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The 2024 AHR Expo on January 22–24, brings together manufacturers & suppliers to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology.

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Published: January 9, 2024

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2024 Tax Planning Strategies for Contractors

Construction is one of the most complicated industries to understand from a tax perspective. 

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4 Key Questions Can Improve Information Retention

I wanted to start my first SMACNews column with a question: What was your biggest takeaway from October's Annual Convention? �鶹��� broke attendance records for a non-Hawaii convention, and it was wonderful to engage with so many fellow �鶹���

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A Balancing Act

Colorado Sheet Metal needed scaffolds to tackle HVAC efficiency upgrades in the U.S. Air Force Academy fieldhouse — the first renovations since it was built in 1968.  

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Carbon Management Presents New Opportunities for Industrial Contractors

Industrial contractors can take advantage of tax credits for projects involving carbon capture, green hydrogen and beyond.

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Checking in on a New Detroit Project

CASS Sheet Metal fabricated and installed metal panels for the Godfrey, a boutique hotel in one of the city’s historic areas.

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Government Averts Another Shutdown

Both chambers finished up legislative business and left town for a much-needed break to focus on constituent outreach over the Thanksgiving Holiday. December marks the first time in approximately a decade without government funding deadlines.

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How Companies are Making Recruitment and Retention a Reality

BE4ALL (Belonging and Excellence for All) launched in December 2021. It is a joint endeavor supported by �鶹���, SMART and ITI. The initiative envisions a diverse, inclusive and unionized sheet metal industry that is welcoming and fosters belonging

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How to Leverage Short-Form Videos on Social Media

Embracing video marketing allows you to better connect with your audience, who often prefer watching videos on the go.

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Join �鶹��� at the AHR Expo

The 2024 AHR Expo on January 22–24, brings together manufacturers & suppliers to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology.

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New Davis-Bacon Rule Advances Despite Legal Challenges

In a major win for �鶹��� members, the Department of Labor’s Final Rule — “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations” —  went into effect (“DBA Rule”). This is the DOL’s first update to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) regulations in over 40

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Opportunities Abound in the New Year

Convention is one of the highpoints of �鶹���’s annual calendar. Our event in Phoenix was outstanding with great content and networking. A special thanks goes out to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make our gathering in Arizona one of the

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