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SMACNA Names Iowa Contractor Guy Gast as 2020 Contractor of the Year

Dec 7, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the leading voice in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Guy Gast, president of The Waldinger Corporation,

SMACNA Names Ginger Slaick as 2020 Chapter Executive of the Year

Dec 7, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the leading voice in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Ginger Slaick, executive vice president

SMACNA Urges Congress to Support Tax Extenders

Dec 7, 2020 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony

A collection of targeted tax provisions that expired in 2020, SMACNA would like to extend provisions, including 179D, offer building owners tax incentives to facilitate the retrofitting of existing commercial building indoor air quality ventilation

SMACNA Supports The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020 - S. 4897

Dec 3, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

In a letter to the Senate, SMACNA expressed its support for S. 4897, The American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020.  Introduced by Senators Barrasso joined by Senators Whitehouse, Booker, Crapo, and Moore-Capito as original cosponsors. S.

SMACNA Encourages Congress to Ensure Small Businesses Can Deduct Eligible Expenses

Dec 2, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

In the approved CARES Act, the PPP was designed to help small businesses survive major liquidity shortfalls, retain employees, and withstand an unprecedented economic disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, IRS notice 2020-32 undermines the

SMACNA Urges Senate Passage of H.R. 8294, The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020

Dec 1, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

SMACNA seeks statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) withing DOL. SMACNA members support the DOL registered apprenticeship program and Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers (JATCs).

SMACNA Endorses H.R. 7079, The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act

Nov 30, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

Though Congress included funds through expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to businesses, SMACNA is concerned that the countless unanticipated safety, sanitation and health protocols for construction sites and firms can burden recovery

SMACNA Urges Senate to Support Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Reform Bills

Nov 30, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

Extending the loan forgiveness period for PPP loans would allow SMACNA businesses to use PPP loan funds to buy personal protective equipment for staff, and to pay for virus mitigation measures to comply with public health guidelines. Guidance is also

SMACNA Supports Bipartisan Reform Bills Allowing Deductible Expenses Related to PPP Loans - S. 3833

Sep 10, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

Though Congress included funds through expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to businesses, in a recent letter to the Senate, SMACNA expressed its deep concern that the definitions put forth by regulatory

SMACNA Supports Bipartisan Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Reform Bills - S. 3833, S. 361

Sep 8, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

In a letter to the U.S. Senate, SMACNA expressed its deep concern that the definitions put forth by regulatory agencies interpreting the legislation surrounding Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to small businesses do not expressly include

H.R. 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues

This bipartisan measure provides $484 billion to deliver urgent pandemic relief by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing.

H.R. 5544 - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping (SUBS) Act

Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues

If enacted, the SUBS Act would provide federal construction subcontractors with confidence that when post-award subcontractor changes are made and cost-savings occur, the benefit accrues to the federal government and not exclusively to the prime

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues

This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

SMACNA Encourages Senate Support for S. 4060, "The Open Back Better Act of 2020"

Jul 23, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

Extending the loan forgiveness period for PPP loans would allow SMACNA businesses to use PPP loan funds to buy personal protective equipment for staff, and to pay for virus mitigation measures to comply with public health guidelines. Guidance is also

SMACNA Urges Senate to Support S. 1841, The Financing Our Energy Future Act

Jul 23, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

In a recent letter to the Senate, SMACNA endorsed S. 1841, The Financing Our Energy Future Act, bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) with seventeen

SMACNA Urges White House to Support The Great American Outdoors Act

Jul 23, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

SMACNA is asking President Donald Trump to support and sign H.R. 1957, The Great American Outdoors Act.  H.R. 1957 would cut the National Park Service’s (NPS) $12 billion repair backlog in half, address maintenance needs at other public land

SMACNA Endorses S. 1841, The Financing Our Energy Future Act

Jul 16, 2020 |2 min read — Letters & Testimony

In a recent letter, SMACNA urged the U.S. Senate to support S. 1841, The Financing Our Energy Future Act.  This important legislation would greatly expand financing options for energy saving performance contracting (ESPC), building retrofits,

SMACNA Announces Cancellation of In-Person 77th Annual Convention Due to COVID-19

Jun 18, 2020 |2 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced the cancellation of its in-person 77th Annual Convention, scheduled to be held September 27-30 in Colorado Springs, Colo., due to public health and safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Contracts Bulletin: COVID-19 Contract Addenda - Considerations for the Subcontractor

Jun 17, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

Subcontractors, whether they hope to present their own COVID-19 addendum or have recently had a COVID-19 addendum included by general contractor or owner, should consider the following information before signing on the dotted line:Increased Cost and Time.

H.R. 3249 / S. 1841 - The Financing Our Energy Future Act

Jun 11, 2020 |1 min read — Federal Issues

H.R. 3079 has been reported from subcommittee to the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits full Committee approval.  An identical Senate bill, S. 1706, introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE) has been referred to the Senate Energy