SMACNews Jan/Feb 2024

When there’s more exit than entry and more work than hands, what’s the answer? Tell the sheet metal story — to everyone.

Mar 7, 2024

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Architectural Copper Roof Replacement Earns Top Award

Harder Mechanical receives the NACIA Award for its work on the Studio Building in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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HVAC HVAC System Replacement & Expansion

C&S Companies of Syracuse, New York, had to install 20,000 pounds of ductwork at a training center while navigating continuing classes.

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Industrial Expanding An Automotive Industrial Facility

A major automotive supplier in Detroit requires a large expansion. Quadrate Development and Liberty Sheet Metal get the job done.

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Residential Adding Modern Comfort to an Historic Home

Evergreen State Heat & AC believes that securing a customer for a service contract, in addition to installation, creates a long-term customer relationship.

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Our 2024 Priorities and Objectives

Our extremely active and highly engaged contractor and chapter executive lobbying team has hosted and co-hosted more SMAC PAC events and �鶹�� efforts targeting our priorities in 2023 than at any time.

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DOL Proposes Major Overhaul to Registered Apprenticeship Programs

On January 17, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a rule proposing a major overhaul to the regulations governing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (also called “Registered Programs” or “RAPs”). RAPs are apprenticeship programs that have been

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New �鶹�� Member Management Upgrade Coming Soon

�鶹��’s new association management system brings innovation and relevance to boost the member experience.

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Welcome New �鶹�� Members

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New CRM System Benefits

�鶹��'s new association membership system will offer a range of benefits for both members and staff.

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Know Your Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) creating a new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement that went into effect on Jan. 1.

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How to Be a Good Crewmate

Many �鶹�� contractors have been fortunate to have at least one person in their career who has stood up for them, provided formal or informal mentorship or has been there in times of crisis or need.

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From Serving America to Building America

SMART Heroes provides a free, accelerated sheet metal industry training program for active-duty U.S. military members and recent veterans who are transitioning to civilian life.

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