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SMACNA Recognized for Excellence in Video

Mar 25, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Ragan Communications awards SMACNA five Honorable Mentions in their 2025 Video, Visual & Virtual Awards.

Attend the Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference

Mar 25, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

This event, which combines the iTi, NEMI and SMOHIT conferences, focuses on the industry as a whole, allowing you to experience more, learn more, network more — all in the convenience of one session.

March AI Reality Check: All AI is Not the Same

Mar 25, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

In recent months we’re starting to see some real differences emerge between the different AI models

Learn More About Safe Ladder Use

Mar 25, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

By using proper equipment, you can successfully prevent falls, which are one of the leading causes of injury and death on the jobsite.

Learn More About OSHA Rules on Workplace Safety Signs and Tags

Mar 25, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

OSHA 1910.145 lays out regulations relating how to successfully and clearly communicate workplace hazards.

Strengthen Your Workplace by Reviewing the OSHA Top 10

Mar 18, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards serve to keep employers aware of common risks across all industries.

Meet Procore Helix: AI that Builds with you

Mar 18, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We’ve unified your construction data into an AI-powered intelligence layer that answers questions, automates tasks, and delivers actionable insights in real time.

Data-Driven Contracting Meets Data-Driven Manufacturing

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Mestek Machinery and Stratus have partnered to digitally connect the Lockformer Spiral Tubeformer with real-time data, boosting efficiency, reducing labor, and streamlining HVAC fabrication.

Milwaukee® Unlocks the HVACR Industry's First Fully Cordless Service Calls

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool’s M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine delivers a breakthrough solution for HVAC professionals.

Reliability, Consistency and Savings with Price Controls

Mar 18, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Factory-mounted controls save cost and time, but those benefits are amplified when you leave it to the manufacturer to provide the VAVs and controls as a package – ready for installation.

Performance+®: the natural choice for fiberglass insulation

Mar 18, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Contractors and fabricators can feel better working with Performance+® fiberglass insulation as it’s made from sustainable materials that support the environment and healthier indoor air quality.

Reliable Rental Solutions for Contractors

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Trane Rentals delivers fast, reliable climate control solutions designed to keep construction projects on schedule and budgets on track.

DEWALT TOUGHWIRE™ CABLE HANGER SYSTEM – Las Vegas

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

DEWALT, in partnership with SMACNA of Southern Nevada and Local 88 JATC hosted an in-depth introduction to DEWALT TOUGHWIRE™ CABLE HANGER SYSTEM.

Master Project Margins with ServiceTitan Construction

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

ServiceTitan’s end-to-end platform helps contractors protect profitability by unifying project financials, real-time field data, and AI-driven insights to streamline workflows and maintain cash flow.

SAVE $60 OFF $300 on Hilti Bits and Blades

Mar 18, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The right tool inserts can make all the difference. Use code SYSTEM26 to save on qualifying purchases and experience the Hilti System Advantage.

Millermatic®: Your Dependable Workhorse Welder

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Simplify operations, increase productivity, and eliminate imperfections with the Millermatic line of welders — featuring the new Millermatic® 211 PRO.

Union Payroll and Compliance, Made Simple

Mar 18, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline union compliance, certified payroll, and job costing with Miter – an all-in-one payroll, HR, field ops, and expense platform built for contractors.

800+ Technicians on What Slows Them Down

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

823 technicians share what’s slowing them down: field-to-office miscommunication, last-minute scheduling changes, and limited career visibility.

Delivering Certainty for Food & Beverage Processing

Mar 18, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

From grease ducts to chimney products, we deliver the certainty of long-lasting performance, impeccable safety and adherence to the strictest hygiene and regulatory standards.

Cut Your Detailing Time by 20%+

Mar 18, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

EVOLVE Mechanical helps MEP contractors cut detailing time by at least 20% with tools built for Revit including hanger automation, sleeve placement, duct optimization, and more.