Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all SMACNA members with a combination of SMACNA National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.
Webinar Recording: Courageous Conversations
May 22, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Watch this webinar to better understand how to help transform their top performers into tangible leaders.
CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Julie Su
May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Seth Lennon sits down with the Acting Secretary of Labor to talk about some of the workforce-related issues confronting our industry.
May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s recent webinar discussed how to plan for a time when you’re no longer running your business.
The Virtual Workplace: Understanding EEOC’s Harassment Guidance
May 15, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the new rules governing conduct within remote and hybrid work environments.
OSHA Presents Initial Regulatory Framework for Heat Safety Rule
May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
New rule is designed to address dangers of workplace heat and reduce the health risks related to heat and its impact on both indoor and outdoor workers.
Chris Hronek Interviewed in latest episode of Construction Dorkcast
May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
SMACNA’s 2024 Innovator of the Year joins podcast co-hosted by SMACNA’s Travis Voss.
OSHA Restructures Regional Operations
May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Agency to create a new regional office that will oversee the operations in several southern states.
SMACNA Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization
May 8, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
SMACNA contractors are working on almost every significant airport expansion, upgrade or new construction project across the nation, activity that would be funded and enhanced by H.R. 3935.
SMACNA CEO Publishes Editorial on Need for Younger Workers in Trades
May 8, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Piece penned by Aaron Hilger, run in newspapers in Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia talks about the benefits of a career in the trades for high school graduates.
Webinar: Project Labor Agreements on Federal & Federally Assisted Construction Projects
May 8, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update
Learn more about the unprecedented support that the Biden administration has provided to unions and signatory contractors by mandating PLAs on large-scale federal construction projects for the first time. You can learn about the importance of this
Holman is SMACNA’s Newest Silver Associate Member
May 8, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
This global leader in the automotive space has dealerships all across the country and specializes in vehicle acquisition and fleet management for small to medium sized businesses in the trades.
Contractors Pair with Local High School on Building Future Labor Force
May 8, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Collaboration centers on the development of the HVAC component of training space so that students can be better prepared for a career in the trades through participation in one two Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin.
Regulation of the Month: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Watch this video to learn more about your company’s obligations under this recently passed rule.
Tom Martin Interviewed in Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine
May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
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
May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
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.
May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Building a Dynamic Contracting Business Through Constant Change is now available to watch at your convenience.
Stan Kolbe Meets with Rep. Kevin Mullin
May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
California congressman is a leader on several of SMACNA's legislative priorities.
3 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced
Apr 24, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 30th at the 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention in Palm Springs.
Support the SMAC Administrative Fund
Apr 24, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
Read more about our SMACPAC goals and the work of the SMAC Administrative Fund.
ASHRAE Journal Publishes Article on Outdoor Air Ventilation
Apr 24, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
“The Impact of Outdoor Air Ventilation in School Corridors” details how increasing ventilation in these spaces can reduce exposure to contaminants while also enhancing overall IAQ.
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