SMACNews March/April 2025

Longtime �鶹�� advocate, educator and innovator Tom Martin Jr. is approaching his term as �鶹�� President with a platform to collaborate, evolve and embrace opportunity.

Apr 30, 2025

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Architectural Architectural: Working in the Red Zone

A Michigan contractor scored when the company made and installed a hotel's architectural panels just in time for the 2024 NFL draft.

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HVAC HVAC: Understanding Refrigerant Transitions

What HVAC contractors need to know about these important changes.

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Industrial Industrial: Aiming High

Matherly Mechanical’s ventilation project at an Oklahoma City Air Force base was critical to ensuring that work servicing military aircraft continued uninterrupted.

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Residential Residential: How To Build a Stronger Company Culture

HVAC and sheet metal contractors must go beyond the poster of values on the wall to truly improve their company cultures.

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Navigating Uncertainty: A Call for Caution and Collaboration Amid Political and Economic Shifts

“May you live in interesting times.” It is an old quote, often expressed as an ancient curse from China.

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Safety First: �鶹�� Sponsorship Opportunity & Safety Awards

�鶹��'s Safety Sponsorship will send one member to the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 15–17, covering up to $5,000 in travel expenses.

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�鶹�� Launches New Website: A Game-Changer for Contractors

Designed for efficiency and clarity, the new �鶹�� site delivers a modern, user-friendly experience that puts members first.

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A Hub for Cutting-Edge Technology & Collaboration

Attendees Get Hands-On During the Sheet Metal JATC Local 105 Tour at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.

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�鶹�� Releases Major Updates to Seismic Restraint and Industrial Duct Construction Manuals

New editions introduce expanded bracing options, updated sizing tables and enhanced duct design capabilities.

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The Future of HVACR Innovation Unfolds in Orlando

The world’s largest HVACR event brought together over 50,000 industry professionals for a powerhouse showcase of innovation, education and networking.

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Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty: What �鶹�� Contractors Need to Know

The latest wave of tariffs is sending ripples of uncertainty through the construction industry, and sheet metal and HVAC contractors are bracing for significant cost increases.

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Leadership is often framed as a matter of logic, decision-making and strategy.

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Securing Your Business Legacy: Why ESOPs Offer a Smarter Succession Strategy

Succession planning is an often overlooked aspect of many small and medium-sized businesses, leaving owners scrambling to make decisions without sufficient time to explore all available options.

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