What the Law Does The new provision allows employees to deduct certain overtime compensation from their federal taxable income on their individual tax returns. This is a federal income tax deduction. It does not eliminate […]
By Jeremy Hallman, SMACNA-BC Executive Director If there has been one constant so far in 2026, it’s uncertainty. Every week seems to bring another headline about tariffs, trade negotiations, or the possibility of disruptions in […]
Regulations often develop slowly, while employers can act quickly to promote worker safety. One private sector initiative that’s gaining momentum is the use of Type II helmets—not through regulation, but through corporate mandates by large […]
By Norm Grusnick, PEng • Commercial Sales Rep, PACAIRE HVAC Suppliers Ltd. This is a summary of major points in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96-2024 Chapter 7 Exhaust Duct Systems and is not to […]
How shops can use AI to turn messy, real-world operations into clear processes, usable SOPs, and repeatable training tools. In many fabrication shops, the hardest part of improvement is seeing the work clearly. Jonathan Marsh’s […]
Periods of growth are exciting for any contractor, indicating strong demand and the opportunity to expand into new markets, larger projects, or new project types. However, given the cyclical nature of construction, assumptions that hold […]
By / Gina Medel, SMACNA SoCal President It’s exciting to begin the summer months coming out of some great events and with some important momentum for the education committee. As some of you may recall, […]
By / Stan Kolbe, Executive Director of Legislative and Political affairs, SMACNA SMACNA Government Affairs was extremely active from January through June 2026. Just a few of its major legislative actions include Davis-Bacon defense in […]
By Jeremy Hallman, Executive Director SMACNA-BC Spring has been busy around the SMACNA-BC office. Planning is well underway for our 57th Annual AGM & Convention, taking place May 7–9, 2026, at the Delta Grand Okanagan […]
By Norm Grusnick, PEngCommercial Sales Rep, PACAIRE HVAC Suppliers Ltd. Grilles, registers, and diffusers (GRD) are designed to enable the efficient distribution of conditioned air in a given space. Each type of GRD product offers […]
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