SMJ 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 …
SMACNA-BC Summer Update

SMACNA-BC Summer Update

By Jeremy Hallman, SMACNA-BC Executive Director If there has been one constant so far in 2026, it’s uncertainty. Every week …
NFPA-96-2024 Exhaust Duct Systems Summary

NFPA-96-2024 Exhaust Duct Systems Summary

Norm Grusnick By Norm Grusnick, PEng • Commercial Sales Rep, PACAIRE HVAC Suppliers Ltd. This is a summary of major …
HVAC: Mapping the Work

HVAC: Mapping the Work

How shops can use AI to turn messy, real-world operations into clear processes, usable SOPs, and repeatable training tools. In …