Member Update

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  Council Meeting Registration Now Open

  Sep 9, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  In addition, SMACNA continues to accept topics for the December 6-8, 2026 meeting in San Diego at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.

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  SMACNA Government & Political Affairs Federal Announcements

  Sep 9, 2026 |22 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about what has been going on in the federal sector over the period ranging from Saturday, August 29, 2026 to Friday, September 4, 2026.

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  Read the Latest Suicide Prevention Week Toolbox Talk

  Sep 9, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the TASC model can help you keep your teammates safe.

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  BE4ALL Calendar Art Contest Ends September 12

  Sep 9, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Submit original artwork by you or a family member to be featured in the BE4ALL 2027 Calendar, and win some incredible prizes.

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  Annual Notice of the 2026 IFUS Contributors Meeting

  Sep 2, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Annual Meeting of SMACN-IFUS Contributors shall be held for the purpose of electing new trustees for those positions whose tenure is expiring and transacting such other business as may properly come before the contributors.

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  SMAC-AF Leadership Club Update

  Sep 2, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  The SMAC Administrative Fund helps SMACNA expand member participation and sustain the political engagement needed to advance our industry’s priorities.

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  Call for Agenda Topics – Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

  Sep 2, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Submit topics for the upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting, scheduled for December 6-8, 2026, in San Diego at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.

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  Submit Your Fab Forum Session Proposal

  Sep 2, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Join us in Texas and propose an educational presentation that will provide attendees with practical takeaways.

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  Attend SMACNA’S Financial Boot Camp

  Sep 2, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program is an excellent opportunity for employees who would benefit from strengthening their financial knowledge and business decision-making skills.

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  Take Part in CIASP Miles That Matter Virtual 5K

  Sep 2, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is sponsoring the event that will raise awareness of CIASP’s mission to provide resources and support for suicide prevention, mental wellness, and safety in the construction industry.

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  Read the First Suicide Prevention Week Toolbox Talk

  Sep 2, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  The first entry, focused on normalizing critical conversations about mental health and suicide, and the positive impact about how being open can have.

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  Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment, 2nd Edition Now Available

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

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  Longtime CAL SMACNA Leader Cyndi Marshall Passes Away

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Former CAL SMACNA Executive Vice President was a trailblazer in the industry, serving as a coalition builder throughout the trades over the course of an impactful 30-year career.

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  Learn More About the Identify Function for Cybersecurity

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Article in SMACNA’s Cybersecurity Series Dives into the foundational aspect of any data protection plan.

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  Meet Simpro Group, SMACNA’s Latest Associate Member

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  Company supplies an AI-first field service and project management platform built to help trade contractors maximize productivity and increase profitability.

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  Save 15% on August's Standard of the Month with Promo Code SM826

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  For a limited time, enjoy a discount on the HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual.

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  More Time to Reach the Top: Top Ten and Capitol Caucus Deadline Extended to October 1

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  Extension gives chapters additional time to improve their standing and earn recognition for their advocacy efforts.

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  Stan Kolbe Quoted in SNIPS News

  Aug 26, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs talks about the state of U.S./Canadian trade talks and the potential impact they have on the industry.

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  AI Data Centers: Are They Really That Bad?

  Aug 26, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

  The latest AI Reality Check takes a dive into the impacts that data centers have on our communities and helps you understand what is truth and what is hype.

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  Bel-Aire Mechanical Named 2026 SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year

  Aug 19, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

  Safety Innovator of the Year Award, presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, honors a company that demonstrates a safety practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program.

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