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Mar 31, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Aaron Hilger, CEO of the non-profit Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association talks connecting students to skilled trades. National Careers in Trades Week will kick off April 7th-11th.

Mar 24, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

With college debt soaring and becoming a major issue today, many Gen-Z’ers are attracted to the trades as an alternative and as an immediate entrance to a rewarding and well-paying job.

Mar 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Skilled trade careers are gaining traction nationwide, with bipartisan support driving a surge in career and technical education programs.

Mar 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Perspectives on continued education have shifted in recent years, particularly among young people who are more likely to choose a trades career than in the past.

Mar 13, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

"...Rep. Chavez-DeRemer consistently met with, worked with, and listened to both employers and employees to advocate for reasonable job creation and management policies," said Â鶹Èë¿Ú CEO Aaron Hilger.

Mar 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Liz Fong of MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, a full-service, design-build mechanical contractor, was recently named the Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s 2025 Innovator of the Year.

Mar 12, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033.

Mar 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

How the industry is addressing the HVACR labor shortage head-on.

Feb 21, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

The honor recognizes contractors who are pioneers of innovative approaches to industry-wide challenges and pacesetters who harness the latest construction technology to drive the industry forward.

Feb 20, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

MacDonald-Miller's sheet metal shop operates with remarkable efficiency through its paperless systems

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Â鶹Èë¿Ú named Liz Fong, Operations Integration Manager, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions in Seattle, Washington, as the recipient of its 2025 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Innovator of the Year Award.

Feb 4, 2025 — Media Mention

Â鶹Èë¿Ú and HVAC lobbyist Stanley Kolbe lets us know what to expect out of Washington D.C. in 2025.

Jan 6, 2025 — Media Mention

It’s important to make thoughtful technology decisions to effectively navigate the ever-changing innovation landscape.

Dec 8, 2024 — Media Mention

Stan Kolbe, the Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs at the Â鶹Èë¿Ú, has been recognized as one of 2024's Top Association Lobbyists by The Hill, marking his third straight year receiving this prestigious honor.

Dec 8, 2024 — Media Mention

Stan Kolbe, executive director of government and political affairs for Â鶹Èë¿Ú, was named one of 2024’s Top Association Lobbyists by The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C.

Oct 2, 2024 — Media Mention

The fear of missing out can help you make the most of construction industry networking and educational opportunities to advance your career.

Sep 17, 2024 — Media Mention

Launched last year, this safety honor celebrates organizations with proven commitment to an equitable safety culture.

Sep 6, 2024 — Media Mention

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú) has announced a strategic partnership with TheLink.ai, a major innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Teams Up with AI Leader to Future-Proof the HVAC Industry

Sep 5, 2024 — Media Mention

The joint initiatives will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and innovation through the strategic use of AI

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Partners with TheLink.ai to Advance Industry-Leading Artificial Intelligence Training and Pol

Sep 5, 2024 — Media Mention

This collab aims to advance Â鶹Èë¿Ú's AI training and policy initiatives, enhancing the industry's adoption and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and providing members with essential insights and training as AI continues to grow in importance.