Member Update

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  Nominate Someone for ACHR’s Top 40 under 40

  May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program looks to recognize rising talent in the industry.

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  OSHA Launches ‘Beat the Heat’ Photo Contest

  May 29, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Effort is meant to promote awareness of both indoor and outdoor heat dangers.

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  CEA Interview: Katie Thomson (FAA)

  May 22, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon sits down with Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to talk about some of the work being done to improve safety and efficiency at our nation's airports and the role that our industry plays in making these

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  DOL Announces New Rule Regarding Hazard Communication

  May 22, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  New standard requires labels contains more information to allow workers and first responders to receive all critical hazard information on safety data sheets.

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  Toolbox Talk: Being A Good Crewmate

  May 22, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to build a workplace culture where members can look to have at least one person who has impacted their careers through mentorship and other means of support.

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  Webinar Recording: Courageous Conversations

  May 22, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Watch this webinar to better understand how to help transform their top performers into tangible leaders.

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  CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Julie Su

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon sits down with the Acting Secretary of Labor to talk about some of the workforce-related issues confronting our industry.

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  Watch ‘A Lasting Legacy’

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s recent webinar discussed how to plan for a time when you’re no longer running your business.

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  The Virtual Workplace: Understanding EEOC’s Harassment Guidance

  May 15, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the new rules governing conduct within remote and hybrid work environments. 

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  OSHA Presents Initial Regulatory Framework for Heat Safety Rule

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  New rule is designed to address dangers of workplace heat and reduce the health risks related to heat and its impact on both indoor and outdoor workers.

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  Chris Hronek Interviewed in latest episode of Construction Dorkcast

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s 2024 Innovator of the Year joins podcast co-hosted by SMACNA’s Travis Voss.

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  OSHA Restructures Regional Operations

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Agency to create a new regional office that will oversee the operations in several southern states.

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  SMACNA Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization

  May 8, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA contractors are working on almost every significant airport expansion, upgrade or new construction project across the nation, activity that would be funded and enhanced by H.R. 3935.

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  SMACNA CEO Publishes Editorial on Need for Younger Workers in Trades

  May 8, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Piece penned by Aaron Hilger, run in newspapers in Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia talks about the benefits of a career in the trades for high school graduates.

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  Webinar: Project Labor Agreements on Federal & Federally Assisted Construction Projects

  May 8, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the unprecedented support that the Biden administration has provided to unions and signatory contractors by mandating PLAs on large-scale federal construction projects for the first time. You can learn about the importance of this

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  Holman is SMACNA’s Newest Silver Associate Member

  May 8, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  This global leader in the automotive space has dealerships all across the country and specializes in vehicle acquisition and fleet management for small to medium sized businesses in the trades.

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  Contractors Pair with Local High School on Building Future Labor Force

  May 8, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Collaboration centers on the development of the HVAC component of training space so that students can be better prepared for a career in the trades through participation in one two Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin.

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  Regulation of the Month: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

  May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Watch this video to learn more about your company’s obligations under this recently passed rule.

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  Tom Martin Interviewed in Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

  May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  President of T.H. Martin and SMACNA President-Elect discussed how the design-assist model is becoming more prevalent.

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  SMACPAC Ambassadors Cohosted Political Event for Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

  May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Small business champion has led the charge on issues such as tax incentives for public and private business HVAC retrofits, change order reform, infrastructure and small business grants for loans and business expansion.

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