Member Update

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  Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment, 2nd Edition Now Available

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

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  Longtime CAL SMACNA Leader Cyndi Marshall Passes Away

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Former CAL SMACNA Executive Vice President was a trailblazer in the industry, serving as a coalition builder throughout the trades over the course of an impactful 30-year career.

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  Learn More About the Identify Function for Cybersecurity

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Article in SMACNA’s Cybersecurity Series Dives into the foundational aspect of any data protection plan.

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  Meet Simpro Group, SMACNA’s Latest Associate Member

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Company supplies an AI-first field service and project management platform built to help trade contractors maximize productivity and increase profitability.

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  Save 15% on August's Standard of the Month with Promo Code SM826

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  For a limited time, enjoy a discount on the HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual.

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  More Time to Reach the Top: Top Ten and Capitol Caucus Deadline Extended to October 1

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Extension gives chapters additional time to improve their standing and earn recognition for their advocacy efforts.

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  Stan Kolbe Quoted in SNIPS News

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs talks about the state of U.S./Canadian trade talks and the potential impact they have on the industry.

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  AI Data Centers: Are They Really That Bad?

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The latest AI Reality Check takes a dive into the impacts that data centers have on our communities and helps you understand what is truth and what is hype.

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  Bel-Aire Mechanical Named 2026 SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year

  Aug 19, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  Safety Innovator of the Year Award, presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, honors a company that demonstrates a safety practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program.

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  Learn More About SMACNA Associate Member Rebar

  Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Firm offers AI-powered takeoff and estimating software built for mechanical and HVAC preconstruction.

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  Read the Latest Edition of the Partners in Progress Magazine

  Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how partnerships can better the industry and how SMART and SMACNA are making positive inroads when it comes to building codes.

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  August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

  Aug 19, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Construction workers are six to seven times more likely to die from an opioid overdose than workers in other fields. Workplace injuries frequently lead to opioid prescriptions, which can inadvertently develop into dependency/substance use disorders.

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  Attend Federated Insurance’s Risk Management Academy

  Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Session can help business owners learn how to prevent losses by developing risk management best practices, connecting with industry peers facing similar challenges, and with insurance professionals who are committed to helping owners.

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  SMOHIT Offering Tips to Handle Seasonal Transition

  Aug 19, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the proactive steps that you can take to take care of your mental and physical health during the fall months.

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  Meet the Nominees to SMACNA’s Board of Directors

  Aug 12, 2026 |6 min read — Member Update

  Election will take place at the Annual Business Meeting October 28th, held in conjunction with the SMACNA Annual Convention.

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  Introducing the New SMACNA Store

  Aug 12, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Members can now represent the industry through a wide selection of branded apparel, accessories and merchandise.

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  3 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced

  Aug 12, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 28th at SMACNA’s 83rd Annual Convention in Orlando this October.

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  Meet New SMACNA Associate Member Remarcable

  Aug 12, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the connected procurement and material operations software for specialty contractors and suppliers, with AI built into everyday workflows.

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  Listen to the Latest Podcast Episode Focusing on Chapter Communications

  Aug 12, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon is joined by Julie Frieswyk from SMACNA’s Philadelphia Chapter to talk about how to best promote the work of membership.

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  Attend the Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference

  Aug 12, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  This event, which combines the iTi, NEMI and SMOHIT conferences, focuses on the industry as a whole, allowing you to experience more, learn more, network more — all in the convenience of one session.

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