News Archive

2026 Safety and Health Conference Registration Opens Soon!

Sep 17, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

September 22nd is the date to register for the premier safety education event for construction professionals!

Contractor Spotlight: The Hill Group

Sep 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the Chicagoland contractor and their established track record of driving innovation, safety and building a collaborative workplace.

Meet the Breakfast Sponsors for the 2025 SMACNA Convention Product Shows

Sep 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Several SMACNA chapters commit to support one of the top events at the upcoming convention in Maui!

Watch Tariff Update & Contractual Response

Sep 16, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Webinar featuring experts from SMACNA and Felhaber Lawson detail how these ongoing changes in tariff and trade regulations are affecting both public and private sector project planning.

Heavy Metal Summer Experience Seeking Full-Time Executive Director

Sep 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

As the organization continues to expand, this individual will take on several critical roles, including leading strategic expansion and outreach, recruiting new locations and partners, and scale operational capacity.

Western States Holds First Regional Apprentice Contest Since 2011

Sep 16, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Apprentices from Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada competed in a number of events that tested their skills in multiple disciplines.

Read the Toolbox Talk on Generational Diversity

Sep 16, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to build an age diverse team is one that is made up of people spanning many different generations.

Joint Comments of SMART and SMACNA - Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Sep 15, 2025 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

Joint Comments of SMART and SMACNA - Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Registration Coming Soon: December 2025 Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

Sep 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Get ready for your opportunity to engage with SMACNA leadership and have your voice heard!

Use TASC: Tune In • Ask • State • Connect

Sep 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

As we continue to observe Suicide Prevention Month, learn more about how to help a teammate or colleague who may be suffering.

Register Now for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

Sep 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join leaders from SMACNA, MCAA and NECA for the top technology conference for all MEP contractors.

Travis Voss Featured on Podcast Episode About TAB in Healthcare

Sep 10, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Voss, Jeff Sample and Matthew Cole are featured in an episode of the Contech Crew about a lot of the lifesaving work being done by our contractors in hospitals and schools.

New Let’s Talk Shop Episode

Sep 9, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Angie Simon is joined by William Cheney (CEO, ServiceTrade) and Seth Lennon for a special episode focusing on introducing new generations to the trade.

Save The Date: 2026 Safety and Health Conference

Sep 9, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us in Austin, TX on January 12-15 for the premier safety education event for construction professionals!

Welcome Aboard, SubBase! SMACNA’s Newest Associate Member

Sep 9, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SubBase is a centralized platform built by construction veterans to simplify materials management without disrupting the way you already work.

Webinar Recording: State Level Labor Issues

Sep 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Watch the session featuring New York Assemblyman Harry Bronson lead a discussion on how state legislatures work on critical labor matters.

Help Your Chapter Earn a Top Spot in The Annual Top Ten and Capitol Caucus SMACPAC AF Battle!

Sep 8, 2025 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership

Competition is a chance for SMACNA chapters to show their advocacy strength through corporate (SMACNA chapters & member firms) contributions to the SMAC Administrative Fund (Admin Fund).

Plan to Attend the Collective Bargaining Orientation

Sep 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

This program will equip your members with all the tools and best practices needed to have a positive impact at the bargaining table.

SMACNA Nominates Four New Board Members

Sep 8, 2025 |5 min read — Chapter Leadership

Dan Hampton, Roeland Hoeke, Mike Steidel, and Sal Tortorici will be confirmed at the Annual Business Meeting that will take place during the upcoming SMACNA Annual Convention.

July 2025 Board Report Now Available

Sep 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The summary of activities from the most recent meeting of SMACNA’s Board of Directors is ready for viewing.