Welcome New SMACNA Members

Murray Plumbing & Heating, Chandler, Arizona
Plains 2 Peaks, Denver, Colorado

Published: January 12, 2026

SMACNews November/December 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

A Gathering to Remember: Gratitude, Growth & the Power of Community

It is always fun to bring the SMACNA convention to Maui. It was wonderful to connect with members and learn from great speakers.

A Journey Built on Opportunity: SMACNA’s New President Looks Ahead

Aloha, everyone. It means the world to me to serve as your 2025-2026 SMACNA National President.

Appeals Court Upholds Minnesota's Construction Worker Misclassification Law

On Oct. 24, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision that should be viewed as a meaningful victory for responsible union construction contractors.

Breaking Records, Building Opportunities

Industry leaders gather to strengthen ties and shape the future of the HVAC and sheet metal trades.

Flying High Again

SMACNA member W.G. Tomko’s work on the redesigned mechanical systems at Pittsburgh International Airport was key to the $1.7-billion renovation project.

Forging the Future of Industrial Sheet Metal

Family-founded and future-focused, Vidimos Inc. stakes its reputation on precision, flexibility and a commitment to craftsmanship.

Navigating Tariffs, Tax Incentives, and Workforce Priorities

On going legislative developments and regulatory actions at the federal level continue to shape the competitive landscape, costs and project opportunities for HVAC and sheet metal contractors.

On the Brink of Change

How one residential HVAC contractor has been preparing for the A2L refrigerants transition.

On the Front Lines of Policy

Congressman Ed Case talks defense, dysfunction and the future of America’s builders.

P1 Construction Sets New Benchmark in Construction Safety with Dual Innovation Programs

SMACNA’s 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year creates a safer, more supportive culture for workers.

Raising the Bar in Brazil

Inside SMACNA Brazil’s mission to bring quality HVAC and cleaner air to the forefront.

Stainless Spires Rise Above the River

Budde Sheet Metal Works crafts soaring eagle-wing spires, blending old-school expertise and next-gen training for Dayton’s New Law Enforcement Memorial that honors fallen officers.

The Majority of SMACNA Members Need a CTO

Conferences across construction and fabrication are full of talk about analytics, metrics and KPIs.

The ROI of AI in Construction: A Financial Perspective

Contractors are increasingly presented with AI-powered tools marketed to boost efficiency and reduce risk.

Uncertainty is the New Normal

Economist Rebecca Patterson warns that tariffs will rise and AI will reshape work as the economy enters uncharted territory.

Welcome New SMACNA Members

When the Sky Isn't the Limit

Colonel Nicole Malachowski shows SMACNA how courage, change and gratitude can take leaders further than altitude ever could.