California Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors, National Association (CAL SMACNA) is a non-profit statewide trade association representing over 300 sheet metal and air conditioning contractors who employ more than 25,000 union employees and administrative personnel throughout the state of California.
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SMACNA Launches WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com: A Comprehensive Indoor Quality Resource Hub
This week SMACNA launched a brand-new IAQ resource hub that was created and developed in coordination with CAL SMACNA to support contractors work in IAQ and ventilation in schools and commercial buildings. This website WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com was purposely...
Independent Project Analysis (IPA) — Quantifying the Value of Union Labor in Construction Projects
The Independent Project Analysis (IPA) finalized this study in December of 2022 which expands on an earlier 2008 study that found that union labor is more productive than open shop labor and projects that employed union labor cost less, despite the higher...
California Legislature Declares March 5-11, 2023 as Women in Construction Week!
Sacramento, CA -- Today, March 6th, resolutions were introduced on the floors of the Assembly, ACR 24, and Senate, SCR 29, proclaiming the week of March 5-11, 2023 as Women in Construction Week.Along with this introduction the Legislature requested that...
SMACNA News Feed
- SMACNA Launches New IAQ Resourceon May 24, 2023 at 8:04 pm
WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com will serve as a comprehensive destination for private and public sector stakeholders looking to learn more about how they can improve their indoor air.
- Toolbox Talk #3: Aaron Hilger Talks About the Need for a Respectful Workplaceon May 24, 2023 at 8:03 pm
Please take a moment to review the bargaining and non-bargaining versions of the Toolbox Talks.
- Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Architectural Metalson May 16, 2023 at 7:06 pm
Zahner talks about how the Life Cycle Assessment accounts for the environmental impact of metal material from its initial extraction through manufacture and use and on to the end of its designed useful life.
- ARCHITECTURAL: Bringing Shade to Schoolson May 16, 2023 at 7:06 pm
Intech helps install sheet metal shade structures at California schools.
SMACNA Launches WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com: A Comprehensive Indoor Quality Resource Hub
WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com was purposely designed as a consumer forward resource to inform and raise public awareness about indoor air pollution in modern buildings and how indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements can help improve occupant’s health. CAL SMACNA members are encouraged to use this marketing tool to amplify their School Ventilation and commercial IAQ work.
CalSHAPE Program
CAL SMACNA is excited about the opportunities afforded to our industry by this developing market in ventilation verification, service and repair. All mechanical, service, and TAB contractors already possess the knowledge base and skillsets to do this work.
How to Get Trained and Certified for MATT and FLS!
Find out how to get trained and certified as a MATT Level 1 Technician, MATT Level 2 Technician, Smoke Control Systems (SCS) Technician, and Fire and Smoke Damper Technician.
Legislative or Regulatory Questions?
Contact Cal-SMACNA’s Executive Vice President, Chris Walker
(916) 363-7460
1400 K Street
Suite 212
Sacramento, CA 95814
