News Archive

AI Reality Check: Unexpected Risk: Chatbots with Memory

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to leverage these automatic assistants in a way that safeguards your important data.

AI-Powered Insights to Find Answers

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Construction professionals currently spend 18% of their time searching for information on projects, relying on keyword searches and sifting through countless results to find answers.

Amplify Your Return on Investment with the Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0 is compact and fast, forming 3–100” pipe at up to 344 FPM. With Spiral Smart Tech, on-the-fly slitting and trailer-ready design, it ensures quiet, precise production.

The Most Productive Way to Shear Strut on Site

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Designed for electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors, Milwaukee Tool's M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Single Channel Strut Shear delivers precise measurements, consistent accuracy, and installation-ready cuts with no exposed blades.

Best Practices for Hiring Top Talent

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Hiring the right employees is critical for the success of any business. Effective hiring practices ensure you're bringing in top talent, they also help to minimize risks and create a positive work environment.

Build smarter with formaldehyde-free insulation

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Knauf Performance+ ® is the only full portfolio of fiberglass HVAC insulation that’s formaldehyde-free — which is good news for contractors.

New & Improved: Trane Modular Self-Contained Units

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Trane’s Modular Self-Contained Units have expanded capacities, new Symbio® controls and low-GWP refrigerant.

Price Industries Factory Mounted Piping Packages

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Factory Mounted Piping Packages can improve contractor margins while reducing project risk and delivery timelines. Available on all VAV boxes, fan powered boxes, and fan coil units.

Powerful Functionality, Made Simple with FastEST Software

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

FastDUCT and FastPIPE Estimating Software will speed up your estimating time and improve accuracy all while being easy to learn and use.

Greenheck Launches New Line of Rooftop Units

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Model RT simultaneously controls temperature and humidity to deliver optimized comfort.

Affordable Welding Training. Solved. Introducing Miller MobileArc Weld Simulator

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Weld into the Future: Experience the Miller MobileArc Revolution

nVent CADDY Pyramid Rooftop Systems

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

nVent CADDY Pyramid Rooftop Supports are surface-mounted for electrical and mechanical use on various roof types. Foam or rubber bottoms distribute loads evenly to avoid membrane damage. Built for rooftops, they withstand harsh weather long-term.

Why Specialty Contractors Are Rethinking Change Order Management

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Today’s job sites are fast-moving, with constant changes leading to more change orders. Yet many contractors still use outdated methods like paper T&M tickets. A recent Clearstory survey of specialty contractors revealed some surprising insights.

Unlock Cash Flow: A/R Reporting Strategies

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Learn how to leverage your A/R data for actionable insights, improved cash flow, and stronger financial stability in today's challenging construction market during this free webinar.

Unlock Value From Your Project Data

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Technology should work for you. Aedo helps SMACNA members automate data flows between your systems and brings it together at the project level, so you can see profitability, risk, and performance across every project and across your business.

Join Us for an Upcoming SMACNA Political Zoom on April 30th!

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The latest session in this quarterly series, “The First 100 Days”, will examine the Trump Administration’s impact on our industry and what our members need to know about the future.

2025 SMACNA Annual Convention Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Join us in Maui in October for the premier event on the SMACNA calendar.

Get Ready for the 2025 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Apr 23, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

Join SMACNA for Construction Safety Week 2025, May 5–9. Watch new Safety Alliance videos, including ladder safety tips from Justin Crandol, and attend CPWR’s webinars to improve fall prevention practices on the jobsite. Stay safe and alert.

Fab Forum Interview: Allison Ostenberg (Western Washington JATC)

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Discussion details the value of attending the Fab Forum for SMACNA’s labor partners and examines some of the key lessons that were learned during the Boston event.

Tell Us How Tariffs Have Impacted Your Business!

Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Government Affairs Team seeks real-world examples of the effect of current economic policy on your bottom line.