Member Update

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  Submit Your 2027 Fab Forum Session Proposals

  Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is looking for industry experts to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that can help contractors improve their fabrication operations and grow their businesses.

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  Top Ten Leaderboard Shake-Up: Who’s Making a Move?

  Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

  Make your contribution by October 1st for Convention signage recognition!

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  The Estimator’s Toolkit Helped Participants Build Skills for Predictable Project Success

  Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The Estimator’s Toolkit: Best Practices for Predictable Success brought industry professionals together September 1-2, for a two-day program focused on strengthening bid strategy, labor analysis, change order practices, and project turnover planning.

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  Read the Latest Round of Federal Updates

  Sep 30, 2026 |15 min read — Member Update

  Learn more recent activity from the Executive Branch that will impact the greater industry.

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  Read the latest Construction Awards Update

  Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

  Defense-oriented projects for the Marine Corps lead the way.

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  AI is Not Going To Kill Us All

  Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  In the September AI Reality Check, we look past some of the press being put out by AI firms and learn more about what the real world impacts actually are.

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  MEP Title Sponsors Announced

  Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Trimble, Milwaukee Tool and Procore join the MEP Conference as the official title sponsors.

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  Clear the Air Nominated for Award

  Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The OMMA Awards honor the best in Online Media, Marketing and Advertising with 39 categories across two sections: Excellence in Online Advertising and Excellence in Media & Marketing.

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  Meet WindGate, the Newest SMACNA Associate Member

  Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  California-based manufacturer has pioneered HVAC duct hardware for nearly 30 years, delivering innovative products designed around the needs of mechanical contractors in the field.

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  Learn More About What’s Happening at the December Council Meeting

  Sep 23, 2026 |4 min read — Member Update

  The December 6-8 event in San Diego not only gives you an opportunity to hear from SMACNA leadership, but also to engage with your peers.

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  Please Respond to the Latest New Horizons Survey

  Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Help the foundation collected data for the new survey titled “Managerial Strategies for Improving Project Level Cash Flows and Payment Terms.”

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  Register for a Joint Industry Webinar on the New MEP Innovation Report

  Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The September 29 session, sponsored by Bluebeam, talks about the report that surveyed 303 contractors on growth, staffing, design volatility, and technology adoption.

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  The Race Is Heating Up

  Sep 23, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  The competition for both the 2026 Top Ten and Capitol Caucus Recognition Programs is intensifying!

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  Take A Moment to Read Suicide Prevention Toolbox Talks

  Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Tools provided by CPWR and SMOHIT aim to help teammates look after each other when facing a mental health crisis.

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  The Countdown is Officially On!

  Sep 16, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Donors that want to be recognized on Convention signage should make their contributions as soon as possible, as signage and recognition materials will be printing October 1.

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  SMACNA All Access Episode 2: The St. Louis Residential Marketplace

  Sep 16, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Two member contractors, Welsch Heating & Cooling and the Scott-Lee Heating Company, discuss how union contractors are becoming increasingly competitive in the residential marketplace.

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  New Horizons Foundation Tours MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions HQ

  Sep 16, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The group got a glimpse of the facility in Seattle to learn more about some of the firm’s ongoing efforts at construction innovation.

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  Safety and Health Conference Registration Now Open

  Sep 16, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  This year’s program will tackle some of the issues shaping the industry today, including construction risk management, mental health and well-being, emerging technologies, and evolving jobsite safety challenges.

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  SMACNA Cohosts Dinner Honoring Rep. Don Bacon

  Sep 16, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Event highlighted the work done by the retiring Nebraska lawmaker and long-time friend of SMACNA and influential voice on several issues such as infrastructure, registered apprenticeship, and Davis-Bacon Act reform.

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  Know Before You Go: Canada Mental Health Summits

  Sep 16, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the final details of the event being held in Vancouver later this week!

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