Member Update

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  Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Serve as Secretary of Labor

  Mar 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  As a Member of Congress, Rep. Chavez-DeRemer distinguished herself by serving her congressional district in a bipartisan, fair, and balanced manner, earning widespread support for her work creating initiatives, ideas, and legislation.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Federated Insurance

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Patrick Cunningham discusses some of the firm’s product offerings and details the value of their long-time SMACNA partnership.

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  MEP Interview: Jen Clark

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  MEP Presenter outlines how attending the conference helped her better understand some of the emerging techniques evolving data management.

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  MEP Interview: Zach Piercy

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Zach discussed how the preparation for his session helped him sharpen his own professional toolbox.

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  New Clear the Air Episode: Residential Contracting

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  This special edition of SMACNA’s newest podcast brings together some of our leading residential contractors to discuss the pressing issues in the space.

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  We Need You for The Operations Hub!

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is looking for subject matter experts to drive critical conversations on topics such as IPD, Megaprojects, Contract Negotiations and more!

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  Attend SMOHIT’S Resilience and Mindfulness Webinars

  Mar 11, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  Upcoming March sessions will address critical topics such as trauma and mindfulness.

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  SMACNA Associate Member Interview: RIVET

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  CEO Ryan Meitl details how RIVET continues to grow, and how they are tailoring their products to meet the project management needs of their customers.

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  SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Modern Niagara

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the Canadian-based contractor that is becoming a standard setter when it comes to safety innovation and incorporating revolutionary technologies throughout their workflow.

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  SMACNA Urges Expedited Confirmation of Labor Nominee

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA sends endorsement of former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5) to serve as the 30th Secretary of Labor to the United States Senate urging quick confirmation.

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  MEP Interview: Liz Fong

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Liz Fong, Operations Integration Manager with McDonald-Miller and the SMACNA Innovator of the Year, joins us at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference. 

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  Clear the Air Interview: Edson Alves Junior  (Star Center/SMACNA Brasil)

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth and Edson discuss why being a part of SMACNA is so critical for Brazilian contractors.

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  New Let’s Talk Shop: Kevin Gill Jr./Kevin Gill, Sr.

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Angie Simon talks to the leaders of Boston-based McCusker Gill to learn more about the history of the family-owned company and how they are thriving in the market.

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  Did You Know: SMACNA New Website Edition: Technical Standards

  Mar 4, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to successfully leverage some of SMACNA’s most critical assets.

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  2025 CEA National Issues Conference: Early-Bird Registration Closes March 12th

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Join us in Washington DC to learn more about the regulatory and legislative issues impacting the union construction industry!

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  Attend an Upcoming Bargainers Zoom!

  Mar 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Procore

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the SMACNA Premier Partner looks to help contractors manage their operations as efficiently as possible.

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  SMACNA Associate Member Interview: Knauf

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the product offerings from the SMACNA Platinum Associate Member and how working with SMACNA helps them better understand the forces dictating the industry.

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  Leading the Way in Zero-Carbon Design

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Daikin Applied is pioneering a zero-carbon future with high-efficiency HVAC technology, setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial design.

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  SMAC PAC Ambassadors Active Early in 2025

  Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s top legislative and political advocates are working hard to strengthen relationships and build momentum for our legislative priorities as the new Congressional leadership’s agenda gets fully underway.

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