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  • Brian Calcagno, from SMACNA Premier Partner Procore, spoke with us at the 2025 SMACNA Product Show. Brian talks about how recent acquisitions will enhance their BIM offerings and how their AI offerings will work within their product suites, and why this capability is so critical for contractors.
  • Ryan Meitl, with Silver Associate Member at RIVET, spoke to our team at the 2025 SMACNA Product Show. Ryan discussed how RIVET's product line helps mitigate risks for SMACNA contractors and supports sustainable company growth, and how his engineering background drives their innovation.
  • Do you know of a contractor or chapter executive who has years of committed service and dedication to SMACNA and the sheet metal industry as a whole? If so, SMACNA encourages you to nominate them for SMACNAs prestigious College of Fellows. Nominate a contractor Nominate a chapter executive Nomination forms must be postmarked or with email transmission by February 28, 2026. Any nominations that are received by SMACNA after February 28, 2026 will not be considered. Please read the Call for Candidates for more information. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jason Watson at jwatson@smanca.org .
  • SMACNA and SMART will be hosting a joint trade show booth at the International Roofing Expo! Register as our guest and receive 25% off an Expo Hall Pass or 10% off a Super Pass before January 19, 2026. Connect with the leaders shaping the future of the building envelope. Discover how SMACNA and SMART work together to support innovation, workforce development, and collaboration across the roofing and sheet metal industries. Stop by to learn how membership strengthens your voice, expands your network, and helps your business stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. We look forward to seeing you at our booth at the International Roofing Expo! Use Promo Code: INVITES911, or click here .
  • SMACNA has a new round of educational webinars open for your participation coming up in February and March! Take a look below at some of our sessions! Ending HVAC Feast‑to‑Famine Sales Seasonality Date/Time: Feb 4, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time Description: HVAC companies often believe seasonality is caused by weather, but the real drivers are gaps in marketing, customer relationship management, and proactive revenue planning. Join Chris Keller from Profitworks to discover why feast‑to‑famine cycles persist and how HVAC businesses can break free from them. Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jPUbqNqcSECz7gbejMFEIg Debunking AI Myths Date/Time: Feb 12, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time Description: Youll learn the truth about AI as it is currently being used, from security to accuracy and more. Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aWBntqCPTGqE4d-QhML_IQ Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials Date/Time: Feb 18, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time Description: Join Field Materials for a data-driven webinar on the material cost trends shaping construction in 2026. Using our proprietary report data, learn whats driving price shifts across the mechanical and electrical tradesfrom inflation and tariffs to supply chain pressuresand how they could impact your bottom line. Well walk through practical strategies to reduce material costs using buyouts, better field controls, and smarter vendor negotiations. Plus, discover how AI can automate pricing capture and streamline procurementwithout changing your existing workflow. Stick around for live Q&A with industry experts. Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ne8Y3t4yRQ6ZKH65LcBQAA How to Prompt AI - An Update Date/Time: Mar 4, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time Description: Well cover the basics and update on whats still necessary to get chatbots to do what you want. Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aHxmRaKGSAWzSyxGyGZkWw

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