Member Update

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  SMACNA Announces Four New Board Nominees

  Aug 26, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

  Dan Hampton, Roeland Hoeke, Mike Steidel, and Sal Tortorici have been nominated to serve a 4-year term on SMACNA's Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Annual Business Meeting during the upcoming SMACNA Annual Convention.

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  Register Now for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

  Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join your fellow professionals in Austin, TX for the top technology conference in the entire industry and learn more about the trends and best practices that will shape the future!

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  Stan Kolbe Joins Trade Press Web Panel to Address Key Contractor Provisions in New Tax and Spending Law and Its Industry Impact

  Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  ACHR News webinar featured HVAC policy thought leaders to help industry stakeholders better understand the impacts of this sweeping new law on the both the contracting industry and the key energy efficiency HVAC provisions.

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  Erica Respeto Joins SMACNA

  Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Newest addition to meetings team brings three years of experience in registration, housing and sponsorship development to the fold.

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  Webinar: Megaprojects Risk Roundtable

  Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the potential challenges regarding large-scale projects, including understanding project scope, cash flow impact, and legal and regulatory volatility.

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  Webinar: Lessons Learned: ERP Wins, Woes, and What Comes Next

  Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join us for part four of a series diving in to the core issues of ERP selection and implementation.

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  2025 SMACNA Convention Schedule Released

  Aug 20, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the exciting sessions and speakers from the SMACNA event of the year happening in Maui!

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  2026 MEP Website Now Online

  Aug 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Take a moment to learn about speakers and plan your trip to Austin in 2026!

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  Travis Voss to Present at Unbound Conference

  Aug 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  September 30th conference features thought leaders from across the construction technology space to discuss the ongoing changes within the space.

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  Learn More About State-Level Labor Issues

  Aug 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Latest edition of 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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  Have Your Voice Heard: Submit Your Topics for the Council Meeting

  Aug 20, 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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  Submit Your Original Work for the BE4ALL Art Contest!

  Aug 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  All participants will receive BE4ALL swag, and the selected winner will receive a $50 gift card.

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  GPT-5: Flop or next step in AI?

  Aug 20, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  The August edition of the AI Reality Check takes a look at the future of this emerging product and whether it will make an impact.

• Stan Kolbe Featured on Panel Regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The August 21st webinar, being held by ACHR, will bring together thought leaders to help industry stakeholders better understand the impacts of this sweeping legislation on the HVAC space.

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  Important Updates for the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention

  Aug 13, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  As we get closer to the biggest event in the SMACNA calendar in Maui, learn more about convention registration, housing, events, and more!

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  Join Us for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference in Austin, TX!

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join SMACNA, MCAA and NECA at the Austin Marriott Downtown for this premier event in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries.

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  Martin and Hilger Address SMART Leadership Conference

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s National President and CEO discuss the continuing cooperation between contractors and labor.

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  Share Your Insights on Fabrication

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is partnering with Dodge Construction Network to research emerging developments within the fabrication space.

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  Travis Voss Interviewed for SMACNA of Southeastern NY Magazine

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Director of Innovative Technology discusses leveraging data in the construction space to meet emerging challenges.

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  Reminder: Submit Your Council Meeting Agenda Topics!

  Aug 13, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Eligible topics for December Council of Chapter Representatives meeting 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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