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2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Proposals Still Being Accepted

Submit your ideas for presentations that will cover relevant topics in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

ACHR News Conducting Top 40 Under 40 Contest

Program meant to recognize rising stars in the HVAC, Heating, and Refrigeration industry.

Participate in the 2024 Partners in Progress Food Drive!

SMACNA and SMART are excited to support Second Harvest Food Bank in Central Florida and provide healthy and nutritious meals to families.

2023 College of Fellows Scholarship Winners Announced

SMACNA's College of Fellows (COF) Scholarship Program is dedicated to identifying and honoring academically talented youth within the extended SMACNA family. The program aims to provide these individuals with opportunities to pursue higher education and nurture their potential as future leaders who will make positive contributions to our industry and society.

Fiberglass Duct Liner Webinar Recording Now Available

Watch the recently held webinar, Fiberglass Duct Liner for Efficient & Quiet HVAC Systems.

Biden Administration Launches Tools to Promote Equity in Federal Procurement

Resources will assist federal entities to find private sector partners new to the federal sector and track stated equity goals.

Department of Energy Announces New Workforce Development Grants

State energy offices can apply for $150 million in funding from the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program to support the training of new contractors.

Video: Regulation of the Month: Implementing Executive Order 14063

New video from SMACNA Labor Relations discusses the project labor requirements for Federal Construction Projects.

Hire Vets Medallion Program Now Accepting Applications

DOL program recognizes employers for exceptional veteran-oriented hiring, employment and recruitment practices.

2023 SMACNA Convention Interview: Tamara Weaver (Modern Niagara)

Representative from the Canadian SMACNA Safety Excellence Award winner talks about their company’s total commitment to safety in the workplace.

Construction Dive Features Story on Joint Lactation Pod Project

Industry trade talks to SMACNA Western Washington Executive Vice President Julie Muller about the joint SMACNA/SMART initiative to help nursing moms on the jobsite.

International Certification Board Announces Fire and Smoke Damper Certification Changes

Updates to certification scope, knowledge base, and exam content for supervisors and technicians bring certification in line with industry standards.

New CEA Speaker Announced

Joesph Boddicker, Counsel, Federal & Int’l Tax Group, Alston & Bird to address attendees at the Washington DC event running May 6-8, 2024.

2024 BE4ALL Calendar on its Way to Contractors

Dates and detailed descriptions of various holidays and observances included in offering from SMACNA and SMART’s joint initiative.

Seeking Examples of Tracking, Dashboards, and Processes for Using Key Performance Metrics

The New Horizons Foundation, working with Penn State and a SMACNA contractor task force, is developing a guide  for implementing and managing a performance metrics program. 

Department of Treasury Releases Clean Energy Tax Credit Guidance

Production Tax Credit will reward facilities that meet domestic content requirements when working on clean energy projects.

Contractor Spotlight: Dynamic Systems

Texas-based contractor utilizes a state-of-the-art system to manage their workflow in order to deliver the highest quality of work in an efficient manner.

Nominate Your 2024 Emerging Leaders

Every local area can send two Emerging Leaders to the Conference, one nominated by the union and another by the chapter with a free registration.

New Gold Associate Member: Trane Commercial

We are proud to announce that this industry-leading provider of air conditioning systems, services and solutions has joined the SMACNA family.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su to Speak at the 2024 National Issues Conference

New speaker headlines event that focuses on key regulatory and legislative issues affecting the union construction industry today.

Department of Labor Announces Rule Expanding Submission Requirements for Injury, Illness Data

New rule takes effect on January 1, 2024, and will impact reporting requirements for employers in high-hazard industries. 

New HGG Profiling Equipment Joins as Silver Associate Member

Learn more about this premier machine tool provider that specializes in plasma profiling of pipe, tube, and structural components.

Participate in the Pedal to the Metal Survey

Your participation can provide SMACNA and Smart with valuable insights can help shape a model program that makes a real difference.

Participate in Clean Room Installer Interest Survey

Effort is designed to gauge the interest and value of a "Clean Room Installer" certification for contractors and members involved in clean room work for pharmaceutical, high tech, aeronautical, or research areas.

Ask your Representative to Protect the Davis-Bacon Act

SMACNA is urging members to tell Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 103 which would repeal new Davis-Bacon Rules. 

Nominations for Prevention Through Design Awards Being Accepted

NIOSH Program designed to recognize efforts to design out hazards and risks within construction projects.

Knauf Insulation Joins SMACNA as Platinum Associate Member

Wally Blewitt, Vice President of Knauf’s Commercial and Industrial Division shares his thoughts on this major new commitment to the members of SMACNA.

New Silver Associate Member: FieldEdge by Xplor Technologies

The field management service software for contractors offered FieldEdge connects every part of a business on one simple, yet powerful system.

Tell Your Senators to Vote Yes on H.R. 7024 - Pass Equipment, R&D Tax Incentives

H.R. 7024 addresses SMACNA’s top tax priorities - extensions to the bonus depreciation, equipment expensing, and R&D tax credits. After passage in the U.S. House, Senate approval of H.R. 7024 will save hundreds of billions of dollars for industry contractors.  

SMACNA Platinum Associate Member Interview: Knauf Insulation

Wally Blewitt, Vice President Sales, C&I, talks about Knauf’s unique products and how working with SMACNA helps them improve industry awareness.  

Read An Introduction to Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Document from the Department of Treasury designed to assist companies comply with reporting requirements contained within the Corporate Transparency Act.

Changes to OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements Effective January 1

New rule impacts firms meeting certain size and industry criteria to submit case-specific injury and illness data from their OSHA 300 and 301 forms.

Recap: September 2023 Project Managers Institute

Program included interactive presentations on management, leadership, project planning, time management, and financial management to equip them with a personalized action plan to implement upon return to their companies.

U.S. Department of Labor Releases $200 Million for Registered Apprenticeships

Funding will be made available through grants that will be made available according to geography.

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. 

SMACNA to Host Cybersecurity Webinar

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

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.

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.

The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) Settlements Report Now Available

Latest release contains both general and detailed information on the total package increases for union craft workers in construction so far in 2023.

Take the BE4ALL Large & Mega Project Survey

Goal is to collect data that will assist stakeholders in forecasting future workforce staffing needs.

Webinar: Labor Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act

Learn more about the law’s clean energy tax provisions that offer bonus credits to projects that pay prevailing wages and use apprentices.

Department of Labor Renews Program to Protect Workers from Hearing Loss

Regional Emphasis Program will begin inspections in three mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia on industries with high levels of workplace noise.

Webinar: Seven Steps to Better Procurement

SMACNA Past President, Angie Simon joins Maria Davidson, Founder & CEO of SMACNA Silver Associate Member company Kojo for a free webinar that identifies a best-in-class procurement process.

Sharpen Your Bargaining Skills

Attend the Collective Bargaining Orientation so you can enhance your skill set and be prepared for your next round of negotiations

Stan Kolbe Named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2023

List honors government relations professionals who have leveraged their skills to make a difference in the nation’s capital.

Video: Regulation of the Month- The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Video outlines how the IRA could generate business for SMACNA contractors and details the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements incorporated into the law.

Watch Mestek Machinery’s Recap of the 2023 SMACNA FAB Forum

SMACNA President Carol Duncan, SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger, and Poynter Sheet Metal President Joseph Lansdell speak with Mestek Machinery Senior VP of Sales Mike Bailey about the impact of the first-ever FAB Forum.

Watch SMACNA’s Recent Webinar

The recording of our recent webinar, Use Digital Workflows to Streamline Field/Office Communication is now available.