Webinars & Webcasts

Tools to Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation

When an employer receives a complaint of wrongful conduct in the workplace or is put on notice of other issues, oftentimes this triggers a duty to conduct a prompt internal investigation. While this can sometimes seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. This course will explore when the duty to investigate is triggered, steps to a workplace investigation along with other important considerations and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants will come to understand how to conduct an effective internal investigation from identifying the focus of the investigation, identifying witnesses, conducting witness interviews, document review, reaching a determination and documenting the investigation findings.

Incentive Pay, Per Diems, and Overtime: Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay

This webinar provides invaluable insights to help you navigate the complex landscape of incentive pay, per diems, and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As employers strive to attract talent to their projects, the utilization of per diems, incentive pay, and other forms of compensation has become commonplace.

Building a Dynamic Contracting Business Through Constant Change

Seamlessly integrate new technologies into existing workflows, optimize your processes, and maximize ROI by learning the importance of departmentalization and ownership to foster accountability, cohesion, and agility within your organization.

Fiberglass Duct Liner for Efficient & Quiet HVAC Systems

Learn more about the different types of insulation materials used for lining the interior of mechanical duct systems, their overall performance qualities, and how to improve project specifications for mechanical air delivery systems by tying specifications together to better facilitate project performance goals.

What Contractors Need to Know About Withdrawal Liability

This webinar covered the basics of withdrawal liability, special attention paid to buying/selling businesses, how withdrawal liability may impact business valuation, and when the liability is triggered in connection with a contractor’s cessation of operations.

Managing Your Cyber Risk

This webinar discusses several layers of risk management that will help reduce a business’s exposure as well as coverage options available to transfer the risk to an insurance carrier. All Business Owners and their employees will benefit from this important risk management presentation as cyber-crimes are at an all-time high around the world.

How to Save When Purchasing Materials with the Help of AI

Learn how, with the assistance of artificial intelligence and new technology, you can easily identify areas of improvement and savings in your current materials procurement process.

Webinar: Back on Track: Why Software Implementation Derails and How to Fix It

Introducing new software can be frustrating and stressful to your team. Watch this webinar to get an industry-specific game plan for successfully implementing software in your organization.

Webinar: Use Digital Workflows to Streamline Field/Office Communication

This webinar explores the challenges confronting sheet metal contractors today and discusses the best practices to consider when taking steps to improve your shop and jobsite operations.

From streamlining ticket fittings, to better materials management, and analyzing shop run rates, you'll get information about simple and scalable principles you can deploy to implement technology that ultimately mitigates risk, while increasing project efficiency that pivots your workforce to “Proactive Mode”.

ChatGPT: How to use it as a Communications Power Tool

Learn how to maximize your personal efficiency while also navigating the common pitfalls associated with ChatGPT, including how to prevent this technology from being used as a crutch. 

Webinar: Take VRF Further with Building Automation

This webinar covered two of the fastest growing HVAC trends today – all-electric VRF technology and the rise of smart buildings. Learn more about how leading Building Automation Systems (BAS) solutions can help future-proof your projects and grow your bottom line.

Webinar: Ductwork Fabrication from Innovation to Integration

The recording of this lively panel discussion with representatives from Johns Manville, RF Knox, Mestek Machinery, Conklin Metal Industries, and Western Allied Mechanical is now available.

Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Know the Signs and Help a Life

Featuring NASCAR driver Daniel Dye’s race team and the Race to Stop Suicide for a conversation about real issues & ways to spot signs of depression or feelings of hopelessness in colleagues, employees, and loved ones!

Develop a Culture of Accountability at Your Business

Learn the steps needed to successfully launch workplace change initiatives, and how to get employees on board to drive continued growth.

Webinar: 7 Steps to Better Procurement

SMACNA Past President, Angie Simon and Kojo CEO and Founder, Maria Davidson highlight best-in-class procurement processes that can help your company outperform your competition.

Webinar: Workplace Religious Accommodations Under the New “Substantial Increased Costs” Standard

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Groff v. DeJoy, Dkt. 22-174 (2023), rejecting the longstanding interpretation of the “undue hardship” standard as too lenient in allowing employers to deny workplace accommodations.

Webinar: Secure Act 2.0 - How Are You Impacted on Retirement Plans

The retirement landscape has changed. Learn how the Secure Act 2.0 provides possible significant tax and cost savings for business owners.

Webinar: Optimizing IAQ & Energy Efficiency with Sorbent Ventilation Technology

This webinar covers how Sorbent Ventilation Technology works and why it can drastically help SMACNA contractors' customers save money and improve energy efficiency.

Webinar: 5 Keys to Implementing New Tech

Change is a constant in construction and having the right tools to ensure your people, budgets, and schedule stay intact in the midst of change is critical. This webinar is great for anyone interested in adopting technology for improved process, change management and increased overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Webinar: 5 Secrets to Healthier Cash Flow

This webinar covered best practices and strategies for getting paid faster along with how to better manage cash flow on projects. It is a must watch for anyone who handles accounts receivable, along with business owners, executives, accounting professionals, and project managers.

Webinar: Succession Planning to Leave Your Lasting Legacy

Learn how to properly execute your succession and personal estate plans.

Webinar: Create an Inclusive and Welcoming Workplace for Your Employees

This webinar covered strategies for creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for ALL employees. Included were the ever-evolving laws and regulations that govern gender identity in the workplace, along with information on what currently legal requirements a business must comply with.

Webinar: How Contractors Can Tap Technology to Make the Most of Their Workforce

The labor shortage in construction is not new. Contractors have been "managing around" this obstacle for decades doing what they can with what they've got; using pen and paper as well as software designed to bridge the gap but ultimately lacking in cohesiveness and insight.

Webinar: What to Know About Selling, Transitioning, or Closing Your Business

This is the third webinar in SMACNA's three-part Withdrawal Liability webinar series.

Webinar: When Does Withdrawal Liability Become Triggered?

This is the second webinar in SMACNA's three-part Withdrawal Liability webinar series.

Webinar: The Basics of Withdrawl Liability

This is the first webinar in SMACNA's three-part Withdrawl Liability webinar series.

Webinar: Addressing Performance Issues Within Your Skilled Workforce

Too often, contractors are reluctant to address performance issues with their skilled workforce. This session will provide practical “how-to’s” for investigating, documenting, and making decisions to address performance issues in a unionized workplace.

Webinar: Be Prepared for a Mental Health Parity Audit

Is your health fund ready for a mental health parity audit? There is a good chance it is not, because most health plans fail.

Webinar: Tax Incentives for SMACNA Contractors

This complimentary one-hour webinar for SMACNA members will discuss existing tax incentive programs available to contractors to help improve the financial health of their businesses.

Webinar: The Steel Pricing Crisis

With the price of steel rising steadily and showing no signs of dropping soon, many contractors are left facing situations where profits on projects are suffering. SMACNA designed this webinar to provide the critical information our members need to come up with practical solutions when facing profit loss due to the current price of steel.

Webinar: Leveraging Technology & Innovation to Gain a Competitive Edge

This exclusive event provided attendees with strategic information that will benefit their companies as they plan future investments in new technology, or in some cases, a full digital transformation.

Surety Made Simple

Host Brandon Gainer, a surety marketing specialist with Federated Insurance, explains how surety bonds differ from insurance and how they have historically been used on public work projects, as well as their use among general contractors and the impact on subcontractors.

HVAC Contractors Forum Webinar: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for HVAC & Mechanical Contractors

Matt Barrows, Assistant Professor of Practice, Construction Programs at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, facilitated this discussion with SMACNA contractors Matt Cramer of Dee Cramer, Inc., Kevin Louis of Martin Petersen Company, Inc., and Ross Mitchell of T. H. Martin, Inc., about their experiences with Integrated Project Delivery.

Residential Forum: Leadership & Company Culture

This informative session, led by Jeff Plant of BDR, will help you find out where you can have the most impact on your company culture.

Scheduling and Planning Best Practices

This webinar offered an overview of a recent SMACNA Contractor Operations document Scheduling and Planning Best Practices which summarizes proven scheduling and planning processes.

Best Practices for the Successful Development & Transition of Field Leaders

In this EDGE Conference session, learn how to facilitate a smoother transition process and make future field leaders more successful in their roles.

Change Order Management for Field Supervisors – It Takes Teamwork

Effective change order management can dramatically reduce a subcontractor’s risk and increase profitability. This EDGE Conference session explored the change order process from a subcontractor’s viewpoint and reviewed the proper workflow necessary to ensure success.

Pandemics and Productivity

This webcast breaks down the New Horizons Foundation report on Pandemics and Productivity in easy-to-understand pieces and explains how contractors can use the findings.