Bay Area SMACNA

10/19/2018

Congratulations to the Bay Area SMACNA 2018 Sheet Metal and HVAC Project Management Certificate Program Graduates: Steve Arlich, F.W. Spencer & Son; Ahmad Barakzai, F.W. Spencer & Son; Corina Bica, Broadway Mechanical; Anthony Brink, Air Systems, Inc.; Kelly Britland, Bay City Mechanical; Kevin Buckley, Anderson, Rowe & Buckley; Anthony Butler, F.W. Spencer & Son; Jillian Ceccanti, Anderson, Rowe & Buckley; Justin Costsa, City Mechanical; Ben Dowdell, Silicon Valley Mechanical; Sean Frazier, Bay City Mechanical; Omar Hernandez, Marelich Mechanical; Mike Kelley, Southland Industries; Matt Kochalko, Silicon Valley Mechanical; Daniel Lovik, Southland Industries; Connor McLaughlin, Air Systems, Inc.; Cinthya Mendez, Western Allied Mechanical; Jim "Bo" Peevey, Air Systems, Inc.; Donja Robinson, Bay Area SMACNA; Morgan Stephens, Bay City Mechanical; Kevin Sloan, Bay City Mechanical; Shane Staats, Air Systems, Inc.; Andrew Stockdale, Southland Industries; Suraj Thapa, Western Allied Mechanical; Tristan Vesely, Southland Industries; and Chris Von Ritter, City Mechanical.

A special thank you to the PM Instructors: Chris Bennett, Kathy de Jong, Kevin Dougherty, Michael Geraghty, Tyler Kannon, Stephane McShane and Elizabeth Pappy; and Panel Guests: Phil Phillips, Southland Industries, and Brian Pyle, Silicon Valley Mechanical.

07/25/2018

We had an excellent 2018 Scholarship Trust Golf Tournament last week! Thanks to all who came out and helped set a record high for money raised for our Scholarship Trust!

06/25/2018

Not joining us to play 18 holes at our 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, July 16? You're still welcome to join us for the reception, dinner and prizes! Join us from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for chances to win Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffle, Door and Grand Prizes at the Castlewood Country Club! Our dinner host is legendary Bay Area radio and TV personality DON BLEU!!
To RSVP, email [email protected] or call 510-635-8212.

05/31/2018

We share our congratulations as well, and we're thrilled to see multiple Bay Area SMACNA members have representatives taking part in some unique and valuable experiences!
ACCO Engineered Systems, Bay City Mechanical, Inc., Western Allied Mechanical, Inc.

Congratulations to the graduates of SMACNA's first Leadership Development Program, held at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School! Attendees came from SMACNA member companies, including: Western Allied Mechanical, Inc., Ernest D. Menold, Inc., Climate Engineers, ACP Sheet Metal Co., General Sheet Metal, ACCO Engineered Systems, Bay City Mechanical, Inc., The Waldinger Corporation, Reliable Electrical Mechanical Services, Richards Sheet Metal Works, DeKalb Mechanical, RHP Mechanical Systems; dba Ray Heating Products, Inc., Streimer Sheet Metal Works, Inc., and Page Mechanical.

05/26/2018

It’s Chapter Night at the Oakland A’s game! A great showing of 200+ people from our membership to enjoy Star Wars Fireworks Night. Jedi Master Stomper even stopped by for a visit!

05/24/2018

The San Mateo chapter of the Trades Introduction Program is hosting a pre-apprenticeship course soon! TIP San Mateo is seeking all who are interested in working in the trades to apply and attend their orientation on Saturday, June 2. For more details, check out this flyer (https://bit.ly/2IMFONs) or call 650-341-7711.

05/16/2018

The first of the Santa Clara County Trade Orientation Program’s two orientations for women interested in the trades is tonight! Attendance at one of the two orientations is required for the pre-apprenticeship course. For more details, check out this flyer (https://bit.ly/2JPI6eA) or call 408-809-2113.

05/14/2018

It is with great sadness that Bay Area SMACNA announce the passing of Mr. Ron Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell passed away late Friday night with his family around him.
Ron worked at Bay Area SMACNA for 7 years and was beloved by our membership. He was also a wonderful family man and loved his three children and wife Cheryl dearly.
Ron will be deeply missed.

05/08/2018

Members! Don't forget to sign up for the 75th Annual Convention for Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) in beautiful San Diego, with opening night on the U.S.S. Midway and a closing celebration featuring Andy Grammer! Link: https://www.smacna.org/annualconvention?_zs=J6RtU1&_zl=GhUh4

05/04/2018

Are you a woman interested in the trades? The Santa Clara County Trade Orientation Program hosting two orientations for interested women this month before the pre-apprenticeship course begins. For more details, check out this flyer (https://bit.ly/2JPI6eA) or call 408-809-2113.

05/02/2018

The photos from the 2018 CAL SMACNA Convention are here! Between our members and associate members, plus their families and guests, Bay Area SMACNA had more than 150 people in Kauai last month for the annual regional convention. Links to the Pixieset albums in the comments!

04/30/2018

More than 200 Bay Area SMACNA members (with their families & guests) enjoyed a Friday night pregame ballpark buffet before the Giants and Dodgers battled in the West Coast's best rivalry!

More than 200 Bay Area SMACNA members (with their families & guests) enjoyed a Friday night pregame ballpark buffet before the Giants and Dodgers battled in the West Coast's best rivalry!

04/28/2018

It’s Bay Area SMACNA Chapter Night at the Giants game! Between the contractors and their families, more than 200 people are enjoying the game against the Dodgers. A beautiful night, too!

04/25/2018

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)

A big hello to our newest chapter! They're a bit further West than we are!

SMACNA announces its 97th chapter, Hawaii. Welcome!

03/18/2018

Over 250 Bay Area Chapter Members and guests watched a close exciting game between the Golden State Warrior's and Sacramento Kings at Oakland Coliseum after a tasty pregame dinner in the New Shibe Park Tavern.

03/06/2018

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02/26/2018

On Monday, February 26th, Elizabeth Pappy, Esq. hosted a Bay Area SMACNA Lunch and Learn on “Mechanic’s Lien Laws."

Members learned how mechanic’s liens are powerful tools to ensure payment by owners and general contractors. Timing rules can be difficult to navigate and implement as businesses go about daily business because of disputes over what constitutes substantial completion and more often, knowing when substantial completion has taken place because a company has been off the job for weeks or months before the project achieves substantial completion.

Guests got answers to questions and a general overview of the mechanic’s lien procedures to maximize their chances of their companies getting paid.

02/20/2018

Bay Area SMACNA Labor Relations Manager Kathy de Jong and Stephane McShane of Maxim Consulting attended the 2018 Partners in Progress Conference. Sessions focused on the themes of manpower, market recovery, technology and communication.

Kathy de Jong of Bay Area SMACNA and Stephane McShane of Maxim Consutling.

02/07/2018

On February 5th and 6th about 40 SMACNA members and their children attendeD CAL SMACNA's Day at the Capitol. Contractor members were on hand to educate their elected officials about changing laws that can help SMACNA companies survive and thrive in California.

Members shared their perspectives on key issues such as "State Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs", "Bond Sales K-12 Career Technical Education New Construction", and "Healthcare Bid Preference in Public Works".

Thank you to our honored representatives, CAL SMACNA President Jon Mohs (AGC, Inc), guest speaker Assemblymember Rocky Chavez, CAL SMACNA Executive Vice President, Chris Walker, the CAL SMACNA staff, and all who attended.

02/06/2018

On February 5th and 6th, Kevin Dougherty presented a new Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Supervisory Training Program “The Bullet Foreman".

This program helped member attendee develop the basic personal and organizational skills to enhance their productivity. Topics included how to clearly understand leadership priorities and the ways to implement them, offering insights to supervisors, owners, managers, key employees, and anyone interested in personal and organizational productivity.

Thank you to Kevin Dougherty and the Bay Area Chapter Members who attended.

01/23/2018

Nearly 200 Bay Area SMACNA members and guests watched the San Jose Sharks host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, January 20th at the SAP Center. Guests were welcomed with a delicious pre-game dinner of burgers, hotdogs, bacon mac n’ cheese and more.

Both teams scored in the first period to start the game off with a bang. Despite many shots on goal, the defenses quickly locked down any scoring opportunities until Sharks Center Tomas Hertl found the back of the net in the third period to give the Sharks their winning goal of the game. Thank you to the Sharks organization and all Bay Area chapter members and guests who attended.

12/14/2017

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12/02/2017

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)

Milt Goodman of ACCO Engineered Systems, was awarded $5,000 as Bay Area SMACNA's Outgoing President to donate to a charity or group of his choice. Milt chose to donate to SMACNA's Women in Construction Leadership Council. Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical, Inc. and #SMACNA VP, was honored to accept this gift and talked about the goals and mission statement of the group and challenged all in the room to share their love and enthusiasm for the industry with their daughters, nieces and granddaughters. #womeninconstruction

11/30/2017

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Please enjoy Issue 1 Volume 7 of Bay Area SMACNA’s bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to join our mailing list please email [email protected].

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11/29/2017

2017 Annual Dinner

Thank you to our Members, Associate Members and Friends for joining us at our 2017 Annual Dinner at the The Westin St. Francis. Email [email protected] for photo copies or more information.

Photo collection by Bay Area SMACNA

11/15/2017

On Tuesday November 9th, 74 Bay Area SMACNA members & guests departed the Emeryville Marina just before sunrise for a day of crabbing and rock fishing. The Sea Wolf Sportfishing, New Salmon Queen - Emeryville, and the New Huck Finn caught their limit of ~250 rock fish and crab each. Thank you to the crew from Charter Boats in Emeryville and all who came out.

11/08/2017

2017 National SMACNA Convention

Thank you to the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) for putting on a wonderful 2017 convention and to all who attended. See photos from the week at the link below. #SMACNA17

Photo collection by Bay Area SMACNA

11/04/2017

On Friday, November 3rd, Elizabeth Pappy, Esq. instructed Bay Area SMACNA members on “Sexual Harassment Prevention."

AB 1825's sexual harassment training requirements apply to organizations that regularly employ 50 or more employees, or regularly "receive the services of" 50 or more persons.

(Independent contractors and temps are included in the 50+ number.) Employers must provide two hours of training to each supervisory employee, every two years.

New supervisory employees must receive sexual harassment training within six months of their assumption of a supervisory position, and thereafter, every two years.

Thank you to Elizabeth Pappy and our guests for attending.

11/03/2017

Congratulations to the 29 students who completed the five week 2017 Sheet Metal and HVAC Project Management Certificate Program on October 19th:

Ted Piggins, AGC, Inc.; Rose Duerr-Pak, Dave Enney, Odilia Mendonca, Tony Tran, Air Systems Inc.; Amy Buenrostro, Blocka Construction; James Bailey, Scott Freitas, Environmental Systems, Inc.; Cesar Mora, Indoor Environmental Services; Matt Brownell, Chris Harrington, Ryan Lopes, Marelich Mechanical; David Roach, Marina Mechanical; Giovanni Javier, Marken Mechanical Services Inc.; Dillon Goodfellow, Sherry Leung, Zach Pelley, Monterey Mechanical Co.; Matthew Stevens, Dillon Read, Pan-Pacific Mechanical; Cassandra Acosta, Jeff Bowser, Marcos Emperador, Steven Luong, Caitlin Nichols, Charley Reth, Jackson Zucker-White; Southland Industries; Jennifer Arellanes, Kelli Riley, Leana Tran-Le; Western Allied Mechanical, Inc..

10/31/2017

California Contractor Named SMACNA 2017 Contractor of the Year

Congratulations to Bay Area SMACNA President Milt Goodman, Executive Vice President of ACCO Engineered Systems for receiving the SMACNA Contractor of the Year award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (SMACNA) 74th Annual Convention.

Goodman worked with SMART General President Joseph Sellers and the organizers of the SMART Heroes Program to develop an effective way the sheet metal industry can serve the needs of veterans transitioning out of the military and at the same time bring them into the ranks of the SMACNA contractor and SMART local union.

“He values being a team player more than taking the spotlight which makes honoring him with SMACNA’s highest honor so rewarding,” said 2017 SMACNA President Joseph Lansdell.

MAUI, HAWAII — Milt Goodman, executive vice president of ACCO Engineered Systems, Glendale, Calif., received the SMACNA Contractor of the Year award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) 74th Annual Convention.

10/25/2017

San Francisco Bay Area Executive Receives SMACNA's Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate Award

Sean O’Donoghue, executive director of Bay Area SMACNA, was recognized as the Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) 74th Annual Convention.

“This year’s Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year is a leader in Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) and a legislative advocate on countless critical policy issues,” announced 2017 SMACNA President Joseph Lansdell. "He is a champion for pension reform, market expansion initiatives, and energy efficient construction in commercial, industrial, and public markets, labor / management opportunities, and far more. When it comes to legislation, regulations, and industry promotion issues it is common for Sean to host meetings with government officials at local, state, and national levels.

“Sean’s efforts to energize and engage his members in the political and legislative process escalated to new levels in 2017 with impressive results,” Lansdell added. “He is a board member of the SMACNA Chapter Executives Institute, a coalition builder with a distinguished record, and industry problem-solver for his members in the greater Bay Area region and the HVAC industry.”

MAUI, HAWAII — Sean O’Donoghue, executive director of the SMACNA Bay Area chapter, was recognized as the Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) 74th Annual Convention. The award is presented annually to…

10/25/2017

Congratulations to Bay Area SMACNA's very own Chapter President Milt Goodman of ACCO Engineered Systems on winning National Contractor of the Year, and Chapter Executive Vice President Sean O'Donoghue on winning the Legislative Contractor Advocate of the Year!

First full day of #SMACNA17. Congrats to Contractor of the Year, Milt Goodman of ACCO Engineered Systems; Chapter Executive of the Year, Julie Muller-Neff of SMACNA-Western Washington; Legislative Chapter Executive Advocate, Sean O'Donoghue of Bay Area SMACNA; and Legislative Contractor Advocate, Randy Buchter of Anron Sheet Metal, NY.

10/19/2017

On October 19th, Stephane McShane with the Maxim Consulting Group instructed Bay Area SMACNA members to “Transform Your Organization For the Future."

The session taught Presidents, Vice Presidents, Financial Managers, Project Managers, and others tactical solutions to handle schedule compression, pricing pressure, and manpower shortages as well as many other issues facing the HVAC and mechanical contractors of tomorrow.

Attendees examined case studies of contractors' detailed descriptions of what they have done, why, and the substantial bottom line results they are enjoying.

Thank you to Stephane McShane and our guests for attending.