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Deadline Approaching for 2024 SMACNA Safety Awards

June 1 is the final day that applications will be accepted for the Safety Achievement Awards and the Safety Innovator of the Year Award.

Check Out Some of the Latest Accelerate Your Impact Courses

June to September Sessions are now open for registration!

Avoiding Monkey Mayhem

We all have monkeys (aka responsibilities) in our barrels. The challenges occur when some people pass their monkeys off to others, which can have a ripple effect, or when others take on more monkeys than can fit into their barrels. As leaders, we are challenged with guiding our teams to keep their barrels in balance. This course is based on principles in the book, *Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People from Liars, Criers, and other Slackers* by Tod Whitaker.

Regulation of the Month: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Watch this video to learn more about your company’s obligations under this recently passed rule.

Tom Martin Interviewed in Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

President of T.H. Martin and SMACNA President-Elect discussed how the design-assist model is becoming more prevalent.

SMACPAC Ambassadors Cohosted Political Event for Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

Small business champion has led the charge on issues such as tax incentives for public and private business HVAC retrofits, change order reform, infrastructure and small business grants for loans and business expansion.

Watch Our Recent Webinar

Building a Dynamic Contracting Business Through Constant Change is now available to watch at your convenience.

Wireless, Customizable, Lightweight = Faster, Easier, Safer

Evergreen Telemetry’s lightweight and customizable tools give the user the ability to receive continuous, real-time, wireless readings from as many as ten locations simultaneously.

Win More with FastEST Estimating Software

Strategic thinking is crucial to the longevity and health of a company. That is why it is the perfect time to invest in upgrading your technology to something faster and more accurate. FastDUCT and FastPIPE Estimating Software is the one-stop answer to all these needs.

What You Need to Know About Handheld Laser Welding Safety

Learn the essentials of laser welding safety and implementation, ensuring smooth integration into your weld shop while prioritizing the well-being of your team and workplace.

Unlock Ultimate Welding Precision with Lockformer's QuickStitch 2.0 Rotary Stitch Welder

Are you in the world of duct fitting fabrication, striving for excellence in every weld? Look no further!

The Right Fit for Spiral Ducts

See for yourself why Spiracoustic Plus® is a cut above V-Grooved Duct Board.

ProCAM Software Developed by Profilers for Profilers

HGG’s ProCAM software uses 40 years of 3D profiling knowledge and synthesizes it into a software system designed to maximize throughput and material usage, saving users both time and money.

Pelles Introduces an AI Platform to Simplify Preconstruction

Boost confidence, save serious time, and win more projects with an AI platform designed to optimize MEP workflows. It is fully customizable to meet your unique requirements.

New Linear Diffusers Provide Versatile Air Distribution with Architectural Style

Greenheck's XG-AFL Series of architectural high-capacity linear slot diffusers are designed for ceiling and sidewall installation in variable volume or constant volume air distribution systems.

Innovation within HVAC Press Tools

M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool Kit w/ ONE-KEY™ with 1/4"-7/8" Streamline™ ACR Jaws by Milwaukee Tool changes the game in refrigerant line installations, offering a flame-free, efficient alternative to traditional brazing.  

FT-X™ EdgeCore™ Sets the Standard for ANSI Class 2 SRLs

The FallTech® FT-X EdgeCore utilizes proven engineering and a weight-saving lifeline for a versatile and comfortable SRD.

Federated Insurance® Launches Association Member Benefits Page

As a SMACNA member, you have access to the unique and personalized wealth of knowledge and resources that Federated® offers. Take a moment to utilize this helpful resource.

Eiffel Tower's Olympic Twirl

Paris' Iron Lady, the iconic Eiffel Tower, faced a crossroads: how to remain relevant in 2024's Olympic spotlight? This symbol of love soaring above the Seine embraced BIM (Building Information Modeling), a revolutionary technology, for its magnificent 2024 Olympic renovation.

Daikin Trailblazer® AGZ-F Air-cooled Chiller

The next generation of Daikin’s air-cooled scroll chiller delivers up to a 33% reduction in spatial footprint, 10% reduction in weight, and an 88% reduction in refrigerant charge compared to previous models.

3 Ways Procore Helps SCs Implement & Adopt Technology

Specialty contractors face complex challenges every day, but adopting new technologies doesn’t have to be one of them. Procore offers several services on top of its construction management platform.

16 Essential Financial Metrics for SMACNA Members

Struggling to make the right financial calls for your subcontracting business? Read this comprehensive guide that breaks down the key metrics you should monitor and analyze for optimal financial performance and sustainable growth.

Tools to Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation

When an employer receives a complaint of wrongful conduct in the workplace or is put on notice of other issues, oftentimes this triggers a duty to conduct a prompt internal investigation. While this can sometimes seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. 

Incentive Pay, Per Diems, and Overtime: Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay

This webinar provides invaluable insights to help you navigate the complex landscape of incentive pay, per diems, and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As employers strive to attract talent to their projects, the utilization of per diems, incentive pay, and other forms of compensation has become commonplace.

Building a Dynamic Contracting Business Through Constant Change

Seamlessly integrate new technologies into existing workflows, optimize your processes, and maximize ROI by learning the importance of departmentalization and ownership to foster accountability, cohesion, and agility within your organization.

Construction Trends

Guy Gast, with the New Horizons Foundation, will explore trends in the construction industry and future trends that are predicted that chapter executives need to be aware and potentially provide education on to their contractors.

April 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Learn more about how SMACNA Oregon-SW Washington's Work on Retainage Reform, Biden Administration Approves Wind Project, DOE Approves Clean Energy Funding at Current and Former Mining Sites. 

XSPECT® the Unexpected With This Rooftop Ductwork Insulation Solution

XSPECT® ISOfoam APF is a durable, lightweight board insulation designed to simplify fabrication and installation while maximizing versatility. It’s easy to fabricate and install – and now it comes in both flat and tapered options to help ensure precipitation runoff

How to Find the Right Safety Certification

ClickSafety's SPAN™ Certification Exam Prep provides the training and study materials you'll need to pass your Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), and Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) certification exams.

Fiberglass Duct Liner for Efficient & Quiet HVAC Systems

Learn more about the different types of insulation materials used for lining the interior of mechanical duct systems, their overall performance qualities, and how to improve project specifications for mechanical air delivery systems by tying specifications together to better facilitate project performance goals.

Joint Comments of SMART and SMACNA

Joint Comments of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) to the Proposed Amendments to the Standards for Registered Apprenticeship.

What Contractors Need to Know About Withdrawal Liability

This webinar covered the basics of withdrawal liability, special attention paid to buying/selling businesses, how withdrawal liability may impact business valuation, and when the liability is triggered in connection with a contractor’s cessation of operations.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Federated Insurance

Patrick Cunningham, National Account Executive, talks about some of their risk-management solutions that are available to member contractors and why a partnership with SMACNA is important to Federated.

Association Leadership Meeting Presentations

Annual Industry Labor Report

The Annual Industry Labor Report summarizes data garnered from chapters who responded to SMACNA’s Industry Labor Survey.

SMACNA Platinum Associate Member Interview: Knauf Insulation

Wally Blewitt, Vice President Sales, C&I, talks about Knauf’s unique products and how working with SMACNA helps them improve industry awareness.  

March 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Learn more about a mega project coming to Los Angeles, a massive new development happening in New York, and a massive donation being made to combat construction worker suicide. 

Fringe Benefit Funds

A multiemployer plan is a foreign concept to most people who come from a world of single employer health plans and 401ks. This seminar, with Tom Hughes of Felhaber Larson, will help executives understand the basic functions of multiemployer retirement, health and training funds. Additionally, the seminar will cover the fiduciary role of the chapter as a benefit fund sponsor.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Titus

Trenton Yarbrough, Vice President of Sales & Product Development, talks about how their laboratory-focused products are revolutionizing the industry and how Titus enjoys working with SMACNA contractors.

Collective Bargaining Orientation Materials

Held annually, this one-day bargaining session provides bargainers with information on the legal framework of bargaining, guidance on preparing for bargaining, and information on how to avoid the common pitfalls of bargaining in addition to information on the latest trends and laws impacting collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefit funds.

Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) Reports

Focusing on the union sector, CLRC data and analyses facilitate informed decision making. SMACNA makes CLRC reports available to its members as they become available. Please contact SMACNA’s Labor Relations staff for prior years’ reports.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Milwaukee Tool

Curtis Douglas-Majors, Market Manager, talks about how some of their innovations, especially their enhanced battery technology, can benefit SMACNA contractors in the field.

SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Procore

Eric Tucker, Senior Business Development Manager, outlines how their latest suite of construction management tools can benefit SMACNA contractors and how their partnership with SMACNA advances the industry forward.

Managing Your Cyber Risk

This webinar discusses several layers of risk management that will help reduce a business’s exposure as well as coverage options available to transfer the risk to an insurance carrier. All Business Owners and their employees will benefit from this important risk management presentation as cyber-crimes are at an all-time high around the world.