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These individuals have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence equipping themselves with the skills necessary to drive success in their organizations. Each graduate has demonstrated dedication to expanding their expertise in profitability measurement, leadership, AI in the trades, productivity, time management, driving project success, industry trends, and communication. Through hands-on sessions, case studies, and team-building exercises, they have applied best practices and gained valuable insights. Their hard work and determination have earned them a well-deserved certification that will open new doors in their careers. We also want to recognize the organizations that made it possible. These companies understand the value of professional development and continuous learning in today's competitive business environment. By investing in their employees' growth, they are cultivating a culture of efficiency, innovation, and long-term success. The following companies invested in their employees' professional development: Brown Sheet Metal & Mechanical, Inc CT Mechanical Ecker Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Hemingway Chimney Hermes Service & Sales, Inc. Intech Mechanical Company, Inc. R & D Heating and Sheet Metal R.F. Knox Company, Inc. Thompson Solutions Group United Mechanical Ventcon, LLC Vidimos, Inc. The future looks promising for these graduates as they apply their newfound knowledge to real-world challenges. Their ability to lead projects with precision and confidence will undoubtedly contribute to the success of their companies and the broader business community. Congratulations to all the graduates, and a sincere thank you to the companies that supported them on this journey. Your commitment to professional development speaks volumes about the kind of organization you are.

Join fellow HVAC industry CEOs at the SMACNA Leadership Conference , taking place Wednesday, May 6 Friday, May 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. This is a critical moment for the sheet metal industry. Congress and federal agencies are making decisions that will shape tax policy, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and prevailing wage enforcement for years to come. These policies directly affect how our contractors hire, invest, compete, and grow. SMACNAs Capitol Hill team advocates every day on behalf of our members, but nothing resonates more with lawmakers than hearing directly from contractors running businesses, employing skilled workers, and delivering projects in their communities. Your experience gives policymakers the real-world perspective they need as they consider legislation and regulatory changes affecting our industry. This high-impact conference focuses on the federal policies most important to SMACNA contractors. It also provides an opportunity to receive training in effective advocacy techniques followed by the chance to put those skills into action by meeting with Senators, Members of Congress, and their staff to discuss issues that matter to your company and the broader industry. And this wouldnt be a SMACNA conference without some great networking and social opportunities. We will be headed to Nationals Park for a ballgame and to Washington, DC institution - The Dubliner - for a reception. To encourage strong contractor participation, the SMAC Administrative Fund is offering a special incentive for Congressional Insiders Club (CIC) members traveling to Washington: CIC, Dual CIC, and Chairman's Club Members: $250 reimbursement Political and Premier Pacesetter Members: $500 reimbursement Platinum Pacesetter Members: $750 reimbursement This conference is an opportunity to engage with industry peers, stay informed on policy developments, and make sure the voice of SMACNA contractors is heard on Capitol Hill. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Denise Murphy McGraw, SMACNAs special assistant for political affairs at dmurphymcgraw@smacna.org . Secure your spot today and register by April 1 to receive the special early-bird rate.

SMACNA has been recognized with five honorable mentions in Ragan Communications 2025 Video, Virtual and Visual Awards. The categories SMACNA was recognized in are: Inspirational Video Interview or Profile Shoestring Video (Under $300) Video Series Video Team of the Year Winners in Ragans Video, Visual & Virtual Awards stand out not only for creative excellence, but for the measurable value their work brings to communications, marketing and PR efforts across industries. Click here to learn more about the program.

SMOHIT was created to benefit members well-being on and off the jobsite, from mental health and substance use disorder awareness to OSHA initiatives the whole person. The Sheet Metal Industry Institutes (SMII) Conference was created in the same vein to benefit members. At the SMII Conference, you will not only be able to experience the benefits SMOHIT provides members, but that of ITI and NEMI as well. The conference focuses on the industry as a whole, allowing you to experience more, learn more, network more all in the convenience of one conference. It's the 15th year of the SMOHIT Safety Awards, and we are ready to celebrate this years recipients during the conference. Dont wait to nominate a deserving safety professional today! Nominations are due June 15. Registration for the SMII Conference is now open! Click here to choose your break-out sessions, reserve your hotel room and mark your calendars for Sept. 22-24 in Atlanta. Click here to learn more and to register.

It can seem like all of the chatbots and their AI models are the same, but in recent months were starting to see some real differences emerge. Each of the companies that publish these models is providing them in very different packages, that show where they think the market is going. ChatGPT, still the market leader, continues to pack more and more capabilities into their AI model itself, with real but limited tool connections. Claude, on the other hand, has focused on a mini ecosystem of products and tools to make their model more useful, including Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Skills and Plugins, among other things. And Gemini, probably the most advanced of the models overall, barely connects to anything as a chatbot, but is now embedded across Googles ecosystem of email, productivity software, browser and search. In 2026, were going to see these strategies play out more and more, and time will tell which of them really connects with everyday, non-expert users who just want to get things done.