News Archive

10 Tips to Optimize Fabrication & Design Operations

Dec 19, 2024 |5 min read — Products & Services Update

Discover 10 practical tips to supercharge your fabrication and design operations, from streamlining workflows to embracing cutting-edge technology. See how solutions like MSUITE can help you achieve seamless fabrication, boost efficiency, reduce

Discover Equipment Insights to Assist in Capital Planning with XOi

Dec 19, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

XOi's built-in technician alerts and equipment insights allows your team to maximize uptime and help customers plan their installation, maintenance, and replacement needs. 

Mall City Fab Shop: Elevating Efficiency & Quality

Dec 19, 2024 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

This SMACNA member’s Fab Shop plays a vital role in the company’s operations, acting as the cornerstone for delivering quality products to job sites.

PiVDC: Pi Quality: 2D Sheet Checker Support

Dec 19, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Pi Quality is an in-house developed add-in curated by R&D team of Pinnacle Infotech that is designed to streamline quality assurance in projects by leveraging workflows and quality checkpoints.

Reading Low Airflow: The 8” Revolution

Dec 19, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Ultra-Low Airflow Design CFM is no longer an issue with Evergreen Telemetry’s 8” Capture Hood

Largest Roller of Merchant Bar / Structural Steel Rings

Dec 19, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

World leader in rolling merchant bar and structural profiles into complete rings. We build long term relationships with thousands of companies based on our performance, our quality, our pricing, and our accountability.

Toolbox Talk: Working Well with Non-Union Workers from other Trades

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to interact with non-union colleagues in a manner that promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism. 

SMACNA Convention Interview: Aaron Hilger

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s CEO sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about the past year and what lies ahead of the Association in 2025. 

ITI Accepting Resumes for Assistant to the Administrator position

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

This new role will assist the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the fund and will interact with and assign tasks to staff as directed by the Administrator. They will report directly to the Administrator and will be required to research

Regulation of the Month: FLSA Salary Threshold: Blocked

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Federal Judge has blocked the Department of Labor’s rule that would have raised the salary threshold for exempting employees.

Watch ‘How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap’

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA Past-President, Angie Simon explains how your company can participate in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. 

Supporting Your Well-being: Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) releases an annual holiday toolkit that has resources all in one place to help you help yourself, your family members and your co-workers through the holiday season and beyond.

Register for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference

Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

Event unites safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety. 

Please complete SMACNA’s Annual Labor Report Survey

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Please complete a brief survey aimed at capturing the key information most utilized by SMACNA in preparing, budgeting and project planning for the upcoming calendar year.

Read the Draft Amendment to the Local Union Health Plan

Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

Take a moment to review draft recommended language from ITI regarding health plan coverage for local union members transitioning to staff at SMART, ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT. 

New Horizons Foundation Publishes New Infographics

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

New resource will assist contractors engaging in workforce development, especially with the recruitment of younger workers. 

College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 24-25 academic year.

Webinar: Labor Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

This session will address the urgency of legislative advocacy to preserve the labor provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, as the Republicans gain full control of Congress and the White House.

Aedo to Offer Free Workshop for SMACNA Members

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Bronze Associate Member wants to help contractors unlock business growth in 2025.

SMACNA Unveils Innovator of the Year Nominees

Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

The award recognizes an industry pioneer from a SMACNA member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.