2026 MEP Interview: Jen Clark (SMACNA Innovator of the Year)

SMACNA's Innovator of the Year discusses the meaning of the award to her and how SMACNA is driving the conversation around innovation in the construction space.

We take a moment to talk with Jen Clark, SMACNA's Innovator of the Year. Jen goes into detail about what the award means to her. She also takes a moment to reflect on evolving technological developments and on why being a member of SMACNA enables productive dialogue to drive continued innovation. 

 

 

 

 

 

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