Sheet Metal Works | March 2016

the official publication of the sheet metal contractors association of alberta March 2016 | PREMIERE EDITION

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PROMPT PAYMENTWorking towards the unified goal of enforcing payment regulation

SMCAA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDHelping the industry move forward

CAREERS: The Next Generation

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Provincial President Provincial Vice-President

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Directors

Gary BianchiniTony Borsje Ken FulmerBrock GrollaWilma AgnewBob DoerksenCollin GoodyearFrank GraumannRob HayArron PetersonLee StrauseJay Langejans

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3 President’s Message

4 Executive Director’s Message

5 A Message from Honourable Rachel Notley

6 A Message from Mayor Naheed Nenshi

7 A Message from His Worship Mayor Don Iveson

8 Board of Directors

9 CAREERS: The Next Generation

10 SMCAA Scholarship Fund

13 Prompt Payment Legislation

14 Sheet Metal Training Evolves at SAIT Polytechnic

16 SMCAA Calgary Scholarship Golf Classic

18 Nu-Trend Industries Inc.

19 SMCAA 2016 Members

25 SMCAA Edmonton Scholarship Golf Classic

26 Calendar Of Events – 2016

28 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

CONTENTSMARCH 2016

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Making Our Industry Better


As president of the Sheet Metal Contractors Asso-ciation of Alberta, I am delighted to introduce our Sheet Metal Works magazine to you. Our new publication will be a wonderful source of informa-

tion 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 pro-gram for apprentices of our member companies, as well as com-ments 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 com-mittee news updates, members will be informed of our Sheet Met-al 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 educa-tional 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 ve-hicle 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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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Gary Bianchini, Provincial President, SMCAA

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Welcome to the first edition of Sheet Metal Works for the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alber-ta (SMCAA). We are very pleased and excited to share this with our membership and with contrac-

tors, suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers in the HVAC in-dustry 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 Cal-gary Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Association (CASMA) and the Edmonton Association of Sheet Metal and Air Condi-tioning Contractors (EASMAC) in December 2000.

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

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 mu-nicipalities and industry.

We continue to promote the sheet metal industry annual-ly 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 host-ing 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 do-ing, and that it will inspire you to become a member of this im-portant organization.

Wilma Agnew Executive Director, SMCAA ❖

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

A New PageWilma Agnew,

Executive Director, SMCAA



Premier of Alberta

Office of the Premier. 307 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5K 2B6

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 NotleyAugust 2015

A Message from Honourable Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta


OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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

January 2016

A Message from Mayor Nenshi


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

A Message from His Worship Mayor Don Iveson


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Board of Directors:

Directors:

Gary Bianchini Provincial President 2015/16

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Ken Fulmer Past President 2015/16


Tony Borsje Provincial Vice-President 2015/16


Wilma Agnew Executive Director 403-250-7040

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Brock Grolla Provincial Treasurer 2015/16

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Rob Hay 2015/16


Lee Strause 2016/17 New


Frank Graumann 2015/16


Bob Doerksen 2015/16


Aaron Peterson 2015/16


Jay Langejans 2016/17 New


Collin Goodyear 2015/15



Dan Olesen, Field Director, CAREERS: The Next Generation

CAREERS: The Next Generation is a student- focused 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 CA-REERS 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 de-velop necessary skills in the trades and indus-trial 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 ca-reer opportunities and training. More than 31 stu-dents 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 Gran-din 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, work-ing 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. Employ-ers agreed that the events made it easier and more fun to participate – recognizing that they are not just supporting youth career develop-ment, 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 CA-REERS 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

I 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 in-

dustry 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 apprentic-es who have attended and passed the required curriculum,” ex-plains Tyler Bungay, who, as chair of the SMCAA Scholarship Fund Committee, presides over all committee meetings and en-sures 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 scholar-ship 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 po-tential 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 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

Helping the industry move forward


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 op-portunity. 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 CriteriaApplicants 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.

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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Other Trade ScholarshipsIn 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 Al-berta 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 Al-berta Innovation and Advanced Educa-tion. “This scholarship is separate from our association’s annual one; however it is still important to address it,” says Ag-new. “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 contri-bution. Because our association raised $10,000, we have a scholarship in the as-sociation’s name every year.”

In 2002, donations were adminis-tered by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund (AHSF). All scholarship funds were invested as part of the AHSF in a diversi-fied 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 Ag-new. Scholarships are awarded on the ba-sis of marks, employer recommendation and financial need. This scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually on behalf of the SMCAA.” ❖

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

“I am writing to thank you for your gener-ous $500 SMCAA scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholar-ship. I’m a fourth year sheet metal worker, currently working for McMullen’s Refriger-ation 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 high-ly recommend other apprentices to apply. Every little bit helps when you are a stu-dent. And it makes you feel recognized for a job well done.”– Matthew Batten, Sheet Metal Journey-man (Fourth Year when he applied for the scholarship)

“There are a variety of grants out there that apprentices should be taking advan-tage 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 Schol-arship 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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Prompt PaymentBy Simone Abrahamsohn

In 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 re-sults 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 – pay-ment three to six months after receipt of invoices), the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition (ATCC) was formed with the participation of the Sheet Metal Contrac-tors Association of Alberta (SMCAA) in partnership with the Mechanical Con-tractors Association (MCAA), Electri-cal Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA), Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA), Provincial Glaziers Association of Alberta (PGAA), Mason-ry Contractors Association of Alberta (MCA), Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta (TIAA), Heating Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors of Cana-da (HRAI), Alberta Wall and Ceiling As-sociation (AWCA) and the Canadian Au-tomatic Sprinkler Association (CASA).

The mandate of the ATCC ensures that each member will participate in the development of ATCC strategies, poli-cies and position statements required to pursue the adoption of Prompt Payment Legislation by the Government of Alber-ta. The required actions include: devel-oping clear messaging around the need

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

A study by the firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT) states that in the construction industry, the sec-tors with the highest percentage of cus-tomer accounts receivable over 120 days are those of the civil engineering and roads and the institutional setting. Cus-tomers 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 accessi-bility, 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 Commit-tee. 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 trans-pired in Ontario, the ATCC is actively pursuing a broader coalition with a man-date to seek solutions to diminish the use of unjustified delayed payment practices and eliminate the negative impact they have on all construction industry stake-holders.

In a random survey conducted by the ATCC, 86 per cent of companies sur-veyed 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, pre-dominantly from private accounts).

Some potential solutions to decrease payment times include increased commu-nication 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 consequenc-es for late payments, i.e., adding interest to the delayed transparency in the pay-ment process between owners and gen-eral 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 construc-tion 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 contrac-tors 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. ❖ B

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Sheet metal training evolves at SAIT Polytechnic

When 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 ap-prenticeship 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 advanc-es, 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 Pro-vincial Advisory Committee, and by September 2016 all three

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 in-stallation 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 competency-based learning.

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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 stu-dents’ needs. “Feedback from students is that the training con-tained 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 state-of-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 Al-berta. The 15-week program covers the Period One apprentice-ship curriculum as well as some additional hand skills. On suc-cessful 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 Immi-gration Society.

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

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 ap-prentices 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-em-ployment Sheet Metal program. Information sessions are held monthly for prospective students to learn more de-tails.

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

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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 Alg-gin who won the $10,000 Prostate Cancer Hole In One Contest.

Congratulations also to Harvey Cun-ningham 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 BianchiniAlan BianchiniCorey ClaytonTyler Fisher

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Thank you for all donationsSMCAA would like to thank all the hole sponsors and companies who provided mon-etary 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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With 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 dis-tributor to mechanical and HVAC trades in Canada, the com-pany boasts three offices that serve Western Canada for all cli-mate 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 lead-er in the HVAC industry, supporting its customers and product lines as they have from the very beginning.

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Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta 2016 Members

SMCAA MEMBERS

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Accu-Air Technical Services Ltd. Gord Beck 8903 - 68 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 1S4 P: 780-467-1975 F: 780-440-1976 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.lethbridgeheating.com

Action Furnace Gaius Halveron 4086 Ogden Road S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4P7 P: 403-288-4004 F: 403-287-7718 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Alggin (Calgary) Gary Bianchini 4540 - 46 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3N7 P: 403-252-0132 F: 403-255-9006 [email protected] www.alggin.com

Alggin (Edmonton) Troy Sauter 12110 - 154 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB T5V 1J2 P: 780-424-0132 C: 403-217-1855 [email protected] www.alggin.com

Alggin (Lethbridge) Devon Scriven-Williams #2, 560 - 39 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6Y2 P: 403-320-8732 F: 403-328-8751 [email protected] www.alggin.com

Alpine Heating Ltd. Jack Strause 10333 - 174 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB T5S 1H1 P: 780-469-0491 F: 780-466-3046 [email protected]

AM Agencies Brent Hodder 118, 4029 - 8 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 3A5 P: 403-243-1161 F: 403-243-1210 [email protected]

Amalgamated Heating Ltd. Richard McNeill 15140 - 128 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1A8 P: 780-482-6838 F: 780-482-6843 [email protected]

Amherst Heating & Ventilation Richard LaChance 119 Maidstone Way NE Calgary, AB T2A 3Y6 P: 403-272-1683 F: 403-208-3844 [email protected]

Aqua Air Systems Ltd. Don Lygo 8703 50 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 1E7 P: 780-465-8011 F: 780-465-8919 [email protected] www.aquaair.ab.ca

Arpi’s Industries Ltd. Mike Kaiser 6815 - 40 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2W7 P: 403-236-2444 F: 403-236-8345 C: 403-371-8449 [email protected] www.arpis.com

Arpi’s North Inc. Don Grundy 14445 - 123 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 2Y1 P: 780-452-2096 F: 780-452-4438 C: 780-906-9065 [email protected] www.arpisnorth.com

ASM Industries Dave Nielsen Bay #1, 2624 - 54th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 1R5 P: 403-279-1983 F: 403-279-1982 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Avalanche Air Systems Ltd. Rick Ball 1235C - 40 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6M9 P: 403-278-4567 F: 403-212-1065 [email protected] www.avalancheair.ca

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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 [email protected]

Botting & Associates Alberta Ltd. Curtis Patchin 215-340 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1 P: 403-256-6544 F: 403-256-7039 [email protected]

Boyce Heating Ltd. Darcy Revoy #1, 321 - 37 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6P6 P: 403-230-5248 F: 403-277-8826 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] www.brockwhite.com

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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 [email protected] www.calgaryheatingcooling.com


SMCAA MEMBERS

Calgary Tinsmith Industries Ltd. Jason Downey 616 - 35 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB -T2E 2L1 P: 403-276-5306 F: 403-276-2112 [email protected] www.calgarytinsmith.com

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 [email protected]

Cartel Mechanical Ltd. Gene Whitford 12148 - 129 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 1H2 P: 780-446-8002 F: 780-451-5911 C: 780-446-8002 [email protected]

Cascadia Metals Ltd. Jordon Schell #804A, 53016 Hwy 60 Acheson, AB T7X 5A7 P: 780-962-9006 F: 780-962-8008 C: 780-904-6004 [email protected] www.cmetals.com

City of Calgary - Heating Insp. Dept.#8114 Wade Patton P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M. Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 P: 403-268-8179 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.clearskiesheating.ca

Clearzone Services Ken Sakamoto 1929 - 46 Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2T 2R8 P: 403-463-8089 F: 403-273-1355 [email protected]

Crossroads C & I Distributors Inc. Garry Van Eerden #11, 5505 - 72 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 3C4 P: 403-236-9760 F: 403-236-8661 [email protected]

Crossroads C & I Distributors Inc. Josh Riedyk 11104 - 180 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 2X5 P: 780-452-7410 F: 780-453-5715 C: 780-910-2025 [email protected] www.crossroadsci.com

Crosstown Heating & Vent. Ltd. Rita Popowich 4615 - 6A Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 4B4 P: 403-250-7424 F: 403-250-8279 [email protected]

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Daikin North America Rob Smith 6855 Silver Ridge Way N.W. Calgary, AB T3B 5A1 P: 403-369-5565 F: 403-250-6546 [email protected]

Dee-Jay Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Doug Appleby 4328 - 41 Street Camrose, AB T4V 4E5 P: 780-679-4200 F: 780-679-4230 [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.diamondfireplace.com

Direct Air Ltd. Dale Ludwig 9157 - 21 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 3Z4 P: 403-818-9782 F: 403-203-9781 [email protected]

Do It Right Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. Kent Hough 13 Curlew Cres Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0H3 P: 780-699-9071 F: 780-416-0650 C: 780-699-9071 [email protected]

DR Heat & Air Ltd. Dan Douglas 463 Queen Charlotte Drive S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 4H2 P: 403-225-2077 F: 403-225-2017 [email protected] www.drheatandair.ca

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E.H. Price Sales Limited Rick Davies #130, 2730 - 39 Avenue NE. Calgary, AB T1Y 7H6 P: 403-777-2790 F: 403-777-2791 [email protected]

E.H. Price Greg Terry 12944 - 148 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 2H8 P: 780-477-9231 F: 780-477-3701 C: 780-920-4078 [email protected] www.price-hvac.com

Ecco Supply - CGY Doug Kemsley Unit #11, 11150 - 38 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2Z6 P: 403-259-4344 F: 403-259-2772 [email protected]

Ecco Supply - EDM Al Firt 11415 - 184 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 0H1 P: 780-479-1946 F: 780-474-8500 [email protected] www.eccosupply.ca

ELDO Enterprises (1994) Ltd. Andrew Prevost Bay 9, 5935 - 35 Street SE. Calgary, AB T2C 2H1 P: 403-254-2053 F: 403-254-2053 [email protected] www.eldoenterprises.com

EMCO Corporation - Branch 781 David Mactavish 5480 - 76 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4S3 P: 403-258-2225 F: 403-640-1397 [email protected]

EMCO HVAC Glenn Hoban 10930 - 184 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 2P8 P: 780-452-3626 F: 780-454-9565 C: 780-982-0757 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Engineered Air (Edmonton) Perry Zapernick 4266 91A Street Edmonton, AB T6E 5V2 P: 780-462-4101 F: 780-450-0641 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Expert HVAC Solutions Ltd. Terry Tetz 5, 1112 - 40 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 5T8 P: 403-274-2621 F: 403-275-0368 [email protected]


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Federated Insurance Wayne Budge PO Box 5800 Winnipeg, MB R3C 3C9 P: 204-295-0432 F: 204-784-6755 [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.flexmaster.com

Fuller Austin Inc. Ron Richards 11604 - 186 Street Edmonton, AB T5S 0C4 P: 780-452-1701 F: 780-452-4129 [email protected] www.fulleraustin.com

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Gemco Fireplaces & Wholesale Htg. Prod. Gary Gould 9281 50 Street Edmonton, AB T6B 3B6 P: 780-465-9719 F: 780-468-5593 Toll free: 1-800-340-1149 [email protected] www.gemcofireplaces.com

Ghost Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. Chris Anderson PO Box 1676, Stn Main Cochrane, AB T4C 1B5 P: 403-801-1339 [email protected]

Goodman Company Canada Russell Pipke 18043 - 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2P2 P: 780-443-3072 F: 780-443-3450 C: 780-222-1197 [email protected] www.goodmanmfg.com

Hawk Custom Sheet Metal Ltd. Melvin Steer 4640 - 62 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6T3 P: 403-340-8010 F: 403-343-8080 [email protected]

Heating Essentials Ltd. Randy Hodgins Bay 16, 21 Highfield Circle S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 5N6 P: 403-266-3678 F: 403-243-3138 [email protected]

HMI Hoyme Manufacturing Inc. Clifford Hoyme 4512 - 39 Street Camrose, AB T4V 2N5 P: 780-672-6555 F: 780-672-6554 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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I.C.E. Northern Sales Mark Griffin #74, 4003 - 98 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 6M8 P: 780-461-7860 [email protected] www.ice-ww.com

Ignite Heating & Air Conditioning Daniel Bowie 248 Sandalwood Crescent Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0S5 P: 780-919-4916 [email protected] www.igniteheating.ca

Independent Supply Al Calley 11418 - 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y2 P: 780-451-4744 F: 780-454-1072 [email protected] www.isc.tv

Iron Eagle Sheet Metal Ltd. Randy Greenlaw 708 East Lake Rise N.E. Airdrie, AB T4A 2H9 P: 403-948-1333 F: 403-948-1007 [email protected]

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Johnson Controls Joe Spivak #104, 6046 12 Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2X2 P: 403-640-1700 F: 403-640-1600 [email protected]

JSR Sheet Metal & Design Ltd. John Reimert 219 Oakhampton Pl SW Calgary, AB T2V 1S8 P: 403-251-1212 F: 403-251-1272 C: 403-617-7503 [email protected]

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K.B. Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. Keith Broadbent 3020 - 16 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 4E5 P: 403-328-0337 F: 403-328-0053 [email protected] www.kbheating.com

Kehoe Equipment Ltd. Darren McPherson 7605 - 50 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6B 2W9 P: 780-420-0040 F: 780-429-2571 [email protected] www.kel-hvac.com

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L.A. Brayer Industries Ltd. Dean Brayer 3811 93 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 5K5 P: 780-462-4812 F: 780-462-0083 [email protected] www.labrayer.com

Leipert Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Larry Leipert Box 1300 Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 P: 403-548-3224 F: 403-548-6134 [email protected]

Lennox Industries Canada Ltd. Denis Champagne 5350 - 86 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4L7 P: 403-279-8072 F: 403-236-5138 [email protected]

Luced Services Ltd. Lou Bourque 12104 - 121A Street Edmonton, AB T5L 0A4 P: 780-732-0009 F: 780-476-0016 [email protected] www.lucedservices.com

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Mar-Ko Metal Products Inc. Glen or Gary Marchand 12417 67 Street Edmonton, AB T5B 1N2 P: 780-471-2357 F: 780-474-3673 C: 780-718-6707 [email protected] www.markometalproducts.co

Marlborough Sheet Metal & Design Ltd. Jason Novakowski 2280 Pegasus Way NE Calgary, AB T2E 8M5 P: 403-250-2550 F: 403-291-2504 [email protected]

McKinley Heating & Air Conditioning Brian Baron 11122 - 156 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 1Y1 P: 780-474-1481 F: 780-474-0539 [email protected] www.mckinleyheating.com

McMullen’s Refrigeration b& Heating Ltd. Dennis Shannon 209, 37428 Range Road 273 Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1 P: 403-342-1155 F: 403-347-5530 [email protected]

Midwest Engineering (AB) Ltd. (Calgary) 117, 10836 - 24 Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 4C9 P: 403-287-1018 F: 403-287-1139

Midwest Engineering (AB) Ltd. (Edmonton) Kent Hansen 11711 - 170 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 3W7 P: 780-448-9509 F: 780-448-1377 C: 780-887-5368 [email protected] www.midwestengineering.ca


M & L Heating & Air Ltd. Mark Farrow 4607 - 111A Street Edmonton, AB T6H 3G4 P: 780-907-5633 F: 780-437-7661 C: 780-907-5633 [email protected]

Monterro Sheet Metal Ltd. Antonio Montefresco Airdrie, AB P: 403-333-1013 F: 403-912-5696 [email protected] www.air-monterro.com

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 [email protected] [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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

N.A.I.T. Patricia Campus Mike Vader 12204 149 Street Edmonton, AB T5V 1A1 P: 780-378-3703 F: 780-453-5405 C: 780-984-6565 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

NuJen Inc. Trevor Mark 7812 Coronet Road N.W. Edmonton, AB T6E 4N8 P: 780-438-2012 F: 888-558-4641 C: 780-490-8113 [email protected]

Nu-Trend Industries Joel Brown 120 Glacier Drive S.W. Calgary, AB T3E 5A1 P: 403-247-4342 F: 403-247-3747 C: 403-862 4147 [email protected]

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Olympic Integrated Services Inc. Colin Andrews 2226 Portland St. S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4M6 P: 587-955-9957 C: 403-312-7861 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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Radius Mechanical Ltd. Sandi Gillespie 11320 - 154 Street Edmonton, AB T5M 1X7 P: 780-447-1697 F: 780-452-2008 [email protected]

Reliance The Furnace Company Collin Goodyear 8545 - Coronet Road Edmonton, AB T6E 4N7 P: 780-430-4385 F: 780-469-8988 [email protected] www.reliancehomecomfort.com

RJ Savoie Inc. Rick Savoie 616 Schooner Cove N.W. Calgary, AB T3L 1Z1 P: 403-860-4939 F: 403-241-6082 [email protected]

RL & T HVAC Rod Ketcheson P.O. Box 291, Longview, AB T0L1H0 P: 587-215-3945 F: 403-558-2261 C: 587-215 3945 [email protected]

Rosedale Sheet Metal (2002) Ltd. James Mutzeneek 2610 - 3rd Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2A 2L5 P: 403-569-0005 F: 403-569-0282 [email protected]

Ruff In Industries Kurt Parsons Box 8101 Station A Calgary, AB T2H 0H6 P: 403-969-3664 F: 403-313-9249 [email protected] www.ruffin.ca

Ryerson Canada Inc. Ray Pasta 7910 - 40 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2Y3 P: 403-250-2866 F: 403-250-9894 [email protected]

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SAIT Polytechnic - School of Construction Duane Sylvester 1301, 16 Avenue NW., B242D Calgary, AB T2M 0L4 P: 403-284-8225 F: 403-210-4271 [email protected] www.sait.ca

Samuel Coil Processing Craig Campbell 1401 - 17 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 1J9 P: 403-531-0600 F: 403-237-0524 [email protected]

Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. Darryl McTurk 9525 - 60 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 0C3 P: 780-955-4777 F: 780-438-7224 C: 780-766-8485 [email protected] www.samuel.com

Serv-All Mechanical Services Ltd. Laurie Culbert 18120 107 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1K5 P: 780-484-6681 F: 780-484-2029 [email protected] www.serv-all.ca

Service Experts (Central Heating) Bud Montgomery 8002, 11500 - 35 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2Z 3W4 P: 403-279-5760 F: 403-236-8301 C: 403-818-6498 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Sinclair Supply Ltd. (Calgary) Ken Litwin 4033 - 9 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 3C7 P: 403-571-6340 F: 403-243-1794 [email protected]

Sinclair Supply Ltd. (Edmonton) Dan Sorochan 10914 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5H 3P7 P: 780-452-3110 F: 780-455-5064 [email protected] www.sinclairsupply.ca

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Spring’s Servicing & Heating Ltd. Dominic Muto 337 Canova Close S.W. Calgary, AB T2W 5W9 P: 403-253-1888 F: 403-252-6811 [email protected]

Stanama Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. Stan Northam R.R. #3 Eckville, AB TOM 0X0 P: 403-550-3870 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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Tarpon Energy Services Grant Beaver 7020 - 81 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 5B8 P: 403-232-5435 F: 403-234-8648 [email protected] www.tarponenergy.com

Total Plumbing & Heating Darrren Broesky 9855 - 107 Street Westlock, AB T7P 1R9 P: 780-349-4005 F: 780-349-6539 C: 780-307-4533 [email protected] www.weplumb.ca

Tradesman Manufacturing David Warkentin 4437 - 8 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6W5 P: 403-327-9871 F: 403-329-9079 [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.trane.com

Tri-Alta Mechanical (1997) Ltd. Blaine Lockie 3515F - 32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 5Y9 P: 403-250-5781 F: 403-291-2928 [email protected]

Trotter & Morton Building Technologies Inc. Jim Northam 5711 - 1 Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1H9 P: 403-255-7535 F: 403-640-0767 [email protected]

Two Guys HVAC Ltd. Garry Moodie 602 - 26 Avenue N.W. Calgary, AB T2M 2E5 P: 403-291-5430 F: 403-277-5450 [email protected]

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Universal Ventilation Ltd. Wellington Evans 122 - 53 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2H 1N4 P: 403-516-1966 F: 403-516-1962 [email protected] www.universalventilation.com

Vet’s Sheet Metal Ltd. Sean Rayner 6111 - 56 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 3E2 P: 780-434-7476 F: 780-437-6130 [email protected] www.vetsgroup.com

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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 [email protected]

Weiss-Johnson Sheet Metal Ltd. Dennis Johnson 5803 Roper Road N.W. Edmonton, AB T6B 3L6 P: 780-463-3096 F: 780-465-4726 [email protected] www.weiss-johnson.com

West Air Sheet Metal Ltd. Sandy Volponi 1238 - 45 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 2P1 P: 403-250-7518 F: 403-250-2849 [email protected]

Western Air & Power Ltd. Nevin Burne 1919 Highfield Cr. SE Calgary, AB T2G 5M1 P: 403-243-2822 F: 403-243-2720 [email protected]

Western Mechanical Kyle Nelson 13111 - 135th Avenue N.W. Edmonton, AB T5L 3Y1 P: 780-720-7830 F: 604-324-1434 [email protected] www.westernmechanical.ca

WHS Heating Tyler Fisher 219 Exploration Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T3S 0B6 P: 403-369-4777 [email protected]

Wiebe Forest Engineering, a Division of SNC-Lavalin Inc. 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

Windmill Mechanical Services Ltd. Gerrit Langejans #16, 2235 - 30 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 7C7 P: 403-735-0770 F: 403-735-0771 [email protected]

Winter Heating Ltd. Brian Winter 522 Fairways Cres N.W. Airdrie, AB T4B 2Y P: 587-777-4271 F: 403-980-0296 [email protected]

WM Schmidt Mechanical Joe Webster 4603D - 13 Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6M3 P: 403-219-1229 F: 403-250-8956 [email protected]

Wolseley Mechanical Group (HVAC) Ron Alsop Bay #5, 10775 - 42 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 5B2 P: 403-214-6408 F: 403-259-8283 [email protected]

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Thank you for all donations

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 Scholar-ship Program.

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

Edmonton Scholarship


ThankYou!

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, SinclairMike Coughlan, Setanta (Guest)Chris O’Connor, Celtic (Guest)Dwayne Brook, Sinclair

Team Sinclair 2015

Martin Nowakowski, Prostate Cancer

Martin Nowakowski with Prostate Cancer presented theEdmonton 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!


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CalendeR Of eventS

January

January 14: ATCCC Meeting (Prompt Payment)Where: Black Knight Inn, Red DeerTopic: 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

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

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

April 4-15: Office ClosedWhere: Holidays

April 7: Career ShowWhere: Bert Church HS, AirdrieTopic: Career Show

April 20: CCA Career ExpoWhere: BMO Centre, CalgaryTopic: Career Show

April 21: EDM. Technical Liaison CommitteeWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

April 26: Calgary OldtimersWhere: Heritage Park, Wainright HotelTopic: Celebration of new oldtimers

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

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

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

May 5: Sheet Metal ShowcaseWhere: SAIT, CalgaryTopic: Showcase the Sheet Metal Trade to high school students

May 10-12: Provincial Skills CompetitionWhere: Edmonton Expo CentreTopic: Career Show

May 19: EDM. Technical Liaison CommitteeWhere: Location TBATopic: Agenda: TBA

May 19: Sheet Metal ShowcaseWhere: NAIT, EdmontonTopic: Showcase the Sheet Metal Trade to high school students

May 25: SMACNA SeminarWhere: Edmonton Construction AssociationTopic: 5 Key Secrets of Successful Communicators

May 25: Lobsterfest - 60th AnniversaryWhere: Thorncliffe Community CentreTopic: LOBSTERS!!! & STEAK!

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

MayApril

February March

March 15: Provincial Board MeetingWhere: Sheraton Hotel, Red DeerTopic: Agenda: TBA

March 16: Career Fair Where: Father Lacombe HS, CalgaryTopic: 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 RestaurantTopic: Agenda: TBA

June 2: Golf TournamentWhere: Elks Club, Calgary

June 16: EDM. Technical Liaison CommitteeWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

June 21: Calgary Members MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

June 24: Golf TournamentWhere: The Quarry GC, EdmontonTopic: Golf Tournament

July - August: No Events

June

July - August

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September

September 15: EDM. Technical Liaison CommitteeWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

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

September 19: Provincial Board MeetingWhere: Riverbend Golf CourseTopic: Agenda: TBA

September 19: Provincial Golf Tournament (PM)Where: Riverbend Golf CourseTopic: Golf Tournament

September 27: Calgary Members MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

October 18: Provincial Board MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

October 20: EDM. Technical Liaison CommitteeWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

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

October 25: Calgary Members MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

October

November 15: Provincial Board MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

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

November 22: Calgary Members MeetingWhere: Location TBA Topic: Agenda: TBA

December 3: Christmas GalaWhere: Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary

November

December

2725 12 St. NE, #203 Calgary, Alberta T2E-7J2

P. (403) 250-7040www.smcaa.ca

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2725 12 St. NE, #203 Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 403-250-7040 www.smcaa.ca

Glen MarchandPRESIDENT, CO-OWNER [email protected]

Gary MarchandCO-OWNER [email protected]

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

T: 780.471.2357 | F: 780.474.3673

E: [email protected]

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

SINCE 1968

Stainless Steel, Aluminum & Mild Steel

CUSTOM METAL FABRICATORS

MAR KOBuilding – Informing – Supporting

Promoting – Educating Alberta’s HVAC Industry

The Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA) is our province’s chapter of theSheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) and includes

members from fellow HVAC contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

SMCAA Membership Has Its Advantages


A LEADING POLYTECHNICCOMMITTED TO STUDENT SUCCESS

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

sheet metal workers since 1962.Located at our Patricia Campus (12204 149 Street), the pro-

gram offers 336 student seats this year (2015-16).Our 14 instructors have diverse experience from every as-

pect 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 ob-jects. 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 pro-vided 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 em-ployer satisfaction rating. ❖

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

NAIT


The R-Corners™ are a new addition to our fabrication shop! They provide filled corners on flanges, will save on

shipping costs and are easy to install on site.

R-Corner™ benefits include:• Unassembled product takes up less space for shops & jobsites• Fills flange sizes from ½” to 4” (custom sizes & gauges available)• Can be installed on jobsite with hand seamers or hammer• Can ship duct flat to save on crane/shipping space• Takes a fraction of time compared to spot welding• Closes flanged end on duct drops

Stop by Rosedale to check them out today!

2610 3rd Avenue NECalgary, AB T2A [email protected]

Ph. (403) 569-0005Fax. (403) 569-0282

With 22,000sqft of shop space, we will meet all of your custom metal needs!

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL HVAC. CUSTOM FABRICATION.“YOUR SHOP SINCE 2002”

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