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Home » SMACNA

Articles Tagged with ''SMACNA''

DNC NRCC HVAC

Competing Political Pitches to the HVAC Industry

DNC, NRCC share their midterm strategies with HVAC leaders; Plus, retiring Nebraska House Rep. Don Bacon shares parting words with industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 28, 2026

Democrats and Republicans deliver contrasting strategies for winning midterms, while Rep. Don Bacon’s delivers a fond farewell to the sheet metal industry as he prepares to enter retirement.


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No Pre Fab SMACNA

Rethinking Prefab: Why 90% Efficiency Isn’t Good Enough

A deep dive into how construction's obsession with prefabrication misses the real gains on process
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
April 23, 2026

Forget what you’ve heard about prefab being the silver bullet: Tom Santos argues the real gains in construction efficiency come from rethinking the messy, human processes upstream.


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JB Pritzker data centers

Illinois Halts Data Center Incentives Amid Water, Energy, and Local Backlash

A moratorium on state tax breaks and new environmental restrictions signal a dramatic shift for Illinois’ booming data center industry
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
February 26, 2026

Illinois suspends tax incentives for new data centers and considers new environmental rules, fueling a statewide battle over growth, power, and water.


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Mayo Clinic Architectural Sheet Metal

State of the SMACNA Chapters: Navigating Change with Tradition and Innovation

Skilled labor shortages, evolving labor laws, technological shifts, and legislative advocacy define the current landscape of SMACNA chapters
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
February 26, 2026

SNIPS NEWS speaks with five chapter executives from across the country for a Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) chapter checkup.


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AMS Sheet Metal Supplier

House and Senate Vote to End Canadian Tariffs; Sheet Metal Industry Responds

Attention in Congress is already pivoting to Brazil, where tariffs are affecting coffee, metals, and other imports
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
February 12, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Monday to terminate the national emergency declaration that enabled tariffs on Canadian imports.


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SMACNA Tom Martin

Tom Martin Reflects on a Year of Challenge and Change as SMACNA Welcomes New Leadership

Outgoing president Tom Martin looks back on labor shortages, innovation, and the power of partnership – while new president Todd Hill sets a tone of gratitude and opportunity
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 22, 2026

As SMACNA turns the page, new president Todd Hill brings his own story, optimism, and deep sense of gratitude to the role.


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Frank Wall SMACNA

SMACNA Names Frank Wall as New CEO

Following four years, SMACNA Chief Executive Officer Aaron Hilger steps down, with SMACNA leadership appointing Frank Wall to the roll
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
January 16, 2026

SMACNA's statement declared Wall "a dedicated executive," with even more extensive experience outside of his prior COO role with MCAA.


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Energy Data Centers Surge Demand

Data Centers vs. the Grid: Power, Private Investment, and Where Sheet Metal Fits

Megaprojects are bringing record demand for complex systems – but volatility in tariffs, commodity costs, and energy markets means only the nimble thrive.
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 28, 2025

A look at how soaring private-sector investment in data centers is both fueling opportunity and compounding risk, as contractors battle international trade shocks, rising energy prices, and supply chain chaos.


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SMACNA Award Winners 2025

Leadership, Innovation, and Compassion Take Center Stage at 2025 SMACNA Awards

Holaday-Parks’ B.J. Giri honored as Contractor of the Year; P1 Construction recognized for safety and mental health innovation
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 13, 2025

Seattle’s B.J. Giri and Kansas-based P1 Construction both earn national distinction from SMACNA, highlighting remarkable contributions in leadership, workforce development, and jobsite safety.


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Double Edge Sheet Metal

Tax Credits: Sheet Metal’s Double-Edged Sword

Unpredictable incentives, shifting federal priorities, and the endless cycle of “extender” brinkmanship are leaving contractors in limbo – even as billions ride on the outcome
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 6, 2025

This story unpacks how pivotal tax credits – and their political uncertainty – are upending project planning, investment, and contracting for sheet metal and HVAC professionals, with commentary from SMACNA leaders on what needs to change.


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