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First National Careers In Trades Week Highlights Skilled Trades as Gateway to Prosperous, In-Demand Careers that Power the Economy

Mar 3, 2025 |5 min read — Press Release

New Research Shows 89% of Parents of Kids Enrolled in High School or College Think It’s Smart for Young Adults to Consider Trade Careers; 86% Would be Open to or Encourage It

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Appoints 2024-2025 President and Incoming Executive Committee Members at Annual Convention

Oct 22, 2024 |2 min read — Press Release

Tom Martin of T.H. Martin, Inc. begins his one-year term as Â鶹Èë¿Ú President focused on the continued growth of Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s legislative influence and awareness of trade careers

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Receives 2024 National Safety Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Safety Champion Award

Sep 17, 2024 |2 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, has been selected as the recipient of a 2024 National Safety Council

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Partners With THELINK.AI To Advance Industry-Leading Artificial Intelligence Training & More

Sep 5, 2024 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú) has announced a strategic partnership with TheLink.ai, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Applauds DOL’s Historic Davis-Bacon Act Reforms

Aug 9, 2023 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú) is supported by more than 3,500 construction firms engaged in industrial, commercial, residential, architectural and specialty sheet metal and air conditioning

8th Edition of Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards Reflects Industry Updates

Dec 10, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú released the eighth edition of its Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards in accordance with best practices from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Member Collaborates on DC Memorial

Nov 17, 2021 |4 min read — Press Release

Native American-owned sheet metal company contracted to handle fabrication for new Washington, D.C. memorial.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Appoints Al LaBella as New Board President

Oct 28, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú, the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Al LaBella of Blue Diamond Air Systems has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president. LaBella’s year-long term

Tom Martin Appointed to Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Executive Committee, 2021 Legislative Contractor of the Year

Oct 25, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced Tom Martin, president of T.H. Martin, Inc., has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as vice president. Martin’s year-long term in office begins at the close of Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s 77th Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, during which

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names Ohio Leader John Sindyla as 2021 Chapter Executive of the Year

Oct 25, 2021 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced John Sindyla, Chief Executive Officer of Â鶹Èë¿Ú-Cleveland, is this year’s Chapter Executive of the Year. Announced at Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s 77th Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, this special award is given to the person who has made a positive

MCAA, NECA and Â鶹Èë¿Ú Announce Continued Partnership for MEP Innovation Conference

Oct 1, 2021 |4 min read — Press Release

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the National Electric Contractors Association (NECA) and Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced a joint partnership for the second consecutive year leading the annual MEP Innovation Conference, which now has open

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names Iowa Contractor Guy Gast as 2020 Contractor of the Year

Dec 7, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú), the leading voice in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Guy Gast, president of The Waldinger Corporation,

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names Ginger Slaick as 2020 Chapter Executive of the Year

Dec 7, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú), the leading voice in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced Ginger Slaick, executive vice president

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Announces Cancellation of In-Person 77th Annual Convention Due to COVID-19

Jun 18, 2020 |2 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced the cancellation of its in-person 77th Annual Convention, scheduled to be held September 27-30 in Colorado Springs, Colo., due to public health and safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Applauds U.S. Department of Labor for Excluding Construction in the IRAP Final Rule

Mar 20, 2020 |2 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced its support of the final rule by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). 

National Association of Workforce Boards and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National

Mar 12, 2020 |3 min read — Press Release

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the signatory Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (Â鶹Èë¿Ú) today announced a partnership that will strengthen the relationship between local workforce development

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Appoints Industry Veteran Angie Simon as New Board President

Oct 23, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced that Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names Indiana Contractor Joseph Lansdell as 2019 Contractor of the Year

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced Joseph Lansdell, president of Poynter Sheet Metal, as Contractor of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names California Leader Chris Walker as 2019 Chapter Executive of the Year

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced Chris Walker, executive vice president of CAL Â鶹Èë¿Ú, as the Chapter Executive of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Names New York Contractor Melissa Barbour as 2019 Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of

Oct 21, 2019 |3 min read — Press Release

Â鶹Èë¿Ú announced Melissa Barbour, chapter executive of the Sheet Metal Contractors of Long Island, as the Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.