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SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Federated Insurance

Patrick Cunningham, National Account Executive, talks about some of their risk-management solutions that are available to member contractors and why a partnership with SMACNA is important to Federated.

Association Leadership Meeting Presentations

Annual Industry Labor Report

The Annual Industry Labor Report summarizes data garnered from chapters who responded to SMACNA’s Industry Labor Survey.

SMACNA Platinum Associate Member Interview: Knauf Insulation

Wally Blewitt, Vice President Sales, C&I, talks about Knauf’s unique products and how working with SMACNA helps them improve industry awareness.  

March 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Learn more about a mega project coming to Los Angeles, a massive new development happening in New York, and a massive donation being made to combat construction worker suicide. 

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - March 11, 2024

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry.

Fringe Benefit Funds

A multiemployer plan is a foreign concept to most people who come from a world of single employer health plans and 401ks. This seminar, with Tom Hughes of Felhaber Larson, will help executives understand the basic functions of multiemployer retirement, health and training funds. Additionally, the seminar will cover the fiduciary role of the chapter as a benefit fund sponsor.

Women in Construction Week 2024

Leaders from SMACNA and SMART join to highlight the ongoing contributions of women to the greater construction industry.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Titus

Trenton Yarbrough, Vice President of Sales & Product Development, talks about how their laboratory-focused products are revolutionizing the industry and how Titus enjoys working with SMACNA contractors.

SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications.

New Bronze Associate Member – Appello

Learn more about this all-in-one field operations management solution, specifically designed to optimize workforce and project management for specialty contractors and subcontractors.

Partners in Progress Conference Attendees Raise Over $20,000 for Charity

SMACNA/SMART partnership benefits Second Harvest Food Bank, highlighting dual emphasis on labor/management collaboration and social responsibility.

2024 Bargainers Update Now Available

Latest version contains resources that SMACNA chapters can use during the collective bargaining process.

Take a Survey on Material Procurement and Equipment Rental Practices

Joint study, which is being conducted by the New Horizons Foundation and SMACNA Silver Associate Member Field Materials, is designed to collect trends impacting procurement practices.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Titus

Trenton Yarbrough, Vice President of Sales & Product Development, talks about how their laboratory-focused products are revolutionizing the industry and how Titus enjoys working with SMACNA contractors.

Local professional named Innovator of the Year

Chris Hronek, construction technology manager at Tweet/Garot Mechanical, received the recognition from the SMACNA

Collective Bargaining Orientation Materials

Held annually, this one-day bargaining session provides bargainers with information on the legal framework of bargaining, guidance on preparing for bargaining, and information on how to avoid the common pitfalls of bargaining in addition to information on the latest trends and laws impacting collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefit funds.

Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) Reports

Focusing on the union sector, CLRC data and analyses facilitate informed decision making. SMACNA makes CLRC reports available to its members as they become available. Please contact SMACNA’s Labor Relations staff for prior years’ reports.

Submit Your Proposal for a 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Educational Session

SMACNA is accepting submissions for presentations that will cover relevant topics in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

January 2024 Board of Directors Report

Report from the January 2024 meeting is now available to be viewed in its entirety.

LinkedIn Thought Leadership 101

The business-focused Social Media tool is an underrated asset when it comes to reaching your audience, and a core set of concepts will help you get the most out of your interactions.

Urge Your Senator to Support Critical Tax Legislation

The Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act contains several items of importance to SMACNA contractors, including Bonus Depreciation, Extension of 174 R&D credits, and expansion of 179 expensing and interest deductibility measures.

Attend an Upcoming Bargainers Zoom Meeting

Sessions are designed to keep bargainers up to date of the latest industry bargaining trends and ask questions of labor relations staff and legal counsel.

Plan on Attending the Upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

Register for the June 2-4 session that will give you the opportunity to engage with SMACNA leadership and listen to presentations about some of the forces impacting the industry.

SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications.

Accelerate Your Impact Webinar: Fringe Benefit Funds

March 6 session designed to assist executives understand the workings of multiemployer retirement, health, and training funds. 

Check Your Duct Liner Specs for Fire Performance

Recent NAIMA testing shows failure of elastomeric duct liner products. Read the complete study results here.

Maintain High Dexterity When Handling Small Objects

Milwaukee Tool’s recent expansion of High Dexterity Cut Resistant Gloves includes Cut Level 2 through 5 High-Dexterity Nitrile Dipped gloves, allowing users to maintain dexterity and have a more durable jobsite option.

Brushing Up on the OSHA Top 10

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Top 10 list accounts for the most frequently cited standards following inspections of businesses and worksites by federal OSHA.

Produce Commercial Square Ductwork with Less Chance of Leakage

The Iowa Precision Pro Fabriduct with Full Width Longitudinal Seam Production can give you that opportunity.

Construction Cost Estimating: A Step-By-Step Guide

Walk through all of the steps professional estimators use to determine costs on a project—from reviewing a bid package through accounting for contingency and profit.

DEWALT® Expands Trade Solutions with New Tools & Accessories

Learn about the new 20V MAX* XR® 1-1/2 IN. PEX Expander, 20V MAX* Copper Swage Tool, Compact IPS Press Jaws kit and IMPACT CONNECT™ Inside Pipe Cutter.

Autodesk Has an Exclusive Discount for SMACNA Members

Learn about how all SMACNA members can now save 15% on their first purchase of any Autodesk Construction Cloud product they are not already using!

Solution Services for Maximized Productivity

Take control of your assets and your jobsite by managing your equipment and resources—regardless of manufacturer—from anywhere with our user-friendly app and advanced hardware.

Daikin Trailblazer® HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump

The Trailblazer® HP heat pump is an efficient air-cooled chiller system that can switch between cooling and heating modes depending on the temperature requirements of the space/process being conditioned.

Pairing Building Automation with VRF Systems

The movement towards electrifying buildings is gaining traction as more states incentivize the use of electric equipment to help meet decarbonization goals, and contractors can play a vital role in this transition.

Greenheck Expands Tubular Inline Fan Line

New AX 200 Series is available in both inline and upblast configurations.

Discover an Easier Way to Water Balance

Dwyer Instruments recently released its new look and updated features for the wireless pressure manometer, Series 490W. Now, a single person using a 490W can monitor and balance a hydronic system in less time and with less manpower.

EVERLOCK - Rossi's Patented Locking Regulator

In this video Tony from Rossi demonstrates why the EVERLOCK is disrupting the damper hardware industry and why the imitation brand ’tries to look' like the Everlock but still requires a nut - LOL.

EZ-R Phenolic Lined Duct

Sheet Metal Connectors now offers EZ-R phenolic lined metal ductwork, which is easier to install and simpler to handle than traditional 3" double-wall insulated sheet metal and comes pre-insulated, fully assembled, and ready to install.

Estimate Better, with FastDUCT Software

Are you tired of spending countless hours manually estimating construction costs for your HVAC jobs? Look no further than FastDUCT, the ready-to-go HVAC estimating software designed specifically for commercial and industrial sheet metal contractors.

ProCAM Software Developed by Profilers for Profilers

ProCAM software uses HGG’s 40 years of 3D profiling knowledge and synthesizes it into a software system designed to maximize throughput and material usage, saving users both time and money.

Daikin Comfort Technologies Announce XOi Software Collaboration

Together, Daikin and XOi are working to revolutionize the way technicians interact with technology in the field.

Late Payments? Implement an A/R Escalation Plan

Don’t let late payments fall through the cracks. Learn how to build an effective A/R escalation process to accelerate payments and improve your cash flow with Siteline.

Creating an Exposed Ductwork Aesthetic with ProCoat™

The increasing incorporation of duct systems as architectural design elements presents unique opportunities. With ProCoat, you have ultimate color flexibility, durability, and professional appearance.

AI for Packing Slips and Receipts

Save an average of 15-30 mins for each order by eliminating manual processing and data entry and save 5-10% in material costs by automatically catching discrepancies between what was ordered and received.

Evergreen Telemetry's Wireless Technology & Capture Hood Options

SMACNA professionals can now maximize airflow precision with Evergreen Telemetry’s patented Capture Hood, a cutting-edge tool designed specifically for your needs.

High Praise for CASWELL FIRESAFE® Boston Project

Firesafe’s U.S. Licensed Manufacturing Partners - Atlantic Air Products Mfg LLC / McCusker-Gill - secured a remarkable project in the Life Sciences Hub of Somerville, Massachusetts.

From Plasma to Precision with the Laser Pro

Cut up to 3x faster, more precise, and cleaner than traditional CNC plasma cutting with the Laser Pro Fiber Laser Cutting Table by Production Products Inc.

Building & Construction Industry Exemption to Withdrawal Liability: Employers Beware

A recent court decision reinforces the importance of union contractors having a thorough understanding of how the building and construction industry exemption may apply narrowly when considering future plans.