News Archive

Automate Inventory Management Processes with ON!Track

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Hilti ON!Track gives users a smarter way to track tools, manage assets, and keep projects running more efficiently.

Beat the Heat on the Roof

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Heavy, bulky PPE can increase fatigue and trap heat throughout the workday. That's why FallTech® developed the FT-One Ultra-Lite®, the lightest premium harness in fall protection.

OpenSpace Brings Spatial AI to the Jobsite

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Most AI runs on text. OpenSpace runs on reality—and for sheet metal and HVAC contractors, that difference shows up in fewer disputes, less rework, and projects that stay on track.

Stratus in the Real World: Lessons From General Sheet Metal

Jul 21, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

SMACNA’s 2026 Innovator of the Year, Jen Clark, and Trevor Brown of General Sheet Metal (GSM) will lead a session at Stratus Innovate 2026 on their first year implementing Stratus and the practical lessons gained along the way.

How Miter Is Changing Union Contracting

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Union contractors are running leaner, safer, and smarter, here's how.

PowerPoint® Resistance Weld Pins

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Carlisle HVAC’s Commitment to Continuous Improvement Helps the Best Get Even Better.

ServiceTrade's Stella: End Operational Drag Costing Revenue

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Stella is ServiceTrade's agentic AI suite for commercial field service contractors — trained on 14 years of trade data to cut operational drag and grow revenue.

Delivering Certainty for Stadiums & Arenas

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Our specialized stadium chimney systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-traffic, high-heat environments with complex venting requirements, all while keeping crowds safe.

Removable Duct Sections Made Simple with Linx

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Linx’s new Removable Duct Sections provide code-compliant duct access for inspections, maintenance, and cleaning.

Gripple’s Diecasting Capabilities

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Get a peak into Gripple’s Hellaby, England plant, which produces the zinc housings for over 100 Gripple products, and is the second largest zinc diecasting facility in the UK.

One Sourcing Partner. Faster Bid Numbers.

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Closing a competitive bid means pulling ductwork and rooftop-support numbers together fast. TCG coordinates that sourcing (now including MIRO rooftop supports) so your final number goes out fast.

SMACNA All Access Episode 1 (Bias and Belonging Conference)

Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is rolling out a new video series, titled SMACNA All Access that will document the work being done by the association to improve the sheet metal industry and encourage the prosperity of its member companies.

New Clear the Air Episode

Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Seth Lennon is joined by Jen Clark and Brandon Patterson to discuss educational opportunities available to SMACNA members.

Stan Kolbe Discusses Impact of New Housing Law on Contractors

Jul 15, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

In a recent ACHR interview, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs discusses how the newly enacted housing law will expand retrofit opportunities, support new housing installations, and encourage the use of smart building technology.

Best Practices Task Force Shares Apprentice Surveys

Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

The International Training Institute (iTi) surveyed more than 3,273 industry apprentices to gather demographic information and ascertain how they learned about the sheet metal industry, their experiences in the industry, and their perceptions.

CPWR Publishes Heat Hazards Resource Page

Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Tool offers multiple resources that can help companies ensure that their workers remain safe during the warm summer months.

Register for the 2026 Canadian Mental Health Summit

Jul 15, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Two sessions, in Toronto and Vancouver will aid attendees in increasing workplace mental health awareness and reduce stigma and put teammates in a position to help on another.

New Operations Hub Episode

Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Panel looks at the hotly debated topic of trade stacking and how SMACNA contractors can navigate this common issue.

Take Advantage of the Latest Standard of the Month

Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Save 15% on Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards, 3rd Edition for a limited time.

Learn More About Some of The New Tools Available for Construction Tasks

Jul 8, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Online training will show you use cases that leverage Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude to help automate some of your basic job functions.