News Archive

Complimentary SMACNA Chapter Executive Gift

Oct 5, 2026 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Orders will be shipping in the next few weeks!

SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Cleats Manufacturing

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about this Chicago-based contractor’s history and how they are heading towards a bright tomorrow thanks to a recent expansion.

Help SMACNA Remember Those Who We Have Lost

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Help us honor those colleagues, friends, and loved ones who have passed away since our last Annual Convention.

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

Sep 30, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s College of Fellows members are the top industry professionals who have made significant contributions and advancements to the sheet metal industry.

Deadline to Submit Agenda Items for the December Council Meeting is Friday

Sep 30, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

October 2nd is the final day to submit agenda items for the December Council Meeting.

Submit Your 2027 Fab Forum Session Proposals

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is looking for industry experts to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that can help contractors improve their fabrication operations and grow their businesses.

Top Ten Leaderboard Shake-Up: Who’s Making a Move?

Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

Make your contribution by October 1st for Convention signage recognition!

The Estimator’s Toolkit Helped Participants Build Skills for Predictable Project Success

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

The Estimator’s Toolkit: Best Practices for Predictable Success brought industry professionals together September 1-2, for a two-day program focused on strengthening bid strategy, labor analysis, change order practices, and project turnover planning.

Read the Latest Round of Federal Updates

Sep 30, 2026 |15 min read — Member Update

Learn more recent activity from the Executive Branch that will impact the greater industry.

Read the latest Construction Awards Update

Sep 30, 2026 |5 min read — Member Update

Defense-oriented projects for the Marine Corps lead the way.

AI is Not Going To Kill Us All

Sep 30, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

In the September AI Reality Check, we look past some of the press being put out by AI firms and learn more about what the real world impacts actually are.

Milwaukee® Transforms Jobsite Cleanup with Groundbreaking NEXUS™ Modular Vacuum System Expansion

Sep 28, 2026 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool introduces the latest advancements in their NEXUS™ Modular Vacuum System, delivering groundbreaking innovations for jobsite cleanup.

Data-Driven Contracting Meets Data-Driven Manufacturing

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Mestek Machinery and Stratus have a partnership connecting Stratus' digital fabrication tools with the Lockformer Spiral Tubeformer, streamlining HVAC sheet metal workflows through real time data exchange.

Protect Your Business From Phishing Attacks

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Phishing is a common method cybercriminals use to try to infiltrate businesses.

Fiberglass Insulation Supports Better Learning

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Fiberglass HVAC insulation helps schools improve acoustics, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and thermal performance while supporting comfortable learning environments.

Protect Your Labor, Schedule, and Budget

Sep 28, 2026 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

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

Factory-Wired Condensate Pumps

Sep 28, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Factory-mounted, prewired condensate pumps help contractors save costs, reduce installation time, minimize coordination, and eliminate the need for space to mount and connect a separate pump.

Meet Hilti's New Battery-Powered Band Saw

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The SB 5-22 Cordless band saw offers 3-1/4" of cutting capacity and a lightweight, ergonomic design to help MEP contractors work more efficiently across a wide range of metal-cutting applications.

Sikla Modular Framing Accelerates Data Center Projects

Sep 28, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

A data center project showed how Sikla’s siFramo modular framing converted welded steel to an all-bolted system, reducing labor and installation time while improving safety, flexibility, and speed.

Why Choose 1987 Machinery

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

1987 Machinery offers advanced technology and responsive service, helping sheet metal and HVAC duct fabricators maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure reliable production.