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Jessica Looman

Jessica Looman is the Principal Deputy Administrator of DOL's Wage and Hour Division, which is responsible for enforceing worker protections and providing outreach and education about federal labor laws.

Peer Group Survey

Joining a peer group allows members a unique opportunity to network and build relationships with fellow members and share their expertise.

Department of Energy Acquisition Guide

Regulatory requirements for the acquisition process are set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and are supplemented in the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). 

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Erykka Thompson

OSHA reporting rule on post incident drug testing

Summarized reporting requirements under the OSHA rule for electronic reporting of injury and illness data and provides further information on post incident drug testing. 

How to Make Your Meetings Effective & Concise

Read about three easily implementable recommendations that will make your business meetings shorter and more successful.

Collective Bargaining

Whether it’s preparing for or navigating collective bargaining negotiations or dealing with issues that arise during the life of your collective bargaining agreement, SMACNA has resources available to answer your most pertinent questions. 

Mike Russell

Mike Russell is Vice President - Surety Marketing Manager for Federated Insurance and Granite Re. Mike manages Federated’s team of surety marketing specialists across the country and serves on the board of directors for Granite Re.

A Contractor's Guide to New FFCRA

Provides an overview of the paid leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for contractors. 

Reference Manual For Labor Units Program

This cloud-based  program provides members with the labor units data required to fabricate and install HVAC materials and equipment.

Construction Industry Procurement Coalition (CIPC)

The Construction Industry Procurement Coalition is a coalition of 15 trade associations representing construction design professionals, prime contractors, specialty trade contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and surety bond producers.

Department of Labor

The purpose of DOL is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Matherly Installs Largest Energy Efficiency Project at Tinker Air Force Base

Matherly Mechanical Contractors has been working at Tinker Air Force Base since the 1960s — taking the lead as well as subcontracting on a wide variety of HVAC, sheet metal, and mechanical jobs.

New Opportunities and Industry Growth in 2019

More design/build work, large-scale capital projects, and industry growth. SMACNA industrial contractors are confident this year promises to be a positive one for the industrial sector. Read on to hear more from H.T. Lyons, Central Industrial Sheet Metal, and Gribbins Insulation.

Residential Service: A New Norm in a COVID-19 World

From personal protective equipment to customer anxiety, contractors are navigating an unprecedented landscape.

The Hard Work: Start with Culture

In our last column, we talked about the harder work of leadership. All aspects of leading a team or organization are tough. Particularly during this difficult time, our full attention might be drawn to the urgent and immediate.

College of Fellows Spring Meeting Registration

Procore

Procore is a leading global provider of construction management software. Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions built specifically for the construction industry—for the owner, the general contractor, and the specialty contractor. Visit procore.com/SMACNA to learn about special pricing for SMACNA members.

Effective Communication AND Action Planning

The ability to communicate well and to set actionable goals are two of the most powerful accelerants for your career. During this session, you will learn how to sharpen your communication skills and refine your goal setting and action planning abilities.  

International Training Institute

Jointly sponsored by SMACNA and SMART, ITI supports apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada. ITI produces a standardized curriculum supported by a wide variety of training materials free of charge to apprentices and journey-level workers.

Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr

Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. is Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs for SMACNA. Kolbe has been a construction industry Washington representative for 3 decades, working on industry issues representing SMACNA and prior to that, the American Institute of Architects. Earlier in his career, Kolbe worked for the US Conference of Mayors and the United States Senate Small Business Committee.

Disaster Preparedness Tips from Federated Insurance

While businesses face different dangers depending on their region of the country, one thing is constant: Preparation is key.

LJAB Guidelines and Forms

To assist in conducting grievance hearings at the Local Joint Adjustment Board (LJAB) level, SMACNA and SMART have prepared LJAB Guidelines. Included in the guidelines are instructions for LJAB Chairs during the hearing, recommended procedures, guidance on issues of jurisdiction and timeliness, and examples of properly completed forms for requesting LJAB, Panel and NJAB hearings.

Financial Boot Camp Schedule

Frank Caliendo

Frank Caliendo is an American comedian, actor, and impressionist. 

Sean McGarvey

Sean McGarvey started his building trades career with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) in 1981 in Philadelphia. He subsequently worked his way up through various IUPAT leadership positions. In 2005, Sean was elected Secretary-Treasurer of NABTU, and in 2012, he was unanimously elected to NABTU’s office of president. Sean is a respected union construction thought leader among labor, government, corporate, and private sectors. He has dedicated his life to improving the economic security and career opportunities of current and future construction workers and their families, and his fervent commitment has strengthened NABTU’s impact and value to owners, contractors and whole communities.

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids

The Spotlight on Opioids assembles opioid-related information from the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health into one document to better inform the general public, especially family and friends of people with an elevated risk of opioid overdose, opioid misuse, and/or opioid use disorder.

Diversification is Key in Northern Ontario

Diversification has ultimately been a great business strategy for Lopes Limited. The Northern Ontario, Canadian SMACNA company started out in 1976 as a small sheet metal shop operating out of a garage.

Do You Know Who You're Hiring?

You’re looking to bring on a new employee, and your prime candidate looks great on paper — plenty of experience, consistent work history, and ideal professional credentials.

Women at Work

The sheet metal trade offers opportunities for every motivated candidate — gender aside. 

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

SMACNA has published a list of articles and resources on mental health, suicide, and drugs and alcohol prevention. Have a resource to add? Email Justin Crandol, SMACNA's Director of Safety.

Top Trends for 2019: Increased Use of Technology, Innovation

Artificial intelligence, drones, augmented reality, and robotics are helping the construction industry realize higher productivity, profits, and safety.

Best Practices Guides

Useful Forms

Included here: Membership Forms, Reimbursement Form, Invitation Form

CHO Advocacy Efforts

SMACNA publishes letters and testimony on the issues that affect the industry, small business and you. 

SMACNA Helps Negotiation Committees Prepare for 2019 Bargaining Season

For Deborah Wyandt, Esq., SMACNA’s executive director of labor relations and human resources, the signs of spring mean that the spring and summer contract bargaining season is getting underway.

Continued Workforce Related COVID-19 Guidance for Contractors

This webinar addresses a Presidential Memorandum titled, “Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster” issued on August 8, 2020. 

Julie Markee

David Gardiner

David Keane

Daikin Rental Solutions

With complete support and a full range of equipment — from chillers and dehumidifiers to heat and power — Daikin has the solutions to help keep you up and running when you need it most.

Rewiring America

Recorded webinar presented by Rewiring America for SMART and SMACNA contractors on HVAC contractors and electrification.

College of Fellows

The mission of the SMACNA College of Fellows [COF] Scholarship Program is to identify and recognize academically talented youth and potential future leaders within the SMACNA extended family and to provide them an opportunity to further their education and develop their talents as future leaders and positive contributors to society.

SMACNA Providing Input to Federal Compliance Office

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is asking for input from contractors or their representatives in areas where further guidance on affirmative action and equal employment opportunity (EEO) obligations through anonymous opinion letters would benefit federal contractors.

Tool and Equipment Rental Guide

The comprehensive coverage of tools and equipment lends itself useful to a wide range of contractors who can benefit from transparent pricing.

Safety Sponsorship Program

The SMACNA Safety and Health Committee, in partnership with the Sheet Metal Industry BE 4 ALL initiative, is offering a Safety Sponsorship program to one eligible individual in the safety field. This program provides the opportunity to attend the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, to promote professional development, learning, and networking. 

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau

TABB is an organization made up of top heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals that has set the certification standards for the HVAC industry since 1981. As the first and only HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), TABB-certified professionals are recognized as the most competent, reliable and qualified in the HVAC industry.

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Linda Jennings

Linda Jennings is Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology. Ms. Jennings’ has literally grown up in the trade with her grandfather owning a sheet metal business and her father being a past chapter executive. She has managed three associations for decades including SMACNA San Diego chapter, Orange Empire SMACNA and the Inland Contractors Association.