News Archive

Submit Your Proposal for a 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Educational Session

Mar 1, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

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.

January 2024 Board of Directors Report

Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Report from the January 2024 meeting is now available to be viewed in its entirety.

LinkedIn Thought Leadership 101

Mar 1, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership

The business-focused Social Media tool is an underrated asset when it comes to reaching your audience, and a core set of concepts will help you get the most out of your interactions.

Urge Your Senator to Support Critical Tax Legislation

Mar 1, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership

The Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act contains several items of importance to SMACNA contractors, including Bonus Depreciation, Extension of 174 R&D credits, and expansion of 179 expensing and interest deductibility measures.

Attend an Upcoming Bargainers Zoom Meeting

Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Sessions are designed to keep bargainers up to date of the latest industry bargaining trends and ask questions of labor relations staff and legal counsel.

Plan on Attending the Upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

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.

SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program

Mar 1, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications.

Accelerate Your Impact Webinar: Fringe Benefit Funds

Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

March 6 session designed to assist executives understand the workings of multiemployer retirement, health, and training funds. 

Check Your Duct Liner Specs for Fire Performance

Feb 29, 2024 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Recent NAIMA testing shows failure of elastomeric duct liner products. Read the complete study results here.

Maintain High Dexterity When Handling Small Objects

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool’s recent expansion of High Dexterity Cut Resistant Gloves includes Cut Level 2 through 5 High-Dexterity Nitrile Dipped gloves, allowing users to maintain dexterity and have a more durable jobsite option.

Brushing Up on the OSHA Top 10

Feb 29, 2024 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Top 10 list accounts for the most frequently cited standards following inspections of businesses and worksites by federal OSHA.

Produce Commercial Square Ductwork with Less Chance of Leakage

Feb 29, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The Iowa Precision Pro Fabriduct with Full Width Longitudinal Seam Production can give you that opportunity.

Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Walk through all of the steps professional estimators use to determine costs on a project—from reviewing a bid package through accounting for contingency and profit.

DEWALT® Expands Trade Solutions with New Tools & Accessories

Feb 29, 2024 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Learn about the new 20V MAX* XR® 1-1/2 IN. PEX Expander, 20V MAX* Copper Swage Tool, Compact IPS Press Jaws kit and IMPACT CONNECT™ Inside Pipe Cutter.

Autodesk Has an Exclusive Discount for SMACNA Members

Feb 29, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Learn about how all SMACNA members can now save 15% on their first purchase of any Autodesk Construction Cloud product they are not already using!

Solution Services for Maximized Productivity

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Take control of your assets and your jobsite by managing your equipment and resources—regardless of manufacturer—from anywhere with our user-friendly app and advanced hardware.

Daikin Trailblazer® HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump

Feb 29, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The Trailblazer® HP heat pump is an efficient air-cooled chiller system that can switch between cooling and heating modes depending on the temperature requirements of the space/process being conditioned.

Pairing Building Automation with VRF Systems

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The movement towards electrifying buildings is gaining traction as more states incentivize the use of electric equipment to help meet decarbonization goals, and contractors can play a vital role in this transition.

Greenheck Expands Tubular Inline Fan Line

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

New AX 200 Series is available in both inline and upblast configurations.

Discover an Easier Way to Water Balance

Feb 29, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Dwyer Instruments recently released its new look and updated features for the wireless pressure manometer, Series 490W. Now, a single person using a 490W can monitor and balance a hydronic system in less time and with less manpower.