In the market for value-added solutions? Wondering where to find new and improved products? This monthly newsletter features the latest products, services and industry technologies from SMACNA's Associate Members. Timely articles on overall market and industry conditions are featured as well.
Keeping Budgets Honest in Volatile Markets
Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Budget commitments (Master POs) connect pre-construction estimates to real-time pricing, helping SMACNA contractors catch cost swings before they erode margins.
Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
The FallTech® 7396 Rotating SRL Cradle Anchor keeps your lifeline aligned with your movement, reducing drag and eliminating hang-ups as you work across the roof. It helps you stay mobile, work more efficiently, and extend the life of your equipment.
One Platform Built for Union Contractors
Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Miter connects payroll, HR, field ops, expense management, and now safety in one place, cutting admin work and giving union contractors the clarity to run a tighter operation.
The Cost of Poor Training: Why Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Microlearning
Jun 23, 2026 |12 min read — Products & Services Update
You hire. You train. They burn out. They leave. Sound familiar? Employee retention has become a continual struggle in recent years for companies of all sizes.
Industry-Trusted Hangers Since 1998
Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Gripple have been the experts in cable suspension for 28 years when they were the first to manufacture a cable hanger that changed the way contractors suspend services.
Next-Generation Vulcan Fiber Laser Elite Unveiled
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
The next-generation Vulcan Fiber Laser Elite delivers faster speeds, stronger industrial performance, and advanced B&R/ABB controls for unmatched precision, uptime, and diagnostic capability.
HVAC Knowledge at Your Fingertips
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Access on‑demand HVAC training, specifications, tools, and expert insights anytime with Johns Manville’s free resource hub, The Source—built to support contractors on every job.
Milwaukee Tool Advances Jobsite Head Protection with Type 2, Full Brim Safety Helmets
May 22, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update
Milwaukee Tool's new BOLT™ Full Brim Safety Helmets, Type 2 Class C (Vented) and Class E (Non-Vented), are the industry’s lightest weight full brim safety helmets
Manage Your Reputation With Smart Hiring Practices
May 22, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update
The people you hire play a key role in the success and bottom line of your business. Your team often serves as the face of your company, directly shaping public perception.
Unlock High-Performance Blower Coils
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Price Industries’ Blower Coils are strategically designed for high performance and confined spaces – and maximum accessibility!
Trane® Brings You TRACE® Early Access
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
The next generation of TRACE is nearly here. Our initial phased release delivers new capabilities for central plant energy modeling—built to match the evolving demands of modern buildings.
Win More HVAC Bids with Greater Accuracy
May 22, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update
Estimate faster and more accurately with software built specifically for sheet metal contractors; reducing risk and improving bid confidence.
Retrotec’s Model 7000 Blower Door Fan
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Our newest blower door fan in the lineup redefines performance and portability.
Greenheck Introduces the RT-20 Rooftop Unit
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Greenheck has expanded its rooftop unit (RTU) line with the addition of its smallest unit, Model RT-20. The RT-20 delivers 3 to 5 tons of packaged DX cooling, 500 to 2,000 cfm of airflow.
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Keep your production running at its best.
The (not so) Secret to Data Center Success
May 22, 2026 |5 min read — Products & Services Update
Imagine you’re working a $100M+ job. The shop just finished building the assemblies for your first delivery and they’re in the process of being loaded onto the trailer.
Delivering Certainty for Real Estate & Construction
May 22, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update
Our systems handle the demanding needs of the real estate and construction industry — including generator systems, grease ducts, special gas venting and building heating appliances.
Turn Your Workflows Into AI Apps
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Off-the-shelf software keeps you average. Custom AI gives you an edge. Pelles.ai turns your workflows into AI apps & agents, live in days, not months.
A System to Keep You Ahead in Safety
May 22, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update
Heavy gear gets in the way—this lightweight system works with you. The FT-One Ultra-Lite and FT-X EdgeCore SRL-P move as one to help you stay comfortable, mobile, & protected when working at height.
How Miter helps union contractors do more.
May 22, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update
Miter unifies payroll, HR, field ops, and expense management, so union contractors spend less time on admin and more time building.
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