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Expanded Section 179D Tax Savings for Energy-Efficient Building & Design

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed and passed into law on August 16, 2022, includes $369 billion in climate and energy spending.

Take the SMACNA Annual Labor Report Survey

Process allows SMACNA to better understand the labor climate for the upcoming year.

Webinar: The Basics of Withdrawl Liability

This is the first webinar in SMACNA's three-part Withdrawl Liability webinar series.

Webinar Recording: Be Prepared for A Mental Health Audit

Trustees can gain a better understanding of how to ensure that their fund is adequately prepared for a mental health parity audit by viewing this recorded webinar.

Webinar: Addressing Performance Issues Within Your Skilled Workforce

Too often, contractors are reluctant to address performance issues with their skilled workforce. This session will provide practical “how-to’s” for investigating, documenting, and making decisions to address performance issues in a unionized workplace.

Requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

SMART and SMACNA support efforts to make the WD-10 form more user-friendly in furtherance of the DOL’s goal of increasing the amount of usable data submitted in wage surveys. These comments focus primarily on the two most significant changes to the proposed WD-10: elimination of peak week as an indispensable means to increasing the total amount of data on which prevailing rates are based; and inclusion of a ‘‘picklist’’ of “labor classifications” from which a submitter may choose, along with a creation of a Directory of Classifications and Sub-classifications.”

SMACNA Opposes H.R. 1284, sponsored by Rep. Budd (R-NC-13), Legislation to Limit the Consideration a

Economics, not ideology, should drive PLA decisions.

SMACNA Opposes S. 403 - Sen. Young (R-IN) - Legislation to Limit the Consideration and Appropriate U

Economics, not ideology, should drive PLA decisions.

Webinar: Be Prepared for a Mental Health Parity Audit

Is your health fund ready for a mental health parity audit? There is a good chance it is not, because most health plans fail.

PLAs Feature in Syracuse Micron Plant Project

SMACNA champions PLAs as key element to ensure fair wages, skilled labor, and contracting transparency throughout a project.

DOL Holding Virtual Meeting on OSHA Whistleblower Program

Program will help gather information to be used to improve the program.

Lets Talk Shop Episode 22

A discussion with Nate Oland, Federated Insurance

Iowa SMACNA Members Meet with Congresswoman Axne, House Majority Caucus Chair Jeffries

Members discussed workforce development issues with congressional leaders at Des Moines, IA issues event.

The HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study Update 2022

The New Horizons Foundation has published its fourth Futures Study, providing insights into what’s ahead for your business.

Indoor Environmental Quality Becomes Focus Area in Wake of Pandemic

HVAC contractors find they have a significant role to play in improving air quality in indoor spaces.

SMCA By-Laws

Lets Talk Shop Episode 21

A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART

Lets Talk Shop Episode 20

A conversation with Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries

ARCHITECTURAL: The Future of Welding

New laser technology improves efficiency, speed and intricacy.

HVAC: San Diego SMACNA Firm Finds Success With Unexpected BIM Partner

Subcontracting helps navigate short deadlines and fast paced projects.

INDUSTRIAL: From Design to Build

The Central Sheet Metal team designs, fabricates and installs a grain elevator for a customer in Franklin, Indiana.

RESIDENTIAL: Fleet Operations Strategies

Managing a fleet is a big part of a residential HVAC contractor’s business.

Standardizing Processes to Save You Time

New emerging information products can assist contractors to better manage their workflow during the third-party certification process.

The Best of Both Worlds

Supplying ductwork to your fellow contractors is a strategic decision that can pay off during all phases of the construction cycle. 

Essential Areas for Developing Construction Talent

By having a plan when it comes to workforce development, you can make an investment that equally benefits employers and employees.

Using Financial Ratios to Plan a Confident Future

Using this commonly overlooked forecasting tool can help you understand your company's financial preparedness.

Understanding Cyber Risk Quantification

Taking a moment to grasp your cyber vulnerabilities can provide you with an opportunity to protect your assets in a financially responsible manner.

New OSHA “National Emphasis Program” Heats Up

Initiative will use “proactive outreach” and “compliance assistance” to reduce and prevent heat-related worker injuries and fatalities.

Welcome New SMACNA Members

Let's Talk Shop Episode 19

A Conversation with Bill Zahner (Ceo/Chairman, A. Zahner Co.)

Lets Talk Shop Episode 18

A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger

SMACNA, TAUC, NECA and MCAA publish Pre-Qualification Article

SMACNA's Safety Director recently on Construction User piece with colleagues from NECA, MCAA, and TAUC.

The Proposed Rulemaking Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation

SMACNA believes that by returning to the original 30-percent rule, more union contractors will be able to competitively bid for federal contracts since, under the terms of the 50-percent rule, there was the appearance that union wages did not accurately reflect the realities of the labor environment.

In addition, SMACNA member corporations and chapters support the Department of Labor's efforts because they include several enhancements that reflect technological changes in work processes in the nine decades since the Davis Bacon Act was enacted. These rules would improve the overall efficiency of the Act and its enforcement and ensure that wages do not become "stale" or outdated.

Summer Camps Create Opportunities to Grow Construction Workforce

As the labor crisis looms, companies focus on building a new generation of industry leaders. 

INDUSTRIAL: Running on Fumes Management

Fabricating ductwork for industrial fume management requires special knowledge. Indiana SMACNA member Vidimos Inc. talks about the challenges and opportunities these types of projects bring.  

ARCHITECTURAL: Copper Soldering Strike Force Team Prepares Michigan SMACNA for Success

ITI strengthens copper training to help prep Custom Architectural Sheet Specialists for historical restorations.

Last Call for Safety Surveys

Don’t miss your final opportunity to partake in this program and be automatically entered to win a SMACNA Safety Excellence Award.

Partnering for Safer Roads During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

During April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Federated Insurance encourages employers to consider their employees’ driving behaviors and promote a strong safe driving risk management culture at their business.

SMACNA Applauds House Passage of Tax Relief For America's Families and Workers Act

SMACNA Applauds House Passage of Tax Relief For America's Families and Workers Act

2022 VBAR Notice

This notice contains information regarding Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund benefit accruals under the Variable Benefit Accrual Rate (VBAR) for 2021 Contribution Hours.

Reviewing the OSHA Top 10

Safety violations can occur in any number of ways, but there are plenty of opportunities to help create safer work environments. One way is to become familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Top 10 list, , which accounts for the most frequently cited standards following inspections of businesses and work sites.

SMACNA Applauds Effort to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act

SMACNA Applauds Long Overdue Effort by Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to Seek Constructive Reforms to Update and Enhance Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act.  

SMACNA opposes H.R. 1284 and S. 403

Proposed legislation would limit the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal construction projects.  

How Diversity Strengthens Our Industry

Elevating Comfort through Code Expertise

New Energy Code requirements don't slow down progressive, Washington-state-based UMC Inc. 

3 Ways the Right Technology Makes VDC and BIM Managers’ Lives Easier

How can we return the BIM Manager role to something more strategic again, enabling teams to be more equipped to independently solve problems and be empowered to make real-time decisions?