News Archive

Webinar Reminder: Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials

Jul 9, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Plan to join the upcoming session designed to help members explore some of the factors driving price shifts across all trades.

Read the SMACNA Staff Guide

Jul 9, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the SMACNA’s team’s role and their respective areas of expertise.

Transform Your Brand: Leverage SMACNA's Expertise to Elevate Your Social Media Presence!

Jul 9, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Director of Social Media, Cody Shook, is looking to help you navigate the Social Media landscape and take your company to the next level!

SMACNA Praises Congress, White House for Enacting Numerous Industry Tax Priorities

Jul 9, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

SMACNA CEO thanks the House and Senate for passing a series of SMACNA-endorsed tax provisions.

2025 College of Fellows Scholarship Winners Announced

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Program seeks to recognize talented youth and future leaders from the extended SMACNA family.

Meet Tara Long

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Learn more about SMACNA’s new Executive Director of Meetings and Convention

Congressman Don Bacon Announces Retirement

Jul 2, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

A longtime friend of SMACNA Contractors and Co-Sponsor of the Infrastructure Act also passed important construction procurement reforms and defense base retrofit laws.

Updated Press Brake Safety Training Manual Now Available on SMACNA’s Website

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Critical safety resource has been recently updated and revised by SMACNA’s Safety and Health Committee to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.

SNIPS Covers Joint SMACNA/SMART Efforts to Safeguard 179D Tax Provisions

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Congress to prioritize critical policy areas needed to maintain a robust construction industry and support American workers and businesses.

SMACNA Political Zoom Recording: How Tariffs Work

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

This presentation on tariffs features John G. Murphy, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The session focuses on the mechanics of tariffs, explains how they work, and discusses their impact on the overall economy.

Webinar: Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Session is designed to help members explore some of the factors that are driving price shifts across all trades.

Tool Briefing: Deep Dive into the Features and Functions of ChatGPT

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can potentially leverage ChatGPT in your business and explore some of the functionality of this emerging tool.

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.