News Archive

Sustainability Now Within Reach

Mar 25, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The new Hydronic Branch Conductor from Trane helps to reduce the installation and energy costs of hydronic heating systems.

HVAC’s Most Compact Air Handler

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

PreciseLine’s small footprint gives system designers and contractors unmatched design capability when faced with tight space restrictions.

DEWALT® Debuts DEWALT TOUGHWIRE™ Cable Hanger System

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

DEWALT recently announced the launch of DEWALT TOUGHWIRE™, a cable hanger system for HVAC, sheet metal, electrical and plumbing applications.

Optimize Your Fabrication Shop with MSUITE FAB

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

MSUITE FAB empowers sheet metal contractors with real-time tracking, automation, and seamless integrations to enhance efficiency. See it in action at SMACNA FAB Forum in Boston, April 7-9, 2025.

Revolutionizing Field Ordering with BuildCentrix’s Blueprint Takeoffs

Mar 25, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

BuildCentrix offers Blueprint Takeoff capabilities to streamline estimating, the ordering of materials, and project planning for sheet metal, piping and plumbing fabrication shops.

S-Seal by CLWARD: The New & Improved Formula You Asked For

Mar 25, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

CLWARD's new S-Seal formula offers higher viscosity for better control while maintaining easy spreadability. Available in smooth & fiber-reinforced options, and it's GREENGUARD Gold certified, low VOC.

Why Every Mechanical Contractor Needs A Change Order Communication Tool

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Change Orders represent a considerable risk for HVAC & mechanical contractors. They can drain cash and strain relationships with GCs. Between 5% and 30% of total project revenue is at risk.

Final Call for the FAB FORUM

Mar 25, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

British company Firesafe Fire Rated Ductwork Ltd is pleased to support SMACNA and our International Partners by sponsoring and presenting a workshop at FAB FORUM in April.

Second City Metals is Celebrating its 25-Year Anniversary

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Second City Metals is celebrating its 25-year anniversary.

Seal the Deal with SMCs Latest Innovation!

Mar 25, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Complete Seal Paint Grip Fittings Now Available!

Bid More with FastEST Mechanical Estimating Software

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Ready to revolutionize your estimating process and take your contracting business to the next level? Do just that with FastEST's cutting-edge estimating programs, FastPIPE and FastDUCT.

MEP Interview: Chris Hronek (Tweet-Garot)

Mar 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Chris talks about his session and offers some great tips for how his peers can overcome nervousness about public speaking and deliver impactful content.

National Careers in Trades Week: Exploring options

Mar 24, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

With college debt soaring and becoming a major issue today, many Gen-Z’ers are attracted to the trades as an alternative and as an immediate entrance to a rewarding and well-paying job.

New Clear the Air: Fab Forum Preview (with Travis Voss)

Mar 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Seth and Travis talk about the upcoming event in Boston, featuring McCusker-Gill and why it is becoming a showcase event on the SMACNA calendar.

Toolbox Talk: Building a Respectful Workplace

Mar 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about building a workplace that everyone can contribute to the success of the industry.

SMACNA, SMART and ITI Partner to Launch National Careers in Trades Week Promoting Trade Careers that Power the Economy

Mar 18, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

The April 7-11 event will increase awareness among job seekers and the American public about the benefits of choosing careers in the skilled trades. The goal is to fill thousands of positions that are essential to the country’s economic growth.

SMACNA Recognized in CPWR’s 2024 Highlights for Safety Leadership

Mar 18, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

SMACNA is featured in CPWR’s 2024 Highlights for supporting fall prevention and contractor safety. Through education and collaboration, SMACNA advances industry safety.

MEP Interview: Dave Pikey (The Hill Group)

Mar 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about what SMACNA’s Technology Committee is doing to benefit members.

SMACNA Safety Sponsorship: Applications Now Open for 2025!

Mar 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Invest in your professional development: SMACNA's Safety Sponsorship will send one member to the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo (Denver, CO, Sept. 15-17), covering up to $5,000.

Reminder: Real ID Deadline Approaching Soon!

Mar 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Beginning May 7, 2025, the federal government will require you to present a REAL ID compliant driver's license or ID card, or another federally approved form of ID, to board a domestic flight.