The National Electrical Contractors Association, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association and Association of Union Constructors officially signed a strategic alliance agreement on July 10. The importance will collaborate on all facets of the construction and maintenance industry. The agreement solidifies a unified front to address industry challenges and leverage collective strengths. It also highlights the value of cohesive efforts in advocating for policies that support the growth and stability of the construction sector at national and regional levels. By working together NECA, MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC aim to develop and promote best practices, enhance safety standards and drive technological advancements across their respective sectors.
Industry Associations Form Partnership to Strengthen Workforce Alignment
The National Association of Workforce Boards and the signatory Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association have formed a partnership that will strengthen the relationship between local workforce development boards and the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, with a mutual goal of supporting the workforce needs of the sheet metal industry across the country. NAWB and SMACNA believe collaboration is one of the most effective ways workforce development boards and the industry can meet their respective objectives. The partnership will work to establish relationships between SMACNA’s network of 97 chapters and 1,834 members and workforce development boards and … Read more
SMACNA Greater Chicago Members Learn Importance of Construction Data
Construction and building data exists for almost every project that has ever been built, but harnessing the power of that data through digital avenues is becoming more commonplace in the industry. “It’s exciting to watch technology continually evolve in the construction industry, and see how our members respond to the newest advances,” said Tony Adolfs, executive vice president of SMACNA Greater Chicago. “As an association, we’re committed to providing our members with the resources they need to be leaders in our industry.” In their continuing efforts to help members stay aware of emerging technologies, SMACNA provides regular educational programs for … Read more
SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year Encourages Innovation
From the northwest corner of the United States, Julie Muller-Neff, executive director of the Western Washington chapter of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s and 2017 SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year, is doing her part to change her industry. Muller-Neff worked closely with Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 66 and its Western Washington Sheet Metal training center to bring the first SMART Heroes program in the country to the Seattle, Washington area. The veteran training program provides new and soon-to-be veterans with a seven-week, concentrated training, allowing them, upon graduation, to enter sheet metal … Read more