News Archive

Join Next Week’s Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

Cutoff Date for Collective Bargaining Orientation Fast Approaching!

Nov 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

December 10th is the last day to register for the one-and-a-half day workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

Save the Date: SMACNA Washington DC Leadership Conference

Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us on May 6-8 2026, for the flagship SMACNA event focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues for our industry!

SMACNA Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's new President-Elect looks at trends he's seeing in the industry and how our contractors are adapting to the changing landscape.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Tom Martin

Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Seth Lennon sits down with SMACNA's Past President to reflect on his term in office.

New Technical Resource Bulletin (TRB)

Nov 24, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

From the Technical Resources Department. Update to the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, Fourth Edition, Figure 2-18 Corner Closures - Flanges.

Announcing the Exhibit Hall at the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

Nov 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The Exhibit Hall is the central hub of the conference—designed for hands-on discovery, live demos, and meaningful conversations with the industry’s leading innovators.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill and Mike Coleman

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s President and SMART’s General President discuss the ongoing labor management partnership and their hopes for the coming year.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Todd Hill

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s New President sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry and outlines his goals for his term.

Registration Now Open: February 2026 Chapter Executives Institute

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Program features educational sessions, local chapter reports, an overview of the upcoming convention, and valuable opportunities for information exchange among chapter executives and national SMACNA staff.

Register Now for the 2026 Safety and Health Conference

Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Early bird registration ends on December 1 for the premier conference for construction safety professionals.

Attend the 2026 Fab Forum!

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

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.

Start Your MEP Journey with a Pulse on Innovation: Join the Monday General Session

Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Attendees will be greeted by an immersive kickoff experience, titled the Pulse of Innovation, which will set the tone for the entire event.

Reality Check: Platform AI

Nov 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

In October, Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam, Kahua and others all announced either new AI features and products, or continuations of what they had been promising for some time. What does this mean for contractors?

Stay Informed About Your Industry Fund Contributions

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the tools available to our contractors about how the funds are used.

Nominate a Peer for the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year!

Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Award honors forward-thinking leaders from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry.

SMACNA Names B.J. Giri of Holaday-Parks, Inc. as 2025 National Contractor of the Year

Nov 14, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

B.J. Giri, managing principal of Holaday-Parks, Inc., received the 2025 SMACNA Contractor of the Year Award, honoring his leadership, innovation, and industry impact over 35 years.

Smarter Fabrication: Fiber Laser with Coil Feed

Nov 14, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Lockformer Vulcan® Fiber Laser with Iowa Precision Coil Feed boosts safety, precision, and efficiency in HVAC duct fabrication. Its Class 1 design cuts downtime, emissions, and costs.

Johns Manville’s Newly Refreshed Website

Nov 14, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We’ve revamped our website with an easier, more user-friendly design. Plus, with our new document search feature, users can quickly find the document they need.

NEW CDP Cable-Operated Dampers

Nov 14, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

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