Publications


Magazines and Newsletters
SMACNews
SMACNews

SMACNA’s flagship, bi-monthly magazine publishes six issues per year. Individual issues of SMACNews feature important industry trends and innovative projects that highlight member ingenuity and expertise. Each issue covers major sectors including architectural, industrial, commercial HVAC and residential sectors in addition to thought-leadership columns on technology, financial stewardship, and leadership principles.

Products & Services Update
Products & Services Update

In the market for value-added solutions? Wondering where to find new and improved products? This monthly e-newsletter features the latest products, services and industry technologies from SMACNA's Associate Members. Timely articles on overall market and industry conditions are featured as well.

Member Update
Member Update

Published every Thursday, Member Update provides SMACNA members with a combination of SMACNA National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.

Chapter Leadership
Chapter Leadership

Published on Thursdays, Chapter Leadership News provides chapter executives, chapter leaders, and chapter staff with timely and relevant news from SMACNA National, along with useful information and helpful insights to keep SMACNA chapters updated and engaged with members.

SMACNA Products & Services Guide
SMACNA Products & Services Guide

SMACNA’s 2024 Products & Services Guide is now available online and should be every HVAC and sheet metal contractor’s go-to resource for information and updates on SMACNA services.


Bulletins, Research and Reports
Contracts Bulletins
Contracts Bulletins

Contracts Bulletins

Contractor Operations Manual
Contractor Operations Manual

The Contractor Operations Manual covers the operational and strategic areas involved with running a successful contracting business. These resources are geared towards improving business management skills, preparing your business for the future, providing new tools for proven practices, and other important industry specific subjects. 


White Papers
Technical Papers & Guidelines
Technical Papers & Guidelines

SMACNA Technical Papers and Guidelines review processes, specifications and requirements in various documents and standards, providing reviews, recommendations, clarifications and some useful tips for contractors. 

Management White Papers