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SMACNA Urges House to Support, Cosponsor H.R. 3079

SMACNA urged Members to support H.R. 3079, “The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act” sponsored by Representative Peter Welch (D- VT) and cosponsored by Representative Kinzinger (R-IL).  H.R. 3079 has been reported from subcommittee to the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits full Committee approval. An identical Senate bill, S. 1706, introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE) has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Understanding the Business of Construction

Speaker: Andy Patron

• Discover the secret of success – always bill on time.

• Learn the key ingredients in credits and collections – knowing proper and effective billing procedures, documenting and supporting your invoices, and handling disputed charges.

• Determine how much overbilling is too much.

• Know how to best handle the collection process.

• Learn to follow up in anticipation of delays.

Safety and Health Overview

Speaker: Justin Crandol

This program is best presented in half-day sessions and can be combined / tailored to the needs of the Chapter. 

Maria Davidson

Technical Guideline on Through Penetration Firestopping

This paper was prepared in response to increasing concerns and lack of understanding of this issue by designers, code officials and contractors.

PEW Charitable Trusts Energy Efficiency Resources

Pew is working to increase the amount of industrial energy efficiency to help create jobs, spur private investment, improve competitiveness, and enhance resiliency.

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting

Learn the common Federal Contracting terms, how to become a Federal Government contractor, get help with Government contracting and find Federal Government contracting opportunities that might be right for your business.

Do You Know Who You're Hiring?

You’re looking to bring on a new employee, and your prime candidate looks great on paper — plenty of experience, consistent work history, and ideal professional credentials.

Lisa Davis

Safety Is About Culture, NOT Policy

Speaker: Dr. Charlie Cartwright

Our industry spends BILLIONS of dollars and an unmeasurable amount of negative emotional energy developing policies and punishments or fines to reduce the number of deaths and accidents in the industry. Still, in the end – it hasn’t altered the statistics. Is your plan to do what everyone else does but somehow achieve better results?

SEE Action Report: How large industrial companies save energy

Learn how some of America’s largest industrial companies—General Motors, General Mills, Intel, and J.R. Simplot—produced their successful energy efficiency programs in this free study.

Product Show

Labor Law 101

Labor law expert, Tom Trachsel, from Felhaber Larson, will provide the legal framework within which unions and associations must operate.  Topics covered will include common terms and phrases explained, unfair labor practices (ULP), communicating with union members, hot cargo provisions and more.

MILCON Forecast

This document provides the USACE acquisition forecast of planned Military Construction projects. This forecast information is for advance planning purposes only and is subject to change. 

Self-Management

Speaker: Andy Patron

• Elements of communication: Explore the five elements of the communication process, examine the communication cycle and your role and responsibilities as a participant in the process. We will cover how to evaluate the various methods and techniques of communication and providing insight on email, phone, and web etiquette
• Time management:  Learn how to analyze which activities impact your time the most and plan, understand the importance vs. urgency dilemma. Learn to use tools to better prioritize your tasks and decisions and discover ways to deal with time stealers: email pop-ups, texts, interruptions, and other people.

Clark Ellis

Convention App

HVAC - VAV Systems

This video produced by the Engineering Mindset illustrates how a VAV system works.

SMOHIT-SMART Map

Speaker: Chris Carlough

The SMART Members Assistance Program (MAP) provides contractors with assistance to help workers with mental health and substance abuse problems.  The program helps members and their families having difficulty with depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health-related problems.  

Naval Facilities Engineering Command

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is the United States Navy's engineering command, committed to the Navy's and United States Marine Corps' combat readiness. 

Guy Gast

Member Individual Directory

The Bullet Foreman - A Time Management Program

Speaker: Kevin Dougherty

In today’s world, most of us are asked to get more done in less time. This full day program will help you develop the basic personal and organizational skills to enhance your productivity. 

NAVFAC Ech11 CI MILCON

This is the webpage for NAVFAC EchII CI MILCON which provides program management, support, and oversight (from project definition to financial completion) of all military construction projects executed by NAVFAC and 

Judi Holler

Member Company Directory

Association Law

Chapter executives must concern themselves with not only non-profit, association, and tax laws but be familiar with the complex legal concepts around inurement and antitrust to keep their association out of trouble.  This seminar led by Dan Kelly, of Felhaber Larson, will cover these laws and the best practices for operation that will safeguard an association from potential liability.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

The Sam Registration also requires your company to report its North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. This code classifies business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and

Chapter Directory

David Keane

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Tool and Equipment Rental Guide and Schedule

This guidebook offers insights on contractor-owned equipment to ensure industry professionals have the most updated costs to inform internal estimating, project proposals for new and potential customers, and cost accounting efforts.   

Dan Kelly

Board of Directors Relationships & Communicating Value of the Association to Contractors

A good working relationship with a chapter’s board of directors is second only in importance to ensuring that contractors understand the value that the SMACNA chapter and National bring to them. This seminar will explore the tools and tricks for achieving both.

Held in-person in conjunction with Chapter Executive Institute

Office of Acquisition Management (OAM)

The Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) is responsible for all contracting, financial assistance and related activities to fulfill the Department's multitude of missions through its business relationships. 

Create a Nonmember Account

Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC)

The Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) is a multifunctional organization responsible for directing the acquisition, logistics, construction, and leasing functions within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Michael Harris

Board of Directors Relationships & Communicating Value of the Association to Contractors

A good working relationship with a chapter’s board of directors is second only in importance to ensuring that contractors understand the value that the SMACNA chapter and National bring to them.  This seminar will explore the tools and tricks for achieving both.

Create a Member Account