Video Library

Getting Real Value from AI: Prompting Clinic

Feb 21, 2025 | Webinar

Most people use generative AI through chatbots, so knowing how to ask the right questions is important. In this hands-on session, participants explored strategies for crafting better prompts to get more useful and insightful responses from ChatGPT.

The Business of Associations

Feb 20, 2025 | Webinar

This seminar will cover some of the basic functions of the chapter, including event planning, industry promotion, associate member management, and contractor education.Held in-person in conjunction with Chapter Executive Orientation.

Board of Directors Relationships & Communicating Value of the Association to Contractors

Feb 20, 2025 | Webinar

A good working relationship with a chapter’s board of directors is second only in importance to ensuring that contractors understand the value that the SMACNA chapter and National bring to them.

HR for Small Employers

Feb 20, 2025 | Webinar

Managing a small office can often be more challenging than a large one for the person in charge of HR. Small offices often mean close quarters and frequent interactions between coworkers that cannot be mitigated easily.

SMACNA Fire, Smoke & Radiation Damper

Feb 20, 2025 | Contractor spotlight

Session highlights the considerations in specifying and installing fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers and ceiling dampers in HVAC systems.

Hire, Retain, and Develop Future Leaders

Jan 23, 2025 | Webinar

This webinar offers strategies for hiring and retaining employees while developing them into future leaders. It emphasizes building strong relationships, effective hiring policies for a multi-generational workforce, and fostering a culture that

AI Webinar Series: Streamlining Success Leveraging AI for Non-Mission Critical Tasks in Construction

Jan 14, 2025 | Webinar

As AI continues to transform industries, businesses are finding innovative ways to apply it to non-mission critical tasks, allowing teams to focus on what matters most. Join us for insights into how AI can enhance productivity in marketing, sales,

How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap

Dec 10, 2024 | Webinar

Heavy Metal Summer Experience, an innovative program designed to expand work-based college alternatives, introduces high school students and recent graduates to careers in the building trades to help fill our industry’s labor shortages. Learn how

AI Webinar Series: A Briefing for SMACNA Members

Dec 6, 2024 | Webinar

In this kickoff briefing, Hugh and Travis will help SMACNA Members better understand as many of the terms and concepts surrounding AI, LLMs, and AI related topics. They will also lay the groundwork for understanding what these technologies are good

How Technology Gives Labor Productivity The Boost It Needs

Dec 3, 2024 | Webinar

See how sheet metal and mechanical contractors are leveraging software and hardware solutions to future-proof their projects and find solutions to labor shortages and inefficiency.

AI for Construction Procurement

Nov 19, 2024 | Webinar

Learn how for procurement, advancements in large language models (LLMs) and machine learning will help contractors plan, source, purchase, warehouse, and pay for their materials and assets.

Understanding Davis-Bacon Act Compliance: A Guide to Prevailing Wages and Benefits

Nov 6, 2024 | Accelerate your Impact

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages and benefits to workers on federally funded construction projects. Failing to comply can result in penalties and legal issues.

Optimizing Equipment and Asset Management

Nov 5, 2024 | Webinar

Learn about innovative digital solutions for managing equipment and assets in the construction industry, the financial impact of effective asset management, the benefits of digital tracking systems, and the complexities of GPS tracking for small items.

Webinar: Optimizing IAQ to Create Economic Advantages & Healthier Buildings

Oct 15, 2024 | Webinar

Optimizing IAQ to Create Economic Advantages & Healthier Buildings

Oct 15, 2024 | Webinar

Explore the critical role of indoor air quality (IAQ) in creating healthy indoor environments. Enhance your professional expertise, stay up to date with current industry IAQ trends, and deliver superior service to your clients.

Identifying Key Clauses to Mitigate Construction Risk

Oct 10, 2024 | Webinar

Get a better understanding of “killer clauses” and learn how to identify problematic terms, clearly communicate concerns to legal counsel, and negotiate contested clauses to reach an agreement.

Webinar: Tapping Your Hidden Communication Superpowers

Oct 3, 2024 | Webinar

Now available for SMACNA members to view, this recorded webinar covered how improving your communication style can help strengthen your personal and business relationships.

Tapping Your Hidden Communication Superpowers

Oct 3, 2024 | Webinar

Now available for SMACNA members to view, this recorded webinar covered how improving your communication style can help strengthen your personal and business relationships.

Webinar: Manage Your Company’s Vehicle Fleet Like a Pro

Sep 17, 2024 | Webinar

Get a better idea of how to plan for changes in the vehicle market, what the supply chain is forecast to look like going forward, and learn what makes the most sense for your business – vehicle leasing or purchasing.

Manage Your Company’s Vehicle Fleet Like a Pro

Sep 17, 2024 | Webinar

Get a better idea of how to plan for changes in the vehicle market, what the supply chain is forecast to look like going forward, and learn what makes the most sense for your business – vehicle leasing or purchasing.