News Archive

Attend Upcoming SMOHIT Webinars

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Join us for Resilience and Mindfulness: Tools for Strength and Clarity, a two-part webinar series presented by SMOHIT.

Notification of Required Increase for Supporting Funds

Feb 4, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Increases will enable the continue effectiveness and sustainability of supporting resources and programs.

Consider adding Servant Leadership to Your Toolbox

Feb 4, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

An emerging leadership style is taking hold that places more of a focus on growth and well-being of employees rather than strictly meeting arbitrary metrics.

Attend the Supervisor Training Academy!

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Program led by industry experts and provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.

Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA lauds former Portland area Oregon Congresswoman, a champion of registered apprenticeships and quality driven, high road contractors, for her bipartisan and balanced job creating policies and legislation.

Toolbox Talk: Effective Communication

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to interact with others in order to share ideas and ultimately, to attempt to arrive at the same place: safely, ahead of schedule and underbudget.

Watch Hire, Retain and Develop Future Leaders

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Patrick Donahue of Federated Insurance recently led a SMACNA member-exclusive webinar, sharing how a focus on three key relationships can positively transform an organization’s overall operations.

Learn About the Impact of Recent Trump Executive Order

Jan 29, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

State Contractors and JATCs May Face Challenges after President Trump Revokes Affirmative Action Executive Order.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Mestek Machinery

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Mike Bailey outlines how the SMACNA Premier Partner looks to push the envelope when it comes to its various product offerings.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer details the value of SMACNA membership and how it serves as a critical value-added for member contractors.

Stan Kolbe Interviewed In SNIPS

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs talks about the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.

SMACNA Convention Interview: A Discussion On Artificial Intelligence (Todd Byxbe)

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more from the contractor’s perspective about the impact that this emerging technology could have on operations.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Dani Mackey

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s PR lead discusses her experience in the field and how contractors can make their interactions with the press as beneficial as possible.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Milwaukee Tool

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Take a look at some of the new products from the SMACNA Premier Partner and take a dive in to why the company believes that being a SMACNA Premier Partner is valuable.

MEP Innovation Conference Registration Ending January 26th!

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us for the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service, and sheet metal contractors!

Read the First AI Reality Check

Jan 22, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Series will provide quick and useful insights to help you understand what's happening in the AI landscape.

DOL Terminates COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Focus will now shift to completing Infectious Disease Rulemaking.

Participate in Webinar on Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow

Jan 22, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Hire, Retain, and Develop Future Leaders will examine the three relationships (employees, customers, and partners) within your organization positively impacts the total operations.

AI Webinar Series: Streamlining Success Recording Now Available

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Recording meant to assist SMACNA Members in better understanding how AI can enhance productivity in marketing, sales, and quality control.

AI Webinar Series Adds Three New Sessions – Register Now!

Jan 15, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Dive into how artificial intelligence can enhance business operations and efficiency for SMACNA members and stay ahead of the curve with expert insights and actionable strategies.