News Archive

Quieter, Smoother, Faster: The Next-Gen M18 FUEL™ SURGE™

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Continuing to drive productivity and safety on the jobsite, Milwaukee® introduces the next generation M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼" Hex Hydraulic Driver.

Protect Your Labor, Schedule, and Budget

Aug 25, 2026 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline how you monitor labor and equipment performance to help keep your projects moving and your margins protected.

Simplify Overhead Hanger Installation with KH-EZ IQ

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Complete threaded rod installations up to 94% faster with Hilti’s new KH-EZ IQ Push-to-connect screw anchor, engineered to eliminate manual threading for easier overhead work.

8' FT-X® EdgeCore™ Twin-Leg SRL-P

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Premium Class 2 leading-edge protection engineered for greater comfort, continuous tie-off, and less downtime.

New Model IV Indoor Ventilator

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Model IV is the newest addition to Greenheck’s line of indoor ventilators that deliver 100% outdoor air and are designed for indoor installation in limited spaces such as mechanical rooms, attics, or basements.

PypeServer Cloud+: Smarter Fabrication for SMACNA Contractors

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Most fabrication shops rely on disconnected workflows. PypeServer Cloud+ unifies your BIM data, machines, and field teams on a single platform.

Retrotec’s Commercial DucTester and Accessories

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The Retrotec 440x DucTester is the industry's first truly lightweight handheld commercial duct tester, delivering powerful performance, fast setup, and accurate results in one portable system.

Rossi: Best Damper Regulator for Duct Fabrication

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The positive-locking damper regulator sheet metal shops switch to: patented, made in USA, BABA-compliant, assembled in under 90 seconds. Get a free samples box.

ServiceTrade acquires Mura to capture earned revenue

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

ServiceTrade acquired Mura, extending its Stella AI suite through to cash collection and making ServiceTrade the first commercial service platform to apply AI across the full service lifecycle.

Fire Resisting Ductwork Specialists

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

We developed our CASWELL FIRESAFE® Brand in 2003, which is now sold internationally through our carefully selected network of Licensed Manufacturing Partners.

Pension, Health Benefits and Executive Compensation Programs

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Employers that participate in multiemployer benefit plans need the support of a smart, experienced and reliable legal team.

Gripple Launches New Website

Aug 25, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Easier to navigate site features better product search functionality

U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates as 50% Tariffs Take Effect

Aug 24, 2026 — Media Mention

Industry leaders warn that the collapse of USMCA negotiations and the return of aggressive tariff policy threaten to disrupt project costs and material availability

Bel-Aire Mechanical Named 2026 SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year

Aug 19, 2026 |3 min read — Member Update

Safety Innovator of the Year Award, presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, honors a company that demonstrates a safety practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program.

Learn More About SMACNA Associate Member Rebar

Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Firm offers AI-powered takeoff and estimating software built for mechanical and HVAC preconstruction.

Read the Latest Edition of the Partners in Progress Magazine

Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how partnerships can better the industry and how SMART and SMACNA are making positive inroads when it comes to building codes.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 19, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Construction workers are six to seven times more likely to die from an opioid overdose than workers in other fields. Workplace injuries frequently lead to opioid prescriptions, which can inadvertently develop into dependency/substance use disorders.

Attend Federated Insurance’s Risk Management Academy

Aug 19, 2026 |1 min read — Member Update

Session can help business owners learn how to prevent losses by developing risk management best practices, connecting with industry peers facing similar challenges, and with insurance professionals who are committed to helping owners.

SMOHIT Offering Tips to Handle Seasonal Transition

Aug 19, 2026 |2 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the proactive steps that you can take to take care of your mental and physical health during the fall months.

Meet the Nominees to SMACNA’s Board of Directors

Aug 12, 2026 |6 min read — Member Update

Election will take place at the Annual Business Meeting October 28th, held in conjunction with the SMACNA Annual Convention.