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Final Call for College of Scholarship Applications

Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

February 28th is the final day for eligible students from the Â鶹Èë¿Ú extended family to apply for scholarships for the 25-26 academic year.

Attention 2025 Bargainers!

Feb 26, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Join us this spring for Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions! Stay informed on the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s labor relations experts, Â鶹Èë¿Ú legal counsel, and your industry peers.

Participate in the SMACNews Survey

Feb 26, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

We encourage our members to participate in a survey regarding SMACNews, Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s flagship publication.

February AI Reality Check: DeepSeek and AI Progress

Feb 26, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the need to avoid adopting DeepSeek-powered applications, at least in the near term.

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

Did You Know: Â鶹Èë¿Ú New Website Edition — Search Tool

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s enhanced website search is now smarter, faster, and more comprehensive than ever before.

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.

Submit Your Proposals for 2025 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention Sessions

Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Between now and March 31, 2025, submit your idea for an educational session dealing with relevant industry topics such as HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Interview: Gina Medel

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

CFO of The Penn Air Group talks about the labor/management paradigm and why pursuing a collaborative relationship with labor representatives is so critical.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Premier Partner Interview: Johns Manville

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about some of the new fiberglass duct offerings and why collaborating with Â鶹Èë¿Ú is so critical.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Interview: Denise Murphy McGraw

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs outlines what members can do to get themselves more engaged politically with state and local leaders.

Toolbox Talk: Sexism in the Workplace

Feb 19, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about not only the impact of sexism in the workplace, but what steps can be taken to address and prevent this behavior.

Take Part in Additional AI Learning Opportunities!

Feb 19, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Register now for Getting More Value from Generative AI: Connecting Applications to ChatGPT with Zapier and Balancing AI Risk and Opportunity: AI Policy for Contractors!

2025 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention Call for Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 |4 min read

Each year the Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention provides members with innovative educational programming.

Federated Insurance Publishes New Risk Management Articles

Feb 18, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Premier Partner is offering Risk Management Corner, HR Question of the Month, and It’s Your Life as resources to members.

Learn more about the Â鶹Èë¿Ú Safety Awards Program

Feb 12, 2025 |2 min read

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2025 Safety Survey, are now open for applications.

Join Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s exclusive Bargainer’s Zoom Sessions!

Feb 12, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Sessions spotlight the latest bargaining developments and connect directly with Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s labor relations experts, Â鶹Èë¿Ú legal counsel, and your industry peers.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Contractor Spotlight Recognized At Recent PR Program

Feb 12, 2025 |2 min read

The spotlight of McCusker Gill is recognized as an Honorable Mention at the Ragan Video, Visual & Virtual Awards.

Trump Administration Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Steel and Aluminum

Feb 11, 2025 |7 min read — Member Update

Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors should be taking steps now to prepare for the cost increases and construction delays that result from U.S. tariffs.