News Archive

Price Industries Drop-Boxes (DBH)

May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Drop-Boxes are a simple approach to air distribution for large volume spaces. Purchasing a pre-fabricated Drop-Box eliminates time-intensive design, assembly, and field sealing, allowing labor to focus on higher-value project tasks.

Stop Wrestling with Materials Prices: Digitize Your Supply Chain

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Mechanical contractors piece together their procurement-to-payment process with manual data entry, invoice chasing, and supplier calls.

Software Selection Guide for SMACNA Members

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Looking for new software, but drowning in options? This guide breaks down the selection process into manageable steps, with practical evaluation tips and expert recommendations.

Introducing the Retrotec Model 7000 Blower Door

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Retrotec's newest, lightest, and most versatile high-powered blower door fan.

Revolutionizing Field Ordering with BuildCentrix’s Blueprint Takeoffs

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

BuildCentrix Blueprint Takeoff streamlines estimating and project planning for sheet metal, piping & plumbing fab shops. Digitally analyze 2D drawings, capture dimensions and materials in 3D, and boost accuracy and efficiency when creating orders.

Automating Hanger Placement for Sheet Metal

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Discover how MSUITE Hangers transforms hanger placement from one of the biggest modeling bottlenecks into a streamlined, automated process. Sheet metal contractors can now cut placement time, reduce manual errors, & stay on schedule with automation.

AI to Combat Rising Material Costs

May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Kojo launches AI tool suite to help contractors combat rising material costs.

Future-Ready Facilities: Digital Twin Meets CMMS

May 21, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Combined forces of Pinnacle Infotech & InnoMaint now deliver BIM-integrated Digital Twins for smarter and more resilient support for facility management.

Coming Soon! Easier Way to Buy Steel

May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We’re transforming Majestic’s MHub customer portal, enabling you to instantly purchase steel with preferred base pricing and preloaded items based on previous purchases. It’s designed to save time, save money, and make the buying process even easier.

Register for Free Federated Webinar

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

June session offered by the SMACNA Premier Partner will detail practical strategies for protecting your business and team from workplace violence and crime.

Rainier Metal Works featured on Clear the Air

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Team members talk about the growth of the firm and what their prospects are for the future.

SMACNA Urges Congress to Retain Current Energy Tax Incentives

May 20, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Letter sent by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) features over 270 signatories.

SMACPAC 101: An Introduction to SMACNA’s Political Action Committee

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the essentials of trade association PACs: their purpose, how they operate, requirements for Federal Election (FEC) compliance, and more.

SMOHIT Offering New Online Safety Training

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Topics discussed include Confined space entry, Construction safety, Forklift and heavy equipment, and OSHA 10 and 30.

Participate in the Second Be4All Art Contest

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Have you or your child’s art featured on the 2026 Be4All Calendar and SMACNA’s social media outlets!

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 20, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Duro Dyne CL90: Strongest One-Piece Duct Lock

May 19, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Engineered for strength, simplicity, and reliability, the Duro Dyne CL90 sets the standard for square duct suspension in commercial HVAC installations. This compact, high-capacity lock delivers unmatched performance in a user-friendly design.

FT-R+™ — The First Field-Repairable Class 2 SRL

May 15, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The FallTech FT-R+ is the first and only field-repairable Class 2 SRL, drastically reducing your worksite's downtime while maximizing its safety and efficiency.

Impact of National Careers in Trades Week Continues as Angie Simon Featured on CNN

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.

New Funds Leadership Team Charts Course

May 13, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

New Executive Group, led by Michael Harris, looks to guide ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT forward into the future.