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SMACNA’s Annual Industry Labor Report is Now Available

SMACNA’s 2024 Annual Industry Labor Report has been released and is available for all SMACNA Members to view. 

Eli P. Howard, III

Eli P. Howard, III is the Executive Director of Technical Services and Research SMACNA. Howard has been with SMACNA for 25 years responsible for all SMACNA Technical Standards, Manuals and Guidelines for the HVAC, Industrial, Residential and Architectural industry.

Save The Date: Learning Journey Military & Veteran Appreciation and Resilience

Session honors U.S. veterans and provides a deeper understanding of some of the struggles that those who have served are currently facing.

Donor Club Structure & Recognition

Team Leadership

This issue of SMACNews deals with industry trends to watch in 2019. We’ve seen a strong trend in leadership over the last decade that continues to gain momentum, and that’s the shift from a singular leader to a team of leaders.

David Flatten

Leadership

The SMACNA Executive Committee is the association’s policy and steering body, responsible for all long-term planning, financial budgets, investments, policy positions, and statements.

SMACNA to Host Cybersecurity Webinar

Managing Your Cyber Risk will cover several layers of risk management that will help reduce a business’s exposure.

Jeff Sample

Department of Energy Acquisition Guide

Regulatory requirements for the acquisition process are set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and are supplemented in the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). 

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Balancing the Portfolio – Creating a High-Performance Service Group

Speaker: Maxim 

Having a service and special projects group to help balance the portfolio can create additional financial stability to an otherwise fluctuating industry.  During this session, we will discuss the life cycle of the service business. We will discuss how to define the business model to ensure proper viability of target environment.  From there, we will then discuss the entire workflow ranging from dispatch, technology implementation, billing and collections best practices, and customer management.  

Understanding Grievance Arbitration Provisions of the SFUA and the Grievance Process

In this webinar, you'll gain a thorough understanding of grievance arbitration provisions of the Standard Form of Union Agreement and explore the grievance process in detail, from its initial definition to the final resolution, including the common causes of grievances and the typical steps taken to address them. You'll also gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of arbitrators in the grievance process, learning how each party contributes to reaching a resolution. By examining examples you'll better understand how grievances are resolved in the sheet metal industry. Lastly, we'll share best practices for effective grievance handling, communication strategies, and tips for resolving conflicts promptly and fairly.
 
 

Collective Bargaining

Whether it’s preparing for or navigating collective bargaining negotiations or dealing with issues that arise during the life of your collective bargaining agreement, SMACNA has resources available to answer your most pertinent questions. 

OSHA reporting rule on post incident drug testing

Summarized reporting requirements under the OSHA rule for electronic reporting of injury and illness data and provides further information on post incident drug testing. 

Mike Bailey

Construction Industry Procurement Coalition (CIPC)

The Construction Industry Procurement Coalition is a coalition of 15 trade associations representing construction design professionals, prime contractors, specialty trade contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and surety bond producers.

INDUSTRIAL: Protecting Power

Ernest D. Menold fabricates a cage to protect an electrical substation. 

Department of Labor

The purpose of DOL is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Legislative Issues

The combined efforts of SMACNA's dedicated legislative staff, wreinforced by committed, active SMACNA members, directly impacts the legislative process and regulatory environment so our industry can grow and thrive. See the latest policies, legislative issues, and related letters & testimony.

Matherly Installs Largest Energy Efficiency Project at Tinker Air Force Base

Matherly Mechanical Contractors has been working at Tinker Air Force Base since the 1960s — taking the lead as well as subcontracting on a wide variety of HVAC, sheet metal, and mechanical jobs.

New Opportunities and Industry Growth in 2019

More design/build work, large-scale capital projects, and industry growth. SMACNA industrial contractors are confident this year promises to be a positive one for the industrial sector. Read on to hear more from H.T. Lyons, Central Industrial Sheet Metal, and Gribbins Insulation.

Workforce and Operations Management

The Hard Work: Start with Culture

In our last column, we talked about the harder work of leadership. All aspects of leading a team or organization are tough. Particularly during this difficult time, our full attention might be drawn to the urgent and immediate.

Residential Service: A New Norm in a COVID-19 World

From personal protective equipment to customer anxiety, contractors are navigating an unprecedented landscape.

College of Fellows Spring Meeting Registration

Effective Communication AND Action Planning

Speaker: Maxim

The ability to communicate well and to set actionable goals are two of the most powerful accelerants for your career. During this session, you will learn how to sharpen your communication skills and refine your goal setting and action planning abilities.  

SMACNA Applauds DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule as “Important First Step.”

Rule Targets Anti-Competitive Contractor Wage and Withholding Fraud

Webinar: Safe Ladder Use In Construction

CPWR session will engage on topics such as ladder design and proper use.

Procore

Procore is a leading global provider of construction management software. Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions built specifically for the construction industry—for the owner, the general contractor, and the specialty contractor. Visit procore.com/SMACNA to learn about special pricing for SMACNA members.

Hotel

Recent Webinar Recording Now Available

How to Save When Purchasing Materials with the Help of AI was presented by Victor Gane, Co-Founder and COO of Field Materials.

Sponsor the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments

Deadline approaching for you to support these events that enable the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the SMACNA family.

International Training Institute

Jointly sponsored by SMACNA and SMART, ITI supports apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada. ITI produces a standardized curriculum supported by a wide variety of training materials free of charge to apprentices and journey-level workers.

Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr

Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. is Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs for SMACNA. Kolbe has been a construction industry Washington representative for 3 decades, working on industry issues representing SMACNA and prior to that, the American Institute of Architects. Earlier in his career, Kolbe worked for the US Conference of Mayors and the United States Senate Small Business Committee.

How to Be a Good Crewmate

Many SMACNA contractors have been fortunate to have at least one person in their career who has stood up for them, provided formal or informal mentorship or has been there in times of crisis or need. 

Disaster Preparedness Tips from Federated Insurance

While businesses face different dangers depending on their region of the country, one thing is constant: Preparation is key.

LJAB Guidelines and Forms

To assist in conducting grievance hearings at the Local Joint Adjustment Board (LJAB) level, SMACNA and SMART have prepared LJAB Guidelines. Included in the guidelines are instructions for LJAB Chairs during the hearing, recommended procedures, guidance on issues of jurisdiction and timeliness, and examples of properly completed forms for requesting LJAB, Panel and NJAB hearings.

Financial Boot Camp Schedule

June 2024 Council Presentations

Hugh Seaton

Toolbox Talk: Accessibility and Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace

Learn more about how you can help teammates who may have a disability that is not visible and learn more about specific ways you can help them out. 

Diversification is Key in Northern Ontario

Diversification has ultimately been a great business strategy for Lopes Limited. The Northern Ontario, Canadian SMACNA company started out in 1976 as a small sheet metal shop operating out of a garage.

Women at Work

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

Charles F. Mitchell

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

Nominate a contractor or chapter executive who has made significant contributions and advancements to the industry for membership in this illustrious body.

Jessica Looman

Jessica Looman is the Principal Deputy Administrator of DOL's Wage and Hour Division, which is responsible for enforceing worker protections and providing outreach and education about federal labor laws.

CHO Advocacy Efforts

SMACNA publishes letters and testimony on the issues that affect the industry, small business and you. 

Top Trends for 2019: Increased Use of Technology, Innovation

Artificial intelligence, drones, augmented reality, and robotics are helping the construction industry realize higher productivity, profits, and safety.

Best Practices Guides