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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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AABC Low Leakage Duct

Mike Kelly on Duct Leakage, Craftsmanship, and the Invisible Costs of Air

Why 1% matters: Mike Kelly’s crusade for going beyond the standard for duct leakage
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 8, 2026
A veteran HVAC expert argues that invisible duct leaks cost owners far more than they realize – and that better craftsmanship and stricter standards can pay off for decades.
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K 12 IAQ Facilities

Small Moves, Big Impact: Strategic Facility Upgrades That Strengthen K-12 Learning Environments

Small, targeted facility upgrades can provide big payoffs for school districts facing aging buildings, tight budgets, and growing demands for quality learning environments
Julius Williams
December 26, 2025

School leaders can improve student outcomes, save on energy, and reduce long-term costs by focusing on strategic upgrades and data-driven decision-making.


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SMART Union Families Apprentices

Families Forge New Traditions Together in the Sheet Metal Trades

Parents and children are apprenticing side-by-side at SMART Locals in Albuquerque and San Diego
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
December 26, 2025

Two generations share tools, classrooms, and life-changing opportunities in union sheet metal work.


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Amber Czech murder smart

Murder of Young Welder at Minnesota Workplace Sparks Union, Industry Outcry

The murder of 20-year-old welder Amber Czech by a coworker in Minnesota has sent shockwaves through the construction trades
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 11, 2025

SMART Women's Committee calls on the sheet metal industry to "confront the culture that allowed this to happen."


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Distribution Hercules

Metals and Diesel Prices Squeeze Contractors as Construction Input Costs Edge Up in 2025

The producer price index has jumped 3.2% over the past year
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 28, 2025

The bottom line from AGC's chief executive: “Contractors can manage modest cost increases, but they need a predictable environment to keep projects moving."


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Autonomous Optimization AI HVAC

How Cloud and AI Are Rewiring Building Efficiency

Cloud computing and BACnet protocols have unlocked real-time building automation, transforming HVAC from manual systems into smart, grid-interactive assets
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 28, 2025

Explore how advances in cloud-based automation, open protocols, and AI-driven controls are redefining HVAC operations and demand response participation, offering contractors new ways to deliver value in an evolving energy landscape.


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Tweet Garot

Wisconsin’s Tweet Garot Expands Into Michigan After Southwest Push, Acquires Traverse City Firm

Tweet Garot Mechanical acquires Traverse City’s Temperature Control, strengthening its Midwest roots and national reach
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
November 13, 2025

New acquisition follows company’s recent Phoenix expansion and reflects Tweet Garot’s nationwide growth ambitions.


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SMACNA Econ Fed Rate Cut October

Fed Rate Cut and End of Tightening Signal New Era for HVAC Contractors and Sheet Metal Fabricators

Central bank pivots as economy slows; Tariffs, labor, and volatile materials leave HVAC and sheet metal firms bracing for uncertainty
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 30, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s rate cut and new policy stance bring both relief and fresh challenges for HVAC and sheet metal firms navigating surging tariffs, shifting demand, and economic uncertainty.


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