Attend the Field Leadership Orientation

Strong field leadership is essential to improving project performance, protecting profitability, and building high-performing teams. 

Join SMACNA for the Field Leadership Orientation, December 7–9, 2026, in Redondo Beach, California. This three-day educational program is designed to equip current and emerging field leaders with the practical skills needed to manage projects effectively, strengthen communication, and drive operational success.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the true costs of doing business and protect project margins.
• Improve coordination and communication between field and office teams.
• Strengthen preconstruction planning, production tracking, and project closeout.
• Develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Apply effective leadership strategies to improve productivity and reduce risk.
• Recognize mental health and well-being challenges through SMOHIT-SMART training.

Monday, December 7

• The Real Costs of a Sheet Metal Business
• Growing and Developing Foremen

Tuesday, December 8

• Creating Alignment Between Field and Office
• SMOHIT-SMART Map

Wednesday, December 9

• Leadership

Registration Deadlines

• Registration closes November 23 and the hotel reservation deadline is November 22.
  

Hotel Information:

• Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Redondo Beach
  • 2420 Marine Avenue
  • Redondo Beach, CA 90278 We look forward to seeing you at the Field Leadership Orientation, as we build stronger leaders and drive success in the field!