News Archive

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.

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.

2025 CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Todd Byxbe

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The longtime SMACNA legislative advocate discusses several topics, including the importance of contractors attending the event and why relationship building is so critical.

New Horizons And Field Materials Release First-of-Its-Kind Benchmarking Survey

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Field Materials, a SMACNA Silver Associate Member, has partnered with the New Horizons Foundation to release a first-of-its-kind benchmarking survey focused on material procurement and equipment rental practices within...

New Bronze SMACNA Associate Member: Revizto

Jun 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Revizto is the leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that allows trade partners the ability to easily view and collaborate on their models and drawings with internal and external team members.

Data and AI Tools

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

A common concern we hear about AI is whether or not data that gets uploaded into a ChatGPT or Grok will be sucked up into their system and used to train their models.

Register Now for the Safety Champions Conference!

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

September 17-18 event, happening in Chicago, enables stakeholders to engage in conversation and share valuable information that makes the industry safer going forward.

U.S. Green Buildings Council Publishes School IAQ Fact Sheet

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Outline will assist external stakeholders better understand the technical requirements necessary to ensure all education settings have access to clean air.

2026 Scheduled Contribution Rate Increase

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Hourly rate increases will enable SMACNA to continue delivering the high quality education ,resources and industry technical standards that members have come to expect.

2025 CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Warren Creamer (SMACNA Boston)

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Warren talks about the incredible value of attending CEA from the perspective of a first-timer and talks about some of the topics that were discussed with members of the New England Congressional Delegation.

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

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

2025 CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Angie Simon

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Angie talks about her engagement with members of the California Congressional Delegation, including Senator Alex Padilla, and why members should make a point to attend at least one CEA conference.

Meet Laurie Greene

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about SMACNA’s new Director of Membership and Chapter Relations

National Careers in Trades Week Recap

Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

First year of effort raised the profile of the need to expose America’s youth to the potential of a career in the skilled trades.

Share Your Projects!

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA, using outlets such as SMACNews and Project Spotlight, is looking to highlight the work being done by its membership.