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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Impact of National Careers in Trades Week Continues as Angie Simon Featured on CNN
May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.
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New Funds Leadership Team Charts Course
May 13, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
New Executive Group, led by Michael Harris, looks to guide ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT forward into the future.
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Fab Forum Interview: Sponsors (Mestek, Milwaukee, Stratus)
May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Listen to representatives from the firms sponsoring Fab Forum about the value of attending the event and how their companies can help SMACNA members.
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May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The new Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Relations will manage the SMACNA product show and continue building the Associate Member Program.
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ITI Releases Intermediate Level Revit Courses for Sheet Metal Workers
May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
200 level courses will cover topics such as family creation within Revit, creating and managing project templates, and leveraging the basic Fabrication functionality.
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Hercules Industries Talks About Navigating the Current Economic Climate
May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Denver-based manufacturer of HVAC projects discusses how evolving market forces are impacting its use of domestic steel.
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May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.
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Kentucky Report Talks About the Dangers of Flying Debris
May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Incident report produced by Kentucky’s State FACE program details an incident involving a press operator being struck by a metal fragment and steps that can be taken to mitigate these dangers.
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John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires
May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.
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National Careers in Trades Week Leads to Wall Street Journal Coverage and Hilger, Simon Interviews
May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Article talks about work force development and how heightened efforts to recruit high-schoolers into professions such as plumbing, electrical work and welding have helped spur a revitalization of shop classes in many districts.
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May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
An interview with SMACNA President Tom Martin, a review of the new SMACNA website and focus pieces on several critical market sectors highlight this issue.
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FAB Forum Interview: Hugh Seaton
May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about artificial intelligence from one of the space’s top experts and understand the impact that this new tool can have on construction.
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Ron Palmerick Joins Angie Simon for Let’s Talk Shop
May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Longtime New York-based contractor shares his industry story and provides critical insights on a variety of topics.
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SMACNA Construction Technology Committee Visits DeWalt
May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Attendees had the opportunity to also learn more about how to give effective presentations from the voice of the Baltimore Ravens.
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Consider Authoring a New Chapter in the Contractor Operations Manual
May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.”
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May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Join us this spring for SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.
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Watch The First 100 Days Webinar
Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
A SMACNA Panel breaks down the critical developments from the first 100 Days of the Trump Administration.
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5 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced
Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29th at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui.
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Fab Forum Interview: Keegan Knoup (Helm Mechanical)
Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Keegan discusses how attending the event helps him better understand emerging trends in the VDC realm and how learning from some of the best and brightest in the space will help his company succeed.
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Fab Forum Interview: Michelle Acosta (Acosta Sheet Metal)
Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about some of the valuable lessons Michelle learned during her visits to McCusker-Gill and the JATC.
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