Member Update

• Hire, Retain, and Develop Future Leaders

  Jan 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  See how a focus on three relationships (employees, customers, and partners) within your organization positively impacts the total operations.

• Welcome Aedo – Our New Bronze Associate Member

  Jan 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn about how their business improvement consultancy helps construction companies unlock “trapped data” to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve visibility. 

• Final Call to Register for A Brave New World!

  Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  This session, focusing on the 2025 Political Climate, will feature discussion on what the new political climate has in store for SMACNA and what contractors need to know moving forward. 

• SMACNA Unveils Innovator of the Year Nominees

  Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The award recognizes an industry pioneer from a SMACNA member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.

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  Register for the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference!

  Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Members will receive a hotel link to reserve a hotel room at our special attendee rate.

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  Fab Forum Early Bird Registration Closes January 10!

  Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Event will feature a tour of Boston-based McCusker-Gill along with opportunities to network and grow your fabrication knowledge base. 

• Toolbox Talk: Working Well with Non-Union Workers from other Trades

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to interact with non-union colleagues in a manner that promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism. 

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Aaron Hilger

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s CEO sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about the past year and what lies ahead of the Association in 2025. 

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  ITI Accepting Resumes for Assistant to the Administrator position

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  This new role will assist the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the fund and will interact with and assign tasks to staff as directed by the Administrator. They will report directly to the Administrator and will be required to research

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  Regulation of the Month: FLSA Salary Threshold: Blocked

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Federal Judge has blocked the Department of Labor’s rule that would have raised the salary threshold for exempting employees.

• Watch ‘How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap’

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Past-President, Angie Simon explains how your company can participate in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. 

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  Supporting Your Well-being: Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) releases an annual holiday toolkit that has resources all in one place to help you help yourself, your family members and your co-workers through the holiday season and beyond.

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  Register for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference

  Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Event unites safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety. 

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  Please complete SMACNA’s Annual Labor Report Survey

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Please complete a brief survey aimed at capturing the key information most utilized by SMACNA in preparing, budgeting and project planning for the upcoming calendar year.

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  Read the Draft Amendment to the Local Union Health Plan

  Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Take a moment to review draft recommended language from ITI regarding health plan coverage for local union members transitioning to staff at SMART, ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT. 

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  New Horizons Foundation Publishes New Infographics

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  New resource will assist contractors engaging in workforce development, especially with the recruitment of younger workers. 

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  College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 24-25 academic year.

• Webinar: Labor Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  This session will address the urgency of legislative advocacy to preserve the labor provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, as the Republicans gain full control of Congress and the White House.

• Aedo to Offer Free Workshop for SMACNA Members

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Bronze Associate Member wants to help contractors unlock business growth in 2025.

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  SMACNA Unveils Innovator of the Year Nominees

  Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The award recognizes an industry pioneer from a SMACNA member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.

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