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.
SMACNA Convention Interview: Shasta Erickson
Jan 15, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about some of the best practices for maintaining a strong labor/management relationship and how this can translate into meaningful outcomes
Travis Voss Featured in PHCP Pros Article
Jan 15, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication talks about how to make deliberate technology choices for your business in an ever-changing climate.
SMACNA Convention Interview: Joe Samia
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The newly installed SMACNA Vice President talks about his industry journey and the goals he would like to accomplish during his term on the executive committee.
SMACNA Convention Interview: RISE Committee
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Carmen Koo and Angie Simon sit down with Seth Lennon to talk about the RISE Committee’s mission of building new opportunities for business leaders throughout SMACNA.
SMACNA Convention Interview - A Discussion On Artificial Intelligence (Travis Voss)
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA's Director of Innovative Technology & Fabrication discusses the state of Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the construction industry.
Hire, Retain, and Develop Future Leaders
Jan 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
See how a focus on three relationships (employees, customers, and partners) within your organization positively impacts the total operations.
Welcome Aedo – Our New Bronze Associate Member
Jan 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update
Learn about how their business improvement consultancy helps construction companies unlock “trapped data” to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve visibility.
Final Call to Register for A Brave New World!
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
This session, focusing on the 2025 Political Climate, will feature discussion on what the new political climate has in store for SMACNA and what contractors need to know moving forward.
SMACNA Unveils Innovator of the Year Nominees
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
The award recognizes an industry pioneer from a SMACNA member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.
Register for the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference!
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Members will receive a hotel link to reserve a hotel room at our special attendee rate.
Fab Forum Early Bird Registration Closes January 10!
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Event will feature a tour of Boston-based McCusker-Gill along with opportunities to network and grow your fabrication knowledge base.
Toolbox Talk: Working Well with Non-Union Workers from other Trades
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about how to interact with non-union colleagues in a manner that promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism.
SMACNA Convention Interview: Aaron Hilger
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s CEO sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about the past year and what lies ahead of the Association in 2025.
ITI Accepting Resumes for Assistant to the Administrator position
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
This new role will assist the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the fund and will interact with and assign tasks to staff as directed by the Administrator. They will report directly to the Administrator and will be required to research
Regulation of the Month: FLSA Salary Threshold: Blocked
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Federal Judge has blocked the Department of Labor’s rule that would have raised the salary threshold for exempting employees.
Watch ‘How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap’
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA Past-President, Angie Simon explains how your company can participate in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience.
Supporting Your Well-being: Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) releases an annual holiday toolkit that has resources all in one place to help you help yourself, your family members and your co-workers through the holiday season and beyond.
Register for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference
Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
Event unites safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety.
Please complete SMACNA’s Annual Labor Report Survey
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Please complete a brief survey aimed at capturing the key information most utilized by SMACNA in preparing, budgeting and project planning for the upcoming calendar year.
Read the Draft Amendment to the Local Union Health Plan
Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
Take a moment to review draft recommended language from ITI regarding health plan coverage for local union members transitioning to staff at SMART, ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT.
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