SMACNA EDUCATION & EVENTS
SMACNA’s multitude of events and educational programs offer a dynamic learning environment designed to help members deepen their industry knowledge and enhance their professional expertise. Members gain valuable insights into management, operations, and the latest trends shaping the industry. Equally important are the numerous networking opportunities, where members can forge lifelong connections and exchange best practices with their peers, gaining invaluable knowledge from the experiences of others.
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SMACNA is dedicated to helping members run successful businesses by providing many benefits that create a competitive advantage.
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2026 Safety & Health Conference
MCAA, SMACNA, TAUC have partnered together to host the Safety and Health Conference, the biggest construction safety event of the year.
January 12 - 15, 2026
FEATURED EVENT
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Collective Bargaining Orientation
Improve your bargaining skills and confidence at this two-day workshop. Get legal advice on collective bargaining, preparation tips, and updates on industry trends.
January 14 - 15, 2026
UPCOMING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
December Council of Representatives Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee
MCAA, SMACNA, TAUC have partnered together to host the Safety and Health Conference, the biggest construction safety event of the year.
Improve your bargaining skills and confidence at this two-day workshop. Get legal advice on collective bargaining, preparation tips, and updates on industry trends.
The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the largest roofing and exteriors event in North America.
Save the Date! MCAA, NECA and SMACNA have partnered together to host the MEP Innovations Conference.
Join SMACNA and SMART at the HVACR industry’s premier event! Stop by booth #C3118 to learn how we’re building a stronger, more innovative unionized HVAC and sheet metal industry, from workforce development and safety...
Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.
Held during first quarter in the convention city, this program provides education designed to improve the professionalism of chapter executives.
Save the date for the 2026 Partners in Progress Conference (PINP), taking place at the enchanting Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The PINP Conference offers engaging educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
Developed for both new supervisors and those with several years’ experience, this program provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.
This event is by invitation only.
Provides an in-depth study of the business practices necessary to run a successful sheet metal company.
This training session includes working in small groups so remote participation is not available.
Save the date for the 2026 SMACNA Fab Forum, and don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge and connect with peers.
The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute program offers participants the simulated experience of running a sheet metal project with many of the associated challenges.
May-June Council of Representatives Meeting in Québec City, Canada
Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.
The SMACNA 2026 Annual Convention will be held from October 25 - 28, 2026 at Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria, Orlando, FL
December Council of Representatives Meeting in Chula Vista, CA.
The Chapter Executives Institute (CEI) is an annual continuing education program developed specifically for SMACNA chapter executives.
UPCOMING ONLINE PROGRAMS
Mismanaged materials cost contractors more than just time — they drain profitability. From field-to-office iscommunication to distributor delays, inefficiencies add up fast.
Join us for a two-part webinar exploring key aspects of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and employee engagement. In part one, we’ll cover a high-level overview of ESOPs, common ESOP mechanics, and what makes a company a good ESOP candidate.
A. Connecting Chatbots to data and other software B. How to prompt when you’ve got a lot of documents & data C. Importance of curating folders & sources
Join us for a powerful Learning Journey exploring the experience of veterans in the industry and how SMART and SMACNA are helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding careers in sheet metal.
Welcome to the Labor Mirage: when your schedule says you're covered, but reality on the jobsite tells a different story. In today's construction environment, commercial specialty contractors can't afford to fly blind.
A. What are agents? B. What’s the state of AI agents now? C. Procore’s Helix and other company agents
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