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Don't Delay: Reserve Your Chapter's Tables for the Keynote & President's Lunch

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

September 26th is the last chance to purchase reserved tables for two premier events at the 2025 Annual Convention in Maui; all proceeds will help cover the administrative costs for SMACPAC.

Meet Laurie Greene

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Learn more about Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s new Director of Membership and Chapter Relations

Meet Tara Long

Jul 8, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Learn more about Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s new Executive Director of Meetings and Convention

Share Your Chapter’s Success Story

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Send us an example of how your chapter has made a difference to its members and our entire industry!

Take a Moment to Explore Â鶹Èë¿Ú Connect!

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

The Chapter Executives Community is a place where members can share knowledge, network, and develop new ideas.

MIT Sloan Report: Sometimes Waiting Might Be the Smart Call

Jul 8, 2025 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

New data shows that with growing uncertainty across several issue areas, leaders might be best served by being patient and seeing how things unfold.

Jul 7, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

When it comes to indoor air quality, it would be ideal if we had a crystal ball to predict future threats and opportunities...

Help Us Build a Defense Playbook Against Back Charges

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read

Please share your experiences with your peers by completing a quick survey and helping equip fellow contractors with the tools they need to stand their ground.

Congressman Don Bacon Announces Retirement

Jul 2, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

A longtime friend of Â鶹Èë¿Ú Contractors and Co-Sponsor of the Infrastructure Act also passed important construction procurement reforms and defense base retrofit laws.

Updated Press Brake Safety Training Manual Now Available on Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Website

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Critical safety resource has been recently updated and revised by Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Safety and Health Committee to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.

SNIPS Covers Joint Â鶹Èë¿Ú/SMART Efforts to Safeguard 179D Tax Provisions

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Joint letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Congress to prioritize critical policy areas needed to maintain a robust construction industry and support American workers and businesses.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Political Zoom Recording: How Tariffs Work

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

This presentation on tariffs features John G. Murphy, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The session focuses on the mechanics of tariffs, explains how they work, and discusses their impact on the overall economy.

Webinar: Tariffs and Cost Trends in Commercial Construction Materials

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Session is designed to help members explore some of the factors that are driving price shifts across all trades.

Tool Briefing: Deep Dive into the Features and Functions of ChatGPT

Jul 2, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about how you can potentially leverage ChatGPT in your business and explore some of the functionality of this emerging tool.

Elevate Cooling Efficiency with Trane Ascend ACR

Jun 30, 2025 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

Ready to elevate your cooling solutions? Introducing the Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller model ACR, designed to meet the demands of modern buildings with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. 

Jun 28, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

About 50 Lehigh Valley teens applied for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, but only 14 were chosen to participate in the 10-day camp, which was open to ages 15 to 19.

Jun 27, 2025 |1 min read — Media Mention

Senate version of reconciliation package targets tax deduction prized by HVAC industry groups

The New Horizons Foundation Seeks Member Input for Prefab and Productivity Project

Jun 25, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Help us understand how HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors have changed their processes, technologies, and design efforts to enhance the impact of prefabrication.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú and SMART Urge Congress to Retain Key Tax Provisions

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Sheet Metal Industry Management and Labor Representatives are urging lawmakers to preserve incentives that promote manufacturing and energy-efficient buildings, along with tax credits that support skilled workforce development.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Featured in Recent ACHR Article About 529 Plans

Jun 25, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Stan Kolbe interviewed for story that highlights a proposal that would allow education-related tax-advantaged savings plan traditionally used for secondary education to be used for HVACR upskilling.