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We are announcing the launch of an innovative association-wide engagement opportunity for individuals, contractors, and chapters. We are asking you to join other leading contractor members in SMACNAs top ranks, seeking an even greater legislative and policy impact for SMACNA. We ask you to join one of the new high-profile SMAC Administrative Fund (SMAC-AF) Leadership Clubs . This new club initiative IS NOT a political fundraising initiative or designed to raise funds to give to candidates for office. While SMACPAC supports candidates and elections, SMAC-AF supports the vitally important legislative and policy work going on behind the scenes by our contractor and chapter members. It exists solely to strengthen SMACNAs legislative and association policy advocacy. SMAC-AF will provide enhanced focus to increasing our chapter and member engagement activities and will boost needed local, state, and national political and legislative fundraising efforts. SMAC-AF represents an essential resource underwriting our policy research, strategic communications, and coalition building. It will jumpstart a sustained, high level contractor engagement effort that seeks to influence legislative policy outcomes before they reach a vote. The SMAC-AF Leadership Clubs will recognize those who step up for SMACNA and invest in and lead our policy, political, and legislative campaigns. Members of the top-level Gold Circle Club will play an active role expanding SMACNAs presence, credibility, and effectiveness where it matters most at the table where industry policy decisions are made. Members who join in SMAC-AF 2026 will be recognized as Founding Membersan inaugural group of leaders committed to building the future of our legislative and political policy advocacy. Founding Gold Circle Club Members will receive special recognition, an exclusive Leadership Club Founding Member pin, curated unique and collectible gifts, and entry for premium giveaways such as renowned wines like Opus One, Silver Oak, and Chateau Montelena. Gold Circle Club members will also receive frequent consideration for invitations to numerous unique leadership programs, sports events, and Congressional engagement opportunities throughout the year. The SMAC-AF Leadership Gold Circle, Silver Circle, and Bronze Circle Clubs will honor and recognize tiered leadership giving levels for individuals, chapters, and companies: Contributions to the new SMAC-AF Leadership Clubs are considered a direct, association supportive business contribution and have generally been deemed tax deductible*. Further, Club membership is a generous way to support the long-term strength, credibility, and effectiveness of SMACNAs member advocacy. We need you and every SMACNA member to show up and step up this year by becoming a SMAC-AF Leadership Gold, Silver, or Bronze Club member. Please join with other SMACNA leaders to help build the policy and legislative victories to come for SMACNA and its union contracting industry by making your online donation TODAY . You can also download our donation form by clicking here . Thank you for considering and joining us in one of the inaugural SMAC-AF Leadership Clubs, an innovative but essential effort to advance SMACNAs political and legislative policy advocacy. For more information, contact me or Denise Murphy McGraw, SMACNAs Special Assistant for Political and Government Affairs and SMAC-AF Leadership Club Founding Member at dmurphymcgraw@smacna.org . Step up today and make a generous commitment to SMACNA's new SMAC-AF Leadership Clubs!

Registration and housing for the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention are officially open! Join us for four days of cutting-edge education, meaningful networking, and memorable moments at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria. Make sure to register and book your hotel now. Join your colleagues for a fun-filled pickleball tournament on Sunday, October 25, 10:00 am at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. A short instructional clinic will kick off the tournament, teaching rules and scoring. Play with and against different partners each round. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Experience the new SMACNA Block Party at Universal CityWalk on October 26, 6:309:30 p.m., featuring lively entertainment, dinner, and community fun. Transportation will be provided so you can sit back and enjoy the evening. Don't miss these incredible spots along Universal CityWalk! Pat OBriens(r) Enjoy Bourbon Street with dueling pianos and Cajun favorites. CityWalks Rising Star Take the stage at this karaoke club with a live band and singers (if available). Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom℠ Enjoy Caribbean cuisine, live reggae, inspired by Bob Marley. Red Coconut Club A stylish lounge with tiki flair, music, and signature drinks. Pat OBriens, Hurricane Glass logo, Have Fun! and Iron Grill Design (r) Pat OBriens Bar, Inc. (c) 2026 Pat OBriens Bar, Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & (c) 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Register Now! Secure your spot by June 12, 2026 to take advantage of early-bird rates! Hotel room block closes September 30, 2026. Questions? Housing: Tara Long tlong@smacna.org Registration: CMR Support 1(800) 336-9704.

This second edition of SMACNA(r) Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment Fabrication and Installation Guidelines (Sections I & II) continues to provide basic reference guidelines to industry accepted practices for fabrication and installation of kitchen ventilation systems and custom built food preparation, and serving equipment commonly used in non-domestic (commercial) food facilities. Expanding on the first edition, this second edition includes updates that align with the latest Model Building Codes and industry standards governing the design, fabrication, and installation of Type I & Type II hoods, Type I kitchen grease ducts, Type Il non-grease ducts, as well as duct enclosures and associated equipment commonly found in commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Click here to review the changes.

The second-annual National Careers in Trades Week expanded its efforts to highlight the future of a career in the trades to youth across the country. This initiative, a joint venture by SMACNA, SMART, ITI, NECA, MCAA, NEMI, SMOHIT, and the Heavy Metal Summer Experience highlighted several SMACNA members giving their own testimonies about a career in the trades. Take a moment to watch this playlist of SMACNA members: In addition, SMACNA members were interviewed in several trade publications, including: ACHR Contractor Magazine Homepros Retrofit Magazine Virginia Focus (Podcast)

If you are planning to attend the June Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on May 31-June 2, 2026, in Quebec City, the deadline to register and book your hotel is two weeks away! To register for the June 2026 Council Meeting, please click here. To make your hotel reservation and qualify for the negotiated group room rate, please click here. Please take note that this event is for Chapter Executives and Councilors Only! This biannual meeting is your opportunity to: Hear the latest updates on SMACNA initiatives and key industry developments Share your chapters perspective and ensure your voice is heard by peers and SMACNA leadership Participate in open forums, network with fellow representatives, and gain insights from SMACNA National staff, elected officials, and guest speakers Event Highlights Welcome Reception Evening of May 31 Meeting Sessions June 12 (1.5 days of content, discussion, and networking) Important Reminder A valid passport is required for travel from the United States to Canada, whether you are flying or driving. If you plan to attend the June Council Meeting and do not currently have a passport, we strongly encourage you to begin the application process as soon as possible. For more information on travel requirements and restrictions, please visit the U.S. Department of State website . Dont miss this opportunity to connect with fellow chapter representatives and help shape the future of our industry. In addition, we are still accepting topics for consideration during the meeting! 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, lgreene@smacna.org 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.