PRESIDENT ’ S MESSAGE
Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta
Making Our Industry Better
Gary Bianchini , Provincial President , SMCAA
As 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 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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