Member Update

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Ernie P. Menold

  Dec 2, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Ernie P. Menold, VP at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., spoke with SMACNA’s Jeff Henriksen about the company’s work during the pandemic and their focus on workforce development.

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  Be Prepared: Attend CBO

  Oct 14, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Collective Bargaining Orientation will empower you with multiple critical lessons.

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  Participate in a New NHF Study on Project Risks

  Aug 4, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Over the past several years, the project risk environment has become substantially more one-sided and challenging with risk shedding efforts by CMs, GCs, and designers. This alarming and apparent trend has in turn created significant impacts on trade

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  Baseball Analogies to Help Improve Your Team

  Jun 24, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  Contractors can learn a lot from the teamwork that goes into creating a winning sports team. Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied and SMACNA President, delves into how she applies the lessons she learned on the field playing competitive softball to how

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  OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary COVID-19 Standard

  Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  This new emergency temporary standard has been put in place to protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus, while offering additional guidance to employers and workers in other industries to protect those who are still not vaccinated.

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  Now Available - Ventilation Verification Webinar

  Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Hear directly from several industry experts on the benefits of adding Ventilation Verification to your existing service offerings and how already familiar TAB skills and techniques can play an important role in offering this service to clients.

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  Updated Contracts Bulletins Help Contractors Mitigate Risks

  Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s updated contractor bulletins are designed to help members mitigate risks as pricing spikes and material shortages continue to impact their businesses. Shifting the Risk of Rising Material Costs; Force Majeure Provisions – Covid 19; and Force

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  Vaccine Policies for Contractors

  Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Many contractors have inquired about the best COVID-19 vaccination policy to adopt, what legal pitfalls might exist for mandatory versus “strongly-encouraged” policies. Learn about both your rights as an employer, employees’ rights, the role the

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  The CEO Role, Leadership Transitions & DNA Statements with Angie Simon

  Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  The Construction Leading Edge Podcast series helps construction business owners streamline their operations, harmonize workflows, eliminate chaos and maximize revenue. In this episode, host Todd Dewalt speaks with Angie Simon about the future of the

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  Get the SMACNA-SMART Brand Ambassador Program Recruiting for You

  Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Encouraging apprentices to become Brand Ambassadors is one way to help elevate awareness of careers in the sheet metal industry. Brand Ambassadors proactively spread the word about the advantages of SMACNA and SMART careers to friends and family.

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  May PinP: SMACNA-SMART Celebrate 75 Years of Partnering

  Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  The May issue of Partners in Progress completes the third installment in a three-part series exploring the history of labor-management partnerships, including the programs and initiatives that have strengthened the SMACNA–SMART partnership. Plus,

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  Episode #17: Chuck Gulledge on Leading Through a Pandemic and the Future of Our Industry

  Jun 3, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  The pandemic forced industry leaders to connect virtually, and in some cases, meant more “face” time with members than might have occurred under the previous in-person-meeting model. While most organizations are eager to resume onsite, in-person

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  Contractors Required to Negotiate Before Unilateral Change to Working Conditions

  Jun 3, 2021 |4 min read — Member Update

  The NLRB found that a workplace rule change constituted a material, substantial, and significant change in employees’ terms and conditions of employment in violations of their rights under the NLRA.

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  Employers May Offer Vaccine Incentives

  Jun 3, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Updated EEOC guidelines note that EEO laws do not preclude employers from offering incentives to employees who voluntarily provide proof of a COVID vaccinations. Vaccination information must be kept confidential and remain in compliance with all

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  Help Raise Awareness About Building Safety

  Jun 3, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  Building Safety Week topics include energy and innovation, training, safety, and disaster preparedness. Modules are available online and can be completed at your own pace, anytime and anywhere from the convenience of your computer. A free Campaign

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  Spring Issue of SMART Journal Available Online

  May 27, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Spring issue of SMART includes a special focus on building back the union and explores how the Biden administration is positively impacting the industry. The issue also highlights TABB contractors on the frontlines and the SMART–SMACNA diversity

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  Episode #16: Diversity and Equity in the Industry

  May 13, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with Leah Rambo, Training Director and Fund Administrator at Sheet Metal Workers Local 28, about the diversity, women in the trade and inclusion opportunities

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  SMACNA’s New Website Is Live!

  May 13, 2021 |3 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA has launched a new website, focused on the needs of members and chapter executives while also serving to raise awareness of our industry. The site contains many new features and advantages outlined below.

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  TAB Contractor, EB&I, Helps Businesses in New Mexico Evaluate Their HVAC Systems

  May 12, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

  The pandemic helped create some amazing opportunities for contractors like Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance &, Integration (EB&I), an Albuquerque, N.M.-based TAB business. In 2020, EB&I helped customers from hospitals to casinos address their

• SMACNA Board Approves Major Initiatives; Future Funding Requirements

  Aug 1, 2019 |4 min read — Member Update

  In July 2019, the SMACNA Board of Directors agreed to commit resources to major new initiatives. The first and largest relates to workforce development.

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