Member Update

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  New Clear the Air: Fab Forum Preview (with Travis Voss)

  Mar 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth and Travis talk about the upcoming event in Boston, featuring McCusker-Gill and why it is becoming a showcase event on the SMACNA calendar.

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  Toolbox Talk: Building a Respectful Workplace

  Mar 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about building a workplace that everyone can contribute to the success of the industry.

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  SMACNA, SMART and ITI Partner to Launch National Careers in Trades Week Promoting Trade Careers that Power the Economy

  Mar 18, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  The April 7-11 event will increase awareness among job seekers and the American public about the benefits of choosing careers in the skilled trades. The goal is to fill thousands of positions that are essential to the country’s economic growth.

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  SMACNA Recognized in CPWR’s 2024 Highlights for Safety Leadership

  Mar 18, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is featured in CPWR’s 2024 Highlights for supporting fall prevention and contractor safety. Through education and collaboration, SMACNA advances industry safety.

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  MEP Interview: Dave Pikey (The Hill Group)

  Mar 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about what SMACNA’s Technology Committee is doing to benefit members.

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  SMACNA Safety Sponsorship: Applications Now Open for 2025!

  Mar 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Invest in your professional development: SMACNA's Safety Sponsorship will send one member to the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo (Denver, CO, Sept. 15-17), covering up to $5,000.

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  Reminder: Real ID Deadline Approaching Soon!

  Mar 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Beginning May 7, 2025, the federal government will require you to present a REAL ID compliant driver's license or ID card, or another federally approved form of ID, to board a domestic flight.

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  PMI Graduates on Their Way to Success!

  Mar 18, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Individuals have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence in project management and leadership, equipping themselves with the skills necessary to drive success in their organizations.

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  AI Reality Check for March: Humanoid Robots

  Mar 18, 2025 |5 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the realities and myths surrounding recent advances in robotics and how they will impact our industry.

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  Webinar: Using ChatGPT with Excel

  Mar 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  This session is designed to explore how ChatGPT and other AI tools can help you get the most out of Excel.

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  SMACNA Members: Get Your Free Copy of the Newly Released SMACNA Standards

  Mar 12, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA Member Company & Chapter Offices: Order one free copy of the SMACNA® Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems and SMACNA® Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards.

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  Just Released: SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Videos

  Mar 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  These instructional videos focus on key aspects of HVAC duct fabrication and installation, helping SMACNA contractors confidently handle complex components with precision and safety.

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  SMACPAC Pacesetter Ambassador Rob Schimmelphennig Covers Capitol Hill in Day-long Meetings

  Mar 12, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  CEO of the HAVE, Inc. firm in suburban Cleveland, was in Washington, DC to advance SMACNA’s positions on workforce reforms, infrastructure, CHIPS Act.

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  Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Serve as Secretary of Labor

  Mar 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  As a Member of Congress, Rep. Chavez-DeRemer distinguished herself by serving her congressional district in a bipartisan, fair, and balanced manner, earning widespread support for her work creating initiatives, ideas, and legislation.

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  SMACNA Premier Partner Interview: Federated Insurance

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Patrick Cunningham discusses some of the firm’s product offerings and details the value of their long-time SMACNA partnership.

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  MEP Interview: Jen Clark

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  MEP Presenter outlines how attending the conference helped her better understand some of the emerging techniques evolving data management.

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  MEP Interview: Zach Piercy

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Zach discussed how the preparation for his session helped him sharpen his own professional toolbox.

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  New Clear the Air Episode: Residential Contracting

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  This special edition of SMACNA’s newest podcast brings together some of our leading residential contractors to discuss the pressing issues in the space.

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  We Need You for The Operations Hub!

  Mar 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA is looking for subject matter experts to drive critical conversations on topics such as IPD, Megaprojects, Contract Negotiations and more!

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  Attend SMOHIT’S Resilience and Mindfulness Webinars

  Mar 11, 2025 |3 min read — Member Update

  Upcoming March sessions will address critical topics such as trauma and mindfulness.

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