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SMACNews July/Aug 2024

A Conversation with Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú CEO Aaron Hilger

Collaboration with labor partners, creating opportunities for members, and addressing the workforce challenges of the future are some of the featured topics in this sitdown with Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú's head.

Aug 26, 2024

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How to Build a Local Mentoring Program

Mentorships can nurture talent and strengthen your sheet metal and HVAC business. 

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Expand Your Knowledge to Grow

One of the core parts of Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú's mandate is to educate our member contractors on the evolving landscape of our industry.

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Our Evolving Industry

Believe it or not, we are already preparing for the Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention in Palm Desert, California.

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Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Supports 'Long Overdue' Workforce Quality & Skill Training Reqs on Federal IRA Projects

Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú applauds the final rule issued by the Biden Administration that is designed to address the skilled workforce crisis shortage by requiring private developers to comply with Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship

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Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Releases 4 Updated Guides

New editions offer important updates to help Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú contractors advance their knowledge.

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Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú, NECA, MCAA and TAUC in Strategic Alliance

New agreement between organizations designed to develop and expand best practices, safety standards and encourage technological advancements across the entire union construction space.

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Emotional Intelligence is a Key Ingredient for Building a Culture of Respect

Culture of Respect (formerly BE4ALL, Belonging and Excellence for All) launched in December 2021.

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Navigating the Changing Landscape

Construction and A&E industries show optimism and resilience in 2024.

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Supreme Court Decision Curbs Agency Discretion

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for federal agencies. Specifically, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court ended four decades of deference to federal agencies’ leeway

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Welcome New Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Members

Welcome New Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Members 

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The Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Advantage

Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú is dedicated to helping members run successful businesses by providing many benefits that create a competitive advantage.

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