News Archive

2025 College of Fellows Scholarship Winners Announced

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Program seeks to recognize talented youth and future leaders from the extended SMACNA family.

Join Us for Updates to IFCAR: An Interactive Town Hall

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Aug 13 session, designed for Chapter Executives and Chapter administrative staff, will serve as an opportunity to explore and discuss our industry fund reporting system.

Join the Next Quarterly Executive Zoom Meeting

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Please join the July 21 Session to provide the insights and participation needed as we continue to strengthen the partnership between SMACNA National and our chapters.

Reserve Your Chapter's Tables for the Keynote & President's Lunch

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA is offering chapters the opportunity to purchase reserved tables for two premier events at the 2025 Annual Convention in Maui; all proceeds will help cover the administrative costs for SMACPAC.

Meet Laurie Greene

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Learn more about SMACNA’s new Director of Membership and Chapter Relations

Meet Tara Long

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

Learn more about SMACNA’s new Executive Director of Meetings and Convention

Share Your Chapter’s Success Story

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Send us an example of how your chapter has made a difference to its members and our entire industry!

Take a Moment to Explore SMACNA Connect!

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

The Chapter Executives Community is a place where members can share knowledge, network, and develop new ideas.

MIT Sloan Report: Sometimes Waiting Might Be the Smart Call

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

New data shows that with growing uncertainty across several issue areas, leaders might be best served by being patient and seeing how things unfold.

What to Watch: 3 Indoor Air Quality Trends Gaining Traction

Jul 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

When it comes to indoor air quality, it would be ideal if we had a crystal ball to predict future threats and opportunities...

Help Us Build a Defense Playbook Against Back Charges

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read

Please share your experiences with your peers by completing a quick survey and helping equip fellow contractors with the tools they need to stand their ground.

Congressman Don Bacon Announces Retirement

Jul 2, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

A longtime friend of SMACNA Contractors and Co-Sponsor of the Infrastructure Act also passed important construction procurement reforms and defense base retrofit laws.

Updated Press Brake Safety Training Manual Now Available on SMACNA’s Website

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Critical safety resource has been recently updated and revised by SMACNA’s Safety and Health Committee to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.

SNIPS Covers Joint SMACNA/SMART Efforts to Safeguard 179D Tax Provisions

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Congress to prioritize critical policy areas needed to maintain a robust construction industry and support American workers and businesses.

SMACNA Political Zoom Recording: How Tariffs Work

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

This presentation on tariffs features John G. Murphy, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The session focuses on the mechanics of tariffs, explains how they work, and discusses their impact on the overall economy.

Webinar: Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Session is designed to help members explore some of the factors that are driving price shifts across all trades.

Tool Briefing: Deep Dive into the Features and Functions of ChatGPT

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can potentially leverage ChatGPT in your business and explore some of the functionality of this emerging tool.

Elevate Cooling Efficiency with Trane Ascend ACR

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Ready to elevate your cooling solutions? Introducing the Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller model ACR, designed to meet the demands of modern buildings with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. 

Heavy Metal Summer Experience at H.T. Lyons preps teens for union jobs in the trades

Jun 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

About 50 Lehigh Valley teens applied for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, but only 14 were chosen to participate in the 10-day camp, which was open to ages 15 to 19.

HVAC, Sheet Metal Industries Rally to Protect 179D Tax Deduction

Jun 27, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Senate version of reconciliation package targets tax deduction prized by HVAC industry groups