News Archive

SMACNA Applauds House Passage of Tax Relief For America's Families and Workers Act

Mar 28, 2022 |3 min read — Statement

Legislation extends and reforms vital tax incentives that support the historic demand on our industry to purchase expensive, productive new equipment needed to build a strong infrastructure that meets the nation’s needs now and into the future.

MCAA, NECA and SMACNA Release a Joint Tool and Equipment Rental Guide

Mar 28, 2022 |4 min read — Statement

SMACNA joins with MCAA and NECA in publishing guidance designed to help business owners understand the costs associated with the tools employed by construction professionals.

Federal Legislation

Mar 23, 2022 |1 min read — Federal Issues

This notice contains information regarding Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund benefit accruals under the Variable Benefit Accrual Rate (VBAR) for 2021 Contribution Hours.

SMACNA Applauds Effort to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act

Mar 11, 2022 |2 min read — Statement

SMACNA Applauds Long Overdue Effort by Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to Seek Constructive Reforms to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act.  

SMACNA opposes H.R. 1284 and S. 403

Mar 10, 2022 |3 min read — Member Update

Proposed legislation would limit the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal construction projects.

PinP Conference Hotel Discount Ends Today

Jan 20, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA members who are attending will need to confirm their reservations at Resorts World Las Vegas today to lock in the special rate.

Contracts Bulletin #98: Change Orders and Extra Work: Tools for Change

Jan 9, 2022 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

This bulletin will discuss the basics for effectively implementing and incorporating changes into agreements, and will address how standard contracts, such as the American Institute of Architects.

Contracts Bulletin #125: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors

Jan 9, 2022 |2 min read — Contracts Bulletin

President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.”

8th Edition of Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards Reflects Industry Updates

Dec 10, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA released the eighth edition of its Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards in accordance with best practices from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

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.

Aaron Hilger Named CEO of SMACNA

Nov 17, 2021 |4 min read — Press Release

Native American-owned sheet metal company contracted to handle fabrication for new Washington, D.C. memorial.

SMACNA Appoints Al LaBella as New Board President

Oct 28, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA, the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Al LaBella of Blue Diamond Air Systems has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president. LaBella’s year-long term

Tom Martin Appointed to SMACNA’s Executive Committee, 2021 Legislative Contractor of the Year

Oct 25, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Tom Martin, president of T.H. Martin, Inc., has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as vice president. Martin’s year-long term in office begins at the close of SMACNA’s 77th Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, during which

SMACNA Names Ohio Leader John Sindyla as 2021 Chapter Executive of the Year

Oct 25, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced John Sindyla, Chief Executive Officer of SMACNA-Cleveland, is this year’s Chapter Executive of the Year. Announced at SMACNA’s 77th Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, this special award is given to the person who has made a positive

Be Prepared: Attend CBO

Oct 14, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

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

MCAA, NECA and SMACNA Announce Continued Partnership for MEP Innovation Conference

Oct 1, 2021 |4 min read — Press Release

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the National Electric Contractors Association (NECA) and SMACNA announced a joint partnership for the second consecutive year leading the annual MEP Innovation Conference, which now has open

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

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

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.

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.