Sheet Metal Journal Oregon & Southwest Washington, October 2026

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Harder Mechanical Tackles a Complex Renovation at Reser Stadium
The Harder Mechanical team contributed invaluable, cost-saving expertise while building the confidence and coordination to try new approaches at Reser Stadium.

Peter and Charles Watts Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Watts Memorial Scholarship is a tribute to the Watts family and endows $4,000 annually to a SMACNA member or their family member.

United States-Canada Trade War Escalates as 50% Tariff Takes Effect
With the door closed on negotiations, at least for now, SMACNA contractors on in the United States and Canada are feeling the effects of trade difficulties.

Departments

• Executive Director’s Report: Advocating for Our Members: The Power of Political Action
• Industry News:
  • Member Action Requested: SMACPAC Prior Approval
  • Customer Excellence Training
  • Volunteer with SMACNA and Benefit the Industry
  • SMACNA Safety Survey Results Now Available
• Events
  • Annual Dinner Meeting at Oregon Zoo
  • SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington Holiday Party

Columns

• Contractor’s Advice: Federal “Qualified Overtime” Tax Deduction: What Contractors Need to Know
• Legislative Update: SMACNA Advocates for Bill to Improve IAQ, Living Conditions in Military Housing