SMACNews Nov/Dec 2022

Women at Work

The sheet metal trade offers opportunities for every motivated candidate — gender aside. 

Jan 9, 2023

Market Sectors

Stopping the brain drain

As longtime industry executives and supervisors started to retire, SMACNA Colorado members realized there weren’t enough workers with leadership skills ready to replace them. Elite Academy aims to fix that.    

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Indoor Air Quality Improvements Abound

SMACNA and industry partners are looking to lead in promoting improved indoor air and providing solutions for private and public sector stakeholders.

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IAQ Project Opportunities Lead the Charge in 2023

Increasing the ranks of technicians certified in ventilation verification will enable more productive conversations with building owners and operators, opening new business lines for our industry.

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The Biden DOL End-of-Year Agenda

SMACNA policy priorities, including several proposed rule changes and updates, will face increased scrutiny from the Republican-controlled House. 

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Five Capabilities of Agile Leadership

As we look toward 2023, there’s much uncertainty around the economy and the operating environment. As leaders, we must remain agile and set clear strategic directions to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate any setbacks.

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Industry Conditions & Outlooks Revealed in Grassi’s 2022 Construction and A&E Survey

Comprehensive study uncovered the latest strategies that general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, architects, and engineers are deploying to address price fluctuations, cash flow challenges, labor costs and more.

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End of 2022 Sees Continued Pro-Labor Push at the Federal Level

The Biden Administration, and federal agencies and enforcers, continue their broad-based push to reshape the workplace in favor of regulatory and labor interests, as well as increased private-sector unionization efforts. Several ongoing developments,

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Welcome New SMACNA Members

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The SMACNA Advantage

SMACNA is dedicated to helping members run successful businesses by providing many benefits that create a competitive advantage.

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