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Duct Cleanliness for New Construction Guidelines

This guideline is intended to help the commercial duct installation contractor, design engineers and building owners to become more familiar with guidelines to control and reduce contamination.

Improper Fire Damper Installation

SMACNA is increasingly advised that contractors are being required to provide elements of fire damper and combination fire/smoke damper installations which are both unnecessary and not allowed.

History and Explanation of the Standard Form

Authored by Robert Fenlon of Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt and updated in 1997, this document explores the evolution of the Standard Form of Union Agreement (SFUA) from its origination in 1946 and provides explanation and commentary of the contents of the 1991 SFUA.

About SMACNA

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is an international trade association representing 3,500 signatory contracting firms with more than 100 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. A leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, SMACNA has offices in Chantilly, Virginia, and in Washington, D.C.

Andy Patron

Andrew “Andy” Patron has been working in the construction industry for over thirty years leading, managing and developing people with private and public sector owners.

Senior Project Leadership Institute

Immerses participants in a simulated world, running a complex sheet metal project involving many associated challenges and complications, including understanding and managing project scope, estimating cost to complete, billings and cash flow, anger order management.

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Bookstore FAQ

Having trouble with your bookstore purchase? See our quick guide below. 

Chapter Education Programs

Each year, SMACNA provides a limited amount of funding for educational programs at the chapter level. See the full list of available programs. Program requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

ARCHITECTURAL: Infinitely Memorable

Denver contractor Scherer Metals created a sculpture celebrating aluminum’s unlimited recycling ability for Ball Corp., an aluminum packaging supplier. It sits outside Denver’s Ball Arena. 

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Andy Patron

Andrew “Andy” Patron has been working in the construction industry for over thirty years leading, managing and developing people with private and public sector owners. He started his career as a management engineer, analyzing operations, studying work process flow, and creating industrial engineering solutions.

Chuck Hitchcock

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Architectural Industry Links

This is a list of prominent organizations that SMACNA department and members communicate with on a variety of topics and issues related to architectural metals.  

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Online Ordering System

The Partners in Progress Online Ordering System allows you to customize materials for your area and order marketing, recruiting, and brand ambassador resources.

Episode 31- A Conversation with Steve Zahm (Procore)

Angie Simon is joined by Steve Zahm, President and Chief Culture Officer with SMACNA Premier Partner Procore for the latest episode of SMACNA's podcast. 

Creating Innovation Beyond Expectations

SMACNA’s revamped Innovation, Integration and Learning department is planning robust deliverables for members in 2024. 

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Mounir El Asmar

Mounir is the co-director of the National Center of Excellence on SMART Innovations at Arizona State University.

How Mestek Machinery Weathered the Storm

Early in 2020, Mestek Machinery continued operating and responding to customers’ needs while taking precautions as recommended by government agencies.

Associate Member Program

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New Technology Session Schedule

These popular 25-minute sessions will be held concurrently during the Product Show directly inside Bartolin Hall on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Anirban Basu

Are Your Company Drivers Addicted to their Cell Phones?

Are your employees among the 47 percent of Americans who can’t keep their hands and minds off their phones on the road?

2023 SMACNA Convention Interview: Hill Mechanical Group

Paul Cepek and David Rapp, representing SMACNA’s Safety Innovation Award winner, talk about the work their firm has done to protect their team. 

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Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL)

Launched in December 2021, the BE4ALL initiative is a joint effort of SMACNA, SMART, and the International Training Institute (iTi). BE4ALL seeks to positively impact the industry’s work culture so that SMACNA contractors can attract and retain the best and most skilled workforce possible regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or nationality. BE4ALL will help SMACNA, and our members meet the real-world demand for the best, and most qualified workforce available for our industry, without quotas or other arbitrary demands on companies.

Visit the BE4ALL website here - beforall.org

SMOHIT Helpline

The SMOHIT Helpline is a unique and personalized mental health service for our members and their families, operated by Jeremy Holburn with assistance from a variety of mental health professionals. Although the Helpline is available 24/7, it is possible that when you call you may be prompted to leave a message, most likely due to our therapists helping other members.

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Study Highlights Rising Costs, Diminished Productivity for HVAC/Mechanical Contractors

A preliminary analysis of HVAC and mechanical contractors found that contractors are losing approximately 9.4% of hours on the job as a result of coronavirus mitigation efforts.