News Archive

Read the Latest Toolbox Talk on Mentorship

Sep 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can share your knowledge, skills and advice with a new teammate and help them along their journey.

Heavy Metal Summer Experience Featured in Forbes Magazine

Sep 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Building off the momentum from National Career in Trades Week, the spotlight continues to shine on efforts to build interest in a career in our industry.

P1 Construction Named 2025 SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year

Sep 2, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

The award will be presented during the Annual Business Meeting at the SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, at the Grand Wailea Maui on Wednesday, October 29.

Submit Your Proposal for a Session at the 2026 Fab Forum

Sep 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is seeking proposals that highlight the many aspects of sheet metal production and fabrication for the April 2026 event happening in Chicago!

Nominate the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year

Sep 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Award honors forward-thinking leaders from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience Helps Industry Introduce Students To The Skilled Trades

Aug 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that industry itself will have to do the heavy lifting of solving the skilled trades shortage. The Heavy Metal Summer Experience shows how it's done.

Illinois Releases 2025 Prevailing Wage Rates: Ensuring Fair Pay Across Public Projects

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) released the updated 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction trades across all 102 counties.

New York Slashes EmPower+ Funding: Union Contractors Face Uncertain Pipeline

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read

Potential cuts threaten retrofit jobs and climate progress.

SMACNA Announces Four New Board Nominees

Aug 26, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

Dan Hampton, Roeland Hoeke, Mike Steidel, and Sal Tortorici have been nominated to serve a 4-year term on SMACNA's Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Annual Business Meeting during the upcoming SMACNA Annual Convention.

Register Now for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join your fellow professionals in Austin, TX for the top technology conference in the entire industry and learn more about the trends and best practices that will shape the future!

Stan Kolbe Joins Trade Press Web Panel to Address Key Contractor Provisions in New Tax and Spending Law and Its Industry Impact

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

ACHR News webinar featured HVAC policy thought leaders to help industry stakeholders better understand the impacts of this sweeping new law on the both the contracting industry and the key energy efficiency HVAC provisions.

Erica Respeto Joins SMACNA

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Newest addition to meetings team brings three years of experience in registration, housing and sponsorship development to the fold.

Webinar: Megaprojects Risk Roundtable

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the potential challenges regarding large-scale projects, including understanding project scope, cash flow impact, and legal and regulatory volatility.

Webinar: Lessons Learned: ERP Wins, Woes, and What Comes Next

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us for part four of a series diving in to the core issues of ERP selection and implementation.

Protect Your Employees with Personal Protective Equipment

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

When did you last check your employees’ PPE? Are they wearing it correctly and for the right tasks, or not using it at all? Proper use helps keep workers safe and healthy—and protects your business from costly, preventable workers’ compensation claims.

The Power of Construction Podcast Returns

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Season 2 of The Power of Construction is here—featuring bold conversations with the pioneers shaping construction’s future. Tune in now!

Data-Driven Contracting Meets Data-Driven Manufacturing

Aug 26, 2025 |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.

Cleaner Cuts with Linacoustic® RC Duct Liner

Aug 26, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

See what sets Johns Manville’s Linacoustic® RC duct liner apart. Engineered with unique flame-attenuated technology, it delivers consistent quality and smooth processing on duct fabrication equipment. Watch the demo to see the difference.

NEW CDP Cable-Operated Dampers

Aug 26, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

We are pleased to announce the release of the new CDP Cable-Operated Dampers for use on Titus products. 

Storage Transformed: The PACKOUT™ Rack Kit

Aug 26, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee® continues to transform jobsite organization and productivity with the PACKOUT™ Rack Kit.