Member Update

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  SMACNA Associate Member Interview: Knauf

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the product offerings from the SMACNA Platinum Associate Member and how working with SMACNA helps them better understand the forces dictating the industry.

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  Leading the Way in Zero-Carbon Design

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Daikin Applied is pioneering a zero-carbon future with high-efficiency HVAC technology, setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial design.

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  SMAC PAC Ambassadors Active Early in 2025

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s top legislative and political advocates are working hard to strengthen relationships and build momentum for our legislative priorities as the new Congressional leadership’s agenda gets fully underway.

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  New Clear the Air Episode: Tom Martin

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s President talks about his term so far and what he hopes to accomplish throughout the rest of 2025!

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  Aaron Hilger Talks About Impacts of Tariffs on Contractors

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s CEO joins Seth Lennon on a special edition of the Clear the Air podcast to outline what members need to know about the Trump Administration’s proposed actions on steel and aluminum imports.

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  SMACNA Project Spotlight- Ottawa Public Library (Modern Niagara)

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the work being done by Canadian-based SMACNA Contractor Modern Niagara on the Ottawa Public Library System's new Central Branch at Ādisōke facility and learn more about this future landmark in the heart of Canada’s capital city!

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  Final Call for College of Scholarship Applications

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  February 28th is the final day for eligible students from the SMACNA extended family to apply for scholarships for the 25-26 academic year.

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  Attention 2025 Bargainers!

  Feb 26, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Join us this spring for SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.

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  Participate in the SMACNews Survey

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  We encourage our members to participate in a survey regarding SMACNews, SMACNA’s flagship publication.

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  February AI Reality Check: DeepSeek and AI Progress

  Feb 26, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the need to avoid adopting DeepSeek-powered applications, at least in the near term.

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  Did You Know: SMACNA New Website Edition — Search Tool

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s enhanced website search is now smarter, faster, and more comprehensive than ever before.

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  Submit Your Proposals for 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention Sessions

  Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Between now and March 31, 2025, submit your idea for an educational session dealing with relevant industry topics such as HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

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  SMACNA Interview: Gina Medel

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  CFO of The Penn Air Group talks about the labor/management paradigm and why pursuing a collaborative relationship with labor representatives is so critical.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Johns Manville

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the new fiberglass duct offerings and why collaborating with SMACNA is so critical.

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  SMACNA Interview: Denise Murphy McGraw

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs outlines what members can do to get themselves more engaged politically with state and local leaders.

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  Toolbox Talk: Sexism in the Workplace

  Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about not only the impact of sexism in the workplace, but what steps can be taken to address and prevent this behavior.

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  Take Part in Additional AI Learning Opportunities!

  Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Register now for Getting More Value from Generative AI: Connecting Applications to ChatGPT with Zapier and Balancing AI Risk and Opportunity: AI Policy for Contractors!

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  Federated Insurance Publishes New Risk Management Articles

  Feb 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Premier Partner is offering Risk Management Corner, HR Question of the Month, and It’s Your Life as resources to members.

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  Join SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions!

  Feb 12, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Sessions spotlight the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.

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  Trump Administration Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Steel and Aluminum

  Feb 11, 2025 |7 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA contractors should be taking steps now to prepare for the cost increases and construction delays that result from U.S. tariffs.

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