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  • The latest edition of SMACNA On The Road recaps the 2026 Partners in Progress confrerence in Orlando. Learn more about this exciting event that brings together labor and management in a spirit of collaboration and listen to the testimonies of the attendees that made this event special. Watch below!
  • Join us at the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention for four days of impactful education, valuable networking, and unforgettable experiences. Hosted at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria, this is where learning, connections, and the energy of Orlando come together. Connect with industry leaders while enjoying signature events like the College of Fellows Golf Outing, Pickleball, Clay Shooting, the Final Night Dinner and Show, and more. NEW THIS YEAR! SMACNA Block Party at Universal CityWalk October 26, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Experience an exclusive evening at Universal CityWalk , featuring lively entertainment, great food, and a high-energy atmosphere in the heart of Orlando. This brand-new event is designed to bring the SMACNA community together for a night you wont want to miss. Transportation will be provided so you can sit back and relax the whole way. Networking Happy Hour October 25, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Join us for cocktails, conversation, and light bites. This relaxed reception offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a casual setting. Stay tuned for additional details and registration information. Mark your calendar now and prepare to join industry leaders in Orlando for four days of insight, connection, and celebration. We look forward to seeing you October 2528, 2026.
  • SMACNAs Regional Annual labor reports have been compiled and are now available. Thirty-seven chapters contributed to the reports providing data on work hours, market sectors, skills most in demand and an outlook for 2026. Click below to access the reports. Midwest Regional Annual Labor Report - 2025 Northeast Annual Labor Report - 2025 Southern Regional Annual Labor Report - 2025 Western Regional Annual Labor Report - 2025
  • We are now accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting, scheduled for May 31-June 2, 2026 in Quebec City at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Important Details: Topics may include items that result in recommendations to the SMACNA Board of Directors or are presented simply for Council discussion and information. To submit your topic, please complete this form and send it to Laurie Greene by May 1, 2026. Only items submitted by the announced cutoff date will be included on the agenda. Topics submitted after the deadline will be deferred to the next Council meeting unless deemed urgent by Council leadership. Please note: Topics brought up during the meeting that were not on the original agenda will follow the rules adopted by the Council for non-agenda items. Any action on such topics will require a two-thirds affirmative vote of the voting councilors in attendance.
  • March saw SMACPAC Ambassadors continue advancing the interests of SMACNA member contractors in 2026, as they attended events featuring Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle. Matt Sano and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) Tom Martin and Congressman David Joyce (R-OH) Dominic Bonitatis and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) To learn more about SMACPAC, click here .

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