Member Update

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.

  • Price

    New Gold SMACNA Associate Member: Price Industries

    Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    Price Industries is a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service.

  • Trendy

    SMACNA Wins a 2025 Trendy Award

    Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    The 2023 SMACN-IFUS report is recognized as one of the best non-profit annual reports by Associations Now.

  • Miller

    New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Miller Electric Mfg. LLC

    Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. a Fortune 200 company. (NYSE: ITW).

  • Supervisor Training Academy Graduates on Their Way to Success!

    Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the latest Supervisor Training Academy (STA) graduates.

  • SMACNA Supports Senate Resolution to Halt Canadian Tariffs

    Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    S.J. Res 37, introduced with bipartisan support by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul to halt the national emergency that was declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada.

  • Aaron News Interview

    Aaron Hilger Interviewed for National Careers in Trades Week!

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    SMACNA’s CEO speaks with the media about the for young people in a prosperous career in the skilled trades.

  • Tom Martin joins Angie Simon on Let’s Talk Shop

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Learn more about the SMACNA President’s industry journey and his priorities for the presidency.

  • 2025 Annual Labor Report

    SMACNA’s Annual Industry Labor Report is Now Available

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    SMACNA’s 2025 Annual Industry Labor Report has been released and is available for all SMACNA Members to view.

  • 45 Day Public Review

    SMACNA® ANSI 45-Day Public Review

    Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    The SMACNA® Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems 4th Edition and Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards 3rd Edition are now available for ANSI 45-day public review and comment.

  • CleatheAir

    New Clear the Air Episode!

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Austin Keating from SNIPS talks about what tariffs could mean for the entire industry, as well as examining some of the other critical topics throughout the space.

  • NEFCO

    New Gold SMACNA Associate Member: NEFCO

    Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    Family-owned and operated construction supply company provides a broad range of products and services to a large variety of professional contractors.

  • BuildCentrix

    New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: BuildCentrix

    Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read Member Update

    Firm offers field ordering and estimating solutions that streamlines and automate processes around the ordering, shipping, and delivery scheduling of your materials and manages your work orders and field/shop timecard entries.

  • Phillies

    SMACPAC Ambassadors Meet With Lawmakers

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    SMACNA representatives meet with Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and others to talk about tariffs, trade and other issues of importance to the membership.

  • AI Podcast

    SMACNA’s AI Efforts Featured on Construction Dorks Podcast

    Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Hugh Seaton and Travis Voss talk about the impact of AI on the industry and how contractors should embrace the revolution.

  • Be Ready for the Upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives!

    Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read Chapter Leadership | Member Update

    Make sure to register and submit agenda items for the June session that will ensure that your members will have the chance to have their voices heard!

  • Hard Rock Casino (Modern Niagara)

    SMACNA Project Spotlight: Hard Rock Casino (Modern Niagara)

    Mar 26, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Learn more about how the Canadian-based contractor leveraged cooperation to help build an emerging entertainment venue in Canada’s capital region.

  • White House

    Read New FAQs on Tariff Impacts

    Mar 26, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Learn more about the effect that the Trump Administration’s trade policy could have on your business.

  • CleatheAir

    Learn More About CEA on the Latest Episode of Clear the Air!

    Mar 26, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Denise Murphy McGraw joins Seth Lennon to talk about why SMACNA members should plan to attend May’s CEA National Issues Conference.

  • View the 2025 Bargainers Update!

    Mar 26, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Latest version contains resources that SMACNA chapters can use during the collective bargaining process.

  • Titus - M2025

    Premier Partner Interview: Titus

    Mar 26, 2025 |1 min read Member Update

    Learn more about some of Titus’ product offerings designed to heighten building occupant comfort along with some of the practical applications in the field.

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