Member Update

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  Stay Informed About Your Industry Fund Contributions

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about some of the tools available to our contractors about how the funds are used.

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  Nominate a Peer for the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year!

  Nov 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Award honors forward-thinking leaders from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry.

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  B.J. Giri Named 2025 SMACNA Contractor of the Year

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Principal at Seattle-based Holaday-Parks recognized for his leadership, kindness, and drive to innovate within the sector.

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  Bob Pope Is the 2025 SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Retiring Managing Director of the Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractors Association of the Miami Valley (Ohio) recognized for his tireless work on behalf of all contractors.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Congressman Ed Case

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The Representative of Hawaii's 1st District joined Seth Lennon at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention, and discussed a variety of essential issues, including the value of SMACNA contractors.

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  Join Us for A Webinar on Transportation and Infrastructure

  Nov 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The next entry in SMACNA’s Capitol Hill webinar series features longtime transportation official Sabrina Sussman for a discussion of the critical issues that contractors should be informed of.

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  Don’t Forget to Register for the 2026 Collective Bargaining Orientation

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  During this course, accomplished legal professionals will discuss the legal framework for bargaining and how you can still preserve the multi-employer unit when an agreement is not achieved.

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  College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Program now open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 26-27 academic year.

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  College of Fellows Accepting Nominations for Fellowship

  Nov 10, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

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

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  This Friday is the Hotel Cut-Off Date for the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

  Nov 7, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Please make sure to reserve your room in Nashville by November 14th!

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  National Careers in Trades Week Wins a W3 Award

  Nov 7, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  SMACNA, SMART and the ITI’s effort to encourage young people to join our industry wins a gold award in the Social Campaigns-Educational & Instructional category.

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  Learning Journey: From Service to Skilled Trades

  Nov 7, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Learn more about how SMACNA, SMART and the ITI are helping bridging the gap between military service and a career in our industry!

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  Webinar: The Labor Mirage

  Nov 7, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

  Learn more about why labor planning keeps breaking down -- and how smarter, trade-focused planning can protect your timeline, your team, and your bottom line.

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  New Let’s Talk Shop Episode

  Oct 21, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Jake Olsen, CEO of Stratus, joins Angie Simon to talk about how the SMACNA associate member works to assist contractors and how the space must collaborate to find the next generation of workers.

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  Meet the 2025 SMACNA Safety Award Winners!

  Oct 21, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Program is meant to celebrate the exceptional work by contractors in promoting a safe, secure and conducive environment for their workers.

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  Be Prepared for Your Next Bargaining Session: Collective Bargaining Orientation

  Oct 21, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  By attending this essential program, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of collective bargaining effectively.

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  Caroline McGraw Named to City & State’s 40 Under 40 list of Rising Stars

  Oct 21, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  The annual list puts a spotlight on 40 exemplary individuals from the state of New York, all under the age of 40, who have already achieved transformative changes.

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  MEP Look Back: Seize the Data

  Oct 21, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  As you prepare to attend the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference, learn more about practical tools to collect, clean and leverage the data generated by your shop.

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  Army Advances Nuclear Microreactor Program for Military Installations

  Oct 15, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  The program presents both opportunities and challenges as the construction and integration of microreactors will require skilled contractors in mechanical systems, sheet metal, ductwork, HVAC, and industrial fabrication.

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  FERC Rule Change Brings New Opportunities for Construction

  Oct 15, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  The rule initially required FERC to hold off on granting construction authorization for natural gas facilities while rehearing requests were still pending.

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