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SMACNA is making available a series of FAQs dealing with the Rising Tariffs Impact on Materials Costs. This document is meant to help our members understand the nature of the administrations tariffs policy and the impact it could have on their bottom line, especially when it comes to sourcing critical materials for projects. Click here to review the FAQ document.

In the opening episodes of our Emerging Leaders podcast, Devon Madon of Madon Sheet Metal and Ernie Menold of Ernest D. Menold, Inc. share the twists and turns of their career paths. They reveal how lessons from other industries shaped their leadership in SMACNA and offer practical guidance for anyone forging a similar path.

SMACNA is happy to announce that Chris Grady will join us as Manager of Partnerships & Sponsorships starting February 25. Chris will be based in our Chantilly office. He brings over 20 years of experience in business development, relationship management, member engagement, sponsorship, and partnership, along with a strong background working with non-profit member organizations. Most recently, Chris was Director of Business Development at Allora USA, a company that provides premium fixtures for multifamily, hospitality, and senior living projects. Before that, he served as Vice President of Member Engagement and Strategic Alliances at the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he led membership recruitment, engagement, and sponsorship efforts. Earlier, Chris was Strategic Relationship Director for Industry Partnerships at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he led the business development team. Chris earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University

The SMACNA College of Fellows is now accepting applications for the 2026 scholarship program. Applications will be for the 2026-2027 academic year. However, the deadline to apply is fast approaching! The SMACNA College of Fellows Scholarship Program is open to eligible students from the SMACNA extended family seeking to further their undergraduate education by attending an accredited four-year college or university. Eligibility extends to SMACNAs extended family, which includes SMACNA contractors, employees of SMACNA contractors, SMACNA Fellows, employees of local SMACNA chapters, employees of National SMACNA, SMACNA National Associate Members, and members of the families of any of these groups. The applicant may pursue any course of study; however, it is hoped that a career in a field related to the sheet metal industry will be considered. Applicants may find the application and eligibility requirements on the SMACNA website. The current application to be used is FORM: COF25. Applications for scholarships must be postmarked or with email transmission by Friday, February 28, 2026.

You are invited to join other HVAC industry CEOs at the inaugural SMACNA Leadership Conference , taking place Wednesday, May 6 - Friday, May 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Conference, the successor event to the CEA National Issues Conference, will focus on key regulatory and legislative issues important to SMACNA member contractors. This event also serves as a valuable opportunity to meet with Representatives and Senators and their staff to advocate for our industry and your company. Attendees will have a valuable opportunity to engage directly with congressional lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill to advocate for our industry and association. Register by April 1 to take advantage of the early-bird registration discount!