The Future is NOW

Partners in Progress Conference brings �鶹�� and SMART members together to improve businesses and drive future growth.

The 2024 Partners in Progress Conference brought local union leaders, �鶹�� member contractors, chapter executives, training coordinators and future leaders together Feb. 26 to 28 in Orlando, Florida, to provide opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and discover innovative strategies to shape more prosperous futures.

This joint venture between �鶹�� contractors and SMART members reinforces the mutual goal of delivering quality workmanship for sheet metal applications and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to ensure accepted industry standards are used and work is performed in a productive, efficient and environmentally conscious manner. The �鶹��-SMART partnership is more than 75 years strong.

During the conference, attendees heard from �鶹�� President Carol Duncan and SMART General President Mike Coleman on the importance of how better labor-management collaboration can shape the industry’s future. They also learned ways to address future workforce needs, improve leadership and communication, address mental health concerns and use unconventional thinking to solve problems.

Published: May 10, 2024

SMACNews March/April 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

Contractors Beware: Bonuses and Incentive Payments May Create Overtime Headaches

While �鶹�� contractors are familiar with the concept of “overtime” — that is, paying employees time and one-half for certain hours worked — few contractors understand how overtime paid pursuant to their collective bargaining agreement (or “CBA”)

Embracing Shared Goals and Prioritizing Mutual Interests

I had the first-hand opportunity to witness the �鶹��/SMART labor management partnership at work.

Finding Happiness at Work

Culture of Respect — formerly BE4ALL (Belonging and Excellence for All) — launched in December 2021.

Government Affairs Update and Honors for Stan Kolbe

The 118th Congress is now over half over and just seven months of activity remains before the election.

How to Attract & Retain Generation Z Workers

Learn what the newest members of the workforce value most in their career choices

HVAC: Managing Risk

Industry expert shares tips on how �鶹�� contractors can avoid commercial HVAC contract risks.

Infinitely Memorable

Denver contractor Scherer Metals created a sculpture celebrating aluminum’s unlimited recycling ability for Ball Corp., an aluminum packaging supplier. It sits outside Denver’s Ball Arena.

Infrastructure Bill Update: Seizing Opportunities in 2024

It has been more than two years since Congress passed the bipartisan infrastructure deal (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). As predicted, the $1.2 trillion dollar investment into U.S. infrastructure has been slow to reach actual job sites and

Risk Forward to Become a Better Leader

Keynote speaker teaches performance arts tools contractors can use to improve communication.

�鶹�� and Its Members Can Accomplish Great Things By Working Together

�鶹�� always has a busy first quarter. We hold many committee meetings, labor relations meetings and educational programs.

�鶹�� Speaker Profile: John Murdough

�鶹�� educator receives CFMA’s Construction Executive of the Year award. John Murdough received the 2024 Wink Ames Memorial Award for Pioneer in Construction from the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Taking Flight

Brandt shares its work on American Airlines new catering facility at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Technically Tailored, Creatively Executed

Skyline Heating and Cooling deployed a stealth team to problem-solve a complex, expansive residential project in Castle Pines, Colorado.

The Future is NOW

Partners in Progress Conference brings �鶹�� and SMART members together to improve businesses and drive future growth.

The Hero Effect

Keynote speaker encourages Partners in Progress attendees to become everyday heroes to their customers.

The Partners in Progress Leadership Forum

Industry leaders share meaningful insights into current industry challenges and priorities.

The Technology Evolution

MEP Innovation Conference drives collaboration to help solve the industry’s challenges.

Welcome New �鶹�� Members

New �鶹�� Members

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