SMACNews Nov/Dec 2023

Volume 57, Number 6

SMACNA CONVENTION: Embracing New Growth Opportunities

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.

SMACNEWS Jan 09 2024

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.

SMACNEWS Jan 09 2024

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.

SMACNEWS Jan 09 2024

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.

SMACNEWS Jan 09 2024

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.