News Archive

Don’t Gamble on Leakage

Dec 9, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

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Don’t Forget to Register for Chapter Executives Institute 2026!

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Join us in Orlando, Florida, February 8-10, 2026, for the Chapter Executives Institute. This annual, continuing education program is designed exclusively for SMACNA chapter executives.

Collective Bargaining Orientation Registration Closing Soon!

Dec 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

December 17 is the last day to register for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

Comparison of Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Released in November 2025 by the SMACNA National Labor Relations Department, this report analyzes and compares 59 Local Residential, Light Commercial and Service Addenda.

Submit Your Topics for the Next Quarterly Executive Video Conference with SMACNA National

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Take advantage of your opportunity to address critical issues with SMACNA and fellow chapter executives.

Propose a Topic for the 2026 Accelerate Your Impact Webinars!

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Submit an idea for the program designed to provide Chapter Executives with critical industry, business, labor and legal knowledge.

Watch the Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure Webinar

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The latest entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill Webinar Series features Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

Join the SMACNA Chapter Executives Community

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA Connect is a great place to connect with your peers, ask questions, share best practices, and discuss chapter administration or industry-related topics.

Take a Brief Trade Stacking Survey

Dec 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Joint project between SMACNA, SpectrumACE and the CPC looks to learn more about your pain points regarding trade stacking between interior specialty contractors.

SMACNA Capitol Hill Webinar Series: Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure

Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

Public Sector Market Forecast: State Fiscal Pressures and Opportunities for Contractors

Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

While state fiscal conditions are tightening, key opportunity areas remain strong — especially in markets supported by federal funding and long-term capital needs.

SMACPAC Update: Record Growth and a Critical Year Ahead

Dec 4, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

SMACNA’s Political Action Committee is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Thanks to the support of our members and the rollout of a new, aggressive strategic plan, SMACPAC saw the strongest growth in its history.

Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill Triggers Major State Fiscal Shifts

Dec 4, 2025 |4 min read — State Legislative

Congressional passage of the budget reconciliation package has set off a rapid series of state-level fiscal and policy adjustments that have a direct impact on contractors.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Joe Samia

Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer sits down with Seth Lennon to discuss the value of SMACNA membership and why constant engagement at events, such as the annual convention, is critical, especially for educational opportunities.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Gary Myers

Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's new Vice President joins Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry, some of the issue areas that he is particularly passionate about, and what he hopes to accomplish on the executive committee.

One Week Left to Register for Collective Bargaining Orientation!

Dec 3, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

December 10 is the last day to register for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.

MEP Early Bird Pricing Ends December 7!

Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now for the premier technology conference designed to help industry professionals embrace best practices through peer engagement.

IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Overtime Tax Deduction

Dec 3, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Notice clarifies the method by which workers may determine the allowable deduction amount in the absence of a separate employer-level accounting of qualified overtime on information returns such as Forms W-2 or 1099.

Attend Thursday’s Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

Dec 3, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

Join Next Week’s Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.