News Archive

Help Us Build a Defense Playbook Against Back Charges

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read

Please share your experiences with your peers by completing a quick survey and helping equip fellow contractors with the tools they need to stand their ground.

Congressman Don Bacon Announces Retirement

Jul 2, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

A longtime friend of SMACNA Contractors and Co-Sponsor of the Infrastructure Act also passed important construction procurement reforms and defense base retrofit laws.

Updated Press Brake Safety Training Manual Now Available on SMACNA’s Website

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Critical safety resource has been recently updated and revised by SMACNA’s Safety and Health Committee to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.

SNIPS Covers Joint SMACNA/SMART Efforts to Safeguard 179D Tax Provisions

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Congress to prioritize critical policy areas needed to maintain a robust construction industry and support American workers and businesses.

SMACNA Political Zoom Recording: How Tariffs Work

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

This presentation on tariffs features John G. Murphy, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The session focuses on the mechanics of tariffs, explains how they work, and discusses their impact on the overall economy.

Webinar: Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Session is designed to help members explore some of the factors that are driving price shifts across all trades.

Tool Briefing: Deep Dive into the Features and Functions of ChatGPT

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can potentially leverage ChatGPT in your business and explore some of the functionality of this emerging tool.

Milwaukee Tool Advances Jobsite Head Protection with New Type 2, Full Brim Safety Helmets

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read

Milwaukee Tool is advancing their lineup of personal protective equiment (PPE) with the BOLT™ Full Brim Safety Helmets- Type 2 Class C (Vented) and Class E (Non-Vented) Safety Helmets.

NEW CDP Cable-Operated Dampers

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read

We are pleased to announce the release of the new CDP Cable-Operated Dampers for use on Titus products. 

Elevate Cooling Efficiency with Trane Ascend ACR

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read

Ready to elevate your cooling solutions? Introducing the Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller model ACR, designed to meet the demands of modern buildings with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. 

Heavy Metal Summer Experience at H.T. Lyons preps teens for union jobs in the trades

Jun 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

About 50 Lehigh Valley teens applied for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, but only 14 were chosen to participate in the 10-day camp, which was open to ages 15 to 19.

HVAC, Sheet Metal Industries Rally to Protect 179D Tax Deduction

Jun 27, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Senate version of reconciliation package targets tax deduction prized by HVAC industry groups

The New Horizons Foundation Seeks Member Input for Prefab and Productivity Project

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Help us understand how HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors have changed their processes, technologies, and design efforts to enhance the impact of prefabrication.

SMACNA and SMART Urge Congress to Retain Key Tax Provisions

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Sheet Metal Industry Management and Labor Representatives are urging lawmakers to preserve incentives that promote manufacturing and energy-efficient buildings, along with tax credits that support skilled workforce development.

SMACNA Featured in Recent ACHR Article About 529 Plans

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Stan Kolbe interviewed for story that highlights a proposal that would allow education-related tax-advantaged savings plan traditionally used for secondary education to be used for HVACR upskilling.

Project Managers Institute Graduates on Their Way to Success!

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of the newest graduates from the Project Management Institute (PMI) program.

Toolbox Talk: Coworkers Joining from the Non-Union Sector

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can make a colleague from the non-signatory space feel like a valued member of the team.

New Educational Reading from Federated Insurance Now Available!

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

New material from SMACNA Premier Partner talks about critical issues such as workplace safety, human resources and life and disability insurance.

Las Vegas teens discover welding passion through unique summer program

Jun 23, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

During the summer months, many students spend their summer scrolling through social media or soaking up the sun; however, some teens in Southern Nevada are taking a different approach by welding, building, and shaping a future in the skilled trades.

Webinar: How Tariffs Work

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The latest entry in SMACNA’s Political Zoom Series features John G. Murphy from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the basics of tariff policy so you can make informed business decisions.