Chantilly, VA – September 5, 2024: – The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) has announced a strategic partnership with TheLink.ai, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This collaboration aims to advance SMACNA's AI training and policy initiatives, enhancing the industry's adoption and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and providing members with essential insights and training as AI continues to grow in importance.
The partnership combines the technical, training, and content expertise of TheLink.ai with SMACNA's extensive industry knowledge and influence. Together, they will develop and deliver advanced AI training programs tailored to the specific needs of the sheet metal and air conditioning sectors. The initiatives will focus on equipping industry professionals with the skills and insights necessary to leverage AI for improved efficiency, safety, and innovation in their operations.
"Partnering with TheLink.ai allows us to bring the latest advancements in AI directly to our members," said Linda Jennings, Executive Director of Innovation, Integration, and Learning at SMACNA. "This collaboration will elevate the technical competencies of our workforce and help set a new standard for AI policy and practice within the industry."
The joint initiatives will also address critical policy considerations, ensuring that the integration of AI technologies aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. By fostering a deeper understanding of AI's potential and guiding its ethical and effective use, SMACNA and TheLink.ai aim to position the industry at the forefront of technological advancement.
"TheLink.ai is honored to support SMACNA in transforming the way the industry approaches AI," said Hugh Seaton, CEO at TheLink.ai. "Our goal is to empower professionals with the tools they need to drive progress and innovation through AI, and this partnership is a significant step toward that vision."
For more information on the partnership and upcoming training programs, please visit contact Hugh Seaton (hugh.seaton@thelink.ai)
About SMACNA
SMACNA is an international trade association representing 3,500 contributing contractor firms and is a leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. SMACNA members are responsible for effectively delivering the clean air Americans breathe in offices, homes, and hospitals; for many of the attractive facades you see on today’s stadiums and office buildings; and for the comfortable, healthy, and safe living environments in which our citizens live out their daily lives. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va., outside of Washington, D.C., and on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit www.SMACNA.org.
About TheLink.ai
The Linkai, Inc. was created to make construction specifications more consumable by project teams, and more useful for contractors. The Link converts specifications into data objects, opening up a host of future applications – all with the goal of making specs better.
