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Thank you to SMACNA leaders, industry experts, Congress members, and sponsors for making the 2026 SMACNA Leadership Conference possible. We had a fantastic few days focusing on regulatory and legislative issues facing our industry.  Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Michael Coleman, General President, SMART; Todd Hill, President, SMACNA; Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11); Janet Dhillon, Director, PBGC; and Roger Lau, Executive Director, DNC.  Thank you all for taking the time to speak with SMACNA leadership.

Certificates of Recognition for the National Safety Stand-Down recognize your hard work for fall prevention. Get yours here today: tinyurl.com/36fe2mhe #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls @CPWR @NIOSH @OSHA_DOL

Today at the 2026 SMACNA Leadership Conference, SMACNA Members heard from several incredible policy experts and members of Congress. Thank you to Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN-6); Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-5); Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-8); Brendan Larkin, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20); Mariah Becker, Director of Research & Education, NCCMP; Kendra Isaacson, Principal, Mindset; John G. Murphy, Senior VP, Head of International, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Ezra Riggs, Deputy Political Director, RNCC; Daniel Luongo, Polling Director, NRCC; and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) for taking the time to present to our members.

We're at the @SMACNA Leadership Conference, learning about hot policy debates in the #HVAC space and potential progress on legislation, #TariffRebates and more | #SnipsNEWS

SMACNA is a proud Premier Partner for the 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Join us to take action to prevent falls: tinyurl.com/277ws93p #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls @NIOSH @CPWR @OSHA_DOL

Lockout/Tagout saves lives—do it right every time. 🎥 Watch w/ Dan Smith, Chair of the NECA Safety Task Force: hubs.ly/Q04f8tKM0 #WeAreNECA #ConstructionSafetyWeek #NECASafety

From @NIOSH Science Blog: Construction Falls: Progress and Prevention in time for the #StandDown4Safety. Don't miss the resources listed to help prevent falls on your worksite!

Tonight, we kicked off the 2026 SMACNA Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, with a welcome reception sponsored by Federated Insurance. Tomorrow and Friday, SMACNA members will hear from members of Congress and policy experts, and have the ability to speak with their congressional offices.

Geoff Parks and William Farrell, Senior Project Managers in SMACNA’s Technical Services department, conducted interactive training sessions on the HVAC Duct Construction Standards for the SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

Listen to Kirk Baisch, MCAA Safety & Health Committee Chairman, discuss the importance of safety culture. “Great safety cultures are built on two things, awareness and actions.” #StandDown4Safety #NationalSafetyWeek @CPWR @NIOSH

Mega Project Sport Stadium Update: The Browns officially break ground on new Huntington Bank Field  clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-of…

SMACNA invites you to showcase your work! Share your project details and photos for a chance to be featured on our website, in upcoming publications, on social media, and more. smacna.org/news/member-up…

Safety starts with awareness. The Safety Alliance—NECA, @MCAANews, @TAUCbuilt & @SMACNA—released new videos for Construction Safety Week 2026. 🎥 Watch Fall Prevention w/ @Frank Wall: hubs.ly/Q04f8Hyf0 #WeAreNECA #ConstructionSafetyWeek #NECASafety

It's day 1 of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls! Do something today to protect your employees, yourself, or a co-worker from a fall. Visit stopconstructionfalls.com to learn more #roofersafety365 #StandDown4Safety

May 4-8, 2026, is National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week. Throughout the week, we will post about the importance of safety on jobsites and in the shop. Here, SMACNA CEO Frank Wall discusses the importance of fall prevention and how to stay safe while working. #StandDown4Safety @CPWR @NIOSH @OSHA_DOL

National Apprenticeship Week at the Department of Labor 🇺🇸

SMACNA is welcoming both nominations and self-nominations for the 2026 Contractor of the Year Award. If you know a fellow member whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our industry, then nominate them for this prestigious award! smacna.org/news/member-up…

While many people struggle to find jobs in an environment with limited openings, the skilled trades sector remains promising. A Wakefield Research study for SMACNA revealed that 75 percent of teenagers aged 13–18 would consider pursuing a trade career instead of attending college.  dcjournal.com/ai-giving-youn…

Earlier this month, while in town for the SMACNA Fab Forum, former SMACNA President Tom Martin visited Sheet Metal Werks in Chicago, Illinois.