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Purpose-Built for Mechanical & HVAC Contractors

Eliminate the headaches and risks of managing out-of-contract work.

Sample Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Employers may use this sample as a guide when drafting, implementing, and administering their harassment and discrimination policy in the workplace.

Regulation of the Month: FLSA Salary Threshold: Blocked

Federal Judge has blocked the Department of Labor’s rule that would have raised the salary threshold for exempting employees.

Dr. Devon Madon

Find and Pursue Government Contracts

Once you have registered your small business in the System for Awards Management (SAM), you can find an open solicitation that fits what your small business offers, when your offer has been submitted successfully and you can now be awarded a contract.

Project Communication

Speaker: Kevin Dougherty

Project Communication: a program designed to improve your project profitability. Project Communication is designed to help the sheet metal contractor and their production teams take charge of projects and determine the most profitable way to proceed.

Ryan Hoggatt

Secrets to hiring and retaining good employees

With a limited potential resource for new, productive and loyal employees, what can be done? Here are some quick tips.

Michael Coleman

Project Planning AND Leadership

Speaker: Maxim

• Project Leadership: How Leadership Differs from Management: Project managers are also project leaders. Participants will explore both management and leadership behaviors and learn why they are different. Participants will discuss what effective leadership looks like and how to lead more effectively. 
• Project Planning from Preconstruction to Closeout: Planning does not end when the project starts – Participants will discuss how to lead planning from the beginning of the project all the way until the customer accepts the finished project. 

General Services Administration

This is the homepage for the General Services Administration, a government agency established in 1949. The agency has evolved over the years and today is tasked with managing government buildings and real estate, providing a product and service procurement support, and developing policies and regulations.

Bobby McCally

The Brandt Companies, LLC
Carrollton, TX

Mini-Split Systems in Residential Retrofit Applications

Mini-split systems are being marketed for installation in new construction in smaller homes but are also being utilized in retrofits. This paper addresses some benefits and limitations of mini-split systems in residential retrofit applications.

Seal the Deal with CLWARD Water-Based Duct Sealants

You may know CLWARD for our high-quality metal duct fabrication products, but did you know we also manufacture industry-leading water-based duct sealants?

The Art of Negotiation

Speakers:  Keith and Rebecca Scott

In this highly interactive workshop,  participants will learn to maximize the odds of getting the outcome they want.

Getting Started as a Contractor

This SBA website provides helpful, basic information on how you can get started as a federal contractor.

SMACNA Urges House to Support, Cosponsor H.R. 3079

SMACNA urged Members to support H.R. 3079, “The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act” sponsored by Representative Peter Welch (D- VT) and cosponsored by Representative Kinzinger (R-IL).  H.R. 3079 has been reported from subcommittee to the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits full Committee approval. An identical Senate bill, S. 1706, introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE) has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Understanding the Business of Construction

Speaker: Andy Patron

• Discover the secret of success – always bill on time.

• Learn the key ingredients in credits and collections – knowing proper and effective billing procedures, documenting and supporting your invoices, and handling disputed charges.

• Determine how much overbilling is too much.

• Know how to best handle the collection process.

• Learn to follow up in anticipation of delays.

Safety and Health Overview

Speaker: Justin Crandol

This program is best presented in half-day sessions and can be combined / tailored to the needs of the Chapter. 

Maria Davidson

Technical Guideline on Through Penetration Firestopping

This paper was prepared in response to increasing concerns and lack of understanding of this issue by designers, code officials and contractors.

Gary Myers

Intech Mechanical Company, Inc.
Roseville, CA

PEW Charitable Trusts Energy Efficiency Resources

Pew is working to increase the amount of industrial energy efficiency to help create jobs, spur private investment, improve competitiveness, and enhance resiliency.

Dushaw Hockett

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting

Learn the common Federal Contracting terms, how to become a Federal Government contractor, get help with Government contracting and find Federal Government contracting opportunities that might be right for your business.

Do You Know Who You're Hiring?

You’re looking to bring on a new employee, and your prime candidate looks great on paper — plenty of experience, consistent work history, and ideal professional credentials.

Revolutionize HVAC Installation with Griplock

Griplock Systems' cutting-edge suspension solutions deliver faster, safer, and cost-effective installations. Visit us at the AHR Expo (Booth #5481) and enter to win an HVAC Pro Essentials Bucket!

Lisa Davis

Joseph Passannante

Cleats Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Chicago, IL

Safety Is About Culture, NOT Policy

Speaker: Dr. Charlie Cartwright

Our industry spends BILLIONS of dollars and an unmeasurable amount of negative emotional energy developing policies and punishments or fines to reduce the number of deaths and accidents in the industry. Still, in the end – it hasn’t altered the statistics. Is your plan to do what everyone else does but somehow achieve better results?

SEE Action Report: How large industrial companies save energy

Learn how some of America’s largest industrial companies—General Motors, General Mills, Intel, and J.R. Simplot—produced their successful energy efficiency programs in this free study.

Product Show

Play to Win, Can Your Guess Beat Jess?

Try to guess better than Jess how many loose wingnuts we’ve collected in this container. If you’re a duct fabricator, mechanical contractor or mechanical engineer you know all too well that wingnuts rattle loose, throw off the air balance & waste energy.

Labor Law 101

Labor law expert, Tom Trachsel, from Felhaber Larson, will provide the legal framework within which unions and associations must operate.  Topics covered will include common terms and phrases explained, unfair labor practices (ULP), communicating with union members, hot cargo provisions and more.

MILCON Forecast

This document provides the USACE acquisition forecast of planned Military Construction projects. This forecast information is for advance planning purposes only and is subject to change. 

Self-Management

Speaker: Andy Patron

• Elements of communication: Explore the five elements of the communication process, examine the communication cycle and your role and responsibilities as a participant in the process. We will cover how to evaluate the various methods and techniques of communication and providing insight on email, phone, and web etiquette
• Time management:  Learn how to analyze which activities impact your time the most and plan, understand the importance vs. urgency dilemma. Learn to use tools to better prioritize your tasks and decisions and discover ways to deal with time stealers: email pop-ups, texts, interruptions, and other people.

Matthew Sano

Fisher Balancing Co.
Williamstown, NJ

Clark Ellis

Convention App

HVAC - VAV Systems

This video produced by the Engineering Mindset illustrates how a VAV system works.

SMOHIT-SMART Map

Speaker: Chris Carlough

The SMART Members Assistance Program (MAP) provides contractors with assistance to help workers with mental health and substance abuse problems.  The program helps members and their families having difficulty with depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health-related problems.  

Naval Facilities Engineering Command

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is the United States Navy's engineering command, committed to the Navy's and United States Marine Corps' combat readiness. 

Telescopic Spreader Beams Have Arrived!

Our new telescopic spreader beams are here to revolutionize your lifting operations! Learn how these versatile tools can handle heavy, awkward loads with ease while ensuring safety and efficiency.

NEW Gripple TecLoc for Seismic & Force Protection

The NEW Gripple TecLoc Conduit Claw is part of the broader, re-branded “TecLoc” range of Gripple products for the seismic & force protection of suspended services.  It will be featured in booth 3717 at the upcoming AHR Expo in Orlando.

Ido Glanz

Guy Gast

Member Individual Directory

The Bullet Foreman - A Time Management Program

Speaker: Kevin Dougherty

In today’s world, most of us are asked to get more done in less time. This full day program will help you develop the basic personal and organizational skills to enhance your productivity. 

Jake Olsen, P.E.

NAVFAC Ech11 CI MILCON

This is the webpage for NAVFAC EchII CI MILCON which provides program management, support, and oversight (from project definition to financial completion) of all military construction projects executed by NAVFAC and