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Last week, SMACNA contractors and SMART members descended on the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, for the second-ever BE4ALL Town Hall. The event, spotlighted by a panel featuring SMACNA President Todd Hill, SMART General President Michael Coleman, and iTi Executive Director Michael Harris, was a forum where leadership could talk about their efforts to build stronger, more welcoming workplaces, while the combined membership of all three organizations could ask questions and learn more about these efforts.All three leaders talked about the core mission of BE4ALL: to build an industry that creates an environment that attracts top talent and makes them feel part of something bigger than themselves, a critical mission, given that a growing share of the workforce is beginning to retire. Click here to learn more about BE4ALL.

Tom Martin, SMACNAs Immediate Past President, was interviewed by NBC 10 (Rochester, NY). Martin focused on how a career in the skilled trades can open up a wealth of opportunities for our nations young people and serve as a pathway to building a future without the concern of crushing student debt. Martins appearance comes on the heels of the second-annual National Careers in Trades Week , where SMACNA joined with other industry stakeholders to discuss the unlimited possibilities surrounding a career in the trades. Click here to watch the interview!

SMACNA members are invited to take part in an important industry study on back charges in HVAC and sheet metal construction projects. This SMACNA-commissioned study examines how back charges arise, how contractors respond, and which practices lead to successful outcomes. The findings will support the development of a practical publication and tools tailored for SMACNA members. Your input will help shape practical resources that address the real-world challenges contractors face across the industry. Survey Details Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes Responses are anonymous; no project or company names will be collected Results will be reported only in aggregate and used solely for this research Take the survey here: https://wkf.ms/4nNrXKR We encourage members with experience managing back charges to complete the survey and share their insights. Your participation will help ensure the guidance reflects current industry practices and challenges. Thank you for supporting this SMACNA research initiative.

By popular demand, the deadline for the Keynote and Presidents Lunch reservations has been extended to Tuesday, June 30! Chapters can reserve tables directly online , making it quick and easy to secure your space: $1,000 per table for the Monday Keynote Lunch $1,000 per table for the Wednesday Presidents Lunch $1,500 per table for both lunches In addition, because table reservations directly support the SMAC Administrative Fund (SMAC‑AF), these contributions will count toward your chapters placement in the all-new SMAC-AF Leadership Club , an initiative created to strengthen SMACNAs advocacy efforts: Thank you to the following chapters for supporting the SMAC Administrative Fund by reserving their Keynote and Presidents Lunch tables: *Current level based on total contributions to SMAC-AF, including those made by chapter, chapter contractor members, and individuals. While SMACPAC focuses on supporting candidates and elections, SMAC-AF funds the behind‑the‑scenes work that ensures SMACNAs voice is heard where it matters most. Additionally, contributions to SMAC-AF are considered a direct, association-supportive business contribution and have generally been deemed tax-deductible (please consult your accountant for specific state and local tax guidance on non-political association contributions and donations). Best of all, your chapter can become a Founding Member of the SMAC-AF Leadership Club through your table purchase, with all contributions counting toward your Leadership Club level. Ask your Chapter Executive to reserve tables TODAY by completing the online reservation form . For more information, contact Denise Murphy McGraw at  dmurphymcgraw@smacna.org

SMACNA is welcoming both nominations and self-nominations for the 2026 Contractor of the Year Award . Do you know a fellow member whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our industry? This award is the ideal opportunity to spotlight their accomplishments. In addition, if you believe that you embody the qualities of a standout contractor, we also welcome self-nominations . All SMACNA members deserve recognition for their achievements in advancing both our industry and our association. Click here to submit a nomination or apply now . Nominations are due by June 24, 2026. The winner will be announced at our Annual Business Meeting on October 28, 2026. Be sure to mark your calendar. Thank you for helping us celebrate excellence within the SMACNA community.