News Archive
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SMACNA Webinar: Optimizing IAQ & Energy Efficiency with Sorbent Ventilation Technology
May 31, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update
This free webinar will cover how sorbent ventilation technology works and why it can drastically help SMACNA contractors' customers save money and improve energy efficiency.
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SMACNA Webinar – The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research
May 24, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update
Attend this free webinar to learn about dozens of studies supporting the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation that could eliminate any lingering fears a contractor might have.
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Department of Treasury Releases Clean Energy Tax Credit Guidance
May 17, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update
Production Tax Credit will reward facilities that meet domestic content requirements when working on clean energy projects.
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IPG Photonics Joins as Silver Associate Member
May 10, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s newest Silver Associate Member is the inventor and world’s leading producer of high-power fiber lasers, which enable greater precision, higher speed processing, more flexible production methods and enhanced productivity.
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Pat Brooks Featured in Recent SNIPS Article
Apr 26, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update
Engineer reflects on his 40-year career with SMACNA and the greater industry.
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BE4ALL Learning Journey: Mental Health
Mar 22, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update
April Learning Journey session will feature Aldo Zambetti of SMOHIT as a guest speaker.
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Mar 15, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update
Speaker list continues to expand, hotel room block set to expire on April 5th.
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Upgrading Standards for Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Mar 15, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments
On behalf of our thousands of union members and signatory contractors, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) would
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“Guidance for Grants and Agreements,” 88 Fed. Reg. 8374
Mar 13, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments
SMACNA Comments in support of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Proposed Rule, Guidance for Grants and Agreements, which implements the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA Act), as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021
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SMACNA Endorses Jessica Looman as Administrator of DOL’s Wage and Hour Division
Jan 30, 2023 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
Ms. Looman has made significant progress on important goals most labor and management organizations support.
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New Horizons Foundation awarded a research grant from Stanley Black & Decker
Jan 18, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update
The award comes from a grant program designed to promote non-profits active in supporting workforce development in the skilled trades and manufacturing.
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Webinar Recording: Industry Fund Advanced Concepts and Common Issues
Jan 18, 2023 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
The second part of the webinar series is designed to educate chapter executives on best practices for industry fund administration.
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Dec 20, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
DOL must have the resources it needs to ensure ongoing compliance with these programs and meet the obligations placed upon it by Congress.
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Dec 19, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
It is critical that Congress provide adequate funding to the Office of the Solicitor to ensure the agency has the resources to enforce the existing statutes and regulations to their best capabilities.
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SMACNA Supports Support for the Department of Labor’s Requested Funding Levels for FY23
Dec 19, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
It is critical that Congress provide adequate funding to the Office of the Solicitor to ensure the agency has the resources to enforce the existing statutes and regulations to their best capabilities.
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Dec 18, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
Ms. Looman was reported to the Senate floor with bipartisan support this week due to her outstanding qualifications, experience and judgement while serving at the Department of Labor as well as in many highly important public service positions at the
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Re: Support the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act for Passage: Reform Banking System
Dec 17, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
The SAFE Banking Act would allow banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to offer banking services to legally operate cannabis businesses without fear of punishment by federal regulators.
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Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Dec 13, 2022 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments
SMACNA comments in support of the DOL’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking — Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act published Oct. 13, 2022. SMACNA believes that the construction industry needs stronger
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Public Comments on RIN 1235-AA43 – Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair
Dec 13, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
SMACNA supports the Proposed IC Rule because it will provide greater clarity and consistency through the codification of the longstanding six-factor economic reality test.
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Re: Support The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act for Passage: Small Businesses
Dec 12, 2022 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony
The SAFE Banking Act would allow banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to offer banking services to legally operating cannabis businesses without fear of punishment by federal regulators.