News Archive

Nominate a Top SMACNA Contractor for the 2024 Innovator of the Year Award

Aug 30, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

This distinguished award, presented at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference recognizes SMACNA contractors leading the way in industry innovation.

White Paper: A Comparative Analysis of Continuous Improvement Approaches Among Trade-Contractors

Aug 23, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

New Horizons joined in producing collaborative report that identifies how contractors can best adopt and sustain continuous improvement methods.

Transferability and Direct Pay Proposed Rule

Aug 14, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

SMACNA comments in support of the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) and the U.S. Treasury Department’s (“Treasury”) Proposed Rules, “Section 6418 Transfer of Certain Credits,” 88 Fed. Reg. 40496 (June 21, 2023) (hereafter “Transferability Proposed

Transferability (Section 6418 Transfer of Certain Credits) Proposed Rule

Aug 14, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

SMART and SMACNA address transferability from two perspectives: first, as supporters of compliance with prevailing wage requirements for the protection of workers and to protect signatory contractors who comply with labor standards from underbidding

Notice of SMACNA’s Annual Business Meeting

Aug 9, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

4 U.S. Board of Director members and 1 Canadian Board of Director member will be elected at the October 18th meeting.

SMACNA Applauds DOL’s Historic Davis-Bacon Act Reforms

Aug 9, 2023 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) is supported by more than 3,500 construction firms engaged in industrial, commercial, residential, architectural and specialty sheet metal and air conditioning

Department of Labor Issues Heat Hazard Alert

Aug 2, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

Notification designed to reinforce employer’s obligation to protecting workers from heat related illness and notify businesses of stepped-up OSHA inspections and enforcement.

Watch The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research

Jun 28, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

Now available for SMACNA members to view, this recorded webinar examines the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation and how it stacks up against other comparative products in the industry.

Webinar: Tools to Engage Homeowners About Heat Pumps, Electrification, and IRA Funding

Jun 14, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint SMACNA/SMART/Rewiring America session on June 22nd will detail best practices when it comes to replacing fossil fuel devices with electric alternatives.

SMACNA Webinar: Optimizing IAQ & Energy Efficiency with Sorbent Ventilation Technology

May 31, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

This free webinar will cover how sorbent ventilation technology works and why it can drastically help SMACNA contractors' customers save money and improve energy efficiency.

SMACNA Webinar – The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research

May 24, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

Attend this free webinar to learn about dozens of studies supporting the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation that could eliminate any lingering fears a contractor might have.

Department of Treasury Releases Clean Energy Tax Credit Guidance

May 17, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

Production Tax Credit will reward facilities that meet domestic content requirements when working on clean energy projects.

IPG Photonics Joins as Silver Associate Member

May 10, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s newest Silver Associate Member is the inventor and world’s leading producer of high-power fiber lasers, which enable greater precision, higher speed processing, more flexible production methods and enhanced productivity.

Pat Brooks Featured in Recent SNIPS Article

Apr 26, 2023 |2 min read — Member Update

Engineer reflects on his 40-year career with SMACNA and the greater industry.

BE4ALL Learning Journey: Mental Health

Mar 22, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

April Learning Journey session will feature Aldo Zambetti of SMOHIT as a guest speaker.

BE 4 ALL Graphics

Mar 15, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

Speaker list continues to expand, hotel room block set to expire on April 5th.

Upgrading Standards for Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Mar 15, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

On behalf of our thousands of union members and signatory contractors, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) would

“Guidance for Grants and Agreements,” 88 Fed. Reg. 8374

Mar 13, 2023 |1 min read — Regulatory Comments

SMACNA Comments in support of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Proposed Rule, Guidance for Grants and Agreements, which implements the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA Act), as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

SMACNA Endorses Jessica Looman as Administrator of DOL’s Wage and Hour Division

Jan 30, 2023 |1 min read — Letters & Testimony

Ms. Looman has made significant progress on important goals most labor and management organizations support.

New Horizons Foundation awarded a research grant from Stanley Black & Decker

Jan 18, 2023 |1 min read — Member Update

The award comes from a grant program designed to promote non-profits active in supporting workforce development in the skilled trades and manufacturing.