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.
SMACNA's Educational Programs Video Competition
Jun 2, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
How did SMACNA's educational programs grow your business? Share & win! Join the video competition and share your story to inspire other SMACNA members.
Jun 2, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Chart outlines the roles and responsibilities for each SMACNA staff member.
Contractor Spotlight: Budde Sheet Metal Works
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Look at how this generational company has become such an integral part of the local community, with work ranging from the U.S. Military to local civic projects.
Volunteer for a SMACNA Task Force, Committee or the Board of Directors
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about how you can play a pivotal part in shaping the future of your association and help advance our industry!
Annual Business Meeting Notice
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Session will elect 4 U.S. Board of Director members, all of whom will serve 4-year terms and transact other such business as may properly come before the Annual Business Meeting of this Association.
Apply or Submit Your Nomination Today for SMACNA Contractor of the Year
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Shine the spotlight on a fellow SMACNA contractor whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our industry.
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Take a moment to learn more about SMACNA’s New Manager of Operations and Publications.
National Careers in Trades Week Continues to Feature in Media
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Stories on Good Morning America and CNN highlight the value of a career in the skilled trades for America’s Youth.
May AI Reality Check: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Real or Hype?
May 28, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Learn more about what the realistic expectations for this emerging technology and how it could realistically impact the industry.
Travis Voss Featured on the Art of Construction Podcast!
May 28, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication talks about the need for construction professionals to be engaged in associations.
Last Call for 2025 SMACNA Safety Sponsorship!
May 28, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Encourage your members to apply for the chance enabling individuals committed to safety and inclusivity in the industry to earn $5,000 for expenses related to attending the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver.
Register for Free Federated Webinar
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
June session offered by the SMACNA Premier Partner will detail practical strategies for protecting your business and team from workplace violence and crime.
Rainier Metal Works featured on Clear the Air
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Team members talk about the growth of the firm and what their prospects are for the future.
SMACNA Urges Congress to Retain Current Energy Tax Incentives
May 20, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Letter sent by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) features over 270 signatories.
SMACPAC 101: An Introduction to SMACNA’s Political Action Committee
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the essentials of trade association PACs: their purpose, how they operate, requirements for Federal Election (FEC) compliance, and more.
SMOHIT Offering New Online Safety Training
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Topics discussed include Confined space entry, Construction safety, Forklift and heavy equipment, and OSHA 10 and 30.
Participate in the Second Be4All Art Contest
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Have you or your child’s art featured on the 2026 Be4All Calendar and SMACNA’s social media outlets!
May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.
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.
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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