Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all SMACNA members with a combination of SMACNA National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.
Watch the 2025 Fab Forum Recap!
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Relive all of the sights and sounds of SMACNA’s premier educational event centered on the ever-evolving world of fabrication!
New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Tyfoom
Apr 16, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Tyfoom is the #1 engagement platform for employee communication and training. Tyfoom provides a simple and easy way to connect all employees with leaders every day to improve culture, productivity and employee engagement.
New Episode of the Operations Hub!
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Hugh Seaton joins Seth Lennon to talk about the work being done by SMACNA to help contractors successfully leverage AI.
Join Us for an Upcoming SMACNA Political Zoom on April 30th!
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The latest session in this quarterly series, “The First 100 Days”, will examine the Trump Administration’s impact on our industry and what our members need to know about the future.
Read the 2025 Union Labor Costs in Construction Report!
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Examine some of the critical data regarding compensation for union craft workers in the construction industry.
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Tax Reform, infrastructure, tariffs and infrastructure and budget reconciliation on the discussion docket.
Apr 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call.
New Speakers Added to the CEA National Issues Conference Line-Up
Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN-6), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), and Chamber of Commerce’s John Murphy scheduled to address attendees at May 5-7 event.
The Project Manager RFI Handbook Now Available!
Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
New handbook breaks down the RFI process from all angles—what questions to ask, who to involve, when to submit, and where to find information before submitting.
Felipe Raats (SMACNA Brasil) joins Clear the Air
Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the Brazilian market and how SMACNA Contractors have been competitive in several fields, including healthcare.
New Gold SMACNA Associate Member: Price Industries
Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Price Industries is a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service.
SMACNA Wins a 2025 Trendy Award
Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The 2023 SMACN-IFUS report is recognized as one of the best non-profit annual reports by Associations Now.
New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Miller Electric Mfg. LLC
Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. a Fortune 200 company. (NYSE: ITW).
Supervisor Training Academy Graduates on Their Way to Success!
Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the latest Supervisor Training Academy (STA) graduates.
SMACNA Supports Senate Resolution to Halt Canadian Tariffs
Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
S.J. Res 37, introduced with bipartisan support by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul to halt the national emergency that was declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada.
Aaron Hilger Interviewed for National Careers in Trades Week!
Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s CEO speaks with the media about the for young people in a prosperous career in the skilled trades.
Tom Martin joins Angie Simon on Let’s Talk Shop
Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the SMACNA President’s industry journey and his priorities for the presidency.
SMACNA’s Annual Industry Labor Report is Now Available
Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s 2025 Annual Industry Labor Report has been released and is available for all SMACNA Members to view.
SMACNA® ANSI 45-Day Public Review
Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
The SMACNA® Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems 4th Edition and Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards 3rd Edition are now available for ANSI 45-day public review and comment.
Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Austin Keating from SNIPS talks about what tariffs could mean for the entire industry, as well as examining some of the other critical topics throughout the space.
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