News Archive

HVAC Lobbying with Stan Kolbe

Feb 4, 2025 — Media Mention

SMACNA and HVAC lobbyist Stanley Kolbe lets us know what to expect out of Washington D.C. in 2025.

Welcome to SMACNA's New and Improved Website

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read

Watch the Video to See How Your Feedback Shaped the Transformation.

Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Feb 4, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA is urging its members and chapters to contact their United States Senators in support of the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as our nation’s 30th Secretary of Labor.

Attend an Upcoming Bargainers Zoom Meeting!

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

These interactive sessions are designed to provide valuable insights, real-time updates, and the opportunity to ask your most pressing questions.

Catch Up on the 2024 SMACNA Convention Interviews

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Learn more about some of the critical topics confronting SMACNA, including the impact of Artificial Intelligence, the need to develop young leaders, and so much more.

Attend Upcoming SMOHIT Webinars

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Join us for Resilience and Mindfulness: Tools for Strength and Clarity, a two-part webinar series presented by SMOHIT.

Notification of Required Increase for Supporting Funds

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Increases will enable the continue effectiveness and sustainability of supporting resources and programs.

Consider adding Servant Leadership to Your Toolbox

Feb 4, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

An emerging leadership style is taking hold that places more of a focus on growth and well-being of employees rather than strictly meeting arbitrary metrics.

Attend the Supervisor Training Academy!

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Program led by industry experts and provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.

Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA lauds former Portland area Oregon Congresswoman, a champion of registered apprenticeships and quality driven, high road contractors, for her bipartisan and balanced job creating policies and legislation.

Toolbox Talk: Effective Communication

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to interact with others in order to share ideas and ultimately, to attempt to arrive at the same place: safely, ahead of schedule and underbudget.

Watch Hire, Retain and Develop Future Leaders

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Patrick Donahue of Federated Insurance recently led a SMACNA member-exclusive webinar, sharing how a focus on three key relationships can positively transform an organization’s overall operations.

Learn About the Impact of Recent Trump Executive Order

Jan 29, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

State Contractors and JATCs May Face Challenges after President Trump Revokes Affirmative Action Executive Order.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Mestek Machinery

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Mike Bailey outlines how the SMACNA Premier Partner looks to push the envelope when it comes to its various product offerings.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer details the value of SMACNA membership and how it serves as a critical value-added for member contractors.

Stan Kolbe Interviewed In SNIPS

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs talks about the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.

SMACNA Convention Interview: A Discussion On Artificial Intelligence (Todd Byxbe)

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more from the contractor’s perspective about the impact that this emerging technology could have on operations.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Dani Mackey

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s PR lead discusses her experience in the field and how contractors can make their interactions with the press as beneficial as possible.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Milwaukee Tool

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Take a look at some of the new products from the SMACNA Premier Partner and take a dive in to why the company believes that being a SMACNA Premier Partner is valuable.

MEP Innovation Conference Registration Ending January 26th!

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us for the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service, and sheet metal contractors!