Sheet Metal Works | March 2016

the official publication of the sheet metal contractors association of alberta

March 2016 | PREMIERE EDITION

PROMPT PAYMENT Working towards the unified goal of enforcing payment regulation

SMCAA SCHOLARSHIP FUND Helping the industry move forward

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CAREERS: The Next Generation

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MARCH 2016

CONTENTS

Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

2725 12 St. NE, #203 Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 403-250-7040 www.smcaa.ca Provincial President Provincial Vice-President Past President Provincial Treasurer Executive Director Directors

Gary Bianchini Tony Borsje Ken Fulmer Brock Grolla Wilma Agnew Bob Doerksen Collin Goodyear Frank Graumann Rob Hay Arron Peterson Lee Strause Jay Langejans

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© 2016 SMCAA – All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of SMCAA. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the authors and/or editorial sources contained in Sheet Metal Works are those of the respective parties and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

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President’s Message

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Executive Director’s Message

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A Message from Honourable Rachel Notley

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A Message from Mayor Naheed Nenshi

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A Message from His Worship Mayor Don Iveson

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Board of Directors

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CAREERS: The Next Generation

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SMCAA Scholarship Fund

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Prompt Payment Legislation

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Sheet Metal Training Evolves at SAIT Polytechnic

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SMCAA Calgary Scholarship Golf Classic

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Nu-Trend Industries Inc.

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SMCAA 2016 Members

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SMCAA Edmonton Scholarship Golf Classic

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Calendar Of Events – 2016

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Making Our Industry Better Gary Bianchini, Provincial President, SMCAA apprenticeship committees. SMCAA is very excited to report our recent move towards developing representation for an HVAC Technical Council on the Building Technical Council. In our committee news updates, members will be informed of our Sheet Metal Showcases with CAREERS: The Next Generation in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer for students and parents promoting careers in the HVAC industry. Further information regarding the educational seminars we offer each year through SMACNA will be listed as well. Networking is such an important part of industry, so we provide a calendar of upcoming social events for members.

I believe that Sheet Metal Works will serve as an excellent vehicle to further our mandate to inform, build, support, promote and educate Alberta’ssheet metal and HVAC industry. Together, let’s make our industry better!

Gary Bianchini President, SMCAA ❖

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s president of the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta, I am delighted to introduce our Sheet Metal Works magazine to you. Our new publication will be a wonderful source of information to all participants in the HVAC industry in Alberta. To support SMCAA’s mission of supporting our contractor, supplier and manufacturer members, this publication will report on the challenges facing our industry today and focus on the needs of our members in the future.

We will provide a feature story on our scholarship program for apprentices of our member companies, as well as comments from many of our grateful recipients. Additionally, we will update the membership with news about our involvement with the Alberta Trade Contractor’s Coalition (ATCC) and the work we are doing to pass prompt payment legislation. We will also provide news from related industry associations like Alberta’s construction and contractor’s associations, safety councils and

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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A New Page Wilma Agnew, Executive Director, SMCAA

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elcome to the first edition of Sheet Metal Works for the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA). We are very pleased and excited to share this with our membership and with contractors, suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers in the HVAC industry who we feel need to be a part of this growing organization.

We hope that you find the information that we have provided of interest to your business in Alberta. As an association, we believe that there is strength in numbers. Membership with SMCAA is important as it provides the industry with a voice that is being heard throughout the province.

I have proudly been a part of the SMCAA since March 2000 and have been the executive director for the past 10 years. I’ve seen a lot of maturity within the organization and seen how it has grown from the amalgamation of two organizations, the Calgary Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Association (CASMA) and the Edmonton Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors (EASMAC) in December 2000.

The SMCAA is currently working on many projects to better our industry, one being our partnership with the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition to get prompt payment legislation

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passed in Alberta. This is an ongoing effort and one that will continue to be forefront for our association. As an association, we have assembled a committee to address the province and the need for our own HVAC Technical Council on the Building Technical Council. This is a long process but we believe that this is long overdue and we know we have the support of many municipalities and industry.

We continue to promote the sheet metal industry annually at career fairs throughout Calgary and Edmonton. We have also partnered with CAREERS: The Next Generation to host the Sheet Metal Draft Program to introduce high school students to our amazing trade. This year is no different and we will be hosting the Draft Pick once again in May and we will be partnering with both SAIT and NAIT! We hope that as you read through Sheet Metal Works you will see for yourself what SMCAA is about and what we are doing, and that it will inspire you to become a member of this important organization.

Wilma Agnew Executive Director, SMCAA ❖

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A Message from Honourable Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta on their inaugural publication.

Trade publications are an essential component of any industry. They act as a trusted source for knowledge, provide networking opportunities and help industry members reach their full potential.

Creating an outstanding trade publication is no easy feat. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to improving Alberta’s sheet metal industry.

Rachel Notley August 2015

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

January 2016

A Message from Mayor Nenshi On behalf of my City Council colleagues and the citizens of Calgary, I am pleased to bring greetings to all of you reading the inaugural Sheet Metal Works publication.

The members of the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA) play an important role in building our city, and our province. It is crucial that we have skilled people to build and maintain HVAC systems in our residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

I commend the SMCAA for their dedication to improving professional standards and ensuring the safety of sheet metal workers in Alberta. Thank you for all your hard work, and congratulations on your first edition of Sheet Metal Works.

Sincerely,

Naheed K. Nenshi Mayor

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A Message from His Worship Mayor Don Iveson On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital City, I extend warm greetings to readers of the premiere trade publication for the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta.

Edmonton is currently undergoing a historic transformation. Our skyline is dotted with dozens of cranes, with new buildings taking shape every day, transforming our city into a global hub. Skilled sheet metal workers install and maintain HVAC systems in these structures, ensuring they remain safe and healthy. This is vital to building our urban, rural, industrial and commercial environment.

I thank the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta for playing an active role in maintaining the safety and well-being of sheet metal workers throughout the province and for helping to build Edmonton into a great city.

Congratulations on your first publication!

Yours truly,

Don Iveson Mayor

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors: Gary Bianchini

Ken Fulmer

Provincial President 2015/16 403-252-0132 gary.bianchini@alggin.com

Past President 2015/16 780-469-7791 ken@nordicmechanical.ca

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Tony Borsje

Wilma Agnew

Brock Grolla

Provincial Vice-President 2015/16 780-452-2008 tony.radius@telus.net

Executive Director 403-250-7040 wilma@smcaa.ca

Provincial Treasurer 2015/16 403-255-7535 Ext. 203 bgrolla@tmlgroup.com

Directors:

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Rob Hay

Lee Strause

Frank Graumann

Bob Doerksen

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2016/17 New 780-469-0491 lee@alpineheating.com

2015/16 780-463-3096 frank@weiss-johnson.com

2015/16 403-259-2888 bob@aspenheating.ca

Collin Goodyear

Jay Langejans

Aaron Peterson

2015/15 780-430-4385 cgoodyear@reliancecomfort.com

2016/17 New 403-735-0770 jay@windmillmechanical.com

2015/16 780-371-7022 Arron.Peterson@fulleraustin.com

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CAREERS: THE NEXT GENERATION

Dan Olesen, Field Director, CAREERS: The Next Generation CAREERS: The Next Generation is a studentfocused industry, government and community partnership committed to enabling youth on their path to rewarding careers. Since 1997, more than 24,000 students have connected learning to earning through paid internships with the support of CAREERS and the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

In my role as a field director for CAREERS in Calgary, I connect high school students and employers to help students develop necessary skills in the trades and industrial technologies. Through our link with the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA), students are able to explore a career as a sheet metal worker by participating in RAP. Linking high school students with the sheet metal industry, students can earn credits toward high school courses, logging 1,000 hours of on-the-job training while still in school.

CAREERS and SMCAA hosted the first sheet metal showcases in Calgary and Edmonton in 2014.

Students and their parents toured a shop and spoke with instructors, journeymen and industry leaders and to learn about the job requirements, explore career opportunities and training. More than 31 students went on to explore sheet metal careers through a RAP internship (an increase from only seven in 2013). The event has grown into an annual event, and we look forward to our third showcase in 2016.

In May 2015, Draven M., a female student from Bishop Grandin High School, was initially interested in welding, and attended the SMCAA showcase to explore options. Changing interests, she started as a RAP sheet metal intern in July 2015. She admits that her first day as a sheet metal worker was hard, but “I have learned so much about construction and the importance of PPE on the work site,” she says. She is proud of her position and she couldn’t be happier, working as hard as she can to be an efficient and safe worker. Teachers have commented on the growth of these students both in and out of the classroom, saying the students are emerging with an enthusiasm, confidence and determination they have never seen before. Employers agreed that the events made it easier and more fun to participate – recognizing that they are not just supporting youth career development, but they are also supporting their industry.

To better prepare Alberta for the road ahead, we have to show students a future worth working for. The sheet metal industry is still too unfamiliar to students, parents and teachers. SMCAA and CAREERS are working together to “heat things up” to attract, engage and retain the next generation of local talent, and to promote the industry as a viable career choice for new generations. ❖

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Scholarship Fund Helping the industry move forward

I Scholarship cheque presentation to Matt Batten of Alggin, Calgary

Cheque presentation to Nathan Crier by Gary Bianchini, provincial president and Tony Borsje, vice president of SMCAA

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n 2014, SMCAA honoured four very deserving recipients with scholarships of $500 each to help defray out-of-pocket expenses while attending classes.

In a continuing effort to promote Alberta’s sheet metal industry and help those individuals who want to achieve their apprenticeship as a sheet metal worker, the SMCAA honoured eight very worthy individuals with scholarships of $500 each in 2015.

Awarded to employees of SMCAA member companies, the scholarships are making the goals of the province’s future sheet metal workers a little more accessible.

“The scholarship funds are there to support the apprentices who have attended and passed the required curriculum,” explains Tyler Bungay, who, as chair of the SMCAA Scholarship Fund Committee, presides over all committee meetings and ensures the integrity of the selection process remains intact.

“The intent is that the funds received will help to subsidize a portion of the out-of-pocket expenses that may have occurred while the recipients were attending classes. Most apprentices will have government assistance, but it will not typically cover the loss of a full paycheque.”

It was in 2013 that SMCAA had the vision to start a scholarship program, recalls SMCAA’s executive director, Wilma Agnew.

“We sought a way to support our future workforce, promote our ever-growing industry, as well as provide a direct benefit to our member companies.”

Adds Bungay, “Our industry is awesome. There’s a lot of potential and great people, so it’s very important to keep growing and engaging young people to come into our industry.”

He says many sheet metal contractors are getting older and will be retiring in the next 10 years.

“So it’s about trying to capture those young people to come into our industry in lieu of another trade or working in another industry. There are lot of trades vying for the same percentage of people. When they do come, we want to support them so they don’t want to leave.”

SCHOLARSHIP FUND Cheque presentation to Jessie Andrais by Gary Bianchini, provincial president and Tony Borsje, vice president of SMCAA

Our industry is awesome.

There’s a lot of potential and great people.

When asked why someone should choose to become a sheet metal worker, as opposed to another trade, Bungay pauses before answering.

“That is a hard question to answer,” he says. “I think any job in the trades is a good career move. The good news about sheet metal workers is that we are paid fairly well by industry standards. We typically work indoors and there is a lot of opportunity. Your percentage of getting hired on in the sheet metal industry is typically higher than other trades because there are less people applying for these jobs.”

Scholarship Criteria

Applicants for the SMCAA Scholarship Fund are required to meet the following criteria in order to be considered: • Must be currently (at the time of submission and award) employed by a member company in good standing with SMCAA. • The member company must submit the application and a letter of recommendation on applicant’s behalf.

• The applicant must have attended the sheet metal apprenticeship training and passed all provincial requirements set out in the Alberta Apprenticeship Program.

• A copy of the applicant’s transcript must be included with the application.

• The applicant must have been enrolled in the apprenticeship training program, in any of the intakes between April 2015 and February 2016.

• All applications must be submitted to SMCAA by the May 02, 2016 deadline.

• All applications must be complete. Incomplete applications will be removed from the selection process.

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Scholarship recipients are chosen by the committee based on their marks and recommendation by their employer. (The 2016 scholarship applications were emailed out to membership on March 2, 2016, applications are also available on our website www.smcaa.ca) This year SMCAA is proud to offer 10 $500.00 scholarships for the 2016 intake.

In 2014, there were 13 applicants from which four recipients received $500 scholarships. In 2015, there were 11 applicants from which eight recipients were chosen.

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND “I am writing to thank you for your generous $500 SMCAA scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. I’m a fourth year sheet metal worker, currently working for McMullen’s Refrigeration and heating and loving it.

By awarding me the SMCAA scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school—learning.

Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

–Nathan Crier I applied for the scholarship because my marks were good and I thought I had a good chance at receiving the scholarship.

The $500 scholarship grant helped pay out some of the every days costs of going to school like transit, supplies, etc. I will highly recommend other apprentices to apply.

Every little bit helps when you are a student. And it makes you feel recognized for a job well done.”

– Matthew Batten, Sheet Metal Journeyman (Fourth Year when he applied for the scholarship) “There are a variety of grants out there that apprentices should be taking advantage of. Money came at a great time as it helped with the costs of school and getting new furniture at home. Finished school.

–Wes Capton “It’s a great feeling to be recognized in your field of work. The scholarship was a great reward for me and helped with the cost of school. The golf tournament was a great chance to meet some awesome people and have a fun time. Still in school.

– Rory Frizzel “Thank you SMCAA, for the $500 Scholarship award. With it I was able to recover the costs of my books and supplies needed for my first year at NAIT. I am currently still employed at Vet’s Sheet Metal (and love working there!), and considering how and when I might do my second year of school. Every bit of financial aid helps out!

– Lorrine Baillie

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Other Trade Scholarships

In addition to the SMCAA Scholarship Fund, the association is also involved with the Alberta Industry Training Scholarships Program. Providing nearly 400 annual scholarships of $1,000 each, these are open to individuals across Alberta who are not just involved in the sheet metal industry—but other trades as well.

This program is co-sponsored by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, private industry and Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education. “This scholarship is separate from our association’s annual one; however it is still important to address it,” says Agnew. “This is open to everyone in the sheet metal industry whether they are a member or not. But we have no control over who receives this one.”

She adds that the Alberta Industry Training, Apprenticeship Scholarship Committee (“ASC”) had set out to raise $1 million by March 31, 2002.

“Achieving this goal allowed them to benefit from the government’s offer to match industry donations for apprentice scholarships with a $2 million contribution. Because our association raised $10,000, we have a scholarship in the association’s name every year.”

Scholarship cheque presentation to Rory Frizzell of K.B. Heating, Lethbridge

In 2002, donations were administered by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund (AHSF). All scholarship funds were invested as part of the AHSF in a diversified portfolio and the interest earned on funds in an endowment is reinvested in that endowment.

“This scholarship is completely run by the ASC, but anyone in industry can apply for the scholarship, whether they are a SMCAA member or not,” says Agnew. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of marks, employer recommendation and financial need. This scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually on behalf of the SMCAA.” ❖

For an application, email wilma@smcaa.ca or call: Phone: 403-250-7040 or Toll Free: 1-888-265-6665.

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PROMPT PAYMENT

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n a collective effort to make prompt payment in the construction industry the priority that it deserves to be, 10 Alberta trade contractor associations have banded together in the hope that results will be achieved through strength in numbers.

Working towards the unified goal of enforcing payment regulation, i.e., 30 days after the invoice date (and not – as has become frustratingly common – payment three to six months after receipt of invoices), the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition (ATCC) was formed with the participation of the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA) in partnership with the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCAA), Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA), Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA), Provincial Glaziers Association of Alberta (PGAA), Masonry Contractors Association of Alberta (MCA), Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta (TIAA), Heating Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada (HRAI), Alberta Wall and Ceiling Association (AWCA) and the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA).

The mandate of the ATCC ensures that each member will participate in the development of ATCC strategies, policies and position statements required to pursue the adoption of Prompt Payment Legislation by the Government of Alberta. The required actions include: developing clear messaging around the need

Legislation

for Prompt Payment Legislation in the industry, establishing group statements to be presented to applicable government departments in order to achieve implementation of Prompt Payment Legislation, and developing an effective strategy (including key contacts, measurable objectives and outcomes) for realizing the collective goal.

A study by the firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT) states that in the construction industry, the sectors with the highest percentage of customer accounts receivable over 120 days are those of the civil engineering and roads and the institutional setting. Customers in these areas are mainly in the public sector. Late payments often hurt small and medium-sized businesses who don’t always have as much credit accessibility, and may be at risk of experiencing financial difficulty.

In May 2013, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 69, The Prompt Payment Act, through seconded reading whereupon it was sent for review by Standing Committee. Bill 69 subsequently died on the floor later that fall as the minority government that supported the Bill was prorogued for an election. Learning from what transpired in Ontario, the ATCC is actively pursuing a broader coalition with a mandate to seek solutions to diminish the use of unjustified delayed payment practices and eliminate the negative impact they have on all construction industry stakeholders.

In a random survey conducted by the ATCC, 86 per cent of companies surveyed said late payments were a moderate or serious prompt payment problem. In 2014, the average amount of outstanding payments for accounts over 60 days due was $223,819.92 (with average gross sales of companies being $6,866,426.42, predominantly from private accounts).

Some potential solutions to decrease payment times include increased communication with company owners to ensure the money is available and establishing clear regulations on the maximum time between job completion and payment.

Additionally, increasing the consequences for late payments, i.e., adding interest to the delayed transparency in the payment process between owners and general contracters and possibly a public list of owners/contractors that have violated payment terms.

Moving forward, the coalition is seeking a better balance in the construction industry and more accountability among all sectors within the industry for prompt payment of contracted services that have been delivered. Right now, those who deliver contracted services have little protection and very few rights when they attempt to collect payment for services rendered. Ideally, Alberta trade contractors will have late payments prevented rather than needing to rely on post-hoc solutions so that both owners and general contractors will be satisfied, and we can keep Alberta building. ❖ SMCAA • Sheet Metal Works

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Sheet metal training evolves at SAIT Polytechnic

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hen SAIT Polytechnic opened its doors in 1916 as the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art, metal working was one of just two inaugural programs.

One hundred years later, sheet metal training continues to be a program in demand. SAIT has offered the provincial apprenticeship program in that trade since 1950. Last year, 340 apprentices were enrolled across all four periods of sheet metal worker training.

And the year ahead will see some exciting new advances, says Duane Sylvester, Academic Chair for HVAC Trades in SAIT’s School of Construction.

“The course outline for sheet metal worker apprenticeship training has been revamped at the recommendation of the Provincial Advisory Committee, and by September 2016 all three

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schools offering the training — SAIT, NAIT and Grande Prairie Regional College — will be delivering the new curriculum,” says Sylvester.

The biggest change is the addition of a complete HVAC installation section in each training period, Sylvester explains. In Period One, apprentices will do a complete furnace installation for a residential project. Periods Two, Three and Four focus on HVAC installations for light commercial, larger commercial and industrial duct systems, respectively.

“These additions of a whole installation — not just pieces — in each period of training reflect what employers have told the Provincial Advisory Committee they are looking for,” Sylvester says. “This will improve outcomes for industry.”

The course outline also reflects a switch to competencybased learning.

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Supports for employers and trainers

Both pre-employment and apprenticeship sheet metal training qualify for funding support to employers under the Canada-Alberta Job Grant program.

Financial assistance is also available directly to apprentices and pre-employment students.

SAIT offers comprehensive study skills and learning strategies services tailored to the needs of trades students, as well as online math and technical reading assessments to help prospective students determine their readiness for training. Almost half of first-year apprentices took the Orientation for Apprentices course last August.

Program dates

March 14, 2016 marked the start of the 15-week Pre-employment Sheet Metal program. Information sessions are held monthly for prospective students to learn more details.

The next intake for all four periods of Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship at SAIT is April 18, 2016. ❖

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In the new competency-based model, where a Period One outcome is “install residential duct systems,” the apprentice must demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting building drawings, applying specification and code requirements for the installation. Students then field measure the fittings required, complete layout for the fittings, manufacture them, install and then seal and test the system.

Sylvester says the new approach will also better address students’ needs. “Feedback from students is that the training contained aspects they didn’t need. With these changes, the training focuses on what is very relevant. So we’re viewing this as positive from all aspects.”

Training space in the Aldred Centre, part of SAIT’s stateof-the-art Trades and Technology Complex, is being refitted to accommodate the new large-scale installations.

“The facility was built to be flexible and reconfigurable to meet changing needs,” says Sylvester. “From what I’ve seen in other jurisdictions, the labs in the Aldred Centre are some of the best in North America.”

The complex boasts four specialized sheet metal labs — one each for manufacturing, HVAC service, welding and drawing interpretation.

“If someone from the industry hasn’t been at SAIT in a while, they would hardly recognize what we’re doing in the sheet metal program. It’s not your old journeyman training anymore,” says Sylvester.

The pre-employment program offers a new entry route.

SAIT will also launch an open-enrolment Pre-employment Sheet Metal program in March — the only such training in Alberta. The 15-week program covers the Period One apprenticeship curriculum as well as some additional hand skills. On successful completion, students will be eligible to challenge the first year provincial apprenticeship exam.

SAIT previously delivered pre-employment sheet metal training for three years to clients of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society.

“Employer feedback from that program was very positive,” says Sylvester. “What employers really like is that they’re gaining entry-level employees who have relevant industry skills. And they see a real commitment to the trade from those who’ve taken the program.”

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“The facility was built to be flexible and reconfigurable to meet changing needs.”

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Calgary Scholarship Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

SMCAA, on June 17, 2015, in Calgary held their Scholarship Golf Classic at the Country Hills Golf Course. Even though it rained all day, it was a great, fun day.

We had two holes-in-one!

Congratulations to Gary Bianchini of Alggin who won the $10,000 Prostate Cancer Hole In One Contest.

Congratulations also to Harvey Cunningham of Goodman Manufacturing for his Hole In One – while his wasn’t on a “sponsored” hole, we congratulate you just the same!

Congratulations to the Scramble Team Winner!

Congratulations to team Alggin on their win with a -9!

Team Alggin: Gary Bianchini Alan Bianchini Corey Clayton Tyler Fisher

Thank you for all donations

SMCAA would like to thank all the hole sponsors and companies who provided monetary donations. A big thank-you to those who purchased the tickets for a chance to win a new set of golf clubs and bag, Mulligans and for participating in the table auctions at lunch. A special thank you again to Trotter & Morton for their $1,000 donation for the Fairmont Gift Card.

The efforts raised $2,525 towards our scholarship program, bringing our funds raised to $19,805 over the past three years! ❖

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HVAC INDUSTRY

A Leader in the

HVAC Industry

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ith trade experience in both the mechanical and construction industry, the owners of Nu-Trend set out to take climate control back to its grassroots, and in 1988 Nu-Trend Industries was created.

Now a leader in the HVAC industry and the wholesale distributor to mechanical and HVAC trades in Canada, the company boasts three offices that serve Western Canada for all climate control needs, from a residential home to large commercial warehouses.

The first sales office, and also the main shipping warehouse and head quarters today, opened in Saskatoon, followed by the Regina sales office and warehouse, and most recently the Calgary sales office was established.

Since the late ‘80s, Nu-Trend has established itself as a leader in the HVAC industry, supporting its customers and product lines as they have from the very beginning.

Their relationship with contractors, engineers and manufacturers means that the right equipment is found for the right job. And as a small independent distributor, their response to customer needs is fast and effective.

Long-term relationships are a specialty of this company with both suppliers and customers. Those who deal with Nu-Trend can be assured that they are dealing with high standards, as all technical representatives are members of, and stay active in, various associations to stay up to date.

They are experts in the trade with technical representatives being factory trained and required to regularly attend product knowledge and training sessions to offer the most up-to-date knowledge and technical expertise. ❖

Their relationship with contractors, engineers and manufacturers means that the right equipment is found for the right job.

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SMCAA MEMBERS

Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

A Accu-Air Technical Services Ltd.

Gord Beck

8903 - 68 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 1S4 P: 780-467-1975 F: 780-440-1976 gbaccu@telus.net A Degree Above Heating & Air Ltd.

Keith Bergen

227 Madeira Close N.E. Calgary, AB T2A 4N7 P: 403-519-4268 F: 403-235-2565 degabove@telus.net www.adegreeabove.com ABC HVACR Services Ltd.

Marlon Hellwig

3215E 16th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E8 P: 403-327-2999 F: 403-327-2985 info@lethbridgeheating.com www.lethbridgeheating.com Action Furnace

Gaius Halveron

4086 Ogden Road S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4P7 P: 403-288-4004 F: 403-287-7718 gaius@actionfurnace.ca www.actionfurnace.ca Air Chek Industries Inc.

Scott Stone

#15, 1430 - 40 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6L1 P: 403-250-5050 F: 403-291-4998 scott@airchek.net www.airchek.net Airtherm Sales (1998) Ltd.

Ralph Gratland

12, 1916B - 30 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7B2 P: 403-571-0060 F: 403-571-0061 rgratland@airtherm.ca

2016 Members

Alggin (Calgary)

Aqua Air Systems Ltd.

4540 - 46 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3N7 P: 403-252-0132 F: 403-255-9006 gary.bianchini@alggin.com www.alggin.com

8703 50 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 1E7 P: 780-465-8011 F: 780-465-8919 don@aquaair.ab.ca www.aquaair.ab.ca

Gary Bianchini

Don Lygo

B BGE Service & Supply

Brenda Wellington

6324 - 10 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2K7 P: 403-243-5941 F: 403-243-3346 C: 403-874-0850 brendawellington@thefiltershop.com

Alggin (Edmonton)

Arpi’s Industries Ltd.

12110 - 154 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB T5V 1J2 P: 780-424-0132 C: 403-217-1855 tsauter@alggin.com www.alggin.com

6815 - 40 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2W7 P: 403-236-2444 F: 403-236-8345 C: 403-371-8449 mike.kaiser@arpis.com www.arpis.com

Botting & Associates Alberta Ltd.

Devon Scriven-Williams

Arpi’s North Inc.

Boyce Heating Ltd.

Alpine Heating Ltd.

14445 - 123 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 2Y1 P: 780-452-2096 F: 780-452-4438 C: 780-906-9065 don.grundy@arpisnorth.com www.arpisnorth.com

Troy Sauter

Alggin (Lethbridge)

#2, 560 - 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Y2 P: 403-320-8732 F: 403-328-8751 dscriven@alggin.com www.alggin.com

Jack Strause

10333 - 174 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB T5S 1H1 P: 780-469-0491 F: 780-466-3046 jack@alpineheating.com AM Agencies

Brent Hodder

118, 4029 - 8 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 3A5 P: 403-243-1161 F: 403-243-1210 bhodder@amagency.com Amalgamated Heating Ltd.

Richard McNeill

15140 - 128 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1A8 P: 780-482-6838 F: 780-482-6843 rick@ahltd.ca Amherst Heating & Ventilation

Richard LaChance

119 Maidstone Way NE Calgary, AB T2A 3Y6 P: 403-272-1683 F: 403-208-3844 amherstrenos@shaw.ca

Mike Kaiser

Don Grundy

ASM Industries

Dave Nielsen

Bay #1, 2624 - 54th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 1R5 P: 403-279-1983 F: 403-279-1982 daveniel@asmindustries.com Aspen Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Bob Doerksen

6325 - 11 Street SE, Bay #16 Calgary, AB T2H 2L6 P: 403-259-2888 F: 403-259-5919 bob.doerksen@aspenheating.ca Avalanche Air Systems Ltd.

Rick Ball

1235C - 40 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6M9 P: 403-278-4567 F: 403-212-1065 rick@avalancheair.ca www.avalancheair.ca

Curtis Patchin

215-340 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1 P: 403-256-6544 F: 403-256-7039 curtis.patchin@botting.ab.ca

Darcy Revoy

#1, 321 - 37 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6P6 P: 403-230-5248 F: 403-277-8826 boyceht@telus.net www.bh2006.ca Brimark Metal Mfg. Ltd.

Glenn Schultz

2028 - 2 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6J9 P: 403-272-1418 F: 403-272-1508 glenn@brimark.ca Brock White Construction Materials

John Kerr

2703 - 61 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4X3 P: 403-287-5889 F: 403-287-5881 C: 403-923-7648 jkerr@brockwhite.com www.brockwhite.com

C Calgary Heating & Cooling Ltd.

Darcy Schumann

A7 - 624 Beaver Dam Road N.E. Calgary, AB T2K 4W6 P: 403-291-3072 F: 403-730-6646 C: 403-860-9568 darcy@calgaryheatingcooling.com www.calgaryheatingcooling.com

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SMCAA MEMBERS Calgary Tinsmith Industries Ltd.

Clearzone Services

Direct Air Ltd.

ELDO Enterprises (1994) Ltd.

616 - 35 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB -T2E 2L1 P: 403-276-5306 F: 403-276-2112 jason@calgarytinsmith.com www.calgarytinsmith.com

1929 - 46 Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2T 2R8 P: 403-463-8089 F: 403-273-1355 info@clearzoneservices.com

9157 - 21 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 3Z4 P: 403-818-9782 F: 403-203-9781 directair@telus.net

Bay 9, 5935 - 35 Street SE. Calgary, AB T2C 2H1 P: 403-254-2053 F: 403-254-2053 andrewprevost@eldoenterprises.com www.eldoenterprises.com

Jason Downey

Carrier Enterprise Canada L.P.

Derek Chamberlin

Bay 1, 3201 - Ogden Road S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4N4 P: 403-287-4814 C: 403-561-1645 derek.chamberlin@carrierenterprise.com Cartel Mechanical Ltd.

Gene Whitford

Ken Sakamoto

Crossroads C & I Distributors Inc.

Garry Van Eerden

Do It Right Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Crossroads C & I Distributors Inc.

13 Curlew Cres Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0H3 P: 780-699-9071 F: 780-416-0650 C: 780-699-9071 doitrightheating@shaw.ca

#11, 5505 - 72 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 3C4 P: 403-236-9760 F: 403-236-8661 gvaneerden@crossroadsci.com

Josh Riedyk

12148 - 129 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 1H2 P: 780-446-8002 F: 780-451-5911 C: 780-446-8002 cartel@telus.net

11104 - 180 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 2X5 P: 780-452-7410 F: 780-453-5715 C: 780-910-2025 jriedyk@crossroadsci.com www.crossroadsci.com

Cascadia Metals Ltd.

Crosstown Heating & Vent. Ltd.

#804A, 53016 Hwy 60 Acheson, AB T7X 5A7 P: 780-962-9006 F: 780-962-8008 C: 780-904-6004 jordons@cmetals.com www.cmetals.com

4615 - 6A Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 4B4 P: 403-250-7424 F: 403-250-8279 rita@crosstown-heating.com

Jordon Schell

D Daikin North America

P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M. Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 P: 403-268-8179 wade.patton@calgary.ca

6855 Silver Ridge Way N.W. Calgary, AB T3B 5A1 P: 403-369-5565 F: 403-250-6546 rob.smith@daikincomfort.com

City of Edmonton

Linda Girard

3rd Floor, 10250 - 101 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4 P: 780-496-8468 F: 780-496-6054 C: 780-975-0251 linda.girard@edmonton.ca www.edmonton.ca Clear Skies Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Shane Kyle

9505 - 41 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 5X7 P: 780-461-4411 F: 780-461-4477 shane@clearskiesheating.ca www.clearskiesheating.ca

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Kent Hough

DR Heat & Air Ltd.

Dan Douglas

463 Queen Charlotte Drive S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 4H2 P: 403-225-2077 F: 403-225-2017 drd@drheatandair.ca www.drheatandair.ca

Rita Popowich

City of Calgary - Heating Insp.

Dept.#8114

Wade Patton

Dale Ludwig

E E.H. Price Sales Limited

Rick Davies

#130, 2730 - 39 Avenue NE. Calgary, AB T1Y 7H6 P: 403-777-2790 F: 403-777-2791 rdavies@ehpricesales.com

Rob Smith

E.H. Price

Dee-Jay Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

12944 - 148 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 2H8 P: 780-477-9231 F: 780-477-3701 C: 780-920-4078 gterry@price-hvac.com www.price-hvac.com

Doug Appleby

4328 - 41 Street Camrose, AB T4V 4E5 P: 780-679-4200 F: 780-679-4230 dee-jayph@syban.net www.dee-jay.ca Diamond Fireplace Napoleon Furnaces

Jurgen Eichmann

7, 1305 - 33 Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2A 5P1 P: 403-365-4709 F: 403-273-7333 jeichmann@diamondfireplace.com www.diamondfireplace.com

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Greg Terry

Ecco Supply - CGY

Doug Kemsley

Unit #11, 11150 - 38 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2Z6 P: 403-259-4344 F: 403-259-2772 dkemsley@eccosupply.ca Ecco Supply - EDM

Al Firt

11415 - 184 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 0H1 P: 780-479-1946 F: 780-474-8500 afirt@eccosupply.ca www.eccosupply.ca

Andrew Prevost

EMCO Corporation - Branch 781

David Mactavish

5480 - 76 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4S3 P: 403-258-2225 F: 403-640-1397 dmactavish@emcoltd.com EMCO HVAC

Glenn Hoban

10930 - 184 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 2P8 P: 780-452-3626 F: 780-454-9565 C: 780-982-0757 ghoban@emoltd.com www.emcoltd.com Engineered Air (Calgary)

Phil Fischer

1401 - Hastings Cres. S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4C8 P: 403-287-2590 F: 403-287-4765 phil.fischer@engineeredair.com Engineered Air (Edmonton)

Perry Zapernick

4266 91A Street Edmonton, AB T6E 5V2 P: 780-462-4101 F: 780-450-0641 perry.zapernick@engineeredair.com www.engineeredair.com Enviro-Metrics Technical Services Ltd.

Larry Reid

1121, 3961 52 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T3J 0J7 P: 403-250-1113 F: 403-250-1422 larry@enviro-metrics.com Expert HVAC Solutions Ltd.

Terry Tetz

5, 1112 - 40 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 5T8 P: 403-274-2621 F: 403-275-0368 terryt@experthvac.ca

SMCAA MEMBERS

F Federated Insurance

Wayne Budge

PO Box 5800 Winnipeg, MB R3C 3C9 P: 204-295-0432 F: 204-784-6755 wayne.budge@federated.ca www.federated.ca Flexmaster Canada Ltd.

Scott Richardsen

Bay 1, 1329 - 45 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 2P3 P: 403-277-3115 F: 403-276-1309 srichardsen@flexmaster.com www.flexmaster.com Fuller Austin Inc.

Ron Richards

11604 - 186 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 0C4 P: 780-452-1701 F: 780-452-4129 ron.richards@fulleraustin.com www.fulleraustin.com

G Gemco Fireplaces & Wholesale Htg. Prod.

Melvin Steer

4640 - 62 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6T3 P: 403-340-8010 F: 403-343-8080 mel@hawksheetmetal.com Heating Essentials Ltd.

Randy Hodgins

Bay 16, 21 Highfield Circle S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 5N6 P: 403-266-3678 F: 403-243-3138 randy@heatingessentials.com HMI Hoyme Manufacturing Inc.

Clifford Hoyme

4512 - 39 Street Camrose, AB T4V 2N5 P: 780-672-6555 F: 780-672-6554 hoyme@hoyme.com www.hoyme.com Horizon Heating Ltd.

Matthew Kramer

#28, 666 Goddard Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2K 5X3 P: 403-274-0790 F: 403-275-4818 mrkramer@horizonheating.ca

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Gary Gould

9281 50 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 3B6 P: 780-465-9719 F: 780-468-5593 Toll free: 1-800-340-1149 gary@gemcofireplaces.com www.gemcofireplaces.com Ghost Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

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Hawk Custom Sheet Metal Ltd.

I.C.E. Northern Sales

Mark Griffin

#74, 4003 - 98 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 6M8 P: 780-461-7860 mark@icesales.ca www.ice-ww.com

Luced Services Ltd.

Lou Bourque

12104 - 121A Street Edmonton, AB T5L 0A4 P: 780-732-0009 F: 780-476-0016 luced@telus.net www.lucedservices.com

Johnson Controls

Joe Spivak

#104, 6046 12 Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2X2 P: 403-640-1700 F: 403-640-1600 joe.spivak@jci.com

John Reimert

Mar-Ko Metal Products Inc.

219 Oakhampton Pl SW Calgary, AB T2V 1S8 P: 403-251-1212 F: 403-251-1272 C: 403-617-7503 jsrsheetmetal@shaw.ca

Glen or Gary Marchand

12417 67 Street Edmonton, AB T5B 1N2 P: 780-471-2357 F: 780-474-3673 C: 780-718-6707 markomet@telusplanet.net www.markometalproducts.co

K K.B. Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Marlborough Sheet Metal & Design Ltd.

3020 - 16 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 4E5 P: 403-328-0337 F: 403-328-0053 office@kbheating.com www.kbheating.com

2280 Pegasus Way NE Calgary, AB T2E 8M5 P: 403-250-2550 F: 403-291-2504 jasonn@msm-design.net

Keith Broadbent

Jason Novakowski

Kehoe Equipment Ltd.

McKinley Heating & Air Conditioning

7605 - 50 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6B 2W9 P: 780-420-0040 F: 780-429-2571 darren@kel-hvac.com www.kel-hvac.com

11122 - 156 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 1Y1 P: 780-474-1481 F: 780-474-0539 sheila.mckay@serviceexperts.com www.mckinleyheating.com

Brian Baron

Darren McPherson

McMullen’s Refrigeration b& Heating Ltd.

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Dennis Shannon

L.A. Brayer Industries Ltd.

Chris Anderson

Ignite Heating & Air Conditioning

Goodman Company Canada

248 Sandalwood Crescent Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0S5 P: 780-919-4916 info@igniteheating.ca www.igniteheating.ca

3811 93 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 5K5 P: 780-462-4812 F: 780-462-0083 dean@labrayer.com www.labrayer.com

Independent Supply

Leipert Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

11418 - 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y2 P: 780-451-4744 F: 780-454-1072 acalley@emcoltd.com www.isc.tv

Box 1300 Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 P: 403-548-3224 F: 403-548-6134 larry@leipertplumbing.com

Iron Eagle Sheet Metal Ltd.

Denis Champagne

PO Box 1676, Stn Main Cochrane, AB T4C 1B5 P: 403-801-1339 ghost.hvac@hotmail.com

Russell Pipke

18043 - 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2P2 P: 780-443-3072 F: 780-443-3450 C: 780-222-1197 russell.pipke@goodmanmfg.com www.goodmanmfg.com

Daniel Bowie

Al Calley

Randy Greenlaw

708 East Lake Rise N.E. Airdrie, AB T4A 2H9 P: 403-948-1333 F: 403-948-1007 randy@ironeagle.ca

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JSR Sheet Metal & Design Ltd.

209, 37428 Range Road 273 Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1 P: 403-342-1155 F: 403-347-5530 mrhl@telusplanet.com

Dean Brayer

Midwest Engineering (AB) Ltd. (Calgary)

Larry Leipert

117, 10836 - 24 Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 4C9 P: 403-287-1018 F: 403-287-1139

Midwest Engineering (AB) Ltd. (Edmonton)

Kent Hansen

Lennox Industries Canada Ltd. 5350 - 86 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4L7 P: 403-279-8072 F: 403-236-5138 denis.champagne@lennoxind.com

11711 - 170 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 3W7 P: 780-448-9509 F: 780-448-1377 C: 780-887-5368 kent@midwesteng.ab.ca www.midwestengineering.ca

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SMCAA MEMBERS M & L Heating & Air Ltd.

NuJen Inc.

RL & T HVAC

Serv-All Mechanical Services Ltd.

4607 - 111A Street Edmonton, AB T6H 3G4 P: 780-907-5633 F: 780-437-7661 C: 780-907-5633 mdfarrow@shaw.ca

7812 Coronet Road N.W. Edmonton, AB T6E 4N8 P: 780-438-2012 F: 888-558-4641 C: 780-490-8113 trevor@nujen.ca

P.O. Box 291, Longview, AB T0L1H0 P: 587-215-3945 F: 403-558-2261 C: 587-215 3945 rltconsulting1@shaw.ca

18120 107 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1K5 P: 780-484-6681 F: 780-484-2029 servall@serv-all.ca www.serv-all.ca

Mark Farrow

Trevor Mark

Rod Ketcheson

Laurie Culbert

Monterro Sheet Metal Ltd.

Nu-Trend Industries

Rosedale Sheet Metal (2002) Ltd. Service Experts (Central Heating)

Airdrie, AB P: 403-333-1013 F: 403-912-5696 monterrotonym@gmail.com www.air-monterro.com

120 Glacier Drive S.W. Calgary, AB T3E 5A1 P: 403-247-4342 F: 403-247-3747 C: 403-862 4147 joel@nu-trend-ind.com

2610 - 3rd Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2A 2L5 P: 403-569-0005 F: 403-569-0282 james@rosedalesheetmetal.ca

Antonio Montefresco

Movin’ Air Sheet Metal Ltd.

Allan Helpin

#26, 4550 - 112 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2K2 P: 403-225-6082 F: 403-225-6083 ahelpin@movinair.com info@movinair.com www.movinair.com Murray’s Sheet Metal Ltd.

Brad Murray

#6 Frontier Road S.E. Rocky View, AB T1X 0N2 P: 403-285-0613 F: 403-250-0220 murrays.sheetmetal@telus.net

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Joel Brown

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Mike Vader

12204 149 Street Edmonton, AB T5V 1A1 P: 780-378-3703 F: 780-453-5405 C: 780-984-6565 mikev@nait.ca www.nait.ab.ca Nordic Mechanical Ltd.

Robert Schlegl

7798 -16 Street Edmonton, AB T6P 1L9 P: 780-469-7791 F: 780-469-1932 C: 780-818-4915 bob@nordicmechanical.com

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Kurt Parsons

Ray Pasta

Pete the Plumber

Andrew Prince

Bay 14, 4550-112 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2K2 P: 403-257-1766 F: 403-257-1736 C: 403-369-3458 andrew@petetheplumber.com

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Vi Gerasen

N.A.I.T. Patricia Campus

Ruff In Industries

Box 8101 Station A Olympic Integrated Services Inc. Calgary, AB T2H 0H6 P: 403-969-3664 Colin Andrews F: 403-313-9249 2226 Portland St. S.E. kurt@ruffin.ca Calgary, AB T2G 4M6 www.ruffin.ca P: 587-955-9957 C: 403-312-7861 Ryerson Canada Inc. colin@olympicintegrated.com

Nailor Industries Inc. Bay E, 4427 72 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 P: 403-279-8619 F: 403-279-5035

James Mutzeneek

Radius Mechanical Ltd.

Sandi Gillespie

11320 - 154 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 1X7 P: 780-447-1697 F: 780-452-2008 sandi.radius@telus.net

7910 - 40 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2Y3 P: 403-250-2866 F: 403-250-9894 ray.pasta@ryerson.com

S SAIT Polytechnic - School of Construction

Duane Sylvester

1301, 16 Avenue NW., B242D Calgary, AB T2M 0L4 P: 403-284-8225 F: 403-210-4271 duane.sylvester@sait.ca www.sait.ca

Samuel Coil Processing Reliance The Furnace Company Craig Campbell 1401 - 17 Avenue S.E. Collin Goodyear Calgary, AB T2G 1J9 8545 - Coronet Road P: 403-531-0600 Edmonton, AB T6E 4N7 F: 403-237-0524 P: 780-430-4385 craig.campbell@samuel.com F: 780-469-8988 cgoodyear@reliancecomfort.com Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. www.reliancehomecomfort.com

Darryl McTurk

RJ Savoie Inc.

Rick Savoie

616 Schooner Cove N.W. Calgary, AB T3L 1Z1 P: 403-860-4939 F: 403-241-6082 vigerasen@nailor.com

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9525 - 60 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 0C3 P: 780-955-4777 F: 780-438-7224 C: 780-766-8485 dmcturk@samuel.com www.samuel.com

Bud Montgomery

8002, 11500 - 35 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2Z 3W4 P: 403-279-5760 F: 403-236-8301 C: 403-818-6498 bud.montgomery@serviceexperts.com Service Experts (Accent Heating)

Justin Rice

4918 - 72 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 2K2 P: 780-465-9112 F: 780-465-0460 C: 780-203 2706 justin.rice@serviceexperts.com www.robsalbertan.ca Sheet Metal Workers Int. Assoc.

Douglas Worobetz

17310 - 106 Avenue N.W. Edmonton, AB T2S 1H9 P: 780-426 -3375 F: 780-426-1694 C: 780-914-9188 doug@local8.ca www.local8.ca Shel-B Sales

Bill Lowe

#154, 5255 McCall Way N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7J5 P: 403-770-9322 F: 403-252-2905 C: 403-870-1765 bill@shelbsales.com Sinclair Supply Ltd. (Calgary)

Ken Litwin

4033 - 9 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 3C7 P: 403-571-6340 F: 403-243-1794 ken.litwin@ssl.ca Sinclair Supply Ltd. (Edmonton)

Dan Sorochan

10914 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5H 3P7 P: 780-452-3110 F: 780-455-5064 dan.sorochan@ssl.ca www.sinclairsupply.ca

SMCAA MEMBERS Spring’s Servicing & Heating Ltd.

Tri-Alta Mechanical (1997) Ltd.

337 Canova Close S.W. Calgary, AB T2W 5W9 P: 403-253-1888 F: 403-252-6811 divmuto@shaw.ca

3515F - 32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 5Y9 P: 403-250-5781 F: 403-291-2928 tri_alta@telusplanet.net

Dominic Muto

Stanama Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Stan Northam

R.R. #3 Eckville, AB TOM 0X0 P: 403-550-3870 stan@stanama.ca Star Mechanical Edmonton Ltd.

Darren Zanatta

12928 - 170 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB T5V 0B4 P: 780-481-8873 F: 780-481-8873 C: 780-242-4796 dzanatta@starmechanical.ca

Blaine Lockie

Trotter & Morton Building Technologies Inc.

Jim Northam

5711 - 1 Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1H9 P: 403-255-7535 F: 403-640-0767 jnortham@tmlgroup.com Two Guys HVAC Ltd.

Garry Moodie

602 - 26 Avenue N.W. Calgary, AB T2M 2E5 P: 403-291-5430 F: 403-277-5450 2guyshvac@telus.net

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Tarpon Energy Services

Universal Ventilation Ltd.

7020 - 81 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 5B8 P: 403-232-5435 F: 403-234-8648 gbeaver@tarponenergy.com www.tarponenergy.com

122 - 53 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2H 1N4 P: 403-516-1966 F: 403-516-1962 wellington@universalventilation.com www.universalventilation.com

Grant Beaver

Wellington Evans

Total Plumbing & Heating

Vet’s Sheet Metal Ltd.

9855 - 107 Street Westlock, AB T7P 1R9 P: 780-349-4005 F: 780-349-6539 C: 780-307-4533 drb@weplumb.ca www.weplumb.ca

6111 - 56 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 3E2 P: 780-434-7476 F: 780-437-6130 srayner@vetsgroup.com www.vetsgroup.com

Darrren Broesky

Sean Rayner

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Tradesman Manufacturing

David Warkentin

4437 - 8 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6W5 P: 403-327-9871 F: 403-329-9079 david@tradesmanmfg.ca www.tradesmanmfg.ca Trane Northwest, a Division of Trane Canada ULC

Drew Kells

10456 Mayfield Road NW Edmonton, AB T5P 4P4 P: 780-342-2400 F: 780-454-2174 akells@trane.com www.trane.com

Windmill Mechanical Services Ltd.

West Air Sheet Metal Ltd.

Sandy Volponi

Gerrit Langejans

1238 - 45 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 2P1 P: 403-250-7518 F: 403-250-2849 john@westair.ca

#16, 2235 - 30 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 7C7 P: 403-735-0770 F: 403-735-0771 gerry@windmillmechanical.com

Western Air & Power Ltd.

Winter Heating Ltd.

Nevin Burne

Brian Winter

1919 Highfield Cr. SE Calgary, AB T2G 5M1 P: 403-243-2822 F: 403-243-2720 nburne@westernair.ca

522 Fairways Cres N.W. Airdrie, AB T4B 2Y P: 587-777-4271 F: 403-980-0296 winterheating@shaw.ca

Western Mechanical

WM Schmidt Mechanical

Kyle Nelson

13111 - 135th Avenue N.W. Edmonton, AB T5L 3Y1 P: 780-720-7830 F: 604-324-1434 knelson@westernmechanical.ca www.westernmechanical.ca

Joe Webster

WHS Heating

Wolseley Mechanical Group (HVAC)

4603D - 13 Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6M3 P: 403-219-1229 F: 403-250-8956 jwebster@wmschmidt.com

Tyler Fisher

Ron Alsop

219 Exploration Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T3S 0B6 P: 403-369-4777 tyler@whsheating.com Wiebe Forest Engineering, a Division of SNC-Lavalin Inc.

Bay #5, 10775 - 42 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 5B2 P: 403-214-6408 F: 403-259-8283 ron.millette@wolseleyinc.ca

Marc Kadziolka

3613 - 33 Street NE Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 P: 403-670-7300 F: 403-670-7301 Wil-Den Mechanical Ltd.

Dennis Fischer

Box 1118 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 P: 403-526-3958 F: 403-529-5616

W.J.L. Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Bill Lamb

Box 1, Site 16, RR #7 Calgary, AB T2P 2G7 P: 403-936-5838 F: 403-936-5747 wjlheat@efirehose.net Weiss-Johnson Sheet Metal Ltd.

Dennis Johnson

5803 Roper Road N.W. Edmonton, AB T6B 3L6 P: 780-463-3096 F: 780-465-4726 dennis@weiss-johnson.com www.weiss-johnson.com

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Edmonton Scholarship Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

SMCAA in Edmonton held their Scholarship Classic on June 25, 2015, at The Quarry Golf Course. The weather was amazing, and so was the course!

Congratulations to the Scramble Team Winners!

Congratulations to team Sinclair on their win with a score of 58.

Team Sinclair: Roger Lacoursiere, Sinclair Mike Coughlan, Setanta (Guest) Chris O’Connor, Celtic (Guest) Dwayne Brook, Sinclair Team Sinclair 2015

Martin Nowakowski with Prostate Cancer presented the Edmonton Scholarship Classic with a cheque for $600 towards our Scholarship.

Martin not only donated $600 at the Edmonton tournament, he also donated $500 at the Calgary Tournament on June 17. Since 2013, Martin has donated a total of $2,250 to our Scholarship Program!

Thank you, Martin, for your kind donations!

Thank you for all donations

k n a h T You!

Martin Nowakowski, Prostate Cancer

SMCAA would like to thank all the hole sponsors and companies who provided monetary donations. Thank you also to Nordic Mechanical, who sponsored the breakfast, and to E.H. Price, who sponsored the water on the carts!

Ken Fulmer with Nordic Mechanical won the 50/50 draw ($680) and donated it back to the SMCAA Scholarship Program.

A big thank-you to those who purchased the tickets for the 50/50 draw and the Mulligans. Edmonton’s tournament raised $3,190 towards our scholarship program bringing our funds raised to date to $19,805 in the past three years! ❖ SMCAA • Sheet Metal Works

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CalendeR Of CALENDAR OF eventS EVENTS January January 14: ATCCC Meeting (Prompt Payment) Where: Black Knight Inn, Red Deer Topic: Agenda: Next Steps January 19: Calgary Members Meeting-Dinner Where: Toad & Turtle, Calgary Topic: Assoc.update & speaker:

Karen Turner, Turner Efficiencies

January 20: Provincial Board Meeting (AM) Where: Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer Topic: Board Meeting January 20: Strategic Planning Session (PM) Where: Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer Topic: Strategic Planning Session

February February 8 to 13: Office Closed Where: Holidays February 18: Career Fair Where: James Fowler HS, Calgary Topic: Career Show February 18: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA February 18: Edmonton Members

Meeting - Dinner

Where: Hudson’s Pub - South Common Topic: Joan Maisonneuve, CHBA

January 21: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Accent Heating, 10:00AM

February 23: Calgary Dinner Meeting - Dinner Where: TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

January 21: Edmonton Members Meeting-Dinner Where: Druid Irish Pub Topic: Assoc.update & speaker:

February 24: Career Fair Where: Lord Beaverbrook HS, Calgary Topic: Career Show

Karen Turner, Turner Efficiencies

April April 4-15: Office Closed Where: Holidays April 7: Career Show Where: Bert Church HS, Airdrie Topic: Career Show April 20: CCA Career Expo Where: BMO Centre, Calgary Topic: Career Show April 21: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA April 26: Calgary Oldtimers Where: Heritage Park, Wainright Hotel Topic: Celebration of new oldtimers

May May 5: Sheet Metal Showcase Where: SAIT, Calgary Topic: Showcase the Sheet Metal Trade to

high school students

May 10-12: Provincial Skills Competition Where: Edmonton Expo Centre Topic: Career Show May 19: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA May 19: Sheet Metal Showcase Where: NAIT, Edmonton Topic: Showcase the Sheet Metal Trade to

March 15: Provincial Board Meeting Where: Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer Topic: Agenda: TBA March 16: Career Fair Where: Father Lacombe HS, Calgary Topic: Career Show March 17: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA March 17: Edmonton Members Meeting-Dinner Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA March 23: Calgary Dinner Meeting-Dinner Where: SAIT - Highwood Restaurant Topic: Agenda: TBA

June June 2: Golf Tournament Where: Elks Club, Calgary June 16: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA June 21: Calgary Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA June 24: Golf Tournament Where: The Quarry GC, Edmonton Topic: Golf Tournament

high school students

May 25: SMACNA Seminar Where: Edmonton Construction Association Topic: 5 Key Secrets of Successful Communicators May 25: Lobsterfest - 60th Anniversary Where: Thorncliffe Community Centre

Topic: LOBSTERS!!! & STEAK!

May 26-28: SMCAA Convention Where: CopperPoint Resort, Invermere, B.C.

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July - August July - August: No Events

CalendeR Of CALENDAR OFeventS EVENTS September September 15: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

October

November

October 18: Provincial Board Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

November 15: Provincial Board Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

September 15: Edmonton Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

October 20: EDM. Technical Liaison Committee Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

November 17: EDM. Technical Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

September 19: Provincial Board Meeting Where: Riverbend Golf Course Topic: Agenda: TBA

October 20: Edmonton Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

September 19: Provincial Golf Tournament (PM) Where: Riverbend Golf Course Topic: Golf Tournament

October 25: Calgary Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

September 27: Calgary Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

November 22: Calgary Members Meeting Where: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

December December 3: Christmas Gala Where: Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary

Glen Marchand

PRESIDENT, CO-OWNER glen@markometalproducts.com

Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta

Building – Informing – Supporting Promoting – Educating Alberta’s HVAC Industry The Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA) is our province’s chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) and includes members from fellow HVAC contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

Sheet Metal

MAR KO

SINCE 1968

Gary Marchand

CO-OWNER gary@markometalproducts.com

M E TA L P R O D U C T S I N C

Mar-Ko Metal Products Inc. 12417 - 67 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1N2

Stainless Steel, Aluminum & Mild Steel

T: 780.471.2357 | F: 780.474.3673 E: sales@markometalproducts.com

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SMCAA Membership 2725 12 St. NE, #203 Has Its Advantages Calgary, Alberta T2E-7J2 P. (403) 250-7040 2725 12 St. NE, #203 www.smcaa.ca Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 403-250-7040 www.smcaa.ca

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NAIT

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AIT (the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), is one of only two schools in the province offering a full-complement, four-period program of sheet-metal apprenticeship training. NAIT has been training sheet metal workers since 1962.

Located at our Patricia Campus (12204 149 Street), the program offers 336 student seats this year (2015-16).

Our 14 instructors have diverse experience from every aspect of the trade – industrial, residential, service, installation and manufacturing.

The program includes instruction in all elements of sheet metal work in a variety of industries and a settings, from HVAC systems to lab equipment to architectural and ornamental objects. Apprentices are also trained in residential, commercial and industrial blueprint-reading. Students spend half their day in classrooms and labs, and the other half in the shop applying what they have learned and refining their skills.

We work closely with the RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program) in high schools. During last year’s career fair, we provided instructors to assist potential young apprentices with the opportunity to gain some insight into our trade by creating a project of their own.

NAIT is a leading Canadian polytechnic known for its hands-on, technology-based learning. NAIT serves close to 60,000 credit and non-credit students and has a 95 per cent employer satisfaction rating. ❖

For more information about the sheet metal program, go to www.nait.ca.

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