Member Update

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  Duncan Elected as SMACNA President, New Executive Committee Seated

  Oct 25, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  CEO and Owner of General Sheet Metal begins her one year term with a focus on further building SMACNA’s legislative influence while working to evolve the industry’s workforce.

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  Kevin Gill, Jr. is SMACNA’s 2023 Contractor of the Year

  Oct 25, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  President of Boston-based McCusker-Gill commended for his work in promoting technological innovation throughout the entire industry.

• Episode 31- A Conversation with Steve Zahm (Procore)

  Oct 6, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  Angie Simon is joined by Steve Zahm, President and Chief Culture Officer with SMACNA Premier Partner Procore for the latest episode of SMACNA's podcast. 

• Recap: September 2023 Project Managers Institute

  Sep 27, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program included interactive presentations on management, leadership, project planning, time management, and financial management to equip them with a personalized action plan to implement upon return to their companies.

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  Nominate a Top SMACNA Contractor for the 2024 Innovator of the Year Award

  Aug 30, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  This distinguished award, presented at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference recognizes SMACNA contractors leading the way in industry innovation.

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  White Paper: A Comparative Analysis of Continuous Improvement Approaches Among Trade-Contractors

  Aug 23, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  New Horizons joined in producing collaborative report that identifies how contractors can best adopt and sustain continuous improvement methods.

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  Notice of SMACNA’s Annual Business Meeting

  Aug 9, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  4 U.S. Board of Director members and 1 Canadian Board of Director member will be elected at the October 18th meeting.

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  Department of Labor Issues Heat Hazard Alert

  Aug 2, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  Notification designed to reinforce employer’s obligation to protecting workers from heat related illness and notify businesses of stepped-up OSHA inspections and enforcement.

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  Watch The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research

  Jun 28, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  Now available for SMACNA members to view, this recorded webinar examines the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation and how it stacks up against other comparative products in the industry.

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  Webinar: Tools to Engage Homeowners About Heat Pumps, Electrification, and IRA Funding

  Jun 14, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  Joint SMACNA/SMART/Rewiring America session on June 22nd will detail best practices when it comes to replacing fossil fuel devices with electric alternatives.

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  SMACNA Webinar: Optimizing IAQ & Energy Efficiency with Sorbent Ventilation Technology

  May 31, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  This free webinar will cover how sorbent ventilation technology works and why it can drastically help SMACNA contractors' customers save money and improve energy efficiency.

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  SMACNA Webinar – The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research

  May 24, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  Attend this free webinar to learn about dozens of studies supporting the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation that could eliminate any lingering fears a contractor might have.

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  Department of Treasury Releases Clean Energy Tax Credit Guidance

  May 17, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  Production Tax Credit will reward facilities that meet domestic content requirements when working on clean energy projects.

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  IPG Photonics Joins as Silver Associate Member

  May 10, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s newest Silver Associate Member is the inventor and world’s leading producer of high-power fiber lasers, which enable greater precision, higher speed processing, more flexible production methods and enhanced productivity.

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  Pat Brooks Featured in Recent SNIPS Article

  Apr 26, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

  Engineer reflects on his 40-year career with SMACNA and the greater industry.

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  BE4ALL Learning Journey: Mental Health

  Mar 22, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  April Learning Journey session will feature Aldo Zambetti of SMOHIT as a guest speaker.

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  BE 4 ALL Graphics

  Mar 15, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  Speaker list continues to expand, hotel room block set to expire on April 5th.

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  New Horizons Foundation awarded a research grant from Stanley Black & Decker

  Jan 18, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

  The award comes from a grant program designed to promote non-profits active in supporting workforce development in the skilled trades and manufacturing.

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  Take the SMACNA Annual Labor Report Survey

  Oct 27, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

  Process allows SMACNA to better understand the labor climate for the upcoming year.

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  PLAs Feature in Syracuse Micron Plant Project

  Oct 6, 2022 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA champions PLAs as key element to ensure fair wages, skilled labor, and contracting transparency throughout a project.

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