Member Update

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  Consider Sponsoring the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments

  Mar 27, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Ongoing support allows for the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the SMACNA family.

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  Midwest Metal Products Joins as Bronze Associate Member

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about this leader in rolled angle rings flanges and structural shape bending, including their WonderFlanges that are available for spiral pipe.

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  Call to Action: Purchasing Processes Survey

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join the New Horizons Foundation in their collaboration with SMACNA Silver Associate Member Field Materials that will benefit SMACNA members.

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  Siteline to Host Spreadsheet Alternative Webinar

  Mar 27, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Silver Associate Member company wants to help subcontractors get paid faster and welcomes SMACNA members to attend their free webinar on Thursday, April 11.

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  Help Build a Culture of Respect in the Workplace

  Mar 20, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Help build an environment that promotes healthier interpersonal communication, enabling people to freely express their personal values or opinions without fear.

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  Urge Your Member of Congress to Reject the Repeal of The Davis-Bacon Act

  Mar 20, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is urging its member contractors to ask their Members of Congress to vote “no” on repeal legislation.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Federated Insurance

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  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.

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  IFUS Contribution Growth: A Strategic Roadmap for the Future

  Mar 20, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA and IFUS looking to enhance their financial stability through a contribution increase schedule starting in 2026, allowing for predictable, gradual adjustments, enabling better planning and sustained growth.

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  Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Visits General Sheet Metal

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Outspoken advocate for registered apprenticeships, prevailing wages, and infrastructure investments tours GSM’s Corporate Headquarters in Oregon.

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  SMACNA Supports Proposed Rules to Revise the National Apprenticeship System

  Mar 20, 2024 |6 min read — Member Update

  DOL proposal will strengthen labor standards, quality, worker protections, promote various apprenticeship pathways and create a student-centric model of Registered Apprenticeship.

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  Toolbox Talk: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how you can help workers who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders through compassion and supportive leadership.

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  Rep. Brendon Boyle (D-PA-2) Greets SMACPAC Ambassadors at FL Spring Training Game PAC Event

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Several SMACNA Members greet and chat with Philadelphia-area Congressman as the Philadelphia Phillies faced off in an exhibition matchup in Clearwater, FL.

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  Webinar Reminder: Fiberglass Duct Liner for Efficient & Quiet HVAC Systems

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Mark your calendar and remember to register for this free webinar being held on March 27.

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  ServiceTrade to Hold Webinar on Ways to Slash Technician Downtime

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Silver Associate Member company welcomes SMACNA members to attend their free webinar on April 4.  

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  New CEA Speaker Announced

  Mar 20, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Joesph Boddicker, Counsel, Federal & Int’l Tax Group, Alston & Bird to address attendees at the Washington DC event running May 6-8, 2024.

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  2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Proposals Still Being Accepted

  Mar 13, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Submit your ideas for presentations that will cover relevant topics in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

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  SMACNA Platinum Associate Member Interview: Knauf Insulation

  Mar 13, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

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

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  SMACNA’s Annual Industry Labor Report is Now Available

  Mar 13, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s 2024 Annual Industry Labor Report has been released and is available for all SMACNA Members to view. 

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  Webinar: Safe Ladder Use In Construction

  Mar 12, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  CPWR session will engage on topics such as ladder design and proper use.

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  Seeking Examples of Tracking, Dashboards, and Processes for Using Key Performance Metrics

  Mar 12, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  The New Horizons Foundation, working with Penn State and a SMACNA contractor task force, is developing a guide  for implementing and managing a performance metrics program. 

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