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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nominate An Emerging Leader for Upcoming Training
Jun 10, 2026 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
June 12th is the last day to take part in the joint SMACNA and SMART effort to identify and nominate individuals who demonstrate ambition, initiative, and early leadership skills.
Take the SMACNA Back Charges Survey
Jun 10, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Responses support SMACNA's research to improve outcomes in HVAC and sheet metal construction.
Take the Construction AI Adoption Diagnostic Survey
Jun 10, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Exercise will help you understand how your adoption of AI compares to industry benchmark and help you plot out next steps.
Keynote and President’s Lunch Table Reservation Deadline EXTENDED!
Jun 9, 2026 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update
Reservations help SMAC-AF fund the behind the scenes work that ensures SMACNA’s voice is heard where it matters most.
SMACNA, SMART and iTi hold second successful BE4ALL Town Hall
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Seattle event brought together contractors and union members to hear from SMACNA President Todd Hill, SMART General President Michael Coleman and iTi Executive Director Michael Harris on how to strengthen the industry.
Tom Martin Interviewed by Rochester NBC Affiliate
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s Immediate Past President talks to NBC 10 news about the value of a career in the skilled trades.
Share Your Experience: Participate in SMACNA's Back Charges Survey
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Study examines how back charges arise, how contractors respond, and which practices lead to successful outcomes
Nominations Still Being Accepted for the SMACNA Contractor of the Year
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
June 24th is the deadline to highlight the work of a fellow SMACNA contractor whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our industry.
Registration for Canadian Mental Health Summits Now Open
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Join fellow contractors, industry leaders, and professionals in British Columbia and Toronto for meaningful conversations and actionable insights that can help create safer, more supportive work environments.
Consider College of Fellows Sponsorship Opportunities
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
By supporting the golf tournament, clay shooting or pickleball at the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention, you can help make the sponsorship program successful!
Defend Your Margins: Stopping the Blame Game with ProjectSight 360 Capture
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
The session will enable you to stop rework with visual documentation, streamline field operations and mobilization, and accelerate approvals and final payment.
AI Essentials for Chapters: Practical Applications and Risk Considerations
Jun 3, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Webinar provides a practical overview of how SMACNA chapter executives can use AI to analyze contracts, compare labor agreements, and improve internal decision-making while protecting sensitive information.
SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Madon Sheet Metal and Sheet Metal Werks
May 27, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the mentorship that Sheet Metal Werks has brought to the table as Madon works to pave its way forward in the industry.
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