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.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Fab Forum! Following the sold-out event in April 2025, join us for an exclusive tour of The Hill Group's 26-acre, state-of-the-art campus. Explore a 104,000 SF prefabrication shop, 80,000 SF modular construction space, and expertise in virtual design, construction, service, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Ranked among the nation’s largest sheet metal contractors by Engineering News-Record magazine, The Hill Group is a premier full-service mechanical contractor.
Join us for our much-anticipated off-site networking event at the iconic Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. Mix conversation with fun and enjoy a high-energy sing-along party with fellow attendees in this unique venue.
Click here to learn more about the 2026 Fab Forum and to register!
Feb 11, 2026 — Member Update
Jul 15, 2026 - SMACNA is rolling out a new video series, titled SMACNA All Access that will document the work being done by the association to improve the sheet metal industry and encourage the prosperity of its member companies.
Jul 15, 2026 - Seth Lennon is joined by Jen Clark and Brandon Patterson to discuss educational opportunities available to SMACNA members.
Jul 15, 2026 - In a recent ACHR interview, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs discusses how the newly enacted housing law will expand retrofit opportunities, support new housing installations, and encourage the use of smart building technology.