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Winter 2021 ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER THE DEBUT OF OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN P. 15 PPP SECOND DRAW: WHAT TO KNOW P. 5
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CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT 2 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT the new year brings
Association president Joe
Passannante’s greetings for
a new year.
3 3 BIG THINGS: THE IMPACT OF A BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION new opportunity
5 PPP SECOND DRAW: WHAT TO KNOW
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6 MEMBER PERK | VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AND LUNCH & LEARN
o say that 2020 was an interesting year would be an understatement. But with a little ingenuity
7 MEMBER FEATURE: O’HARE ENGINEERING and a lot of hand sanitizer, we made it through. Now, here we are — fresh into a new year full of
exciting new opportunities.
9 MEMBER PERK | NEW YEAR BRINGS MEMBER DISCOUNTS
We’ve officially launched Breathe Easy Illinois, an industry-leading campaign designed to educate
9 OFFICERS RETAINED FOR 2021 Chicago-area facility managers, engineers, homeowners and more of HVAC solutions that will help
improve indoor air quality through the pandemic and beyond. This program better positions SMACNA
10 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE Greater Chicago and our union partners as the experts with the knowledge and training to properly
install practical solutions to create a safer and healthier experience for all Illinoisans. As it continues to
13 ASSOCIATE MEMBER FEATURE: LONG SUPPLY gain momentum, we’ll look to expand the program throughout the state. For more information or to be
listed as a qualified contractor, visit BreatheEasyIllinois.com.
15 NEW CAMPAIGN | BREATHE EASY ILLINOIS
17 NEW MEMBER WELCOME The launch of our custom mobile app is also on the horizon. This powerful resource will allow members
to receive real-time alerts on important industry news, register for upcoming events and stay connected
18 MEMBER PERK | SMACNA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP to our association. It’s a useful tool that should help streamline communications in the future.
Due to the pandemic, our chapter made the decision to extend the terms of current officers another year.
I’m excited to use this opportunity to collaborate with the leaders in our association and continue to find
ways to keep our chapter on the cutting edge of the industry.
Wishing everyone a safe and healthy 2021!
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO
@SMACNAGC
METAL PRESS QR CODES
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Joe Passannante
President, SMACNA Greater Chicago
direct you to additional online content, without an
app! Just point your phone’s camera and voila!
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big
3 BIG THINGS:
HOW THE BIDEN-HARRIS
ADMINISTRATION COULD
IMPACT THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
Increased worker safety
things
enforcement, a rollback on
some Trump executive orders
and discussion on Project Labor
Agreements could be on the list
of Biden-Harris administration
1. ROLLBACK ON TRUMP 2. MORE WORKER 3. PROJECT LABOR
initiatives in the coming EXECUTIVE ORDERS, SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS (PLAS)
months.
INFRASTRUCTURE Getting the COVID-19 Generally speaking, PLAs
EXPANSION virus under control help everyone meet project
tops the Biden-Harris goals and are negotiated
It’s expected that Biden
administration’s priority so that workers are paid at
will reinstate a number
list. Look for increased least minimum prevailing
of labor-friendly Obama-
production of masks, face wage for the area. Strong
era executive orders that
HOW THE BIDEN-HARRIS were undone by President
Trump. He’ll also likely
shields and other PPE
to meet the demands, as
well as nationwide mask
PLAs help increase the
safety and productivity of a
project, and often result in
ADMINISTRATION COULD immediately rescind some of
his predecessor’s executive
mandates to help mitigate
community spread. It’s
a project coming in on time
and under budget. So …
IMPACT THE CONSTRUCTION
orders, including those
likely that Biden will also where’s the beef?
banning diversity training
call on OSHA to establish a
and restricting employment-
INDUSTRY
set of guidelines detailing
based visas. Biden has Opponents argue that
how employers must protect
also announced plans PLAs are too expensive and
their employees from the
for a multi-trillion-dollar restrict the inclusion of
virus and ramp up penalties
infrastructure bill aimed smaller unions, among other
for violators.
A
at creating millions of jobs things. Expect discussion
s a new administration takes over the White House, there’s surrounding PLAs to
in infrastructure, building
no doubt we’ll begin to see changes within the construction escalate in the coming year.
construction, energy and
industry soon. President Joe Biden has been vocal about
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO other projects.
supporting and developing a skilled workforce and his campaign
@SMACNAGC often focused on providing good union jobs. Here are three notable
issues on how a Biden-Harris administration could affect the
construction industry.
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PPP SECOND DRAW:
WHAT TO KNOW
An additional $284 billion in
federal aid is now available
to businesses as part of the
Paycheck Protection Program’s
“Second Draw.” Applications PPP SECOND DRAW:
WHAT TO KNOW
are due by March 31.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
AND LUNCH & LEARN
W VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AND
hen the Paycheck Protection Program originally launched
OPPORTUNITIES in March 2020, many small businesses hesitated to apply —
SMACNA Greater Chicago is
deterred by uncertainty of the rules, no banking relationship
excited to present a fresh round
of virtual programming FREE
to members! These educational
opportunities cover some of the
hottest topics in our industry.
to help with the process, etc. With a “Second Draw” of applications
now being accepted, construction businesses can expect more clarity
surrounding the funding under the CARES Act.
LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES
Our Lunch & Learn classes also
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A SECOND PPP LOAN?
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continue this winter and spring.
Federal funding will provide an additional $284 billion for those who egardless of the challenges together some of the most engaging We also continue to partner
missed out on the program last year and for those hoping for a second we face, our association industry professionals to discuss with Ginnie Floraday to offer a
round of aid. Businesses seeking a Second Draw loan must meet the continues to provide the hottest industry topics — like fresh menu of Lunch & Learn and
following requirements: members with the resources they virtual networking, leading in a Deep Dive technology classes.
• No more than 300 employees need to be the best in the business. changing environment and conflict Upcoming courses — which take
• Experienced significant revenue declines between comparable Because of that, and the great resolution and its impact on place in the convenience of your
quarters in 2019 and 2020 (at least 25% reduction in gross response to our first SMACNA company performance. The best own office — will tackle Excel,
receipts) Greater Chicago Virtual Classroom part? Every program is FREE to BlueBeam and Outlook.
• Have used the full amount of their previous PPP loan Series, we have developed a members.
Winter/Spring Virtual Classroom
HOW CAN FUNDS BE USED? Series lineup. To view the full series
Payroll expenses (including benefits), mortgage interest, rent, of virtual classes, visit
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, uninsured property Once again, our collection of SMACNAGreaterChicago.org/ LUNCH AND LEARN
@SMACNAGC
damage costs, certain supplier costs and expenses for operations. virtual programming brings VirtualClassroom. & DEEP DIVE
SESSION DETAILS
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For more information and to apply, visit SBA.gov. Email Laurie to register: Laurie@SMACNAGreaterChicago.org
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H VA C C O N S T R U C T I O N • D E S I G N B U I L D • S E R V I C E
MEMBER FEATURE: O’Hare Engineering has performed work with e-commerce projects, a dependable source of business during the pandemic.
O’HARE ENGINEERING
With a combined 75 years of were active in that segment of the Last year, when American O’Hare Engineering’s service
contracting experience, O’Hare
business.” businesses began realizing the department was initially impacted
Engineering co-owners Bob
Guth and Steve Petrowski have long-term economic effects of by COVID-related restrictions
used their industry expertise Now, the HVAC contractor the sudden pandemic, O’Hare when client companies closed
to develop strong customer MEMBER FEATURE specializes in installations for Engineering felt lucky to count or reduced the amount of
relationships. According to
build-to-suit office buildings, on e-commerce projects as a non-essential people on their
O’HARE
Guth, consistent e-commerce
projects helped “move our distribution centers, light dependable source of business. premises. But business began to
business forward” during industrial and big box warehouse stabilize across the board as the
the pandemic. facilities, as well as senior living “Over the last several years year wore on.
ENGINEERING:
and multi-family residential we’ve completed 14 e-commerce
projects. facilities, both fulfillment and “Particularly as we got into
delivery centers, and are currently the cooling season, companies
Guth, who joined the company involved in three active projects realized they had to maintain
in 1975, has spent their equipment,”
CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS KEY the past 11 years as
co-owner with Steve
Guth said. “As
a company, our
TO CONTINUED BUSINESS Petrowski, who “AS A COMPANY, OUR PHILOSOPHY HAS BEEN TO MAINTAIN
A LEAN AND AGILE OPERATION. THIS HAS PAID DIVIDENDS
philosophy has
DURING PANDEMIC joined the firm in
1991. FOR US DURING THE PANDEMIC.”
been to maintain
a lean and agile
operation.
Bob Guth | Co-owner, O’Hare Engineering
“Steve and I This has paid
I
combined have dividends for
n 1972, O’Hare Engineering got its start in the Chicago market over 75 years of us during the
as a Trane Comfort Corps dealer. contracting experience,” Guth for that client,” Guth said. “That’s pandemic, as not one of our
said. “Our customers have relied been something that has sustained salaried staff had to be furloughed
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO “When the business started, our primary projects were small on us for knowledgeable HVAC our business during the pandemic or take a reduction in pay. Our
@SMACNAGC restaurants, strip shopping centers and tract housing developments,” design, ethical business practices because some of our traditional business remained profitable
said Bob Guth, co-owner. “The focus of our business has always and high-quality workmanship. work has not been as readily throughout 2020, and we’re
been the design build marketplace, and as we gained construction They rely on our services and are available. It’s helped our business projecting it will be profitable
expertise, we developed relationships with general contractors who confident in our ability to deliver.” move forward during tough times.” in 2021.”
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NEW YEAR BRINGS OFFICERS
NEW YEAR BRINGS MEMBERSHIP RETAINED
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
To thank our members for
DISCOUNTS FOR 2021
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their continued support during
these difficult economic times, e faced a variety of t their November 10
we’ve reduced contractor meeting, SMACNA
challenges throughout
membership dues and waived
2020 — working from Greater Chicago’s Board
associate member dues for the
coming year. home, navigating new technologies of Directors unanimously voted to
and adding even more PPE to our retain the Executive Committee
arsenal (who knew face masks and hand for one additional year.
OFFICERS RETAINED sanitizer would top the year’s list of hot
FOR 2021 commodities?). We’re excited for these officers to
At their November 10 meeting, continue helping our association
SMACNA Greater Chicago’s
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT
Our association felt the struggle and innovate, meet goals and elevate
Board of Directors unanimously
missed meeting up with our members the sheet metal industry.
voted to retain the Executive
Committee for one additional and delivering in-person educational
THE COVID-19 VACCINE
year, effective January 1, 2021. programs, networking events and some
great conferences. We’re hopeful that JOSEPH
many, if not all, of these will be brought PASSANNANTE
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT back throughout 2021. Cleats Manufacturing
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THE COVID-19 VACCINE Co., Inc
President ince first authorized in December, millions The full dose of each vaccine requires two shots
The first COVID-19 vaccines To thank you for your patience and
were granted emergency use
of Americans have rolled up their sleeves to given 3-4 weeks apart and are for individuals ages
understanding as we muddled through
authorization in December receive the first approved immunizations 16 and older.
2020, SMACNA Greater Chicago
2020. New information against COVID-19.
continues to be made available, has reduced the 2021 contractor MICHAEL
OBROCHTA Once health care personnel and residents of long-
but as of the date of this membership dues to $400 and
OB Industries, Inc. As part of President Donald Trump’s Operation term care facilities have received the vaccine, people
publication we’re updating waived associate member dues for the Vice President Warp Speed, the FDA granted an emergency use in essential industries — including construction
members on how the vaccine
coming year. It’s your dedication and
might affect the construction authorization (EUA) to both Pfizer/BioNTech and workers — are expected to be next on the list of
industry, including if employers commitment that keeps our association
Moderna to start administering their vaccines. those who can receive it early.
can require their workforce to strong and moving forward, and we
Pfizer’s clinical trial results showed the first
receive it. appreciate your continued support. WILLIAM
COMFORTE approved vaccine to be 95 percent effective at “Throughout the pandemic, the construction
Climatemp preventing illness caused by the coronavirus, while industry remained essential and we’ve done
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO Service Group Moderna claimed 94 percent efficacy. everything we can to keep our workforce safe and
@SMACNAGC VIEW ALL OF OUR Secretary-Treasurer
SMACNA GREATER
CHICAGO MEMBERS
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healthy so they can meet the demands of the job,” said Tony Adolfs,
SMACNA Greater Chicago Executive Vice President. “When a vaccine
becomes more widely available to the general population, we’ll encourage
members to do what they feel is best for themselves and for their
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT companies.”
THE COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATING THE VACCINE
Communities rely on a safe and healthy construction workforce to deliver REFUSAL OF
Continued ... essential goods and services. By encouraging vaccination, contractors
may be better equipped to stay on track with projects throughout the
COVID-19 VACCINE PRESCREENING THE VACCINE
coming year.
The Equal Employment QUESTIONS If an employee refuses the
Opportunity Commission vaccine and the employer
For employers who
(EEOC) states that wants to pursue further
provide vaccinations at
employers can require action, they will need to
“THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, THE CONSTRUCTION the workplace, a series of
employees to get vaccinated, prove that the employee
job-related prescreening
INDUSTRY REMAINED ESSENTIAL AND WE’VE DONE but there are several issues could pose a threat to
questions will be asked
EVERYTHING WE CAN TO KEEP OUR WORKFORCE SAFE AND to be aware of, including:
to make sure there is no the safety of themselves
HEALTHY SO THEY CAN MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE JOB.” medical reason that could and others. In an at-will
• Accommodations for
Tony Adolfs | SMACNA Greater Chicago employees who have a cause harm if vaccinated. employment setting, an
medical disability where If an employee refuses employee can choose to seek
the vaccine could pose a to answer prescreening employment elsewhere if
Individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should still threat to their health questions, they should not the current job mandates
practice social distancing, wear a mask in public and continue frequent be allowed to receive the getting the vaccine.
• Accommodations for
hand washing. Questions about getting the vaccine? Be sure to talk to vaccine. Another option However, if you’re in a
employees who hold a
your doctor. is to allow the vaccine to unionized setting governed
sincere religious belief
be administered from an by a collective bargaining
against being vaccinated
alternate provider. These agreement, you should
• Employer repercussions employees will need to consult with your union
CAN EMPLOYERS MANDATE THE VACCINE? if a vaccinated employee provide proof of vaccination. attorneys.
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becomes seriously ill,
lthough it’s safe to say the majority of us are ready to return to a which could result in a
more normal work environment, the recent rollout of approved worker’s compensation
vaccine options has given us more questions than answers. claim
• Who holds the liability Regardless of your choice to mandate the vaccine, a good first step
Most employers are eager to get their teams back to work and start when vaccinations for all companies is to develop a solid communications plan for your
building their businesses to reach pre-COVID levels. But at what cost? are mandatory from a employees. This will help prepare you for potential questions and
The vaccines — currently our leading defense against the virus — customer standpoint? allow you to explain your company’s stance in providing the safest
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO have brought up issues and considerations for employers to be aware Ex: Your hospital or workplace possible for all employees.
@SMACNAGC of, including questions about the applicability of a variety of equal school project requires
employment opportunity laws. your workforce to be This article is not a legal document and is written for guideline purposes. For the
vaccinated. safety of your employees and clients, continue to practice the safety protocols
recommended by the CDC: wear a mask, wash your hands and practice social
distancing when possible. For more information, visit www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus.
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price while still maintaining a When the pandemic hit the Long said. “I’m very passionate
very high-quality product. We’re country early last year, Long said about what I do. It’s fun and I
a one-stop shop, so we take away the biggest issue they experienced learn something new every day,
the headache of going to multiple was a lag in shipping. and I think that’s what drives me.
suppliers. We’re strictly sheet I love the customers and I love
metal and the accessories “Companies that we work with the business.”
around it.” may have had to shut down for a
few days due to COVID, so that For now, Zoom is working to stay
During its nearly 10-year history, affected shipping and our lead connected to clients, and will
the family-run business has seen times extended,” he said. “When eventually be used as a training
steady growth. What started the economy started opening up tool and a way to keep customers
ASSOCIATE MEMBER FEATURE: as a single shop in Aurora now again it was like playing catch- up to date in the future. Long
LONG SUPPLY includes a second location in up. Now we’re anticipating price also hopes to offer customers
Family-run Long Supply has Addison, where the team recently increases in shipping on January a more streamlined online
experienced steady growth moved in October 2020. 1, so people are stocking up now experience in the coming year by
during the past decade, causing more shipping delays.” investing more into e-commerce.
including a recent expansion Long Supply prepping a shipment to a client.
to a bigger location last fall.
“It’s a bigger facility but also
Despite the ongoing pandemic, gives us the opportunity to grow Missing out on in-person client “I want someone in the shop to
the company is proud to ASSOCIATE MEMBER FEATURE because it’s on 1.5 acres,” Long meetings is another unfortunate be able to know exactly what we
continue cultivating client said. “It also gives us easier side effect of the pandemic. handle, how much it costs and
relationships and offering
LONG SUPPLY:
access to downtown. Our goal be able to make an order online
specialized products.
is to have two more locations “One of those things you really 24/7/365,” he said. “The easier
within the next seven to appreciate in business is that it is to do business with us, the
eight years.” personal connection with more it benefits everybody.”
SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS,
customers. I really miss that part,”
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS “WE’RE A ONE-STOP SHOP, SO WE REMOVE THE HEADACHE
OF GOING TO MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS. WE’RE STRICTLY
SHEET METAL AND THE ACCESSORIES AROUND IT.”
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Jason Long | Owner, Long Supply
LEARN MORE n May 2011, Jason Long and his wife, Michelle, purchased
ABOUT LONG Strogen Metals from longtime business owner Dick Conover.
SUPPLY Under the new ownership, Long Supply, Inc. has become one
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Chicagoland area.
@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO “One of our big pushes recently has been gasketed duct systems,
@SMACNAGC and acoustical spiral duct liner is growing extremely well for
us too. We can pretty much handle anything but TDC or TDF
ductwork and can cut right to size for the contractor,” said Long,
owner and president of Long Supply. “We offer a very competitive
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LET’S CLEAR THE AIR.
INTRODUCING BREATHE
EASY ILLINOIS
SMACNA Greater Chicago,
Local 73 and Local 265 are
excited to announce the launch
of Breathe Easy Illinois.
This industry-leading labor-
management cooperative
features today’s most advanced
solutions designed to help
improve indoor air quality
(IAQ) now and beyond the
pandemic.
“A casual meeting sparked the more outdoor air and controlling levels, a preferred Breathe Easy
idea for this program, and kind humidity are all solutions we can Illinois contractor would make a
BREATHE EASY of snowballed from there,” said
Tony Adolfs, SMACNA Greater
Chicago Executive Vice President.
offer customers for increased
safety and peace of mind. These
are the solutions Breathe Easy
professional recommendation of
the best solution to fit that specific
facility’s needs. Most solutions
ILLINOIS IS HERE! “We currently have 47 Local 73 and
Local 265 contractors who have
officially signed up to participate,
Illinois promotes to facility
managers, building engineers,
building owners and residential
can be installed in a day or two
(with a few exceptions), and cost
and maintenance are relatively
with more requests rolling in every homeowners throughout the minimal.
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day. Our members have the best- greater Chicago area.
MACNA Greater Chicago, Local 73 and Local 265 are trained workforce to install and “How can you put a price tag
LEARN MORE ABOUT excited to announce the launch of Breathe Easy Illinois. maintain today’s most reliable IAQ Here’s how it works: If a building on health? That’s how I look
BREATHE EASY This labor-management cooperative features today’s most solutions, and we’re proud to take owner was interested in installing at it,” said Leo Thier, Local 73
ILLINOIS advanced solutions designed to help improve indoor air quality the lead in our industry with the MERV 13+ filtration, UV-C or JATC instructor. “For a one-
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During 2020, the need to create healthy buildings became more Through extensive industry perform a comprehensive IAQ difference in your airflow
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@SMACNAGREATERCHICAGO
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@SMACNAGC The creation of this industry leading program fills an important with MERV 13 and higher-grade the number of air changes per guaranteed by the manufacturers
need within our communities and translates well across both filters, installing UV-C and bipolar hour and checking things like and are proven to make a
commercial and residential markets. ionization technologies, utilizing temperature, humidity and CO2 difference.”
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Email Tony for more information: Tony@SMACNAGreaterChicago.org
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
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College of Fellows 2021
scholarship program is coming
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Eligibility extends to SMACNA’s
the SMACNA Greater Chicago
chapter are also eligible to apply
1815 S. Meyers Rd. Ste. 820 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL extended family, which includes for the Marty & Vic Comforte
JOHN RUDISEL SMACNA contractors, employees Endowed Scholarship.
JRudisel@AISlabs.com | 630-613-8640 of SMACNA contractors, SMACNA
182021 OFFICERS & BOARD
JOSEPH PASSANNANTE MICHAEL OBROCHTA WILLIAM COMFORTE KENNETH J. WIESBROOK
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT
Cleats Manufacturing Co., Inc. O.B. Industries Climatemp Service Group, Inc. Wiesbrook Sheet Metal, Inc.
HANK ARTLIP JOHN P. HARMON
Artlip & Sons, Inc. Builders Heating, Inc.
JAMES S. BILLARD JON P. HUDGENS
Hill Mechanical Group, Inc. Elgin Sheet Metal Co.
JAMES A. CESAK MICHAEL KIVLAND
Tal-Mar Custom Metal Sherman Mechanical, Inc.
JOHN COMFORTE JEFF LUKITSH
Climatemp Service Group, LLC Westside Mechanical, Inc.
TOM COONAN MICHAEL MCCOMBIE
Admiral Heating & Ventilating, Inc. F.E. Moran, Inc.
RIC DAHLMAN TIM RUSSELL
Dahlman Sheet Metal Co. GHC Mechancial, Inc.
JACK GENGLER ANDREW YONKUS
Gengler-Lowney Laser Works, Inc. State Mechanical Services
SMACNA GREATER CHICAGO OFFICE
1415 W. 22nd Street, Suite 1200
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8433
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