Member Update

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Milwaukee Tool

  Feb 28, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Curtis Douglas-Majors, Market Manager, talks about how some of their innovations, especially their enhanced battery technology, can benefit SMACNA contractors in the field.

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  Submit Your Proposal for a 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Educational Session

  Feb 28, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is accepting submissions for presentations that will cover relevant topics in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

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  FallTech is the Newest Silver Associate Member

  Feb 28, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about this leading manufacturer of fall protection equipment products that meet or exceed ANSI standards, OSHA regulations, and CSA standards.

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  New Horizons Foundation Invites Members to Participate in Research Study

  Feb 28, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  New Horizons Foundation (NHF) Chair Guy Gast is personally inviting SMACNA Members to participate in a current research project undertaken by the University of Washington on benchmarking Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) modeling and management

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  SMOHIT Partners With Video Wellness Platform

  Feb 21, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Wellbeats Wellness offers members high quality, expert-led fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes that can be played on mobile devices.

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  OSHA To Hold Webinar on Safety on Federal Construction Projects

  Feb 21, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Women in Construction Week event will focus on several safety-focused issues including ergonomics and potential chemical hazards.

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  Premier Pacesetters Club Members Represent SMAC PAC At Super Bowl

  Feb 21, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Group joins Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) during the NFL’s championship matchup.

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  Plan on Attending the Upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

  Feb 21, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Register for the June 2-4 session that will give you the opportunity to engage with SMACNA leadership and listen to presentations about some of the forces impacting the industry.

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  Enlist in Financial Boot Camp!

  Feb 21, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Registration now open for Financial Boot Camp: Interpreting Financial Statements, Navigating KPI’s, and Analyzing Financial Strategies.  

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  Eli Howard and Geoff Parks Testify Before the Maryland General Assembly

  Feb 14, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Representatives from SMACNA’s Technical Services Department outlined their support for legislation that would increase oversight on fire life safety damper installation and inspections. 

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  SMACNA Interview: Chris Hronek

  Feb 14, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The 2024 SMACNA Innovator of the Year discusses the need for ongoing development of new technologies within the industry.

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  Justin Crandol Featured in New SNIPS Article

  Feb 14, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Director of Safety joins his peers for a discussion about safety priorities in 2024.

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  SMACNA Legislative Chair Attends PGA Phoenix Open, Congressional Retreat

  Feb 14, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Legislative Committee Chair and SMAC PAC Committee Member Carmen Koo meets with Representatives Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5) and Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4)during the WM PGA Open Golf Event in Scottsdale, AZ.

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  Interest-Based Bargaining Workshop for Chapters and Local Unions Held in Orlando

  Feb 14, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Session prepared bargainers for negotiations by teaching them best practices on how to maintain trust throughout the course of discussions.

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  SMACNA Working to Reinforce Support for Tax Bill in U.S. Senate

  Feb 7, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  H.R. 7024, which addresses SMACNA priorities such as reforms to the R&D tax credit, bonus depreciation and equipment expensing, passed the U.S. House by an overwhelming margin. 

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Mestek Machinery

  Feb 7, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Mike Bailey talks about some of the innovative product lines that Mestek is pioneering, while also outlining the value of their ongoing partnership with SMACNA.  

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  Chris Hronek Named SMACNA Innovator of the Year

  Feb 7, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The award, presented at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference, recognizes a pioneer from a SMACNA member contractor who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry.

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  SMACNA Urges House to Support the Apprentice-Related Childcare Act

  Feb 7, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  H.R. 6377 establishes a competitive grant program that would enable ten states to administer childcare stipends to a certain number of workers who are enrolled in apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

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  New Bronze Associate Member: Pelles.ai

  Feb 7, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the Pelles platform allows users to work better with their construction documents to save time and win more projects.

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  Regulation of the Month: Independent Contractor Rules

  Feb 7, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Video focuses on the new rule that determines whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor or an employee.

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