The Language of Leadership in 2022
As the first year of the new normal draws to a close, leaders can look back on the skills and strategies that defined success in 2022 and begin to think about what comes next. Crisis. […]
November 2022
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 2022
SMACNA-WW held its first DE&I Summit this summer with 51 participants coming out to learn more about cultural change in the workplace when it comes to creating a seat at the table for every person. […]
Oktoberfest Spooktacular
On October 27, SMACNA-WW held its Oktoberfest Spooktacular event at the Lounge by Topgolf in Kirkland, WA. Over 60 members gathered in the lounge to celebrate spooky festivities, play virtual games, and dance to a live […]
SMACNA-Western Washington Holiday Gala
SMACNA-Western Washington is excited for this year’s Holiday Gala on the evening of Friday, December 2 at the W Hotel in Bellevue, WA. Everyone on the SMACNA-WW team is ready to welcome you back to […]
Shop & Site Tour Success
Justin Gallimore always knew construction was in his future, but it was a Shop & Site Tour hosted by SMACNA-WW’s SMAC-YA group that set him on the path to a rewarding career with MacDonald-Miller. By […]
Heavy Metal Summer with Hermanson
Mechanical Contractor Hermanson Company Offers Trade Experience to Underserved Teens Words & Photos courtesy of Hermanson Company After six weeks of hands-on experience in piping, plumbing, and sheet metal, nine Auburn School District students in […]
Is Employee Loyalty a Thing of the Past?
By / Eric Anderton Photo by Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert Have you ever heard of Hachiko, the golden-brown Akita dog? Hachiko was a familiar sight at the Shibuya train station in Tokyo, Japan. Each evening he […]
2023 Legislature – Revisiting Past Issues with New Faces
By / Kathleen Collins,Government Relations Consultant The 2023 session starts in January, just a few months from now. The November election is not likely to change Democrat control of the House and Senate, but with […]
Equal Pay and Opportunity Act
By / Karen FornerAttorney, Marketing Director, Founder, Employer Solutions Law The Washington Department of Labor and Industries enforces the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The Department’s website outlines key provisions of the Act that […]
SMACNA Gets Busy: Updates Coming Our Way!
By / Peter Boileau, Chairperson, SMACNA-Western Washington Code & Technical Committee Our SMACNA technical committee partners at the national level have been busy this year developing updates to a number of different tools, manuals, and […]