SMACNews March/April 2026

SMACNA's President discusses his story of how he entered the trades and provides advice for those looking to join our industry.

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Learn more about the enormous potential of a career in the trades and why it is important for SMACNA to do its part to build a sustainable and dynamic workforce.

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How three professionals from academia, marketing and tech left their careers behind and found their futures in sheet metal and HVAC.

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How to recruit with authenticity, retain through empathy and develop through opportunity.

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Sheet metal and HVAC leaders reveal proven strategies that turn college talent into industry lifelines, even for small firms.

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The Motor City’s SMACNA chapter works to capture new opportunities in this resurgent community.

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The construction slowdown that began in early 2025 only worsened in 2026 due to increased metal and equipment tariffs,spiking energy costs and stubborn interest rates.

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Unlike some technologies, AI is not just something firms adopt; it has a strong individual-level adoption, which presents a problem familiar to leaders who dealt with the introduction of smartphones 15 years ago.

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To keep projects moving and crews in the field, overtime has long been a reality in the construction industry.

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HVAC systems hum silently when balanced right, delivering comfort, safety and efficiency. But when done wrong, the noise of wasted energy and failed inspections can drown out everything.

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