News Archive

H.R. 6800 – Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act

Jun 11, 2020 |4 min read — Federal Issues

The House passed the $3 trillion coronavirus relief package despite opposition from most Republicans and some Democrats.  It now goes to the Senate where Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has indicated they will not take up new legislation until the effects of

Contracts Bulletin: Remedies for the Unpaid Subcontractor

Jun 11, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

Part 4 of this SMACNA Contracts Bulletin covers a common subcontractors scenario: when services on a job have been completed and a general contractor gets paid, but then does not pay the subcontractors for their work on the project.

Contracts Bulletin: Before You Cash That Check

Jun 1, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

Part 3 of this SMACNA Contracts Bulletin covers the risks involved in accepting partial payment on a project and how cashing certain checks could result in a subcontractor unwittingly giving up their rights to full payment.

Contracts Bulletin: Getting Paid in the Event of a General Contractor Bankruptcy

May 28, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

Construction contracts present unique problems in bankruptcy. This is because these contracts involve the rights and obligations of at least three separate categories of persons: owners, general contractors, and subcontractors

Contracts Bulletin: Payment and Retainage

May 18, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

COVID-19 notwithstanding, every subcontractor has run into payment issues at some time. Now, more than ever, before signing anything, a subcontractor should carefully review payment provisions and procedures included in any contract.

H.R 6201 – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

May 14, 2020 |5 min read — Federal Issues

Requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new

Contracts Bulletin: COVID-19: Increased Construction Costs

Apr 16, 2020 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

Many subcontractors have faced additional costs associated with performing work at jobsites during the COVID-19 outbreak. These additional COVID-19-related costs come in many forms, including extra hand-washing stations, and before-shift health checks.

SMACNA Applauds U.S. Department of Labor for Excluding Construction in the IRAP Final Rule

Mar 20, 2020 |2 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced its support of the final rule by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). 

National Association of Workforce Boards and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National

Mar 12, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the signatory Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) today announced a partnership that will strengthen the relationship between local workforce development

SMACNA Appoints Industry Veteran Angie Simon as New Board President

Oct 23, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced that Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president.

SMACNA Names Indiana Contractor Joseph Lansdell as 2019 Contractor of the Year

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Joseph Lansdell, president of Poynter Sheet Metal, as Contractor of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Names California Leader Chris Walker as 2019 Chapter Executive of the Year

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Chris Walker, executive vice president of CAL SMACNA, as the Chapter Executive of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Names New York Contractor Melissa Barbour as 2019 Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Melissa Barbour, chapter executive of the Sheet Metal Contractors of Long Island, as the Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Names California Contractor Carmen Koo as 2019 Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Carmen Koo, president of Applied Air Conditioning, Inc., as the Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

SMACNA Announces F.E. Moran as Winner of First Annual Safety Innovation Award

Sep 26, 2019 |4 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced that F.E. Moran, a full-service mechanical contractor and member of the SMACNA Chicago Chapter, has been selected to receive the association’s first-ever Safety Innovation Award.

SMACNA Board Approves Major Initiatives; Future Funding Requirements

Aug 1, 2019 |5 min read — Member Update

In July 2019, the SMACNA Board of Directors agreed to commit resources to major new initiatives. The first and largest relates to workforce development. The Board agreed to a long-term program to improve the awareness of the HVAC / sheet metal

Welcome news! Bipartisan POWER Act introduced in House and Senate

Jun 27, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

The POWER Act is welcome news to industry, workers, environmentalists, and first responders. More than 110 businesses, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and research institutions have endorsed the POWER Act.

SMACNA Announces Internship Program in Partnership with the American Institute of Architecture Stud

May 6, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced the launch of its architectural internship program in collaboration with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS).

SMACNA Announces Launch of Podcast Series, “Let’s Talk Shop”

Apr 4, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced the launch of a new podcast series, “Let’s Talk Shop.” The series highlights conversations with sheet metal contractors and executives on topics and trends related to their business.