Member Update

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  Formtek Welcomes Construction Technology Committee

  Jul 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Mike Bailey welcomes Scott Vidimos, Frank Wall, and other SMACNA members to their Ohio facility.

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  Separating AI Hype from Reality

  Jul 29, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  In the July AI Reality Check, we dive into what the future looks like for AI as it shifts from gossip to practical tool.

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  Athena Chiera Wins SMACNA Safety Sponsorship Award

  Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Vice President of California-based Athena Engineering recognized for her efforts in advancing women in construction.

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  1987 Machinery Becomes Silver Level Associate Member

  Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Firm is a major distributor and servicer of machinery made by all major brands used in HVAC duct fabrication.

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  Toolbox Talk: BE4ALL Overview, Structure, and Resources

  Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the many resources meant to help the unionized sheet metal industry recruit and retain the best, most qualified workforce available.

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  DOL Opens Up Susan Harwood Grants

  Jul 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Program focuses on instructor-led training for workers and employers in small businesses, especially in industries where injuries, illnesses, and fatalities are more common.

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  SMACNA All Access Episode 1 (Bias and Belonging Conference)

  Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is rolling out a new video series, titled SMACNA All Access that will document the work being done by the association to improve the sheet metal industry and encourage the prosperity of its member companies.

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  New Clear the Air Episode

  Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon is joined by Jen Clark and Brandon Patterson to discuss educational opportunities available to SMACNA members.

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  Stan Kolbe Discusses Impact of New Housing Law on Contractors

  Jul 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  In a recent ACHR interview, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs discusses how the newly enacted housing law will expand retrofit opportunities, support new housing installations, and encourage the use of smart building technology.

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  Best Practices Task Force Shares Apprentice Surveys

  Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The International Training Institute (iTi) surveyed more than 3,273 industry apprentices to gather demographic information and ascertain how they learned about the sheet metal industry, their experiences in the industry, and their perceptions.

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  CPWR Publishes Heat Hazards Resource Page

  Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Tool offers multiple resources that can help companies ensure that their workers remain safe during the warm summer months.

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  Register for the 2026 Canadian Mental Health Summit

  Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Two sessions, in Toronto and Vancouver will aid attendees in increasing workplace mental health awareness and reduce stigma and put teammates in a position to help on another.

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  New Operations Hub Episode

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Panel looks at the hotly debated topic of trade stacking and how SMACNA contractors can navigate this common issue.

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  Take Advantage of the Latest Standard of the Month

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Save 15% on Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards, 3rd Edition for a limited time.

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  Learn More About Some of The New Tools Available for Construction Tasks

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Online training will show you use cases that leverage Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude to help automate some of your basic job functions.

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  Attend “Well Behaved AI: Getting Responses You Can Trust”

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Remote learning session will educate attendees about AI failure modes and what you need to know in order to navigate them.

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  SMAC-AF Chapter Competition Update: Final Opportunity to Become a Founding Member of the Leadership Club

  Jul 8, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  In addition, the deadline to reserve Convention Keynote and President's Lunch tables through a qualifying contribution to SMAC-AF has been extended to July 30.

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  Learn More About How to Navigate Copilot

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Webinar will show you the difference between Microsoft’s AI client and other platforms such as Claude and ChatGPT.

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  New SMACNA Remote Learning Recordings Available!

  Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learning sessions focused on defending your business’ margins and wip reporting are now available for viewing by SMACNA members!

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  Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards On-Demand Videos

  Jul 1, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Modules focus on sections related to Duct Classifications, Critical Loads, and Panel Gage & Stiffener Selection 

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