News Archive

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.

Elevate Cooling Efficiency with Trane Ascend ACR

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Ready to elevate your cooling solutions? Introducing the Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller model ACR, designed to meet the demands of modern buildings with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. 

Heavy Metal Summer Experience at H.T. Lyons preps teens for union jobs in the trades

Jun 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

About 50 Lehigh Valley teens applied for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, but only 14 were chosen to participate in the 10-day camp, which was open to ages 15 to 19.

HVAC, Sheet Metal Industries Rally to Protect 179D Tax Deduction

Jun 27, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Senate version of reconciliation package targets tax deduction prized by HVAC industry groups

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.

Las Vegas teens discover welding passion through unique summer program

Jun 23, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

During the summer months, many students spend their summer scrolling through social media or soaking up the sun; however, some teens in Southern Nevada are taking a different approach by welding, building, and shaping a future in the skilled trades.

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.