Member Update

• New Technical Resource Bulletin (TRB)

  Nov 24, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  From the Technical Resources Department. Update to the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, Fourth Edition, Figure 2-18 Corner Closures - Flanges.

• Announcing the Exhibit Hall at the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

  Nov 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Exhibit Hall is the central hub of the conference—designed for hands-on discovery, live demos, and meaningful conversations with the industry’s leading innovators.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill and Mike Coleman

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s President and SMART’s General President discuss the ongoing labor management partnership and their hopes for the coming year.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s New President sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry and outlines his goals for his term.

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  Registration Now Open: February 2026 Chapter Executives Institute

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program features educational sessions, local chapter reports, an overview of the upcoming convention, and valuable opportunities for information exchange among chapter executives and national SMACNA staff.

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  Register Now for the 2026 Safety and Health Conference

  Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Early bird registration ends on December 1 for the premier conference for construction safety professionals.

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  Attend the 2026 Fab Forum!

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Enhance your shop fabrication expertise with educational sessions led by industry experts and networking events on April 12-14, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago.

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  Start Your MEP Journey with a Pulse on Innovation: Join the Monday General Session

  Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Attendees will be greeted by an immersive kickoff experience, titled the Pulse of Innovation, which will set the tone for the entire event.

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  Reality Check: Platform AI

  Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  In October, Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam, Kahua and others all announced either new AI features and products, or continuations of what they had been promising for some time. What does this mean for contractors?

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  Stay Informed About Your Industry Fund Contributions

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the tools available to our contractors about how the funds are used.

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  Nominate a Peer for the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year!

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Award honors forward-thinking leaders from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry.

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  B.J. Giri Named 2025 SMACNA Contractor of the Year

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Principal at Seattle-based Holaday-Parks recognized for his leadership, kindness, and drive to innovate within the sector.

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  Bob Pope Is the 2025 SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Retiring Managing Director of the Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractors Association of the Miami Valley (Ohio) recognized for his tireless work on behalf of all contractors.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Congressman Ed Case

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Representative of Hawaii's 1st District joined Seth Lennon at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention, and discussed a variety of essential issues, including the value of SMACNA contractors.

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  Join Us for A Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill webinar series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

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  Don’t Forget to Register for the 2026 Collective Bargaining Orientation

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  During this course, accomplished legal professionals will discuss the legal framework for bargaining and how you can still preserve the multi-employer unit when an agreement is not achieved.

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  College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 26-27 academic year.

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  College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  SMACNA’s College of Fellows members are the top industry professionals who have made significant contributions and advancements to the sheet metal industry.

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  This Friday is the Hotel Cut-Off Date for the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

  Nov 7, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Please make sure to reserve your room in Nashville by November 14th!

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  National Careers in Trades Week Wins a W3 Award

  Nov 7, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  SMACNA, SMART and the ITI’s effort to encourage young people to join our industry wins a gold award in the Social Campaigns-Educational & Instructional category.

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