Member Update

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  Frank Wall Named CEO of SMACNA

  Jan 21, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Seasoned Award-Winning association executive brings decades of industry and leadership experience to the industry.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview Titus

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Gabe Mills discusses some of the company’s new product offerings focused on air distribution and lighting.

• SMACNA's Marketing Team Wins Three Trendy Awards

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNews, Member Update and SMACNA’s social media feeds recognized by Associations Trends as some of the best communications material in the industry.

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  College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 26-27 academic year.

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  Help Us Update the Contractor Operations Manual

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA has issued requests for proposals to update sections addressing change orders and back charges.

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  Federated Insurance to Hold Risk Management Academy Sessions

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Programming offered by SMACNA Premier Partner helps business owners and leaders learn how to prevent losses impacting their bottom line by developing risk management best practices.

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  Sign Up for CPWR’s Online Safety Trainings

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Educational programming addresses topics such as head injuries, ergonomics, and safeguarding against hearing loss.

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  U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Random Drug Testing Rates

  Jan 21, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Guidelines detail minimum rates that private firms must randomly screen transportation-centric employees.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Procore

  Jan 14, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Brian Calcagno talks about how recent acquisitions will enhance their BIM offerings and how their AI offerings will work within their product suites.

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  SMACNA Product Show Interview: RIVET

  Jan 14, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Ryan Meitl discussed how RIVET's product line helps mitigate risks for SMACNA contractors and supports sustainable company growth, and how his engineering background drives their innovation.

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  College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

  Jan 14, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is seeking dedicated contractors or chapter executives who have made significant contributions to the industry to join this prestigious group.

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  Join SMACNA at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, NV!

  Jan 14, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Discover how SMACNA and SMART work together to support innovation, workforce development, and collaboration across the roofing and sheet metal industries.

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  Please Join Us For an Upcoming Webinar!

  Jan 14, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  AI deployment and construction material cost trends highlight upcoming educational offerings.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Milwaukee Tool

  Jan 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Justin Bankston from SMACNA Premier Partner Milwaukee Tool walked us through some of their product offerings, including new lines focused on enhancing worker safety.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Johns Manville

  Jan 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  TJ Stock from SMACNA Premier Partner Johns Manville detailed some of their new duct liner solutions and why their products are vital to emerging jobsites such as data centers.

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  Meet the SMACNA Innovator of the Year Nominees!

  Jan 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Award honors forward-thinking leaders from SMACNA member companies and the winner will be announced and recognized at the upcoming MEP Innovation Conference!

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  Read the New FAQs on "Qualified Overtime"

  Jan 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Document provides businesses guidance on how to navigate the new income tax rules originating from the “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”

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  2026 SMACNA Washington DC Leadership Conference Early Bird Opens February 12

  Jan 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join fellow SMACNA leaders in Washington, DC for this event focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues facing our industry.

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  January 14 Last Day for Discounted Partners in Progress Hotel Rooms

  Jan 6, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  This year’s conference features industry experts, leaders, peers, and union counterparts for timely, practical educational sessions designed to help you strategically grow your business in today’s uncertain economic climate.

• SMACNA Convention Interview: Heavy Metal Summer Experience

  Dec 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Angie Simon reflects on the impact the program has had on building a highly skilled workforce, and what the future has for the program!

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