History
of the TABB Conference
The International Certification Board (ICB) was developed to oversee the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) in 2000. In July, 2001 a media event held in Philadelphia rolled out this new TAB program designed to certify both contractors and supervisors. It was also determined that TABB would also recognize the training and certification of other entities such as the International Training Institute (ITI), SMARTA and TABIC, who subscribed to a strict set of standards approved by TABB. This was a major event in the sheet metal industry - and the certification field. During TABB's first years, it grew. And as it did, new ideas came to the forefront. One such idea was the TABB Conference: an event for those certified professionals to meet and exchange ideas once a year.
2007
In 2007, TABB held its annual conference in Hartford, CT. During this event, TABB concentrated on yet another certification course and exam. The Connecticut TABB Affiliate office, SMWIA Local 5 and SMACNA of CT were sponsors of this year's reception and tour. The tradeshow boasted more exhibitors than we've had in the past, with promises to return next year. We honored our Hall of Fame inductee and gave a special award to the TAB ITI Apprentice Winner.
2006
Our 2006 Conference in San Jose celebrated our fifth anniversary! We learned through conference evaluations that people attending wanted more information on our certification programs. We did one better. We offered a workshop in Commissioning - with the opportunity to take the commissioning exam for those who qualify. The San Jose Training Facility hosted the reception and tradeshow. We had computers up and running so that attendees were able to update their individual information online, with TABB right there to assist with questions or downloads. TABB awarded its "TABB Contractor of the Year" to Bright Sheet Metal in Indiana and Tim Perry was inducted into the Hall of Fame during Saturday's Awards Luncheon.
2005
Building on what we have learned over the years, the Chicagao Conference in 2005 proved to be a more effective learning experience than those of the past. At this Conference, our "pre-conference" workshops included a workshop on Sound and Vibration followed up with the certification examination, as well as a customer training session. This information is handy not only for business, but can be used in daily life as well. The more you understand people, the better you can relate to them. During our Awards Luncheon, we saluted Tom Wilton as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame and also honored Bill Freese as he retired as a member of the ICB. Our tradeshow and reception was hosted by the gracious team of Chicagoland's SMWIA and SMACNA partners. Tony Adolphs and Stan Karczynski were kind enough to open the training center up for tours to the attendees.
2004
TABB's Third Annual Conference found us back in Las Vegas. With the Second and Third Annual Conferences only seven months apart, our goal was to have this event during the Sheet Metal Industry Week, which was a phenomenal success. We proudly award our own Jack Webster with the Hall of Fame Award to acknowledge his accomplishments and devotion to the industry during the before his retirement. Mike Mamayek was given our now traditional, gold putter, as he retired from the ICB. Our tradeshow tradition continued on Friday along with a new concept - a 'pre-conference' workshop was offered on customer relations.
2003
The Second Annual Conference was held in conjunction with the SMACNA convention in Washington DC. This event featured some fine guest speakers and included our first tradeshow. Held during the reception at the hotel on Friday night, the exhibitors were scattered throughout the perimeter of the room, allowing access for guests to talk to the representatives of equipment being used by the professionals on a daily basis. New ideas were exchanged and we proudly offered up our first Hall of Fame Award, to Mr. John Christie at our Saturday luncheon. Charlie Frazier received a service award for his help with the ICB as he retired.
2002
TABB decided to hold its first Conference. Held in Las Vegas at the Rio, the event was well received and attended. In fact, the local press was there to capture portions of the Conference.
