Oregon/SW Washington Columns

Advocating for Our Members: The Power of Political Action

Advocating for Our Members: The Power of Political Action

By Chris Schneider, Executive Director, SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington Our industry relies on active advocacy in the halls of …
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Federal “Qualified Overtime” Tax Deduction: What Contractors Need to Know

What the Law Does The new provision allows employees to deduct certain overtime compensation from their federal taxable income on …
SMACNA Advocates for Bill to Improve IAQ, Living Conditions in Military Housing

SMACNA Advocates for Bill to Improve IAQ, Living Conditions in Military Housing

By / Stan Kolbe, Executive Director of Legislative and Political affairs, SMACNA The MOLD Act would address insufficient oversight, poor …
New AFFILiate Member: Sokol Larkin

New AFFILiate Member: Sokol Larkin

Sokol Larkin, a boutique law firm focusing on the construction and design industries, is SMACNA Oregon and SW Washington’s newest …