SMACNEWS July/August 2023

Volume 57, Number 4

‘Now Is Our Time’

‘Now Is Our Time’

SMART General President Mike Coleman says the industry has given him everything, and he wants to give back to it in every way he can. 

SMACNEWS Sep 08 2023

Building a Strong Labor Relationship

Summers are always busy for SMACNA members and national staff. We visit multiple chapters to conduct education programs, attend board meetings and participate in great local functions.

SMACNEWS Sep 08 2023

An Economic Overview & SMACNA Issues Update

The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s 16-month-long fight to bring down inflation. 

SMACNEWS Sep 08 2023

Best Practices for Using “Apprentices” on Davis-Bacon Projects

The Davis-Bacon Act and its companion acts require all contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal or District of Columbia construction contracts or federally assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the “prevailing wage” for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area.