SMACNA in the News

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  SMACNA Names B.J. Giri of Holaday-Parks, Inc. as 2025 National Contractor of the Year

  Nov 14, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  B.J. Giri, managing principal of Holaday-Parks, Inc., received the 2025 SMACNA Contractor of the Year Award, honoring his leadership, innovation, and industry impact over 35 years.

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  Leadership, Innovation, and Compassion Take Center Stage at 2025 SMACNA Awards

  Nov 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  Holaday-Parks' B.J. Giri honored as Contractor of the Year; P1 Construction recognized for safety and mental health innovation.

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  B.J. Giri of Holaday-Parks, Inc. named 2025 National Contractor of the Year by SMACNA

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  The honor recognizes a standout contractor whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on the industry.

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  SMACNA Names P1 Construction 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  This award honors the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture.

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  Industry Backs Bipartisan Push for Better School Indoor Air Quality

  Sep 4, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  SMACNA, ASHRAE weigh in on reintroduced legislation.

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  The Heavy Metal Summer Experience Helps Industry Introduce Students To The Skilled Trades

  Aug 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  It’s becoming increasingly apparent that industry itself will have to do the heavy lifting of solving the skilled trades shortage. The Heavy Metal Summer Experience shows how it's done.

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  Change Order Payment Reform Bill Returns to Congress, Drawing Strong Industry Support

  Jul 24, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  Federal contractors would benefit from a recently introduced bill that promises to ensure they will get paid on time for change orders on federal construction projects.

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  What to Watch: 3 Indoor Air Quality Trends Gaining Traction

  Jul 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  When it comes to indoor air quality, it would be ideal if we had a crystal ball to predict future threats and opportunities...

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  Heavy Metal Summer Experience at H.T. Lyons preps teens for union jobs in the trades

  Jun 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  About 50 Lehigh Valley teens applied for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, but only 14 were chosen to participate in the 10-day camp, which was open to ages 15 to 19.

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  HVAC, Sheet Metal Industries Rally to Protect 179D Tax Deduction

  Jun 27, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  Senate version of reconciliation package targets tax deduction prized by HVAC industry groups

• 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.

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  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’

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  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.

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  Nonprofit program aims to teach high school students trade skills

  May 31, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  Heavy Metal Summer Experience director Angie Simon discusses Gen Z’s rising interest in trade jobs on ‘Fox News Live.’

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  Federal Judge Orders Department of Defense to Reinstate Project Labor Agreements

  May 30, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  The Department of Defense directed contracting officers in February to halt use of PLAs on large-scale projects; a judge has now ordered a reversal on this policy

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  Good Morning America: How trade schools are redefining the path to success

  May 22, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  High school students are skipping college and learning trades instead, earning as much as  $70,000 after graduation.

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  Seattle manager combines sheet metal work with technology

  May 21, 2025 — Media Mention

  Over her 13-year career in the industry, Liz Fong has become an expert in software management, process development and coding.

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  CNN with Audie Cornish: College vs. Trades: Is a Four-Year Degree Still Worth It?

  May 21, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  HMSE Co-founder Angie Simon discussed college versus the trades as options for today's students on CNN with Audie Cornish. 

• Has the Pendulum Finally Swung from College Degrees to Skilled Trades?

  May 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

  Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.

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