News Archive

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. 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

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.