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SMACNA’s spring events made the case that the contractors winning tomorrow are the ones learning, lobbying and connecting today.
Jul 14, 2026
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ARCHITECTURAL: 173 Feet Up, 130 Years In
Heather & Little brings Cornell University’s McGraw Tower back from the brink.
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HVAC: Mapping the Work
How shops can use AI to turn messy, real-world operations into clear processes, usable SOPs and repeatable training tools.
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INDUSTRIAL: Lee Mechanical’s 250,000-Pound Sheet Metal Answer to the Data Center Boom
When a long-term client needed a massive mechanical infrastructure overhaul at a data center supply chain facility in southeastern Wisconsin, Lee Mechanical brought the solution.
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RESIDENTIAL: The 12-month Build
Inside Design Aire’s race to install 259 HVAC systems before Washington University’s fall semester.
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TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING: No More Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Fire and life safety systems hidden inside ductwork have gone unchecked for too long. Industry experts say their moment of focus has arrived.
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When I travel, people often ask me why SMACNA membership is important. Networking with peers is a big reason, since it lets us learn from the best in the industry and discover new ideas.
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At SMACNA’s Fab Forum, contractors discussed the future of shop productivity — from prefab and inventory control to automation.
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Contractors, policymakers and industry experts convened on Capitol Hill for two days of policy briefings, lobbying and hard conversations about tariffs, pensions and the future of the construction industry.
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When FX’s “The Bear” needed a bear cage for its now-iconic opening scene, they called a sheet metal shop in the Chicago suburbs. It became the biggest show in the city.
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CHAPTER Spotlight: Tri-County SMACNA: How friendship, tragedy and a family affair reshaped one SMACNA chapter
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On May 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in M & K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund that should be of interest to unionized construction contractors participating in multi-employer pension plans.
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At its heart, artificial intelligence differs from traditional software because it uses probability, not instructions, to get work done.
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Sometimes, success is best measured in relative terms.
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Fire and life safety systems hidden inside ductwork have gone unchecked for too long. Industry experts say their moment of focus has arrived.
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