SMACNews May/June 2025

Entering my fourth year as CEO, I have moments when I can reflect on what it means to be a part of SMACNA.

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During my travels, I emphasize to all our members: SMACNA is your association. SMACNA exists solely to promote the interests of our members and the union sheet metal/HVAC industry.

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Sheet metal leaders gather for hands-on learning and facility tours.

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How prioritizing safety builds a more profitable and sustainable business.

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icon Mechanical’s proactive safety approach earns SMACNA’s 2024 Safety Innovation Award.

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In May, House Republicans unveiled their much-anticipated tax package, and the news was not great for HVAC tax credits. The 389-page bill included the repeal of two major HVAC tax credits that address residential energy efficiency improvements.

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Halfway through 2025, and from where we all stand, contractors’ continued challenges may seem unpredictable. Material costs have fluctuated due to regulatory changes and supply chain disruptions.

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In early 2025, President Trump removed Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic appointee to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), despite the fact that her five-year term did not expire until 2028.

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