News Archive

SMACNA Project Spotlight: Summerslam Projects (Cleats Manufacturing)

Oct 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

We take a look at what is known in the Chicago area as the "Summerslam" - the period of time when schools can perform vital upgrades to their infrastructure before the beginning of the new school year.

Deadline to Submit Your Fab Forum Session Proposal Approaching Fast

Oct 7, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Friday is the last day for you to propose an educational session for the upcoming event happening in April at Southland Industries!

Members Step Up to Move Up

Oct 7, 2026 |4 min read — Member Update

The October 1 results are in; see where you, your company, and your chapter stand just weeks away from the October 28 competition deadline.

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

Oct 7, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Scholarship applications for the 2027-2028 academic year are now open to qualified students seeking to further their undergraduate education at an accredited four-year college or university.

Meet New SMACNA Associate Member Dispatchly

Oct 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Company’s AI Receptionist helps contractors handle front-office functions and allows them to focus on their core business areas!

Read the Latest BE4ALL Toolbox Talk

Oct 7, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about neurodiverse team members and how they can make some of the most incredible contributions to any company!

Negotiation Course is a Must Attend at SMACNA's 2027 Collective Bargaining Orientation

Oct 7, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Session will feature an extended and enhanced session focused entirely on negotiation and conflict resolution strategies

Important Deadlines for the December 2026 Council Meeting

Oct 7, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Hotel reservation window closes on November 4 while event registration closes November 29!

Shape the Policies That Shape Our Industry: Vote

Oct 7, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

As Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, approaches, SMACNA encourages you to make sure you are registered, know your polling place, and have a plan to vote.

SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Cleats Manufacturing

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about this Chicago-based contractor’s history and how they are heading towards a bright tomorrow thanks to a recent expansion.

Help SMACNA Remember Those Who We Have Lost

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Help us honor those colleagues, friends, and loved ones who have passed away since our last Annual Convention.

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — 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.

Deadline to Submit Agenda Items for the December Council Meeting is Friday

Sep 30, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

October 2nd is the final day to submit agenda items for the December Council Meeting.

Submit Your 2027 Fab Forum Session Proposals

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is looking for industry experts to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that can help contractors improve their fabrication operations and grow their businesses.

Top Ten Leaderboard Shake-Up: Who’s Making a Move?

Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

Make your contribution by October 1st for Convention signage recognition!

The Estimator’s Toolkit Helped Participants Build Skills for Predictable Project Success

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

The Estimator’s Toolkit: Best Practices for Predictable Success brought industry professionals together September 1-2, for a two-day program focused on strengthening bid strategy, labor analysis, change order practices, and project turnover planning.

Read the Latest Round of Federal Updates

Sep 30, 2026 |15 min read — Member Update

Learn more recent activity from the Executive Branch that will impact the greater industry.

Read the latest Construction Awards Update

Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

Defense-oriented projects for the Marine Corps lead the way.

AI is Not Going To Kill Us All

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

In the September AI Reality Check, we look past some of the press being put out by AI firms and learn more about what the real world impacts actually are.

MEP Title Sponsors Announced

Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Trimble, Milwaukee Tool and Procore join the MEP Conference as the official title sponsors.