Member Update

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  Procore Seeks Speakers for Groundbreak 2024

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Premier Partner company encourages SMACNA members to take advantage of this opportunity to share their perspective with a global audience of construction professionals.

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  SMACPAC Joins Rep. Henry Cuellar at NBA Game

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Texas Congressman is a leading champion on many key policies, including childcare for registered apprentices, infrastructure, Davis-Bacon and boosting skilled workforce training efforts in Texas and nationally.

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  Webinar: Courageous Conversations

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  By attending the May 16th event, you can learn more about the techniques that can be used to build inclusive teams through a culture of respect. 

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  OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety to Meet

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  April 24th session will focus on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Workplaces and Infectious Diseases rulemaking.

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  Take Part in the National Safety Stand-Down

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  May 6-10 observance will focus on preventing falls in construction sites.

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  U.S. Department of Labor Releases $200 Million for Registered Apprenticeships

  Apr 10, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Funding will be made available through grants that will be made available according to geography.

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  Tell Your Senators to Vote Yes on H.R. 7024 - Pass Equipment, R&D Tax Incentives

  Apr 10, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  H.R. 7024 addresses SMACNA’s top tax priorities - extensions to the bonus depreciation, equipment expensing, and R&D tax credits. After passage in the U.S. House, Senate approval of H.R. 7024 will save hundreds of billions of dollars for industry

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  Fiberglass Duct Liner Webinar Recording Now Available

  Apr 10, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Watch the recently held webinar, Fiberglass Duct Liner for Efficient & Quiet HVAC Systems.

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  Federated Insurance Renews Premier Partner Status

  Apr 3, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  This ongoing to commitment from Federated Insurance to helping SMACNA members will continue through 2026.

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  Urge Your Senator to Support Critical Tax Legislation

  Apr 3, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  H.R. 7024, which addresses SMACNA top tax priorities such as extensions to the bonus depreciation, equipment expensing, and R&D tax credits. While it passed the U.S. House, it needs Senate passage now! Estimated impact to near term equipment

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  OSHA Announces Its Final Rule For the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process

  Apr 3, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Rule clarifies the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection.

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  Withdrawal Liability Webinar Recording Now Available

  Apr 3, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Watch this recently held webinar that tackled the basics of withdrawal liability and was presented by Mike McNally, Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP.

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  Upcoming Webinar - Building a Dynamic Contracting Business Through Constant Change

  Apr 3, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn best practices for seamlessly integrating new technologies into existing workflows, optimizing processes, and maximizing ROI.

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  OSHA Budget To Remain Unchanged Throughout FY 2024

  Apr 3, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (H.R. 2882) allocates nearly $632.3 million for the government’s safety watchdog.

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  SNIPSNews Features SMACNA’s Comments on National Registered Apprenticeship Standards

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA supports the proposed reforms, while also suggesting additional changes to the final rule.

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  CEA National Issues Conference Speakers Roster Continues to Grow

  Mar 27, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN), Kathi Dobson, Safety Director at Alberici Constructors, Inc. and Occupational Safety Representative at NACOSH; and Joe Boddicker, Counsel, Federal and International Tax Group at Alston & Bird, LLC will address

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  Consider Sponsoring the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments

  Mar 27, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Ongoing support allows for the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the SMACNA family.

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  Midwest Metal Products Joins as Bronze Associate Member

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about this leader in rolled angle rings flanges and structural shape bending, including their WonderFlanges that are available for spiral pipe.

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  Call to Action: Purchasing Processes Survey

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join the New Horizons Foundation in their collaboration with SMACNA Silver Associate Member Field Materials that will benefit SMACNA members.

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  Siteline to Host Spreadsheet Alternative Webinar

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Silver Associate Member company wants to help subcontractors get paid faster and welcomes SMACNA members to attend their free webinar on Thursday, April 11.

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