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NEW FlexiStak™ for Effortless VRF Suspensions

Compatible with Gripple’s Fast Trak® vertical tracks, the new FlexiStak™ is an adjustable pipe hanger that will revolutionize the way you suspend VRF line sets and mechanical piping.

SMACNA Joins Other Trade Associations in Supporting Bipartisan Tax Legislation

U.S. House Ways and Means Committee features SMACNA’s statement of support for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. 

OSHA civil penalty amounts adjusted for 2024

Changes in amounts reflect current levels of inflation.

NEMIC Seeking to Hire Field Representative & Technical Specialist

Role serves critical function in building joint labor/management partnerships that can promote ICB and TABB contractors to various public/private stakeholders.

SMACNA Engaged At AHR Expo

Chicago-event provided SMACNA representatives an opportunity to discuss new technical standards and strengthen industry relationships.

What Contractors Need to Know About Withdrawal Liability

This upcoming webinar will tackle the basics of withdrawal liability and is free to SMACNA members and chapter executives.

Injury and Illness Data due to OSHA on March 3rd

OSHA Form 300A: Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300: Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301: Injury and Illness Incident Report due for electronic submission.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Johns Manville

Product Manager Cassie Todtenhagen discusses some of the popular products being offered by Johns Manville along with detailing the value of being a SMACNA Premier Partner.

The Davis-Bacon Act- New Rules

Discover key compliance strategies, understand recent changes, and gain practical knowledge to navigate the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act confidently. 

SMACNA Urges Senate to Quickly Confirm Julie Su

SMACNA circulates letter to Senators voicing support for Acting Secretary Su to be confirmed as the 30th Secretary of Labor.

Time is running out to register for the Collective Bargaining Orientation!

Comprehensive session designed to help both new negotiators and experienced collective bargainers prepare for their next collective bargaining session.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Johns Manville

Product Manager Cassie Todtenhagen discusses some of the popular products being offered by Johns Manville along with detailing the value of being a SMACNA Premier Partner.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Johns Manville

Product Manager Cassie Todtenhagen discusses some of the popular products being offered by Johns Manville along with detailing the value of being a SMACNA Premier Partner.

SMACNA Product Show Interview: Johns Manville

Product Manager Cassie Todtenhagen discusses some of the popular products being offered by Johns Manville along with detailing the value of being a SMACNA Premier Partner.

How to Save When Purchasing Materials with the Help of AI

Learn how, with the assistance of artificial intelligence and new technology, you can easily identify areas of improvement and savings in your current materials procurement process.

Maintaining a Labor-Management Relationships

A panel of experienced chapter executives, Ginger Slaick, Stacey Smyly, John Sindyla, and Charlene Zezawa will discuss methods for maintaining a working, and preferably good labor-management relationship with the union during the life of the collective bargaining agreement. The panelists will discuss how to approach both the union official who is open to a good relationship as well as those where the relationship is more challenged and how they may have changed the relationship over time.

Opportunities Abound in the New Year

Convention is one of the highpoints of SMACNA’s annual calendar. Our event in Phoenix was outstanding with great content and networking. A special thanks goes out to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make our gathering in Arizona one of the best conventions on record.

4 Key Questions Can Improve Information Retention

I wanted to start my first SMACNews column with a question: What was your biggest takeaway from October's Annual Convention? SMACNA broke attendance records for a non-Hawaii convention, and it was wonderful to engage with so many fellow SMACNA contractors.

Government Averts Another Shutdown

Both chambers finished up legislative business and left town for a much-needed break to focus on constituent outreach over the Thanksgiving Holiday. December marks the first time in approximately a decade without government funding deadlines.

How Companies are Making Recruitment and Retention a Reality

BE4ALL (Belonging and Excellence for All) launched in December 2021. It is a joint endeavor supported by SMACNA, SMART and ITI. The initiative envisions a diverse, inclusive and unionized sheet metal industry that is welcoming and fosters belonging for all. 

2024 Tax Planning Strategies for Contractors

Construction is one of the most complicated industries to understand from a tax perspective. 

New Davis-Bacon Rule Advances Despite Legal Challenges

In a major win for SMACNA members, the Department of Labor’s Final Rule — “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations” —  went into effect (“DBA Rule”). This is the DOL’s first update to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) regulations in over 40 years.

Join SMACNA at the AHR Expo

The 2024 AHR Expo on January 22–24, brings together manufacturers & suppliers to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology.

SMACNA CONVENTION: Embracing New Growth Opportunities

SMACNA’s 2023 Annual Convention highlights the industry’s unprecedented possibilities and how the association is helping businesses thrive.

ARCHITECTURAL: Checking in on a New Detroit Project

CASS Sheet Metal fabricated and installed metal panels for the Godfrey, a boutique hotel in one of the city’s historic areas.

HVAC: A Balancing Act

Colorado Sheet Metal needed scaffolds to tackle HVAC efficiency upgrades in the U.S. Air Force Academy fieldhouse — the first renovations since it was built in 1968.  

INDUSTRIAL: Carbon Management Presents New Opportunities for Industrial Contractors

Industrial contractors can take advantage of tax credits for projects involving carbon capture, green hydrogen and beyond.

RESIDENTIAL: How to Leverage Short-Form Videos on Social Media

Embracing video marketing allows you to better connect with your audience, who often prefer watching videos on the go.

January 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

SMACNA-Endorsed Policy Changes Yielding Real Results for Increased Industrial Construction in Local Communities as Construction Boom is Called Eye-Popping.

Make Sure Your Members Are Prepared (Again) For A Potential Government Shutdown

Congress faces a pair of self-imposed shutdown deadlines to fund government agencies risking agency and program closures with potentially harsh implications for contracting firms.

Attend the Upcoming Davis/Bacon Webinar

January 9^th session will outline updates and changes to prevailing wage requirements so SMACNA contractors can remain in compliance.

State of the Industry Survey is Due

SMACNA’s Labor Relations department needs your chapter’s input for the Annual Labor Report. 

Register Now for the Association Leadership Meeting

Event is designed to develop your leadership skills through networking, training exercises and distinguished speakers.

Make Some New Leadership Commitments for 2024

Instead of making an easily breakable resolution, commit yourself to becoming a better leader through deliberate action.

Webinar: Maintaining a Labor-Management Relationship

Session will delve into strategies for working collaboratively with unions, addressing challenges, and adapting approaches based on the nature of the relationship.

College Of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 24-25 academic year.

College of Fellows Accepting Nominations

SMACNA’s College of Fellows members are the top industry professionals who have made significant contributions and advancements to the sheet metal industry.

SMACNA Boosts Hill Efforts for House Co-sponsors of SAFE Banking Legislation

SAFE Banking Act would allow banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to offer banking services to construction contractors working on legal cannabis related projects without fear of sanction by Federal banking regulators.  

Trane Blog: Dee Cramer

Latest entry in blog series from SMACNA Associate Member tells the story of Dee Cramer’s Great Depression-era origins and how the contractor continues to innovate.

The SMOHIT Helpline

The SMOHIT Helpline is a unique and personalized mental health service for our SMART members and their families, operated by Jeremy Holburn with assistance from a variety of mental health professionals. Although the Helpline is available 24/7, it is possible that when you call you may be prompted to leave a message, most likely due to our therapists helping other members. In most cases you will receive a callback within a three-hour window.

The SMOHIT Member Assistance Program

The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust Inc. (SMOHIT) works with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers to provide its Member Assistance Program (MAP). This mental health awareness and action program highlights the issues associated with substance use disorder and suicide prevention, then educates union members on solutions, helping members and their families access those resources when they need them.

The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)

The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) is an organization that raises awareness about suicide prevention and provides resources and tools to create a zero-suicide industry by uniting and supporting the construction community.  With a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. Construction workers are at a heightened risk for suicide for a variety of reasons that can all be addressed – starting with changing the culture in the workplace.  CIASP is dedicated to changing the statistics by educating and equipping organizations, industry service providers and construction professionals to STAND Up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority. There mission is to provide and disseminate information and resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction with the goal of creating a zero-suicide industry.

CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training Suicide Prevention Materials

The CPWR is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. They have been providing a growing number of resources available on Suicide Prevention to help organizations and individuals understand the issue, start a conversation, and play a role in supporting friends, co-workers and family members. The information on the website is intended to help construction employers, unions and workers quickly find information on suicide prevention.

NIOSH – Suicide Prevention Materials for Suicide Prevention

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a department of the CDC and provides research focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces.  NIOSH has created several materials including the CDC’s “Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs, and Practices” that is located on their above website.

OSHA Materials for Suicide

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed materials  to promote workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness.  Materials can be located at the above website on workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness in multiple languages that reflect diversity in the workforce and encourage workers' sense of belonging.

SMACNA Suicide Prevention Hardhat Stickers and Chips

SMACNA, NECA, MCAA, and TAUC have joined forces to help spread awareness about mental health. Construction is a hard and high-stress profession and has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation. Our four trade associations are uniting behind fixing this problem and shining a light on the importance of your mental health. Together they have released a “chip” and “hardhat sticker” with the new suicide and crisis prevention number; 988. Our goal is to provide our members, or someone they know, a resource of where they can get help. We want to spread the message of “It’s okay to not be okay.” And it’s time for the construction industry to step up and change the culture of not speaking up when you have a problem.  Not all injuries are visible. Not all trauma is evident. Your mental health matters. If you are a SMACNA Chapter or member, please click here to place your order for hardhat stickers and chips. 

If you have questions, please email Justin Crandol at jcrandol@smacna.org. 

Watch Ductwork Fabrication from Innovation to Integration

See several industry experts discuss the latest cutting-edge advancements in fiberglass duct liner insulation and how it’s reshaping the ductwork fabrication industry, while enhancing shop efficiency and performance.

Visit Mestek Machinery at the 2024 AHR Expo

Stop by booth S7546 to learn how Mestek Machinery can help your business succeed with automating processes while reducing labor costs.

Unlocking Efficiency and Space with Kingspan’s KoolDuct

Kingspan’s cutting-edge HVAC ductwork system, KoolDuct, is reshaping space-savings benefits commonly seen with traditional wrapped HVAC standards.

Tour a Real OpenSpace Jobsite Capture

Step inside an OpenSpace project. See just how easy it is to navigate and collaborate.