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Air Conditioning Solutions Inc. – Altadena, CA

American Veteran Mechanical – Colorado Springs, CO

Climate Works Heating, Cooling & Plumbing – Richmond, ON Canada

CornerStone One – Brookfield, WI

Dark Horse Industrial Services Inc. – Idaho Falls, ID

D&G Mechanical Inc. – West Middlesex, PA

DJ’s Mechanical Inc. – Millstone Twp., NJ

GroundLevel Mechanical – Concord, CA

Hartwig Mechanical Inc. – Harvard, IL

LS Mechanical Corporation – Carteret, NJ

Mohammed Abdul Rehman Farhat Co. – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

M&H Metal Works Inc. – Vancouver, WA

Otavilla Mechanical Contractors Inc. – Turlock, CA

Precision Test & Balance Inc. – Wilsonville, OR

Progressive Sheet Metal Inc. – Southampton, PA

Published: May 9, 2022

SMACNews March/April 2022

IN THIS ISSUE

2022 Brings New Compliance Challenges and Financial Strategies

As the construction industry focused heavily on pandemic-related changes over the past two years, other necessary changes were created or delayed.

Capitol Hill Update: SMACNA's Take on 2022 Funding Bill, Davis-Bacon Regulations, PLAs

As Congress has been working through its priorities and dealing with the ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, SMACNA has been active on the issues important to SMACNA contractors.

CEO Update: Building on SMACNA’s Strengths

It has been a very productive four months since I started in January as SMACNA’s CEO.

Copper Soldering Strike Force Team Prepares Michigan SMACNA for Success

ITI strengthens copper training to help prep Custom Architectural Sheet Specialists for historical restorations.

Don’t Ignore ACA Compliance Requirements

Following the Supreme Court’s June 2021 decision in California v. Texas, which rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the often-debated statute has largely remained out of the news.

Guarding Against Risk Through a Structured Client Selection Process

It has long been an axiom that more industry firms go bankrupt during expansionary periods than during recessionary ones and that firms are more likely to fail due to cash crises than profitability problems.

High Quality Performance Leads to Years of Work

Quality work builds long-term, repeat business for Artlip & Sons in Chicago.

How to Get Your Business Seen First in Google Searches

How Search Engine Optimization helps local consumers find your HVAC business.

President's Column: A Workforce Shortage Solution

Our trade has a certain rhythm to it. From proposals to pipelines to projects, there is a routine that keeps our businesses humming.

Running on Fumes Management

Fabricating ductwork for industrial fume management requires special knowledge. Indiana SMACNA member Vidimos Inc. talks about the challenges and opportunities these types of projects bring.

Summer Camps Create Opportunities to Grow Construction Workforce

As the labor crisis looms, companies focus on building a new generation of industry leaders.

Welcome New SMACNA Members

Wisconsin Junior Hockey Team Honors Union Trades

Players learn important skills on and off the ice.