News Archive

Register for Free Federated Webinar

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

June session offered by the SMACNA Premier Partner will detail practical strategies for protecting your business and team from workplace violence and crime.

Rainier Metal Works featured on Clear the Air

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Team members talk about the growth of the firm and what their prospects are for the future.

SMACNA Urges Congress to Retain Current Energy Tax Incentives

May 20, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Letter sent by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) features over 270 signatories.

Webinar: SMACPAC 101: An Introduction to SMACNA’s Political Action Committee

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the essentials of trade association PACs: their purpose, how they operate, requirements for Federal Election (FEC) compliance, and more.

SMOHIT offering New Online Safety Training

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Topics discussed include Confined space entry, Construction safety, Forklift and heavy equipment, and OSHA 10 and 30.

Participate in the Second Be4All Art Contest

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Have you or your child’s art featured on the 2026 Be4All Calendar and SMACNA’s social media outlets!

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Impact of National Careers in Trades Week Continues as Angie Simon Featured on CNN

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.

New Funds Leadership Team Charts Course

May 13, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

New Executive Group, led by Michael Harris, looks to guide ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT forward into the future.

Fab Forum Interview: Sponsors (Mestek, Milwaukee, Stratus)

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Listen to representatives from the firms sponsoring Fab Forum about the value of attending the event and how their companies can help SMACNA members.

Emma Danh Joins SMACNA

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The new Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Relations will manage the SMACNA product show and continue building the Associate Member Program.

ITI Releases Intermediate Level Revit Courses for Sheet Metal Workers

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

200 level courses will cover topics such as family creation within Revit, creating and managing project templates, and leveraging the basic Fabrication functionality.

Hercules Industries Talks About Navigating the Current Economic Climate

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Denver-based manufacturer of HVAC projects discusses how evolving market forces are impacting its use of domestic steel.

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Kentucky Report Talks About the Dangers of Flying Debris

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Incident report produced by Kentucky’s State FACE program details an incident involving a press operator being struck by a metal fragment and steps that can be taken to mitigate these dangers.

John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires

May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.

National Careers in Trades Week Leads to Wall Street Journal Coverage and Hilger, Simon Interviews

May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Article talks about work force development and how heightened efforts to recruit high-schoolers into professions such as plumbing, electrical work and welding have helped spur a revitalization of shop classes in many districts.

Read the March/April SMACNews

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

An interview with SMACNA President Tom Martin, a review of the new SMACNA website and focus pieces on several critical market sectors highlight this issue.

FAB Forum Interview: Hugh Seaton

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about artificial intelligence from one of the space’s top experts and understand the impact that this new tool can have on construction.

Ron Palmerick Joins Angie Simon for Let’s Talk Shop

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Longtime New York-based contractor shares his industry story and provides critical insights on a variety of topics.