News Archive

Hercules Industries Talks About Navigating the Current Economic Climate

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Denver-based manufacturer of HVAC projects discusses how evolving market forces are impacting its use of domestic steel.

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call on June 17th.

Kentucky Report Talks About the Dangers of Flying Debris

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Incident report produced by Kentucky’s State FACE program details an incident involving a press operator being struck by a metal fragment and steps that can be taken to mitigate these dangers.

Has the Pendulum Finally Swung from College Degrees to Skilled Trades?

May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.

Sheet Metal Leaders Call for Tax Cuts to Tamp Down Tariffs’ Impact on the HVAC Industry

May 9, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Tariffs, idled steel plants, and vanishing exemptions put sheet metal industry on edge

The High-School Juniors With $70,000-a-Year Job Offers

May 7, 2025 — Media Mention

Companies with shortages of skilled workers look to shop class to recruit future hires; ‘like I’m an athlete getting all this attention from all these pro teams’

John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires

May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.

National Careers in Trades Week Leads to Wall Street Journal Coverage and Hilger, Simon Interviews

May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Article talks about work force development and how heightened efforts to recruit high-schoolers into professions such as plumbing, electrical work and welding have helped spur a revitalization of shop classes in many districts.

Read the March/April SMACNews

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

An interview with SMACNA President Tom Martin, a review of the new SMACNA website and focus pieces on several critical market sectors highlight this issue.

FAB Forum Interview: Hugh Seaton

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about artificial intelligence from one of the space’s top experts and understand the impact that this new tool can have on construction.

Ron Palmerick Joins Angie Simon for Let’s Talk Shop

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Longtime New York-based contractor shares his industry story and provides critical insights on a variety of topics.

SMACNA Construction Technology Committee Visits DeWalt

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Attendees had the opportunity to also learn more about how to give effective presentations from the voice of the Baltimore Ravens.

Consider Authoring a New Chapter in the Contractor Operations Manual

May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.”

Consider College of Fellows Sponsorship Opportunities

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

By sponsoring the golf tournament and/or the cornhole event at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention, you can help make the sponsorship program successful!

Please Take Part in the SMACNA Safety Awards Program

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2025 Safety Survey, are now open for applications.

Last Call for 2025 SMACNA Safety Sponsorship!

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Encourage your members to apply for the chance enabling individuals committed to safety and inclusivity in the industry to earn $5,000 for expenses related to attending the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver.

Help Us Keep Our Records Up-to-Date!

May 5, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Request for Updated Wage & Fringe Information and Collective Bargaining Agreements

Watch The First 100 Days Webinar

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

A SMACNA Panel breaks down the critical developments from the first 100 Days of the Trump Administration.

Watch the FAB Forum Interviews

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Listen to the perspectives of those who attended the premier event focused on fabrication!

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Join us this spring for SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.