Member Update

Political Pacesetters Attend Event for Congressman Bacon

SMACNA members support champion of Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Law, Registered Apprenticeship programs, and increased investment in infrastructure.

Submit Your Work for North American Copper in Architecture Awards

Copper Development Association (CDA) is seeking outstanding copper building projects to be recognized through this program.

SMARCA joins Congressman Stauber at Ice Fishing Event

Members from Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota support Minnesota Congressman who has been advancing efforts to allow small businesses compete for federal work.

Airports Council International Releases Industry Metrics Report

Winter 2023 edition of report outlines key trends in airport passenger volume, debt load, and overall industry health.

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to depart Biden Administration

Champion of cooperative labor/management relationship leaving government service to become Executive Director of NHL Players Association.

Webinar Recording: Create an Inclusive and Welcoming Workplace for Your Employees

Webinar outlines strategies and legal requirements for business owners to apply so they can accommodate ALL of their employees.

SMACNA Welcomes New Associate Member

Document Crunch CEO, Josh Levy speaks with SMACNA about how his company simplifies construction contracts by identifying risk provisions and providing guidance.

Attorneys General from multiple states urge increased OSHA action to protect workers from heat.

Seven states ask OSHA administrator to enact rules that will safeguard workers when the temperature reaches 80 degrees or above.

Leveraging Ventilation Verification To Grow Your Business

Expanding service offerings to include ventilation verification will enable your business to establish long lasting business relationships with building owners and operators.

Toolbox Talk #1: On Being A Good Crewmate

Please take a moment to review the bargaining and non-bargaining versions of the Toolbox Talks.

SMACNA’s Presence at AHR Expo Serves Many

The AHR Expo presents Many opportunities for outreach and engagement.

BE4ALL Calendar on Its Way to Contractors

Dates and detailed descriptions of various holidays and observances included in new offering from joint initiative from SMACNA and SMART.

CLRC releases 2022 Year End Settlements Report

Report outlines new trends in craft labor settlements using data gathered from wages, fringe benefits, and other employer payments.

McLane Joins SMACNA Team

New SMACNA Project Manager will leverage her experience in commercial HVAC in assisting various groups within Chantilly office. 

McGraw Joins Labor Relations Department

Former New York legislative aide will serve as a Labor Relations Project Manager

Ventilation Verification Presents New Opportunities to Contractors

Incorporating Ventilation Verification Services into the service offerings provides both opportunity for business directly connected to building owners and operators.

Recap: SMACNA’s February 2023 Project Managers Institute

Session featured instruction on topics such as leadership, project planning, time management, and financial management.

Toolbox and Tips for Recruiting Webinar on February 22, 2023

Webinar meant to share efforts on how to support your recruitment efforts.

SMACNA Brasil visits AHR Expo, Georgia SMACNA Contractors

During their visit to RF Knox & BHW Sheet Metal, SMACNA Brasil members learned about how contractors in the United States operate their business and gained insight on several core best practices.

BE4ALL Learning Journey- Black History Month

February 23rd event will feature historian Tsione Wolde-Michael and reflect on the importance of African-American history.

OSHA to adopt higher fines and penalties for egregious violations

Under new rules coming into effect in March, repeat offenders will be subject to steadily increasing sanctions by federal safety watchdog.

Reminder: Terzigni to feature on ServiceTitan’s MEP Recap Webinar

Executive Director of SMACNA Southern California will join with leaders from MCAA and NECA to talk about the 2023 conference.

SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: MechOne

Learn more about the Colorado-based contractors work throughout the community and watch how their state-of-the-art hardware allows them to meet a variety of consumer needs.

Printed version of Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide now available

The print version of the 6th edition is now available. This document is identical to the PDF version released earlier this year. 

Webinar Recording: Ventilation Verification Opportunities

SMACNA President, Tony Kocurek, along with Christopher Ruch from NEMI and Jeremy Zeedyk of NEMIC talked about how the business opportunities that Ventilation Verification can provide, as well as how to being offering the service to customers. If you plan to also offer this service, update your profile now.

BE4ALL begins the “I GOT YOUR BACK” Challenge

Initiative designed to promote building relationships between coworkers through conversation, mentorship, and engagement.

Aaron Hilger Featured on Toolbox for the Trades Podcast

SMACNA’s CEO spoke about project management, workforce development, and the organization’s commitment to creating industry standards and training.

Free Webinar on Succession and Estate Planning

Learn how to overcome one of the biggest legal issues faced by business owners – how to properly execute their succession and personal estate plans.

Apply for the College of Fellows Scholarships!

Program remains open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 23-24 academic year.

Thomas S. Gunning honored as one of ENR’s 2022 Top 25 Newsmakers

Trade magazine honors construction leader’s efforts to promote the use of Narcan on job sites to protect workers.

Linda Jennings named new Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology

Long-time West Coast SMACNA Chapter Executive replaces Mark Terzigni as SMACNA’s Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology.

2023 MEP Conference A Resounding Success

SMACNA, MCAA, and NECA collaborated on an immersive educational event that brought together contractors from various fields.

Procore Renews Premier Partner Status

Industry leader in construction management software affirms its commitment to SMACNA and its members by signing a three-year partnership extension.

New Horizons Foundation awarded a research grant from Stanley Black & Decker

The award comes from a grant program designed to promote non-profits active in supporting workforce development in the skilled trades and manufacturing.

2023 TAUC Annual Labor Craft Survey now taking responses

Data collected will assist stakeholders in building an accurate picture of the construction and maintenance labor pool.

SMACNA's BE4All Podcast: Episode 2- A conversation with Fatima Ware, WTD Mechanical

OSHA Transitioning Injury Tracking System to Login.Gov

Users are urged to ensure they have set up new accounts prior to inputting required information.

Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule Banning Nearly All Non-compete Agreements

Proposed ban on longtime contractual practice will impact all businesses throughout the United States.

OSHA Form 300A data due on March 2, 2023

Employers are required to submit relevant summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Let's Talk Shop- Episode 24- A Conversation about Safety

Congressman Norcross lauds passage of the BRAVE Act

SMACNA and SMART join longtime champion of the skilled trades in applauding the inclusion of the workforce development measure into the FY2023 Omnibus Spending Bill.

BE4ALL to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January

The month-long event will seek to build bonds in the industry through contractor testimonials and insights into the life of the civil rights leader.

Get Rewarded for Your Safety Culture

By completing a survey, participants can achieve national awareness for their company’s safety achievements, and also help other members improve their corporate safety programs.

Federated Insurance Webinar: OSHA Top 10 Violations

January 17th presentation will review what the regulatory agency intends to primarily focus on throughout 2023.

College of Fellows still accepting scholarship applications

Program open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family for the 23-24 academic year.

SMACNA Year in Review 2022

As the industry moved to a new phase of the COVID pandemic, SMACNA charted both a return to normal and towards never-before-seen heights.

SMACNA Applauds the Passage of the BRAVE Act

Measure within the recently passed Omnibus Appropriations Act increases opportunities for veterans transitioning into the construction field.

SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Cannistraro

Take a look behind-the-scenes at the Boston, MA-based contractor and learn more about how the family-owned company has grown over the decades. 

A Focus on Risks - New Horizons Foundation Releases New White Paper

Document titled The Changing Risk Environment aims to assist contractors in addressing crucial known and developing risk challenges in various areas, including shortened construction schedules, inadequate design, talent acquisition, contracts, and more.

BE4ALL Learning Journey- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance

Event will reflect on the life and legacy of the civil rights leader through music and song and reflection with a member of the Freedom Riders.