Member Update

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  Angie Simon Featured on Episode of Commercial Grade Podcast

  Dec 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Former SMACNA National President talks about the need to evolve the workplace and how the Heavy Metal Summer Experience is working to onboard the future of the space.

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  November Federal Updates

  Dec 10, 2025 |18 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the critical developments from the Federal sector, including tariff modifications for Brazil, new K-12 Education Partnerships, potential AI work and more.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Joe Samia

  Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer sits down with Seth Lennon to discuss the value of SMACNA membership and why constant engagement at events, such as the annual convention, is critical, especially for educational opportunities.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Gary Myers

  Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's new Vice President joins Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry, some of the issue areas that he is particularly passionate about, and what he hopes to accomplish on the executive committee.

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  One Week Left to Register for Collective Bargaining Orientation!

  Dec 3, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  December 10 is the last day to register for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

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  MEP Early Bird Pricing Ends December 7!

  Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Register now for the premier technology conference designed to help industry professionals embrace best practices through peer engagement.

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  IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Overtime Tax Deduction

  Dec 3, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Notice clarifies the method by which workers may determine the allowable deduction amount in the absence of a separate employer-level accounting of qualified overtime on information returns such as Forms W-2 or 1099.

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  Attend Thursday’s Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

  Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

• Join Next Week’s Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

  Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

• Cutoff Date for Collective Bargaining Orientation Fast Approaching!

  Nov 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  December 10th is the last day to register for the one-and-a-half day workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

• Save the Date: SMACNA Washington DC Leadership Conference

  Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join us on May 6-8 2026, for the flagship SMACNA event focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues for our industry!

• SMACNA Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

  Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's new President-Elect looks at trends he's seeing in the industry and how our contractors are adapting to the changing landscape.

• SMACNA Convention Interview: Tom Martin

  Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon sits down with SMACNA's Past President to reflect on his term in office.

• New Technical Resource Bulletin (TRB)

  Nov 24, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  From the Technical Resources Department. Update to the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, Fourth Edition, Figure 2-18 Corner Closures - Flanges.

• Announcing the Exhibit Hall at the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

  Nov 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Exhibit Hall is the central hub of the conference—designed for hands-on discovery, live demos, and meaningful conversations with the industry’s leading innovators.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill and Mike Coleman

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s President and SMART’s General President discuss the ongoing labor management partnership and their hopes for the coming year.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s New President sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry and outlines his goals for his term.

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  Registration Now Open: February 2026 Chapter Executives Institute

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Program features educational sessions, local chapter reports, an overview of the upcoming convention, and valuable opportunities for information exchange among chapter executives and national SMACNA staff.

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  Register Now for the 2026 Safety and Health Conference

  Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Early bird registration ends on December 1 for the premier conference for construction safety professionals.

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  Attend the 2026 Fab Forum!

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Enhance your shop fabrication expertise with educational sessions led by industry experts and networking events on April 12-14, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago.

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