News Archive

The High-School Juniors With $70,000-a-Year Job Offers

May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Companies with shortages of skilled workers look to shop class to recruit future hires; ‘like I’m an athlete getting all this attention from all these pro teams’

John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires

May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.

National Careers in Trades Week Leads to Wall Street Journal Coverage and Hilger, Simon Interviews

May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Article talks about work force development and how heightened efforts to recruit high-schoolers into professions such as plumbing, electrical work and welding have helped spur a revitalization of shop classes in many districts.

Read the March/April SMACNews

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

An interview with SMACNA President Tom Martin, a review of the new SMACNA website and focus pieces on several critical market sectors highlight this issue.

FAB Forum Interview: Hugh Seaton

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about artificial intelligence from one of the space’s top experts and understand the impact that this new tool can have on construction.

Ron Palmerick Joins Angie Simon for Let’s Talk Shop

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Longtime New York-based contractor shares his industry story and provides critical insights on a variety of topics.

SMACNA Construction Technology Committee Visits DeWalt

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Attendees had the opportunity to also learn more about how to give effective presentations from the voice of the Baltimore Ravens.

Consider Authoring a New Chapter in the Contractor Operations Manual

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.”

Consider College of Fellows Sponsorship Opportunities

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

By sponsoring the golf tournament and/or the cornhole event at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention, you can help make the sponsorship program successful!

Please Take Part in the SMACNA Safety Awards Program

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2025 Safety Survey, are now open for applications.

Last Call for 2025 SMACNA Safety Sponsorship!

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Encourage your members to apply for the chance enabling individuals committed to safety and inclusivity in the industry to earn $5,000 for expenses related to attending the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver.

Help Us Keep Our Records Up-to-Date!

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Request for Updated Wage & Fringe Information and Collective Bargaining Agreements

Watch The First 100 Days Webinar

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

A SMACNA Panel breaks down the critical developments from the first 100 Days of the Trump Administration.

Watch the FAB Forum Interviews

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Listen to the perspectives of those who attended the premier event focused on fabrication!

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Join us this spring for SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.

Watch The First 100 Days Webinar

Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

A SMACNA Panel breaks down the critical developments from the first 100 Days of the Trump Administration.

5 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced

Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29th at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui.

Fab Forum Interview: Keegan Knoup (Helm Mechanical)

Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Keegan discusses how attending the event helps him better understand emerging trends in the VDC realm and how learning from some of the best and brightest in the space will help his company succeed.

Fab Forum Interview: Michelle Acosta (Acosta Sheet Metal)

Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the valuable lessons Michelle learned during her visits to McCusker-Gill and the JATC.

Agenda for Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting Now Available

Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Taking place in Louisville, Kentucky from June 1-3, the June 2025 event gives you the opportunity to hear all the latest SMACNA developments and future plans, along with the opportunity to have your Chapter's voice heard.