HIGH STANDARDS. QUALITY DESIGN SKILLED CRAFTsMANSHIP EXPERT INSTALLATION THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY OF NEW YORK

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1 HIGH STANDARDS QUALITY DESIGN SKILLED CRAFTsMANSHIP EXPERT INSTALLATION FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY, WE SET THE STANDARD THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY OF NEW YORK

2 New York s Sheet Metal Industry: From Design to Delivery New York s construction industry requires high standards for its cutting-edge projects. The Sheet Metal Industry of New York provides the quality companies, skilled craftsmen and state-of-the-art design, fabrication, installation and coordination that building owners and developers have come to expect for their sheet metal needs. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems are often concealed, but they affect the health and comfort of visitors and occupants of a building. We are committed to excellence on every project to ensure a safe, energy efficient indoor environment. Many of our industry s project managers have experience working on LEED-certified projects and have risen to the green challenge by using sustainable materials that improve indoor air quality and support the environment. On major projects such as Bank of America, Columbia University, Citi Field and Yankee Stadium and on landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and The Plaza Hotel renovation, Union Sheet Metal Contractors and the trades people they employ have played a critical role in New York s development since 1898, and continue to shape New York s future.

3 THE PLAZA HOTEL A Unique Craft That Makes Buildings Work Ov e r 3, m e m b e r s e m p l oy e d b y ov e r c o m pa n i e s i n the Sheet Metal Industry of New York are helping to shape the future of New York. Sheet metal contractors and the skilled union sheet metal craftsmen they employ design, fabricate and install highly complex air distribution systems to provide controlled temperature and air quality, purified air and elimination of pollution, reduce operating costs, conserve energy and protect against fire damage. The Sheet Metal Industry of New York, a labor-management partnership comprised of Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association of New York City, Inc., Sheet Metal Contractors National Association of Long Island, Inc. and Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 28, is the construction trade that designs, fabricates, coordinates and installs commercial and residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning and architectural and industrial sheet metal. Our highly trained workforce follows rigid standards and specifications to ensure consistent quality and smooth operation for every building and facility. Jim Lennon Photographer Inc.

4 GOLDMAN SACHS Jim Lennon Photographer Inc. HIGH STANDARDS FOR QUALITY Setting the Standard for Craftsmanship and Installation Union Sheet Metal Contractors are trusted designers, fabricators, installers and managers who set the standards for the industry. Our project managers support green building practices and are leading the way to improve indoor air quality. The technical standards and manuals developed by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA), have found universal acceptance by the construction community and are referenced in the New York building codes. The manuals address all facets of the sheet metal industry duct construction, welding, installation, testing, adjusting and balancing, indoor air quality, architectural sheet metal and roofing. Union Sheet Metal Contractors Not Only Install HVAC Systems We Build Them Our contractors and skilled trades people are expert in the fabrication and installation of HVAC, architectural and specialty sheet metal systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of sound engineering practices and the highest level of performance in all facets of sheet metal work. Our diverse expertise includes: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Architectural Sheet Metal Industrial Sheet Metal Roofing Chutes Cooling Towers Kitchen Equipment Specialty Stainless Steel Work Manufacturing Siding and Decking Testing and Balancing Seismic Restraints

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6 STATUE OF LIBERTY HIGH STANDARDS FOR OUR WORKFORCE A History of Excellence Since 1898, the Sheet Metal Industry has played an important role in the construction of the buildings we live and work in every day. The Sheet Metal Industry is known for its progressive training and educational programs, commitment to productivity and skilled craftsmanship. Our trades men and women are expert in custom detail work. Sheet metal artisans cut, form, weld, solder, assemble and install the metal used in commercial, residential and industrial construction, transforming raw materials into finished products. Building Futures and Opportunities We provide valuable opportunities to thousands of New Yorkers each year, granting over 200 individuals who enter our apprentice program access to our highly sophisticated trade. The Sheet Metal Industry of New York represents the diversity of our region and is comprised of men and women from a wide array of races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, with minorities and women representing 60% of our apprentices. Our trades people live in all five boroughs of New York City, the greater metropolitan area and Long Island. They understand the value of community involvement and giving back to New York, both by contributing to its tax base and supporting charities and organizations throughout the region. Fair Wages and Long-Term Careers Members of Sheet Metal Local Union 28 are trained with technical skills that stay with them for the lifetime of their career. By paying fair wages and benefits, the trade enables them to be active members of their communities, to own homes and to send their children to schools in our neighborhoods. The unionized sheet metal industry takes pride in its communities and in New York.

7 MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING RESEARCH LAB HIGH STANDARDS FOR safety Safety to Ensure Your Success The Sheet Metal Industry of New York is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards. Members of our workforce are trained in safe work practices and understand the importance of working safely to ensure their personal as well as public welfare. Union Sheet Metal apprentices go through a five-year training program emphasizing safety, and journey persons receive continuous training to stay current in the latest safety practices. The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reported that nearly 90% of all construction fatalities occurred on non-union jobsites and WNBC News reported that union projects in New York City are six times safer than non-union projects. Focus on Education and Training Our apprentices and journey persons are trained in the use of sophisticated technologies and equipment. Union Sheet Metal Contractors cumulatively spend millions of dollars on our educational facility s skills training program and on-the-job follow through to ensure a high level of performance. We provide continuing education to keep all of our workers up to date on evolving technology and industry practices.

8 HIGH STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTIVITY A True Labor-Management Partnership A strong commitment to labor-management cooperation is at the heart of the Sheet Metal Industry of New York. We are united in a partnership effort aimed at providing the highest level of quality and productivity, which translates into efficient projects and zero work-stoppages. As a national organization, we can provide an expandable workforce by reaching out to our network of skilled trades people from across the country. Put Our High Standards to Work for You The Sheet Metal Industry of New York delivers the quality and skill you need to build your next industrial, commercial, institutional or residential project. Sheet Metal Contractors provide the training necessary for our workers to broaden their fields of expertise in order to complete specialized assignments. We keep our sophisticated fabrication shops up to date with state-of-the-art equipment the latest plasma-cutting machinery and CAD computers. We use our high standards to bring innovation and creativity to the design, manufacture and installation of the most complex building systems. The unique training and education provided to our workforce ensures quality work for the diverse construction requirements throughout the region. We bring our high standards and productivity to every assignment, large or small, and we can assure you that all of our building projects are completed safely and efficiently.

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10 THE STANDARDS WE SET We re Working for New York All New York Union Sheet Metal Contractors provide workers with health insurance, pensions and many other benefits. The Sheet Metal Industry of New York contributes substantially to the region s tax base. Safety and Training The Sheet Metal Industry of New York provides training programs for incoming apprentices with an emphasis on safety and provides ongoing courses to upgrade the skills of current workers. Long-Term Careers for Our Members The Sheet Metal Industry of New York offers long-term, high-paying careers to 3,500 members of New York s middle class. Our Diverse Workforce 60% of all new Union Sheet Metal apprentices are women and minorities. Our Contribution to New York Our industry supports many New York charities and not-for-profit organizations. The industry has a long-standing scholarship fund providing monies to industry members families for higher education. We are committed to our city through economic support and community participation. Unparalleled Productivity The Sheet Metal Industry of New York s contractors and the crafts people they employ meet all contract requirements on time, to specifications and with an outstanding degree of safety. THE STANDARDs WE KEEP The Sheet Metal Industry of New York is dedicated to maintaining its high standards and demonstrating our quality work on every assignment. we ENsure that Your building projects are completed in the most efficient and safe manner.

11 Thomas Doherty Coordinator 16 Court Street, Suite 2100 Brooklyn, New York Tel: Fax: This has been printed on recycled material PUT OUR HIGH STANDARDS TO WORK FOR YOU THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY OF NEW YORK