News Archive

Scheduled Contribution Rate Increase Begins This Month

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA’s Board of Directors adopted a scheduled contribution rate increase in 2023 that introduces a one cent ($0.01) per hour increase every three years, beginning January 1, 2026.

Last Chance to Register for Chapter Executives Institute 2026!

Jan 6, 2026 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

The 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.

CEI 2026: Submit Your Questions for SMART General President Coleman

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Take a moment to anonymously submit questions to be asked of SMART’s General President during the Chapter Executives Institute!

Read the New FAQs on "Qualified Overtime"

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Document provides businesses guidance on how to navigate the new income tax rules originating from “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”

Coming Soon: Strategic Planning Facilitator Training

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The March 25 program will lay out 9-step strategic planning process and explore real-world tools, examples, and facilitation strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of SMACNA Chapters and Boards of Directors.

Propose a Topic for the 2026 Accelerate Your Impact Webinar Series

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Program arms new and existing Chapter Executives with industry, business, labor and legal knowledge to successfully serve their contractors, promote the industry and represent their contractors with labor and lawmakers.

Share Your Chapter’s Success Story

Jan 6, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Send us an example of how your chapter has made a difference to its members and our entire industry!

Don’t Forget to Register for Chapter Executives Institute 2026!

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Join us in Orlando, Florida, February 8-10, 2026, for the Chapter Executives Institute. This annual, continuing education program is designed exclusively for SMACNA chapter executives.

Collective Bargaining Orientation Registration Closing Soon!

Dec 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

December 17 is the last day to register for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

Comparison of Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Released in November 2025 by the SMACNA National Labor Relations Department, this report analyzes and compares 59 Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda.

Submit Your Topics for the Next Quarterly Executive Video Conference with SMACNA National

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Take advantage of your opportunity to address critical issues with SMACNA and fellow chapter executives.

Propose a Topic for the 2026 Accelerate Your Impact Webinars!

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Submit an idea for the program designed to provide Chapter Executives with critical industry, business, labor and legal knowledge.

Watch the Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure Webinar

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The latest entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill Webinar Series features Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

Join the SMACNA Chapter Executives Community

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA Connect is a great place to connect with your peers, ask questions, share best practices, and discuss chapter administration or industry-related topics.

Take a Brief Trade Stacking Survey

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Joint project between SMACNA, SpectrumACE and the CPC looks to learn more about your pain points regarding trade stacking between interior specialty contractors.

Don’t Forget to Register for the 2026 Collective Bargaining Orientation

Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

During this course, accomplished legal professionals will discuss the legal framework for bargaining and how you can still preserve the multi-employer unit when an agreement is not achieved.

College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 26-27 academic year.

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

SMACNA’s College of Fellows members are the top industry professionals who have made significant contributions and advancements to the sheet metal industry.

New SMACNA Executive Committee Installed at 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention

Nov 7, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Learn more about the 2025-26 leadership team and relive all the exciting moments from the SMACNA event of the year in Maui!

This Friday is the Hotel Cut-Off Date for the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

Nov 7, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Please make sure to reserve your room in Nashville by November 14th!