Member Update

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  John Franco, SMACNA’s Long Time Director of Meetings and Convention Retires

  May 7, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  37-year long career leaves an enduring mark on SMACNA, built on a legacy of hard work, kindness, indelible experiences, golf expertise and being a beloved member of the SMACNA family.

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  National Careers in Trades Week Leads to Wall Street Journal Coverage and Hilger, Simon Interviews

  May 7, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Article talks about work force development and how heightened efforts to recruit high-schoolers into professions such as plumbing, electrical work and welding have helped spur a revitalization of shop classes in many districts.

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  Read the March/April SMACNews

  May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  An interview with SMACNA President Tom Martin, a review of the new SMACNA website and focus pieces on several critical market sectors highlight this issue.

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  FAB Forum Interview: Hugh Seaton

  May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about artificial intelligence from one of the space’s top experts and understand the impact that this new tool can have on construction.

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  Ron Palmerick Joins Angie Simon for Let’s Talk Shop

  May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Longtime New York-based contractor shares his industry story and provides critical insights on a variety of topics.

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  SMACNA Construction Technology Committee Visits DeWalt

  May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Attendees had the opportunity to also learn more about how to give effective presentations from the voice of the Baltimore Ravens.

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  Consider Authoring a New Chapter in the Contractor Operations Manual

  May 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is still seeking a consultant to author a new chapter titled “Best Practices in Defending Against Back Charges.”

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  Attention 2025 Bargainers!

  May 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Join us this spring for SMACNA’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with SMACNA’s labor relations experts, SMACNA legal counsel, and your industry peers.

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  Watch The First 100 Days Webinar

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  A SMACNA Panel breaks down the critical developments from the first 100 Days of the Trump Administration.

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  5 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29th at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui.

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  Fab Forum Interview: Keegan Knoup (Helm Mechanical)

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Keegan discusses how attending the event helps him better understand emerging trends in the VDC realm and how learning from some of the best and brightest in the space will help his company succeed.

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  Fab Forum Interview: Michelle Acosta (Acosta Sheet Metal)

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the valuable lessons Michelle learned during her visits to McCusker-Gill and the JATC.

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  Agenda for Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting Now Available

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Taking place in Louisville, Kentucky from June 1-3, the June 2025 event gives you the opportunity to hear all the latest SMACNA developments and future plans, along with the opportunity to have your Chapter's voice heard.

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  Tariff Policy Impact Examples Needed

  Apr 30, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Government Affairs Team Seeks Real-World Examples of How Tariffs are Impacting Members’ Businesses

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  Attention 2025 Bargainers!

  Apr 30, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Register now to attend an upcoming Bargainer’s Zoom call.

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  AI Reality Check: Unexpected Risk: Chatbots with Memory

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to leverage these automatic assistants in a way that safeguards your important data.

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  Join Us for an Upcoming SMACNA Political Zoom on April 30th!

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The latest session in this quarterly series, “The First 100 Days”, will examine the Trump Administration’s impact on our industry and what our members need to know about the future.

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  2025 SMACNA Annual Convention Registration Opens Tomorrow!

  Apr 23, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Join us in Maui in October for the premier event on the SMACNA calendar.

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  Get Ready for the 2025 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

  Apr 23, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  Join SMACNA for Construction Safety Week 2025, May 5–9. Watch new Safety Alliance videos, including ladder safety tips from Justin Crandol, and attend CPWR’s webinars to improve fall prevention practices on the jobsite. Stay safe and alert.

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  Fab Forum Interview: Allison Ostenberg (Western Washington JATC)

  Apr 23, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Discussion details the value of attending the Fab Forum for SMACNA’s labor partners and examines some of the key lessons that were learned during the Boston event.

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