News Archive

The New Horizons Foundation Seeks Member Input for Prefab and Productivity Project

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Help us understand how HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors have changed their processes, technologies, and design efforts to enhance the impact of prefabrication.

SMACNA and SMART Urge Congress to Retain Key Tax Provisions

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Sheet Metal Industry Management and Labor Representatives are urging lawmakers to preserve incentives that promote manufacturing and energy-efficient buildings, along with tax credits that support skilled workforce development.

SMACNA Featured in Recent ACHR Article About 529 Plans

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s Stan Kolbe interviewed for story that highlights a proposal that would allow education-related tax-advantaged savings plan traditionally used for secondary education to be used for HVACR upskilling.

Project Managers Institute Graduates on Their Way to Success!

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of the newest graduates from the Project Management Institute (PMI) program.

Toolbox Talk: Coworkers Joining from the Non-Union Sector

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can make a colleague from the non-signatory space feel like a valued member of the team.

New Educational Reading from Federated Insurance Now Available!

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

New material from SMACNA Premier Partner talks about critical issues such as workplace safety, human resources and life and disability insurance.

Las Vegas teens discover welding passion through unique summer program

Jun 23, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

During the summer months, many students spend their summer scrolling through social media or soaking up the sun; however, some teens in Southern Nevada are taking a different approach by welding, building, and shaping a future in the skilled trades.

Webinar: How Tariffs Work

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The latest entry in SMACNA’s Political Zoom Series features John G. Murphy from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the basics of tariff policy so you can make informed business decisions.

2025 CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Todd Byxbe

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

The longtime SMACNA legislative advocate discusses several topics, including the importance of contractors attending the event and why relationship building is so critical.

New Horizons And Field Materials Release First-of-Its-Kind Benchmarking Survey

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Field Materials, a SMACNA Silver Associate Member, has partnered with the New Horizons Foundation to release a first-of-its-kind benchmarking survey focused on material procurement and equipment rental practices within...

New Bronze SMACNA Associate Member: Revizto

Jun 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Revizto is the leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that allows trade partners the ability to easily view and collaborate on their models and drawings with internal and external team members.

Data and AI Tools

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

A common concern we hear about AI is whether or not data that gets uploaded into a ChatGPT or Grok will be sucked up into their system and used to train their models.

Register Now for the Safety Champions Conference!

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

September 17-18 event, happening in Chicago, enables stakeholders to engage in conversation and share valuable information that makes the industry safer going forward.

U.S. Green Buildings Council Publishes School IAQ Fact Sheet

Jun 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Outline will assist external stakeholders better understand the technical requirements necessary to ensure all education settings have access to clean air.

Clearstory Simplifies Change Orders for Specialty Contractors

Jun 16, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Specialty contractors face delays, miscommunication & lost revenue with change orders. Clearstory offers real-time visibility & collaboration to cut chaos and help teams get paid faster.

Trades-centric summer camp gives DeKalb area youth peek at future jobs

Jun 15, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

DeKalb’s first Heavy Metal Summer Experience breaks records: ‘I wish this went longer’

NEMI Launches Megaproject TAB, IAQ Resource Center

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

New NEMI resource aims to tackle critical workforce shortages for TAB, IAQ, and commissioning

Embracing Power of Information to Stay Ahead of the Workforce Curve

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

SMACNA's Erykka Thompson challenges you to think of education as active rather than passive.

Daikin 360 Rental Solutions

Jun 12, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

From daily needs to mission-critical emergencies, we’re here to support all your HVAC rental requirements.

Stronger Duct Connections with HDQC-XL Cleat

Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The HDQC-XL Cleat delivers strength and airtight performance for wide TDF and heavy-gauge duct. It reduces deflection and leakage—key to boosting HVAC efficiency in demanding builds.