CAL SMACNA
  • Home
  • About
    • Chapters
    • Contact
    • Leadership
    • Staff
  • Government Affairs
    • California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program – CalSHAPE
      • CAL SMACNA Contractor Toolkit for the California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program – CalSHAPE
    • Find Your Federal Legislator
    • Find Your State Legislator
  • Member Center
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Injury & Illness Prevention Program
    • CAL SMACNA Safety Seminars
    • Tailgate Safety Seminar Documents
    • Associate Members
    • CA Politics and Industry News
    • California Energy Commission Codes and Standards
    • Insurance
      • American Ombudsman Enterprises
    • Member Benefits
    • Privileges of Membership
    • SMACNA Education Programs
  • Events
    • Calendar Of Events
    • CAL SMACNA Safety Seminars
    • CAL SMACNA’s Day at the Capitol
    • CAL SMACNA’s 60th Annual Convention
      • CAL SMAC PAC
      • Recap of CAL SMACNA’s 59th Annual Convention
  • Awards & Achievements
    • Safety Award Information
    • Distinguished Legislative Services Award
    • Edward G. Banks’ Memorial Contractor of the Year Award
    • Tom Guilfoy Memorial Craftsmanship Award
  • Contact
Select Page
New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

by Emily Mills | Jan 26, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

The Design Guidance for Education Facilities is a tool for contractors and design professionals to sit down with school districts and go through the options to increase energy efficiency and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).The document is available for FREE download on the...
New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

NPR: America needs carpenters and plumbers – Try telling that to Gen Z

by Emily Mills | Jan 5, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

While Gen Z — often described as people born between 1997 and 2012 — is on track to become the most educated generation, fewer young folks are opting for traditionally hands-on jobs in the skilled trade and technical industries. There’s an urgency to fill open...
New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

CSLB Shares Additional Details Regarding Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirement for Four License Classifications

by Emily Mills | Nov 17, 2022 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants to inform active licensees starting January 1, 2023, renewals will not be processed without proof of workers’ compensation insurance for license classifications C-8 (Concrete), C-20 (Warm-Air Heating,...
New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

Newsom Announces Ambitious Climate Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon by 2045

by Emily Mills | Nov 16, 2022 | Politics and Industry News

Newsom Announces Ambitious Climate Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon by 2045CAL SMACNA SEES NEAR-TERM IMPACTS ON HVAC INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE REFRIGERANTS, BUILDING CODES, FLEET PURCHASING/OPERATIONS AND MORE SUPPLY CHAIN CONCERNSSACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom...
New ASHRAE Resource: Design Guidance for Education Facilities

CA’s $25B Deficit in 2023 — 2023-24 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook

by Emily Mills | Nov 16, 2022 | Politics and Industry News

See the link below for the non-partisan Legislative Analyst Office’s projected $25B deficit forecast for the State of California in...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

News Items

  • Listen to the latest Emerging Leaders Podcast
    on March 4, 2026 at 2:56 pm
  • 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention: Call for Proposals
    on March 4, 2026 at 2:55 pm
  • Hotel Deadline for Fab Forum Fast Approaching!
    on March 4, 2026 at 2:55 pm
  • Sign Up for Executive News Brief
    on March 4, 2026 at 2:54 pm
  • National Safety Council Publishes Article on Union CEO Leading the Way on Safety
    on March 4, 2026 at 2:54 pm

SMACNews Articles

  • Strengthening Labor Harmony and Industry Bonds
    on March 6, 2026 at 3:52 pm
  • The Connector: How Frank Wall’s Collaborative Vision is Shaping SMACNA’s Next Era
    on March 6, 2026 at 3:48 pm
  • RESIDENTIAL: Boost Your Residential HVAC Business with Social Media
    on March 6, 2026 at 3:47 pm
  • The Infrastructure Work Pipeline
    on March 6, 2026 at 3:47 pm
  • TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING: Certifying Medical-Grade HVAC Performance in a New Hospital Tower
    on March 6, 2026 at 3:46 pm
  • Facebook
  • X
Designed by The Mahan Group | © CAL_SMACNA 2025 | Privacy Policy