News Archive

New Speakers Added to the CEA National Issues Conference Line-Up

Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN-6), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), and Chamber of Commerce’s John Murphy scheduled to address attendees at May 5-7 event.

The Project Manager RFI Handbook Now Available!

Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

New handbook breaks down the RFI process from all angles—what questions to ask, who to involve, when to submit, and where to find information before submitting.

Felipe Raats (SMACNA Brasil) joins Clear the Air

Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the Brazilian market and how SMACNA Contractors have been competitive in several fields, including healthcare.

New Gold SMACNA Associate Member: Price Industries

Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Price Industries is a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service.

SMACNA Wins a 2025 Trendy Award

Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The 2023 SMACN-IFUS report is recognized as one of the best non-profit annual reports by Associations Now.

New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: Miller Electric Mfg. LLC

Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. a Fortune 200 company. (NYSE: ITW).

Supervisor Training Academy Graduates on Their Way to Success!

Apr 8, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the latest Supervisor Training Academy (STA) graduates.

Aaron Hilger Careers in Trades Interview: KVLY-TV (Fargo, ND)

Apr 8, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger highlights the benefits of joining the trades during National Careers in Trades Week on KVLY-TV, North Dakota Today.

SMACNA Releases Major Updates to Two Duct Construction Guides to the Trades

Apr 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

New editions introduce expanded bracing options, updated sizing tables and enhanced duct design capabilities.

Senate Votes to Block Trumps Emergency Powers

Apr 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

In a letter, SMACNA's Stan E. Kolbe, Jr. warned that "tariff penalties aimed at Canada for non-trade objectives have already caused harsh and unnecessary economic pain for U.S. workers..."

SMACNA Updates Duct Construction Guides

Apr 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

The two new editions introduce expanded bracing options, updated sizing tables, and enhanced duct design capabilities.

Industry groups launch National Career In Trades Week

Apr 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

The organizations are boosting their marketing to Generation Z as a way to close the labor gap.

SMACNA Supports Senate Resolution to Halt Canadian Tariffs

Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

S.J. Res 37, introduced with bipartisan support by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul to halt the national emergency that was declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada.

Aaron Hilger Interviewed for National Careers in Trades Week!

Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s CEO speaks with the media about the for young people in a prosperous career in the skilled trades.

Tom Martin joins Angie Simon on Let’s Talk Shop

Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the SMACNA President’s industry journey and his priorities for the presidency.

SMACNA’s Annual Industry Labor Report is Now Available

Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s 2025 Annual Industry Labor Report has been released and is available for all SMACNA Members to view.

SMACNA® ANSI 45-Day Public Review

Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

The SMACNA® Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems 4th Edition and Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards 3rd Edition are now available for ANSI 45-day public review and comment.

New Clear the Air Episode!

Apr 1, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Austin Keating from SNIPS talks about what tariffs could mean for the entire industry, as well as examining some of the other critical topics throughout the space.

New Gold SMACNA Associate Member: NEFCO

Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Family-owned and operated construction supply company provides a broad range of products and services to a large variety of professional contractors.

New Silver SMACNA Associate Member: BuildCentrix

Apr 1, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Firm offers field ordering and estimating solutions that streamlines and automate processes around the ordering, shipping, and delivery scheduling of your materials and manages your work orders and field/shop timecard entries.