News Archive

SMACNA and Dodge Partnering on New Survey

Jul 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Industry-wide exercise is designed to benchmark and improve performance in the design and construction industry.

Formtek Welcomes Construction Technology Committee

Jul 29, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Mike Bailey welcomes Scott Vidimos, Frank Wall, and other SMACNA members to their Ohio facility.

Separating AI Hype from Reality

Jul 29, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

In the July AI Reality Check, we dive into what the future looks like for AI as it shifts from gossip to practical tool.

Construction Groups Push Targeted Priorities Amid Gridlock

Jul 23, 2026 |1 min read — Media Mention

Banking reform, labor policy and transportation funding dominate the agenda of contractor associations

Athena Chiera Wins SMACNA Safety Sponsorship Award

Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Vice President of California-based Athena Engineering recognized for her efforts in advancing women in construction.

1987 Machinery Becomes Silver Level Associate Member

Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Firm is a major distributor and servicer of machinery made by all major brands used in HVAC duct fabrication.

Toolbox Talk: BE4ALL Overview, Structure, and Resources

Jul 22, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the many resources meant to help the unionized sheet metal industry recruit and retain the best, most qualified workforce available.

DOL Opens Up Susan Harwood Grants

Jul 22, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Program focuses on instructor-led training for workers and employers in small businesses, especially in industries where injuries, illnesses, and fatalities are more common.

Milwaukee® Delivers Efficiency in Every Press Connection with New ONE-KEY™ Compatible Press Tool

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool enhances their press system with the introduction of the next generation M12™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool w/ONE KEY™, delivering confidence in every cycle for plumbers, mechanical contractors, and HVAC technicians.

How Would Your Business Respond If the Power Goes Out?

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

When your business can’t run due to a power outage, it can lead to dangerous conditions and costly downtime.

One Machine. Every Cut. Built for Prefab.

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Pro-Fabriduct's in-line plasma cuts taps, collars, and access doors directly on the line, delivering install-ready duct sections faster and with less labor.

Custom silencers for high-pressure duct systems

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Price Industries offers a variety of high-pressure, custom silencer solutions that are engineered to mitigate sound by targeting specific frequencies.

Automate Inventory Management Processes with ON!Track

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Hilti ON!Track gives users a smarter way to track tools, manage assets, and keep projects running more efficiently.

Beat the Heat on the Roof

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Heavy, bulky PPE can increase fatigue and trap heat throughout the workday. That's why FallTech® developed the FT-One Ultra-Lite®, the lightest premium harness in fall protection.

OpenSpace Brings Spatial AI to the Jobsite

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Most AI runs on text. OpenSpace runs on reality—and for sheet metal and HVAC contractors, that difference shows up in fewer disputes, less rework, and projects that stay on track.

Stratus in the Real World: Lessons From General Sheet Metal

Jul 21, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

SMACNA’s 2026 Innovator of the Year, Jen Clark, and Trevor Brown of General Sheet Metal (GSM) will lead a session at Stratus Innovate 2026 on their first year implementing Stratus and the practical lessons gained along the way.

How Miter Is Changing Union Contracting

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Union contractors are running leaner, safer, and smarter, here's how.

PowerPoint® Resistance Weld Pins

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Carlisle HVAC’s Commitment to Continuous Improvement Helps the Best Get Even Better.

ServiceTrade's Stella: End Operational Drag Costing Revenue

Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Stella is ServiceTrade's agentic AI suite for commercial field service contractors — trained on 14 years of trade data to cut operational drag and grow revenue.

Delivering Certainty for Stadiums & Arenas

Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Our specialized stadium chimney systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-traffic, high-heat environments with complex venting requirements, all while keeping crowds safe.