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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.

The 2026 Fab Forum, being held at The Hill Group in Franklin Park, IL is now officially sold out. However, members who are still interested in attending may join the waitlist in case spots become available. To be added to the waitlist, they can complete the registration form or contact Erica Linskey directly . Also, today is the last day to book your hotel room for the event. Please click here to reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!

SMACNAs Communications and Marketing Team was recognized by Association TRENDS for the best marketing and communications campaigns and programs in the association and nonprofit community. SMACNA won the following awards: Silver Trendy Awards: January/February 2025 SMACNews November 11, 2025 Member Update Bronze Trendy Awards: SMACNA Social Media This recognition continues a strong year of recognition for SMACNAs Communications and Marketing Team, with three Honorable Mentions in Ragans Nonprofit Communications Awards, five Honorable Mentions in Ragans Video, Virtual, and Visual Awards, and being named by W3 as a gold-level honoree for National Careers in Trades Week.

The 2026 Products & Services Guide is now available to all SMACNA members. Published annually, this guide offers valuable insights into SMACNA, including technical standards, chapter resources and key information on training and educational programs essential for contractors. It provides the most current details on SMACNA staff and how to contact our teams directly. Members will also find updates on new products, including offerings from our partners and more. Access the digital version here ! Keep SMACNAs resources close at hand by bookmarking the digital guide or keeping your physical copy nearby.

SMACNAs Government Affairs Department has prepared a pair of memos outlining critical statutes and legislative actions pertaining to Prompt Pay and Reverse Auctions. These documents will detail all significant federal legislative enactments, regulatory final rules, and proposed rulemaking actions over the last five years pertaining to (1) prompt payment obligations in federal construction contracting and (2) the use and restriction of reverse auctions in federal construction procurement. These developments materially affect the rights and obligations of federal construction contractors, subcontractors, and contracting officers. Click here to read the executive summary and click here to read the memo.