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Providing New Services in a Changing Industrial Market

The COVID-19 pandemic took the father-son team of Ernest J. Menold and Ernie P. Menold, third and fourth generation leaders at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., by surprise. The Menolds are now positioning themselves to help clients comply with new health guidelines.

HVAC Duct Construction Standards

Publications include HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, HVAC Systems Duct Design, HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide, HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual, HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual, HVAC Systems Applications,  Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards, Fire, Smoke and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC, System Air Leakage Test Standard, and more.

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Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)

130 Associates, including many of America’s leading companies and representing at least $615 billion in market capitalization, who are committed to advocating for federal policies that accelerate energy efficiency and make America more energy productive.

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SMAC PAC

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' Political Action Committee (SMAC PAC) is the association's commitment to political action and your investment in the future. SMACNA National puts all the resources needed to stay on top of industry issues in the nation’s capital, including an office right on Capitol Hill.  That effort is matched by committed SMACNA members and it all pays off in the direct impact our industry has with legislators and regulators.

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Leading Responsibly During Uncertainty

Seasons of extreme change always create extreme opportunities. Those who successfully act on those opportunities are usually remembered by history. Those who don’t are usually forgotten.

Communities

SMACNA Connect offers more than a dozen communities to choose from. Find an area of interest that best suits your needs and share your ideas and experiences with the broader SMACNA membership. SMACNA Connect has the following communities available: Bargainers, Chapter Executives, Architectural, HVAC, Industrial, Residential, Safety, and Women in Consruction.

Fair Labor Standards Act and Travel Time

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. Chapters and members need to be familiar with this law to ensure collectively bargained provisions and employment practices are in conformity with its requirements.

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Kevin Dougherty

Kevin Dougherty has been speaking to the construction industry over the last 20 years.

Webinars & Webcasts

SMACNA has an extensive archive of webinars on a variety of topics, including safety & health, federal contracting, labor relations issues, and our industry forums. Select webinars from the 2020 EDGE Conference are also available.

Financial Boot Camp

This program will increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel” but need to have the best understanding of the firm’s financial situations.

Chapter Executives Institute

This annual continuing education experience is designed to improve the professionalism of chapter executives.

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HVAC: Replacing Rooftop Units

Integrated Facility Systems uses its experience fabricating curb adapters to improve air quality at the Kingston School District.

7 Critical Decisions To Maximize Your Team & New Opportunities

AGENDA

Council of Chapter Representatives
June 4-6, 2023 Meeting
Newport, Rhode Island

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Federal Regulatory Agencies

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ARCHITECTURAL: Rebuilding a Historic Dome and Cupola

A custom sheet metal company played a vital role in a courthouse’s restoration after it was devastated by a fire.

New Year Brings Inspiring New Developments

SMACNA HVAC contractors are excited about 2019 and the construction opportunities they see ahead.

Partial Withdrawal Liability and the SMACNA Contractor

Partial withdrawal liability is determined for both construction industry employers and non-construction industry employers under two circumstances; Contribution hours decline 70% over a period of time,  and a partial cessation of the employer’s contribution obligation.  This paper gives and overview of when and how partial withdrawal liability will be assess and owed. 

Energy Saving Performance Contracting

CEA National Issues Conference Speakers

Toolbox Talks

Capitol Hill Update: House Passes SMACNA-Endorsed School Energy Efficiency Bill

While many new members of Congress are still learning the ropes and committees are organizing, the U.S. House continues to pass SMACNA priority bills and send them over to the Senate.

AEC Professions at High Risk for Suicide, But Preemptive Approaches Can Help

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released suicide statistics by profession earlier this year, the nexus of vocations that make up the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professions ranked uncomfortably high on the list.

Executive Committee

Kathy Kerber

Kathy Kerber is the President/COO of KSM Metal Fabrication in Troy, OH and has been with the company for over 25 years.  KSM manufactures aerospace parts for commercial and military aircraft and has carved out a niche in the sheet metal industry that compliments the diverse contractors in SMACNA

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Joseph Lansdell

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Construction Dive Features Story on Joint Lactation Pod Project

Industry trade talks to SMACNA Western Washington Executive Vice President Julie Muller about the joint SMACNA/SMART initiative to help nursing moms on the jobsite.

Architectural Student Internship

The Architectural Internship Program was developed in conjunction with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). This program provides SMACNA contractors with the opportunity to get paired with

Downspout & Gutter Sizing Calculator

This app allows you to easily and accurately size downspout and gutters using the methods and formulas covered in SMACNA’s Architectural Sheet Metal Manual (ASMM).

What is Service-focused Leadership?

By placing your focus on how you can help your chapter and the people who are a part of it, you can inspire everyone to move forward together.

Chapter Executive Resources

Information and resources targeted specifically for chapter executives, including guidance on labor relations, Chapter Programs & Training, articles from Chapter Leadership, information on Council of Chapter Representatives meetings, the Chapter Orientation Program, and other resources.

Carol Duncan, President-Elect

Carol Duncan is SMACNA’s President-Elect and CEO and Owner of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon. With nearly 40 years of leadership and expertise in the sheet metal industry, Duncan has helped grow the company from 25 employees to more than 180 since becoming CEO in 2000—building a positive corporate culture and keeping both employees and clients happy. General Sheet Metal specializes in mechanical, architectural and HVAC fabrication, installation and repair services for the commercial and industrial markets.

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Recruiting

The SMACNA/SMART Best Practices Market Expansion Task Force has launched a recruitment initiative that uses an evidence-based approach to attract new recruits to the sheet metal trade, leveraging research collected by surveying apprentices in their first, second, third, and final years of training.

Joseph Sellers

As SMART General President and General Secretary-Treasurer, Sellers developed and led special campaigns to increase outreach and awareness for construction, production and transportation industries member

SMART/SMACNA comments on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization requirements

SMART/SMACNA comments in response to questions raised by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA)