News Archive

DOL Holding Virtual Meeting on OSHA Whistleblower Program

Oct 6, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

Program will help gather information to be used to improve the program.

Iowa SMACNA Members Meet with Congresswoman Axne, House Majority Caucus Chair Jeffries

Sep 22, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

Members discussed workforce development issues with congressional leaders at Des Moines, IA issues event.  

H.R 5376 – The Inflation Reduction Act

Aug 15, 2022 |3 min read — Federal Issues

Sweeping legislation that contains $369 billion of incentives to promote new energy efficency technologies and represents an important first step toward slashing energy waste and decarbonizing the country's building portfolio.

SMACNA, TAUC, NECA and MCAA publish Pre-Qualification Article

May 26, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's Safety Director recently on Construction User piece with colleagues from NECA, MCAA, and TAUC.

The Proposed Rulemaking Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation

May 17, 2022 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

SMACNA believes that by returning to the original 30-percent rule, more union contractors will be able to competitively bid for federal contracts since, under the terms of the 50-percent rule, there was the appearance that union wages did not

Biden Administration, Developers, Labor Tout Project Labor Agreement For New Wind Farm

May 5, 2022 |1 min read

The Biden Administration, union officials, and offshore power developer Orsted have finalized the terms of a Project Labor Agreement.

Last Call for Safety Surveys

May 5, 2022 |2 min read — Member Update

Don’t miss your final opportunity to partake in this program and be automatically entered to win a SMACNA Safety Excellence Award.

SMACNA Applauds House Passage of Tax Relief For America's Families and Workers Act

Mar 28, 2022 |3 min read — Statement

Legislation extends and reforms vital tax incentives that support the historic demand on our industry to purchase expensive, productive new equipment needed to build a strong infrastructure that meets the nation’s needs now and into the future.

MCAA, NECA and SMACNA Release a Joint Tool and Equipment Rental Guide

Mar 28, 2022 |4 min read — Statement

SMACNA joins with MCAA and NECA in publishing guidance designed to help business owners understand the costs associated with the tools employed by construction professionals.

Federal Legislation

Mar 23, 2022 |1 min read — Federal Issues

This notice contains information regarding Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund benefit accruals under the Variable Benefit Accrual Rate (VBAR) for 2021 Contribution Hours.

SMACNA Applauds Effort to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act

Mar 11, 2022 |2 min read — Statement

SMACNA Applauds Long Overdue Effort by Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to Seek Constructive Reforms to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act.  

SMACNA opposes H.R. 1284 and S. 403

Mar 10, 2022 |3 min read — Member Update

Proposed legislation would limit the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal construction projects.

PinP Conference Hotel Discount Ends Today

Jan 20, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA members who are attending will need to confirm their reservations at Resorts World Las Vegas today to lock in the special rate.

Contracts Bulletin #98: Change Orders and Extra Work: Tools for Change

Jan 9, 2022 |1 min read — Contracts Bulletin

This bulletin will discuss the basics for effectively implementing and incorporating changes into agreements, and will address how standard contracts, such as the American Institute of Architects.

Contracts Bulletin #125: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors

Jan 9, 2022 |2 min read — Contracts Bulletin

President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.”

8th Edition of Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards Reflects Industry Updates

Dec 10, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA released the eighth edition of its Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards in accordance with best practices from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

SMACNA Convention Interview: Ernie P. Menold

Dec 2, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Ernie P. Menold, VP at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., spoke with SMACNA’s Jeff Henriksen about the company’s work during the pandemic and their focus on workforce development.

SMACNA Member Collaborates on DC Memorial

Nov 17, 2021 |4 min read — Press Release

Native American-owned sheet metal company contracted to handle fabrication for new Washington, D.C. memorial.

SMACNA Appoints Al LaBella as New Board President

Oct 28, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA, the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Al LaBella of Blue Diamond Air Systems has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president. LaBella’s year-long term

Tom Martin Appointed to SMACNA’s Executive Committee, 2021 Legislative Contractor of the Year

Oct 25, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

SMACNA announced Tom Martin, president of T.H. Martin, Inc., has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as vice president. Martin’s year-long term in office begins at the close of SMACNA’s 77th Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, during which