Georgia-SMACNA News
New Rules to Play by for Federal Contractors
The rules for federal contractors are changing. If you work with the federal government, you may have to comply with two new requirements—the new rules on “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” and “Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors.” SMACNA’s Labor...
Pursuing Only Profitable Work: Measuring Project Success in Advance – By: Thomas C Schleifer, Ph.D.
Project failures don’t just happen—they are deliberately pursued and captured. In a survey a building contractor was asked why he did not pursue highway jobs. He responded; “Because I have no experience in bridges I don’t get opportunities to bid on that type of...
5% Construction Growth Predicted for 2017—Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Commercial and residential predictions
Lackluster growth in construction starts and spending this year has caused some industry experts to sound the alarm of an impending slowdown in the construction cycle. However, Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Robert Murray attempted to quell those fears...
2017 Business Management University will exceed your expectations
SMACNA’s Business Management University, Feb. 26 to March 2, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz., is one of the industry’s most highly regarded and longest-running programs. Consistently exceeding contractors’ expectations, you will study the industry’s newest ideas and best...
SMACNA’s New Silica Exposure Model Safety Program Available
Breathing silica dust can cause a variety of serious respiratory ailments. Protect your workers and learn how to comply with OSHA’s new standard on worksite silica exposure with SMACNA’s new Silica Exposure Prevention Model Program—free to members only. The new rule,...
Jack Knox Elected SMACNA President-Elect
SMACNA's Board of Directors installed its Executive Committee to serve from Oct. 19, 2016 to Oct. 25, 2017. Their terms began Oct. 19 at the close of SMACNA's 73rd Annual Convention. Following is a list of new officers: SMACNA Executive Committee President Joseph R....
FMI Construction Outlook Q3 2016
The construction industry has largely recovered from the recession, at least in terms of billions of dollars in construction put in place. Up until the last two years, it seemed like a very slow recovery, but then the return to growth blossomed. The acceleration of...
Dear SMACNA Member: SMACNA’s Technical eLibrary
SMACNA’s technical library is now available as a subscription cloud-based service. As a SMACNA member or SMACNA chapter, your organization has received one free subscription to the full 37-title SMACNA technical library and all the CADD files in Architectural Sheet...
DOL Issues Final Rule on Paid Sick Leave Requirement for Federal Contractors
On September 30, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) released a Final Rule Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. The Rule implements Executive Order 13706 which requires contractors working on federal contracts to...
New Partners in Progress website offers latest resources, best practices
Partners in Progress, SMACNA, and SMART’s joint labor-management initiative just launched its newly redesigned website: pinp.org. The new site offers a wealth of customer-focused resources, expertise information, and best practices available for contractors and local...