SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 Expand Your Knowledge to Grow One of the core parts of SMACNA's mandate is to educate our member contractors on the evolving landscape of our industry. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 Our Evolving Industry Believe it or not, we are already preparing for the SMACNA Annual Convention in Palm Desert, California. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 SMACNA Supports 'Long Overdue' Workforce Quality & Skill Training Reqs on Federal IRA Projects SMACNA applauds the final rule issued by the Biden Administration that is designed to address the skilled workforce crisis shortage by requiring private developers to comply with Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements on federal projects. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 SMACNA Releases 4 Updated Guides New editions offer important updates to help SMACNA contractors advance their knowledge. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 SMACNA, NECA, MCAA and TAUC in Strategic Alliance New agreement between organizations designed to develop and expand best practices, safety standards and encourage technological advancements across the entire union construction space. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 Emotional Intelligence is a Key Ingredient for Building a Culture of Respect Culture of Respect (formerly BE4ALL, Belonging and Excellence for All) launched in December 2021. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 Navigating the Changing Landscape Construction and A&E industries show optimism and resilience in 2024. Read More
SMACNEWS Aug 26 2024 Supreme Court Decision Curbs Agency Discretion On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for federal agencies. Specifically, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court ended four decades of deference to federal agencies’ leeway to interpret ambiguous laws — called Chevron deference under the Court’s 1984 decision — and ushered in a new era of administrative law. Read More
SMACNEWS How to Build a Local Mentoring Program Mentorships can nurture talent and strengthen your sheet metal and HVAC business. Read More