News Archive

Protect Your Labor, Schedule, and Budget

Jun 23, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline how you monitor labor and equipment performance to help keep your projects moving and your margins protected.

Faster Ductwork. Smarter Automation. Unmatched Precision.

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Iowa Precision Pro-Ductomatic delivers unmatched speed, precision, and hands-free automation, turning coil material into finished ductwork faster than ever before.

Stop Paying for Other Trades' Mistakes

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

ProjectSight 360 Capture gives mechanical contractors time-stamped visual proof to verify site conditions, eliminate rework and avoid costly disputes.

Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner to Close the Procurement-to-Finance Gap for Specialty Contractors.

Improve Jobsite Efficiency with Field Intelligence

Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Bring AI directly to your on-site crews with Field Intelligence, designed to help teams reduce busywork, access information faster, and keep projects moving.

Second City Metals Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in HVAC Steel Distribution

Jun 23, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Second City Metals, Inc., a premier national steel distributor specializing in the HVAC industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary.

Flexible Lifting, Minus the Bulk

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Aluex STR9+ delivers 9-ton lifting capacity in a lightweight 159 lbs. aluminum beam. Built for tight spaces, fast setup, and changing lift requirements.

Delivering Certainty for Restaurants & Food Service

Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

We leverage our extensive expertise to deliver custom food service vent systems. They provide exhaust and grease duct venting that meet the challenges for high-heat equipment, like pizza ovens, broilers and industrial dishwashers.

FastDUCT HVAC Estimating Software: Bid More Today!

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

FastDUCT simplifies HVAC estimating with accurate pricing, industry-standard labor rates, and seamless integration, helping contractors save time and deliver precise, competitive bids faster.

Labor is Your Greatest Risk or Reward

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The labor situation is changing — and most MEP contractors can't see it. RIVET gives the office and the field real-time labor visibility.

Keeping Budgets Honest in Volatile Markets

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Budget commitments (Master POs) connect pre-construction estimates to real-time pricing, helping SMACNA contractors catch cost swings before they erode margins.

Anchorage That Moves with You

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The FallTech® 7396 Rotating SRL Cradle Anchor keeps your lifeline aligned with your movement, reducing drag and eliminating hang-ups as you work across the roof. It helps you stay mobile, work more efficiently, and extend the life of your equipment.

One Platform Built for Union Contractors

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Miter connects payroll, HR, field ops, expense management, and now safety in one place, cutting admin work and giving union contractors the clarity to run a tighter operation.

The Cost of Poor Training: Why Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Microlearning

Jun 23, 2026 |12 min read — Products & Services Update

You hire. You train. They burn out. They leave. Sound familiar? Employee retention has become a continual struggle in recent years for companies of all sizes.

Industry-Trusted Hangers Since 1998

Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Gripple have been the experts in cable suspension for 28 years when they were the first to manufacture a cable hanger that changed the way contractors suspend services.

Solving the data center energy and water conservation problem

Jun 18, 2026 |1 min read — Media Mention

SMACNA CEO Frank Wall discusses data center concerns and why HVAC specialty construction industry associations and their engineering allies have promoted boosting data center energy and water efficiency.

Keith Sonderling Visits SMACNA Philadelphia

Jun 17, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

The Acting Secretary of Labor visits SMACNA contractor Prime Sheet Metal and holds contractor issues roundtable SMACNA chapter leadership to learn more about the regional and national HVAC market and industry workforce development.

Contractor Spotlight: Sheet Metal Werks

Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the Chicago-based family company that started in 1987 that has grown into one of the leading firms in the region.

New Clear the Air Episode

Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Paul Heimann (Welsch), Tom Mascari (Mendel), and Rob Schimmelpfennig (HAVE) join Seth Lennon to talk more about building a durable customer base and how to retain those leads long-term.

New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Virtual Building Studio

Jun 17, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Specialized BIM and CAD services partner helps MEP engineering firms, contractors, and consultants improve project delivery through scalable production support.