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. Read More Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 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. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 January 2024 Board of Directors Report Report from the January 2024 meeting is now available to be viewed in its entirety. Read More Download PDF
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 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. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 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. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 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. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 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. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications. Read More
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP Mar 01 2024 Accelerate Your Impact Webinar: Fringe Benefit Funds March 6 session designed to assist executives understand the workings of multiemployer retirement, health, and training funds. Read More
PREMIER PARTNER Feb 29 2024 Check Your Duct Liner Specs for Fire Performance Recent NAIMA testing shows failure of elastomeric duct liner products. Read the complete study results here. Read More
PREMIER PARTNER Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
PREMIER PARTNER Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
PREMIER PARTNER Feb 29 2024 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. Read More Download PDF
PREMIER PARTNER Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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! Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 Greenheck Expands Tubular Inline Fan Line New AX 200 Series is available in both inline and upblast configurations. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 Daikin Comfort Technologies Announce XOi Software Collaboration Together, Daikin and XOi are working to revolutionize the way technicians interact with technology in the field. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More Download PDF
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 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. Read More
Feb 29 2024 Prequalify One & Done The majority of Subcontractors will be required to renew their prequalification to meet existing job requirements and be eligible for future bid opportunities. COMPASS is here to help streamline this process and bring much-needed efficiency to our industry. Read More
February 28, 2024 SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Milwaukee Tool Curtis Douglas-Majors, Market Manager, talks about how some of their innovations, especially their enhanced battery technology, can benefit SMACNA contractors in the field. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 SMACNA Wins Two Trendy Awards Member Update and WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com recognized with awards from Association Trends symbolizing excellence in association communications and marketing. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 Final Reminder: Applications for a College of Fellows Scholarship Due Today! Today is the final day that applicants can submit materials for scholarship consideration for the 2024-25 academic year. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Milwaukee Tool Curtis Douglas-Majors, Market Manager, talks about how some of their innovations, especially their enhanced battery technology, can benefit SMACNA contractors in the field. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 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. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 FallTech is the Newest Silver Associate Member Learn more about this leading manufacturer of fall protection equipment products that meet or exceed ANSI standards, OSHA regulations, and CSA standards. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 28 2024 New Horizons Foundation Invites Members to Participate in Research Study New Horizons Foundation (NHF) Chair Guy Gast is personally inviting SMACNA Members to participate in a current research project undertaken by the University of Washington on benchmarking Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) modeling and management in HVAC/Sheet Metal and MEP construction. Read More
February 21, 2024 SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Procore Eric Tucker, Senior Business Development Manager, outlines how their latest suite of construction management tools can benefit SMACNA contractors and how their partnership with SMACNA advances the industry forward. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 Former US Rep. Earl Pomeroy to Return as Moderator for the 2024 CEA National Issues Conference Current Senior Counsel at Alston & Bird and former North Dakota Congressman regarded as an expert on public policy advocacy. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Procore Eric Tucker, Senior Business Development Manager, outlines how their latest suite of construction management tools can benefit SMACNA contractors and how their partnership with SMACNA advances the industry forward. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 SMOHIT Partners With Video Wellness Platform Wellbeats Wellness offers members high quality, expert-led fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes that can be played on mobile devices. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 OSHA To Hold Webinar on Safety on Federal Construction Projects Women in Construction Week event will focus on several safety-focused issues including ergonomics and potential chemical hazards. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 Premier Pacesetters Club Members Represent SMAC PAC At Super Bowl Group joins Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) during the NFL’s championship matchup. Read More
MEMBER UPDATE Feb 21 2024 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. Read More