News Archive

AEROFLEX Self-Seal™ EPDM Pipe Insulation

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

Pre-slit EPDM closed-cell elastomeric pipe, duct, and equipment insulation for mission-critical projects. Available in self-seal tubes up to 16” IPS @ 2” thick.

Insulation Pinning Process Slowing You Down?

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

Boost Productivity with the Gripnail® PowerPinner® 7005HSG.

Built for How Contractors Actually Work

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

Miter connects payroll, HR, field ops, expense management, and safety in one place, giving union contractors less admin and sharper visibility into their teams.

Connect BIM, Fabrication, and the Field

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

Discover how leading sheet metal contractors improve productivity by connecting BIM, fabrication, production tracking, and field operations into one digital workflow.

Owens Corning Introduces QuietR® Rotary Duct Liner Next Generation

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

Safety, sustainability and efficiency are critical factors when it comes to winning bids in today’s sheet metal fabrication and HVAC duct installation marketplace.

PypeServer Cloud+ Now Connects the Dry Side

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

PypeServer's Cloud+ platform now links VDC, the shop, and the field for sheet metal and ductwork, giving contractors one connected view across every trade.

Why Damper Regulators Rattle Loose

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

The wingnut you rivet on today is your customer's complaint tomorrow. Why damper regulators rattle loose, and the positive-locking regulators sheet metal shops switch to. Free samples box.

The Certainty of Prefabricated Engineered Stacks

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

Factory-built engineered stacks are more affordable, more consistent and can be designed at a higher quality than field-fabricated ones.

HVAC Shop Drawings: From Design to Installation

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

HVAC duct shop drawings connect design intent with fabrication and installation. Explore the key considerations and an extensive checklist for creating coordinated, fabrication-ready drawings.

SMACNA Releases Two New Standards for HVAC Contractors

Sep 24, 2026 — Media Mention

SMACNA introduced a Spanish-language version of its HVAC Duct Design Guide to increase access

MEP Title Sponsors Announced

Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Trimble, Milwaukee Tool and Procore join the MEP Conference as the official title sponsors.

Clear the Air Nominated for Award

Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

The OMMA Awards honor the best in Online Media, Marketing and Advertising with 39 categories across two sections: Excellence in Online Advertising and Excellence in Media & Marketing.

Meet WindGate, the Newest SMACNA Associate Member

Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

California-based manufacturer has pioneered HVAC duct hardware for nearly 30 years, delivering innovative products designed around the needs of mechanical contractors in the field.

Learn More About What’s Happening at the December Council Meeting

Sep 23, 2026 |4 min read — Member Update

The December 6-8 event in San Diego not only gives you an opportunity to hear from SMACNA leadership, but also to engage with your peers.

Please Respond to the Latest New Horizons Survey

Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Help the foundation collected data for the new survey titled “Managerial Strategies for Improving Project Level Cash Flows and Payment Terms.”

Register for a Joint Industry Webinar on the New MEP Innovation Report

Sep 23, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

The September 29 session, sponsored by Bluebeam, talks about the report that surveyed 303 contractors on growth, staffing, design volatility, and technology adoption.

The Race Is Heating Up

Sep 23, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

The competition for both the 2026 Top Ten and Capitol Caucus Recognition Programs is intensifying!

Take A Moment to Read Suicide Prevention Toolbox Talks

Sep 23, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Tools provided by CPWR and SMOHIT aim to help teammates look after each other when facing a mental health crisis.

The Countdown is Officially On!

Sep 16, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Donors that want to be recognized on Convention signage should make their contributions as soon as possible, as signage and recognition materials will be printing October 1.

SMACNA All Access Episode 2: The St. Louis Residential Marketplace

Sep 16, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Two member contractors, Welsch Heating & Cooling and the Scott-Lee Heating Company, discuss how union contractors are becoming increasingly competitive in the residential marketplace.