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Trustee Resources

SMACNA offers educational opportunities to trustees of our industry’s trust funds. These resources focus on the basic trust fund and fiduciary principles identified by the Department of Labor (DOL) as being the most needed, as well as on new developments in the law and trends in controlling plan costs. 

Watch SMACNA’s Recent Webinar

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

Leadership Self-Awareness

Speaker: Andy Patron

Leading and getting out the way: This session will cover the role of the foreman as a leader and a manager. Learn to distinguish between leadership and management skills and learn how to apply these leadership skills.

FAQs

Senator Peter Welch

Peter Welch has been a champion for working Vermonters throughout his career. Since his election to the House of Representatives in 2006, he has been widely recognized as a thoughtful and effective legislator who chooses governing over gridlock.

Big Shot

Well known as the best Billy Joel tribute band around.

Kris Blankenship

SMOHIT Safety Orientation

Project Management: Driving Predictable Cost Projections

Speaker: Maxim

Many project managers lack a clear handle on how their projects are performing financially. Most commonly it is because they have not been trained on how to forecast properly.

Federal Procurement Data System

The federal government uses the reported data to measure and assess the impact of federal procurement on the nation’s economy, learn how awards are made to businesses in various socioeconomic categories, understand the impact of full and open competition on the acquisition process, and address changes to procurement policy.

Multi-phase Hospital Application Finds Outdoor Solutions with Thermaduct & Thermaround

With areas of the hospital requiring an HVAC upgrade in late 2022, Thermaduct products were the duct solution of choice!

SMACNA Urges Congress to Support H.R. 7079, The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act

Though Congress included funds through expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to businesses, SMACNA is concerned that the countless unanticipated safety, sanitation and health protocols for construction sites and firms can burden recovery from the economic downturn created by COVID-19. This oversight would be corrected if Congress passes H.R. 7079, The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act.

Lee Browning

The Right Fit for Spiral Ducts

See for yourself why Spiracoustic Plus® is a cut above V-Grooved Duct Board.

Randy Niemann

The Honorable Earl Pomeroy

Former Congressman Earl Pomeroy brings 26 years of regulatory and legislative experience to his present position as senior counsel at Alston & Bird.

SMACNA Career Center

Research, Relaunch and Recover

Speaker: DeWayne Ables

This chapter education program will quickly deploy your leaders to uncover the changes in your marketplace, prioritize and make progress emerging from the COVID-19 disruption.

Productivity AND Time Management

Two sessions on driving project success: keys to improving productivity and time management: achieving maximum productivity.

Rules Governing Use of Cell Phones in the Workplace

This paper discusses issues employers may face surrounding the implementation of work rules regarding the use of cell phones in the workplace.  Under the National Labor Relations Act, rules governing the use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices in the workplace, are “mandatory topics of bargaining.”  

Limbach: Off-Site Prefabrication Video

Many components of piping systems can be fabricated in Limbach's shop for delivery to the job site for quick, safe and accurate assembly. This video explores Limbach off-site prefabrication.

NAIMA Testing Shows Failure of Elastomeric Products

A newly released report from NAIMA raises concerns about the performance of elastomeric duct liner regarding ASTM E84 standards, the Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

Ronald J. Eagar

Spark Your Top Performers

Speaker: Tara Amis

How do you develop and encourage rising and aspiring leaders, while also continuing to raise the bar?

Unlock Ultimate Welding Precision with Lockformer's QuickStitch 2.0 Rotary Stitch Welder

Are you in the world of duct fitting fabrication, striving for excellence in every weld? Look no further!

Luke Bland

Sample Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Employers may use this sample as a guide when drafting, implementing, and administering their harassment and discrimination policy in the workplace.

Find and Pursue Government Contracts

Once you have registered your small business in the System for Awards Management (SAM), you can find an open solicitation that fits what your small business offers, when your offer has been submitted successfully and you can now be awarded a contract.

Project Communication

Speaker: Kevin Dougherty

Project Communication: a program designed to improve your project profitability. Project Communication is designed to help the sheet metal contractor and their production teams take charge of projects and determine the most profitable way to proceed.

Secrets to hiring and retaining good employees

With a limited potential resource for new, productive and loyal employees, what can be done? Here are some quick tips.

What You Need to Know About Handheld Laser Welding Safety

Learn the essentials of laser welding safety and implementation, ensuring smooth integration into your weld shop while prioritizing the well-being of your team and workplace.

Michael Coleman

Snap, Snap, Sealed – GreenSeam How-To Video

Learn the three best ways to snap together GreenSeam’s patented snap-lock pipe on YouTube.

Project Planning AND Leadership

Speaker: Maxim

• Project Leadership: How Leadership Differs from Management: Project managers are also project leaders. Participants will explore both management and leadership behaviors and learn why they are different. Participants will discuss what effective leadership looks like and how to lead more effectively. 
• Project Planning from Preconstruction to Closeout: Planning does not end when the project starts – Participants will discuss how to lead planning from the beginning of the project all the way until the customer accepts the finished project. 

General Services Administration

This is the homepage for the General Services Administration, a government agency established in 1949. The agency has evolved over the years and today is tasked with managing government buildings and real estate, providing a product and service procurement support, and developing policies and regulations.

Mini-Split Systems in Residential Retrofit Applications

Mini-split systems are being marketed for installation in new construction in smaller homes but are also being utilized in retrofits. This paper addresses some benefits and limitations of mini-split systems in residential retrofit applications.

The Art of Negotiation

Speakers:  Keith and Rebecca Scott

In this highly interactive workshop,  participants will learn to maximize the odds of getting the outcome they want.

HVAC Insider: Recruiting at the Source: SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Combines Recruitment with Tours of Sheet

As part of SMACNA Mid-Atlantic’s strategy to recruit younger workers to the sheet metal and HVAC industry, the chapter organized a June tour of local sheet metal facilities, including Southland Industries and W.E. Bowers.

Getting Started as a Contractor

This SBA website provides helpful, basic information on how you can get started as a federal contractor.

SMACNA Urges House to Support, Cosponsor H.R. 3079

SMACNA urged Members to support H.R. 3079, “The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act” sponsored by Representative Peter Welch (D- VT) and cosponsored by Representative Kinzinger (R-IL).  H.R. 3079 has been reported from subcommittee to the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits full Committee approval. An identical Senate bill, S. 1706, introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE) has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Win More with FastEST Estimating Software

Strategic thinking is crucial to the longevity and health of a company. That is why it is the perfect time to invest in upgrading your technology to something faster and more accurate. FastDUCT and FastPIPE Estimating Software is the one-stop answer to all these needs.

Understanding the Business of Construction

Speaker: Andy Patron

• Discover the secret of success – always bill on time.

• Learn the key ingredients in credits and collections – knowing proper and effective billing procedures, documenting and supporting your invoices, and handling disputed charges.

• Determine how much overbilling is too much.

• Know how to best handle the collection process.

• Learn to follow up in anticipation of delays.

Safety and Health Overview

Speaker: Justin Crandol

This program is best presented in half-day sessions and can be combined / tailored to the needs of the Chapter. 

Maria Davidson

STRATUS Innovate 2023 Conference

Discover the future of digital fabrication at STRATUS Innovate 2023 presented by GTP Software and Autodesk. Engage in insightful sessions, workshops, and networking events while exploring cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.

Technical Guideline on Through Penetration Firestopping

This paper was prepared in response to increasing concerns and lack of understanding of this issue by designers, code officials and contractors.

PEW Charitable Trusts Energy Efficiency Resources

Pew is working to increase the amount of industrial energy efficiency to help create jobs, spur private investment, improve competitiveness, and enhance resiliency.

Streamline Jobsite Communication & Coordination with Fieldwire

Fieldwire is Hilti’s jobsite management software that streamlines field to office communication for construction teams of any size. Fieldwire can save up to one hour per person per day on every jobsite with the easy-to-use app.

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting

Learn the common Federal Contracting terms, how to become a Federal Government contractor, get help with Government contracting and find Federal Government contracting opportunities that might be right for your business.

Wireless, Customizable, Lightweight = Faster, Easier, Safer

Evergreen Telemetry’s lightweight and customizable tools give the user the ability to receive continuous, real-time, wireless readings from as many as ten locations simultaneously.