of the structure committee in consultation with the Training Administrators include recommendations on apprenticeship program policies, practices, compliance and communication.

For questions or comments, please reach out to the following structure committee members or to the program co-administrators.

MANAGEMENT Sean Greenwood, CMI Kathy de Jong, Bay Area SMACNA

LABOR Brian Masters, Assistant Business Manager Keith Dias, Business Representative

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APPRENTICES | MATT/MATE

MATT/MATE UPDATE SMW Local 104 and Bay Area Industry Training Fund are pleased to announce that as of September, all JATC instructors have completed training on the one-stop MechCheck system for Mechanical Acceptance Technician Training (MATT).

Contractors are getting on board with the new opportunity to certify their organizations to provide MATT technicians. In addition, the apprenticeship program has ramped up the number of qualified technicians to take advantage of indoor air quality opportunities. If you have a success story to share on how your organization has leveraged MATT in new and existing clients to improve indoor air quality, please contact Kathy de Jong at kdejong@bayareasmanca.org.

MATT AND MATE CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFIED MECHANICAL ACCEPTANCE TESTING EMPLOYERS (MATE) ACCO

SILICON VALLEY MECHANICAL

AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS

SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES

EXTREME AIR

SUPERIOR MECHANICAL SERVICES

MESA3

WEST COAST TEST AND BALANCE

NATIONAL AIR BALANCE

UNITED MECHANICAL

CERTIFIED LOCAL 104 MECHANICAL ACCEPTANCE TEST TECHNICIANS (MATT)* MATT LEVEL 1:

255

MATT LEVEL 2:

117

* Includes both apprentices and journey workers as of 9/2/21

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APPRENTICES | Sheri Learmonth

SMACNA MEMBER JOINS CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL Q&A

Sheri Learmonth, CEO of Marina Mechanical, was appointed to the California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) as an Employer Representative by Governor Newsom and is one of only two women on the 14-member Commission. Sheri is also a member of the Women in Construction steering committee for Bay Area SMACNA and co-lead of the community involvement team.

Q:

What prompted you to apply for this role?

A:

is a way that I can give back to the industry. As a business leader I understand the importance of

I have been in construction for my entire career, but in a financial role. Being involved in the CAC having a skilled and trained workforce. We need to continue to promote the skilled trades, and as a woman in construction I want to promote equity in apprenticeship.

Q: A:

What is the CAC responsible for accomplishing in California?

Ultimately the CAC is responsible for the welfare of apprentices; making sure they receive the training they require to protect the future of the skilled workforce needed to keep the California economy moving.

Q:

What are challenges or opportunities that union-based JATCs should be aware of?

A:

I think we are all experiencing the challenge of finding good people, but the skilled trades have not been valued as highly as attending college. If we can shift the idea of success, the opportunities are endless. Apprenticeship creates the ability to earn while you learn and ultimately provides a career for those that choose this path.

Q:

What have you seen in recruiting efforts for tradeswomen?

A:

the hiring of women at the professional level and feel we have a greater opportunity to expand

As a member of the WIC Leadership Team for Bay Area SMACNA, I’ve observed more growth in our recruitment and retention of women in the trades.

*The views expressed are the employee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State or DIR.

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LEGISLATIVE | Union Support Trends Upward

LABOR UNION SUPPORT CONTINUES TO RISE Standing at 65%, public support for American labor

The benefits of labor unions in our communities

unions is the highest it’s been since 2003. According

extend beyond the workplace. Yes, the earning

to the July 30-Aug. 12 Gallup poll, approval has been

potential of union members outpaces their non-union

steadily climbing since reaching a historic low of 48%

counterparts, but so does their training and quality of

during the Great Recession in 2009.

coronavirus pandemic is responsible for the latest boost in union approval.

“Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic, so it’s no surprise they’re looking to the power and strength

“

keep work local, meaning

Unions create a sense of belonging, mutual respect and give people a voice in what matters to them in their career and beyond.

SEAN O’DONOGHUE Bay Area SMACNA Executive Vice President

found through labor unions to help get back to something resembling normal and help boost the economy while they’re at it,” said Sean O’Donoghue, Bay Area SMACNA Executive Vice President. “Unions create a sense of belonging, mutual respect and give people a voice in what matters to them in their career and beyond.”

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“

Researchers think the

work. Local labor unions also more dollars stay in the communities where we live and work.

Additionally, MIT researchers in 2018 found that approximately 48% of non-union workers (representing some 58 million workers) would join a union if they could. This increase in public support could see an upward trend in union membership in the years to come.

EDUCATION RECAP | September 27

CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING RECAP

On September 27, Safety Training Seminars delivered another awesome hands-on experience to Bay Area SMACNA members. The 4-hour CPR and First Aid Training course came complete with lifelike mannequins to help simulate real-life situations. A total of 12 students from

EDUCATION RECAP | We’re Back!

WE’RE BACK TO IN-PERSON TRAINING!

We’re so happy to be back to in-person training. Our members are happy too, as all our classes have been full. Students have been engaged and have soaked in all the face-to-face learning. Students and instructors have been diligently following COVID-19 protocols and social distancing guidelines making a safer environment for all. We’re looking forward to more education and training classes in the new year. Keep an eye out for our education QR codes and register early to secure your spot in class.

Please keep in mind your own health and safety before attending any Bay Area SMACNA events or classes. Continue to follow CDC guidelines and please stay home if you feel sick or someone in your household is sick (even if you’re fully vaccinated).

CLASS SCHEDULE Scan the QR code for the latest class and registration information. www.BayAreaSMACNA.org/Education/Upcoming-Events

member companies took the class to become CPR and first aid certified in the basics.

CPR training is scheduled every quarter, or on an as-needed basis. Interested in hosting a class at your company?

Email vconstantinides@bayareasmacna.org.

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EDUCATION RECAP | September 13 and 17

GROWING AND DEVELOPING FOREMEN Kevin Dougherty explaining leadership styles and a whole lot more

In September, instructor Kevin Dougherty taught a fascinating class to help students establish effective productivity habits and communication and understand the difference between leadership and management.

The class was split into two sessions, to better accommodate for COVID safety with 26 students attending on Sept 13, and 18 students on Sept 17.

Dougherty taught each session using real world stories to help participants better deal with difficult people and workers in a professional manner.

When participants were asked what the most useful section of the course was, one responded, “Understanding the leadership styles, and how your opposite might be exactly what you need.”

According to another participant, using better communication when interacting with others in order to hold everyone more accountable to ensure a more profitable and productive job/company, was the most useful information.

Presented By Kevin Dougherty

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EDUCATION RECAP | October 1

ADVANCED SHEET METAL ESTIMATING

Kevin Dougherty has been speaking to the construction industry for more than 20 years. His dynamic personality engages students and broadens their knowledge. His Advanced Sheet Metal Estimating course in October emphasized learning to think differently about the estimating process and how to approach each opportunity realistically. The biggest takeaway from this class was to ask more questions.

PARTICIPANTS, WHEN ASKED WHAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WAS THAT THEY LEARNED, RESPONDED WITH THE FOLLOWING: •

“Ask more questions and know who you’re dealing with.”

•

“Don’t spin your wheels and be ready to ask questions.”

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“Be more selective on choosing which projects to estimate by asking questions and understanding the scope.”

Presented By Kevin Dougherty

EDUCATION RECAP | October 21

MANAGING THE LIFEBLOOD OF CONTRACTING: CASH FLOW AND CRACKING THE WIP Stephanie’s personal experience in the construction field brings valuable insight to her classes. A total of 17 students from project executives to project engineers attended.

They were able to explore tools and techniques, arming them with information that will allow their companies to better manage and control cash flow.

WHAT MEMBERS LEARNED •

The importance of cash management practices

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Increasing profits with billings and collections

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Tools and techniques that optimize cash flow

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Process standardization to maximize cash flow

Presented By Stephane McShane

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EDUCATION RECAP | October 21

STUDENTS EARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE 20 students graduated on October 21 and received their certificates from the Project Management Certification class designed specifically for Bay Area SMACNA. Students learned to successfully bring together the people, resources and tasks it takes to execute projects on time and within budget, all while building better relationships with customers.

A huge thank you to our instructors, Kevin Dougherty, Stephane McShane, Beth Pappy, Kathy de Jong and TALLsmall, as well as our volunteer panelists, Yindy Felkins, Phil Phillips, Kevin Dougherty and Stephane McShane.

Bay Area SMACNA is proud to announce the

FALL 2021 GRADUATING CLASS! JERRY WAKAI AUSTIN KALANI STEVENSON JASON SMUCK JUAN CAMACHO STEVE SOUSA STEPHANIE WEBB SUMIT RANGARI

DAVID L. HERRERA ERIC W. LEINES VIC L. DOLLENS ISRAR HUSSAIN ERIKA RIEDELL MATTHEW WOODARD MATT FIRPO

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TOM OSTRANDER EWA JOANNA KOZLOWSKA NICHOLAS D. ANDA ANDREW CABRI BRET PEMBERTON JOHN C. MALUNAO

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EVENT RECAP | October 24-28

ANNUAL CONVENTION BRINGS MEMBERS BACK TOGETHER The 2021 SMACNA 77th Annual Convention brought 100 of our Bay Area SMACNA members and their families to Maui, Hawaii, for a few days of learning, networking and celebrating being back together in person.

outreach and awareness for the construction industry.

Inspirational speakers such as SMART President Joe Sellers had a message to everyone that even our smallest actions and decisions impact our communities and the world around us.

Bay Area SMACNA Board member Angie Simon completed her extended term as SMACNA National President and “passed the gavel” on to new President Al LaBella. The convention featured many valuable industry educational sessions, including how to foster a sense of purpose in the workplace and how to increase

This year, Bay Area SMACNA in partnership with the Western Washington, Oregon and Inland Northeast SMACNA Chapters hosted a West Coast Chapter Night on the oceanfront lawn at the Four Seasons. It was a beautiful evening full of mingling, Hawaiian music and Ho’okipa (Hawaiian hospitality). Recognition was given to Angie Simon for her time and service as SMACNA President.

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EVENT RECAP | October 8

SPORTING CLAYS ANNUAL EVENT Ninety-five participants turned out for our annual sporting clays event on October 8. It was the perfect day to engage in some “golf with a shotgun” at Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, where Bay Area SMACNA members blasted various targets throughout the course for points.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS 1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

327 POINTS

312 POINTS

308 POINTS

Dowdle & Sons Mechanical Inc.

Bay City Mechanical

Fairview Heating & Air Conditioning

Matt Swartley, Andrew Dowdle, Justin Dowdle, Todd Simpson

HIGH SHOOTERS

Ron Sei, Craig Bartlett, Chad Bartlett, Jeff Mason

Randy Freitas & Jessica Leffler

Robert Conner, Bradley Conner, Ryan Fithian, Joe Porpore

DUCK & COVER

Jennifer of Jensen Mechanical

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EVENT RECAP | Annual Dinner

BAY AREA SMACNA ANNUAL DINNER Bay Area SMACNA Chapter was very thankful to be able to hold the Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers in person this November. 120 members, associate members and guests were in attendance.

After missing last year’s meeting, the socializing and networking hour over hor d’oeuvres was even more meaningful.

Sean O’Donoghue, Bay Area SMACNA Executive Vice President introduced John Bagot, our 20202021 President. John called the meeting to order and recognized Nancy Pirrone, our outgoing Membership & Events Manager on her well-earned retirement.

After also recognizing Bay Area staff, he introduced our special guests in attendance, SMACNA National President Al LaBella, SMACNA National CEO Vince Sandusky and CAL SMACNA EVP Chris Walker.

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Al and Vince both spoke about SMACNA’s accomplishments and shared their focus for the upcoming year.

John introduced the 2021-2022 Bay Area SMACNA Incoming President Rich Buckley. Rich thanked John for his 2 years of extended service as President during a challenging pandemic. He also welcomed Brian Pyle (not in attendance) as the incoming Secretary and shared his vision for our organization.

Bay Area SMACNA was pleased to present John Bagot, A.I.M. Sheet Metal, Inc., with the Lonnie Michael III Achievement Award for his contributions, leadership and betterment of the sheet metal industry. His wife, Wendy, was in attendance for the honor. Congratulations John!

We truly hope everyone who attended enjoyed reconnecting and meeting new members.

WELCOME NEW

2022 BAY AREA SMACNA OFFICERS!

Rich Buckley

Keith Atteberry

Duane Davies

President

Vice President

First Vice President

Anderson, Rowe & Buckley

Marelich Mechanical

NABCO

Bobby Bramlett

Brian Pyle

Treasurer

Secretary

John Bagot Past President

Aire Sheet Metal

Silicon Valley Mechanical

A.I.M. Sheet Metal, Inc.

2022 TRUSTEES & DIRECTORS Randy Attaway

Mitch Hoppe

Gregg Perry

AGC, Inc.

Melrose Metal Products, Inc.

Air Systems, Inc.

Paul De Bella

Paul Irwin

Les Peterson

De Bella Mechanical

Bell Products, Inc.

Peterson Mechanical, Inc.

Don Dennehy, Jr.

Sargon Michael

Angie Simon

Crown Sheet Metal & Skylights, Inc.

Allied Heating & A/C

Western Allied Mechanical

Chris Enfantino

Jon Mohs

Paul Steckel

Environmental Systems, Inc.

AGC, Inc.

Van-Mulder Sheet Metal, Inc.

Yindy Felkins

Mark Napier

Bob Tuck

Western Allied Mechanical

Southland Industries

Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning

Dave Foster

Joseph Parisi

Doug Ulrich

Martinez Sheet Metal, Inc.

Therma

Burlingame Heating

Sean Greenwood

Mike Pence

Art Williams

Critchfield Mechanical

Control Air Enterprises, LLC

Air Systems, Inc.

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