Member Update
Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all SMACNA members with a combination of SMACNA National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.
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Call for Agenda Topics – Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting
Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Eligible topics may include items that result in recommendations to the SMACNA Board of Directors or are presented simply for Council discussion and information.
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SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Southland Industries
Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about this company undergoing a rapid expansion, both physically and building towards the future through a robust internship program that develops the leaders of the future.
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Webinar: State Level Labor Issues
Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Latest edition on SMACNA’s Capitol Hill Quarterly Webinar Series features New York State Assemblyman Harry Bronson for a discussion on state-level labor policy and its impact on contractors and our greater industry.
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Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Recent episodes of SMACNA’s podcast feature discussions with a chapter executive and an associate member on their experiences within the industry.
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New White Papers Now Available
Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
New publications will focus on enhancing MEP coordination, AI’s impact on intellectual property, and model intellectual property for contractors.
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Collective Bargaining Orientation Registration Now Open!
Aug 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Plan to attend the program that will equip your members with all of the needed tools and best practices needed to have a positive impact at the bargaining table.
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Renee Hoffman Awarded 2025 SMACNA Safety Sponsorship
Jul 30, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
SMACNA is proud to recognize Renee, who will receive up to $5,000 to attend the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, where she plans to bring back new strategies to strengthen safety culture across her team.
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Congressman Stauber Reintroduces Small Business Payment for Performance Act
Jul 30, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Proposed legislation requires fair treatment of small construction contractors by federal agencies during the procurement process.
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Jul 30, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Philadelphia chapter visit highlighted with tours of a member contractor shop and local JATC.
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Make a Plan to Attend METALCON!
Jul 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA members are eligible for a discount in admission to the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry.
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Jul 30, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
SMACNA President Tom Martin and SMART General President Michael Coleman led a discussion about how to build a workplace where all can thrive.
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New Horizons Foundation Publishes New Research on Performance Measurement
Jul 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The latest white paper, titled "Performance Measurement: A Guide to Developing Your Measures of Success", includes supporting materials for review.
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Learn More About How SMACNA TAB Contractors Can Help Building Environments
Jul 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
New TAB promotional materials illustrate the skills and techniques that contractors can bring to the table to help clients in critical areas such as fire life safety and indoor air quality.
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Take a Look at Some of the 2025 Trainings Offered by the ITI
Jul 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Classes, available to any SMART Journeyperson or Apprentice, tackle topics such as direct digital controls, introducing heat pump concepts, and advanced service concepts.
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SMACNA Supports Legislation to Address Change Orders Payment Problems on Federal Projects
Jul 23, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
The Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 would allow contractors to submit a request for equitable adjustment (REA).
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Jul 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
New resource meant to provide a comprehensive understanding of their business's current standing across several critical areas, including digital transformation, cybersecurity, technology implementation, and data stewardship.
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Jul 23, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Association meetings professional with a decade of experience joins the SMACNA team as Senior Manager of Meetings and Convention.
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Jul 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Cameron Page, CEO of SMACNA Associate Member Clearstory Technologies joins Seth Lennon to talk about the value his firm adds to the industry and SMACNA members.
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SMACNA Signs on to Letter to Senate Urging Funding for Clean Indoor Air
Jul 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Fifty different participating organizations in the Coalition for Healthier Schools strongly endorsed $100 million in funding in FY 2026 for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s highly effective programs.
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Jul 23, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Latest AI Reality Check looks at the impact of AI agents and examines exactly how much trust you can put in them.
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