Member Update

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  Volunteers Needed for SMACNA Committees

  Jul 1, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Volunteers for the Sheet Metal and Residential Market Sector Councils are actively being sought!

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  Share Your Experience: Participate in SMACNA's Back Charges Survey

  Jul 1, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA-commissioned study examines how back charges arise, how contractors respond, and which practices lead to successful outcomes and will support the development of a practical publication and tools tailored for SMACNA members.

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  Latest Learning Journey Recording Now Available

  Jul 1, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The latest session, Building Partnerships: Indigenous Pathways into the Trades, is now available as both a video and a podcast!

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  New Class of Project Management Institute Graduates Ready to Lead

  Jul 1, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Congratulations to the newest Project Management Institute (PMI) graduates who completed the program June 7-10, 2026, in Boston, MA.

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  Project Spotlight: Sheet Metal Werks

  Jun 24, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the Chicago-area contractor is working to meet the growing demand for commercial office space and how critical robust relationships with general contractors are for project success.

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  SMACNA CEO Frank Wall Pens Op-Ed on Data Centers

  Jun 24, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Frank Wall’s submission to the Washington Examiner outlines how the industry has been a driver in advancing how Data Centers can efficiently leverage power and water.

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  New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: BlackHyve

  Jun 24, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Construction operations platform built exclusively for subcontractors, enables MEP and sheet metal contractors to have real-time visibility into job performance.

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  New  Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Bluebeam

  Jun 24, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Since 2002, this technology innovator has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that improve project communication and streamline processes across the entire project lifecycle.

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  SMACNA Named Finalist for Nonprofit Communications Awards

  Jun 24, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Member Update and SMACNews recognized in the member communications category, with the winners to be unveiled in September.

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  June AI Reality Check: AI Tokens, Subsidies, Lock-in Risk

  Jun 24, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the potential of how the costs of an AI model performing a function could (potentially) impact a company’s bottom line.

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  Keith Sonderling Visits SMACNA Philadelphia

  Jun 17, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The Acting Secretary of Labor visits SMACNA contractor Prime Sheet Metal and holds contractor issues roundtable SMACNA chapter leadership to learn more about the regional and national HVAC market and industry workforce development.

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  Contractor Spotlight: Sheet Metal Werks

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the Chicago-based family company that started in 1987 that has grown into one of the leading firms in the region.

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  New Clear the Air Episode

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Paul Heimann (Welsch), Tom Mascari (Mendel), and Rob Schimmelpfennig (HAVE) join Seth Lennon to talk more about building a durable customer base and how to retain those leads long-term.

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  New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Virtual Building Studio

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Specialized BIM and CAD services partner helps MEP engineering firms, contractors, and consultants improve project delivery through scalable production support.

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  New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: PypeServer

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Firm offers integrated project tracking and fabrication software that connects your BIM or CAD design model directly to your duct, pipe, plumbing, and fire protection fabrication shops to minimize labor and material waste.

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  Download the BE4ALL Juneteenth Poster

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Printable poster serves as both an educational resource and a commemorative tool, and by sharing this poster, organizations can highlight the significance of the observance.

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  BE4ALL Learning Journey: Building Partnerships: Indigenous Pathways into the Trades

  Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  June 22nd webinar shows how Canada’s distinct Indigenous voices can bring the vision of a city's construction projects to life.

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  Acting Labor Secretary to Visit SMACNA Member

  Jun 10, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Keith Sonderling will visit Warminster, PA-based Prime Sheet Metal and the Philadelphia chapter to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

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  Council Meeting Proves a Rousing Success

  Jun 10, 2026 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  This annual event connects national leadership with local chapters. Attendees left with clear steps to help their chapters, such as starting new SMACNA initiatives, sharing best practices, and providing feedback to shape industry priorities.

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  Nominate A Fellow Member As the SMACNA Contractor of the Year

  Jun 10, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Deadline quickly approaching to recognize a SMACNA Contractor for their efforts to advance both our association and our industry.

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