Member Update

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  Apply to Join the SMACNA Board of Directors

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  There are 5 total openings, with four positions in the U.S. and one position in Western Canada (British Columbia).

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  Nominations Now Being Accepted for the SMACNA Contractor of the Year

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Help highlight the work of a fellow SMACNA contractor whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our industry.

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  Consider College of Fellows Sponsorship Opportunities

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  By supporting the golf tournament, clay shooting or pickleball at the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention, you can help make the sponsorship program successful!

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  Apply For a SMACNA Committee

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Apply your expertise to serve and guide the association by sharing best practices across various subject areas.

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  June Council Deadlines Quickly Approaching

  Apr 29, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Deadline to register and book hotel accomodiations has been extended until May 6!

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  SMACNA Joins Other Organizations for Construction Safety Week

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Videos from all of the member organizations of the Safety Alliance aim to increase industry awareness of critical safety issues.

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  April AI Reality Check

  Apr 29, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Cybersecurity and AI: a new phase is coming fast

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  Submit Your Project to be Featured by SMACNA

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA wants to highlight your work!

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  Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will step in as Acting Secretary.

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  CBP Launches Online System To Process Massive Tariff Refunds

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The system, known as CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries), is designed to handle what could become one of the largest government refund efforts in U.S. history.

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  Registration for the June Council Meeting Ends Next Week

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  If you are planning to attend the June Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on May 31-June 2, 2026, in Quebec City, the deadline to register and book your hotel is April 30!

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  2025 National Pension Fund Annual Funding Notice

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  This notice provides key details about your multiemployer pension plan, the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund for the plan year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.

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  Read the 2026 Union Labor Costs in Construction Report

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Examine some of the critical data regarding compensation for union craft workers in the construction industry.

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  Learn More About the BE4ALL Rapid Response Protocol

  Apr 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  This tool is intended for use by all parties of the sheet metal industry; local unions, regional councils, contractors, SMACNA chapters and JATCs to help navigate situations of bias and harm that may arise.

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  Take Part in the 2027 BE4ALL Calendar Art Contest

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The artwork will be featured in the 2027 BE4ALL Calendar, which is a tool for members, employees and colleagues to learn more about the different cultures and faiths that make up our ever-evolving industry.

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  OSHA National Emphasis Program Updated to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

  Apr 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Agency resources are now being leveraged in new ways, such as focusing inspections and outreach in industries and workplaces where heat stress risks are most likely to occur.

• Join One of the New SMAC Administrative Fund Leadership Clubs

  Apr 15, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  SMAC-AF supports the vitally important legislative and policy work going on behind the scenes by our contractor and chapter members.

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  2026 SMACNA Annual Convention Registration Now Open!

  Apr 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Join us for four days of cutting-edge education, meaningful networking, and memorable moments at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria.

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  SMACNA Standards Action 45 Day Public Review

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Second edition includes updates aligning with the latest codes and standards governing the design, fabrication, and installation of hoods, ducts, duct enclosures and associated equipment commonly found in commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

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  Looking Back at National Careers in Trades Week

  Apr 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA members were front-and-center in efforts to promote the value of a career in the trades to young people!

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