Member Update

Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all �鶹�� members with a combination of �鶹�� National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.

Trump Administration Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Steel and Aluminum

Feb 11, 2025 |7 min read — Member Update

�鶹�� contractors should be taking steps now to prepare for the cost increases and construction delays that result from U.S. tariffs.
Visit �鶹�� and SMART at the Upcoming International Roofing Expo

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint booth will be at the annual hub for products, equipment, hands-on education and networking.
�鶹�� Convention Interview- Cheryl Sprague

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

�鶹��'s 2024 Chapter Executive of the Year talks about her efforts on behalf of contractors in the Sacramento-area and gives some insight into best practices across various topical areas.
�鶹�� Convention Interview: Dan Monahan

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

�鶹��'s 2024 Legislative Contractor of the Year joins Seth Lennon at the 2024 �鶹�� Annual Convention to discuss the need for members to become politically involved and some of the beneficial relationships he has built with New York lawmakers.
�鶹�� Convention Interview: Heavy Metal Summer Experience

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how the Heavy Metal Summer Experience drives home the value of a career in the skilled trades to young people and the role of �鶹�� contractors in facilitating this wonderful career path.
Regulation of the Month: EO 11246 Rescinded

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about the impact of the Trump Administration that required federal contractors to recruit women and minorities and not engage in discriminatory hiring practices.
Webinar: Getting Real Value from AI: Prompting Clinic

Feb 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Generative AI is transforming how we work, and the key to unlocking its full potential lies in effective prompting this session will dive into best practices for interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
Did You Know: �鶹�� New Website Edition — Business Resources

Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Visit the Business Resources section today to discover how �鶹��’s website can support your business success!
Attend the Supervisor Training Academy!

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Program led by industry experts and provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.
Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

�鶹�� lauds former Portland area Oregon Congresswoman, a champion of registered apprenticeships and quality driven, high road contractors, for her bipartisan and balanced job creating policies and legislation.
Toolbox Talk: Effective Communication

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how to interact with others in order to share ideas and ultimately, to attempt to arrive at the same place: safely, ahead of schedule and underbudget.
Watch Hire, Retain and Develop Future Leaders

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Patrick Donahue of Federated Insurance recently led a �鶹�� member-exclusive webinar, sharing how a focus on three key relationships can positively transform an organization’s overall operations.
Learn About the Impact of Recent Trump Executive Order

Jan 29, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

State Contractors and JATCs May Face Challenges after President Trump Revokes Affirmative Action Executive Order.
�鶹�� Product Show Interview: Mestek Machinery

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Mike Bailey outlines how the �鶹�� Premier Partner looks to push the envelope when it comes to its various product offerings.
�鶹�� Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

�鶹��'s Secretary-Treasurer details the value of �鶹�� membership and how it serves as a critical value-added for member contractors.
Stan Kolbe Interviewed In SNIPS

Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

�鶹��’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs talks about the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.
�鶹�� Convention Interview: A Discussion On Artificial Intelligence (Todd Byxbe)

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more from the contractor’s perspective about the impact that this emerging technology could have on operations.
�鶹�� Convention Interview: Dani Mackey

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

�鶹��’s PR lead discusses her experience in the field and how contractors can make their interactions with the press as beneficial as possible.
�鶹�� Product Show Interview: Milwaukee Tool

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Take a look at some of the new products from the �鶹�� Premier Partner and take a dive in to why the company believes that being a �鶹�� Premier Partner is valuable.
MEP Innovation Conference Registration Ending January 26th!

Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Join us for the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service, and sheet metal contractors!