California Politics and Industry News
IAPMO Board of Directors Denies Local 104 Petition
IAPMO Board of Directors Upholds Continued Use of Gypsum and Concealed Building Spaces in Return Air Systems within the 2027 UMCOn February 6th, 2026 IAPMO’s Board of Directors (BOD) published their decision to deny two petitions submitted by Chris Ruch,...
Legislative Analyst’s Office — California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk
Article by: Gabriel Petek, Legislative AnalystHistory suggests that fiscal risks can build during times when they are easiest to ignore. In California, periods of extraordinary revenue growth, often fueled by booming asset markets, tend to obscure...
New UC Davis Market Study on Residential Multi-Function Heat Pumps
UC Davis has published a study, funded by CalNEXT, that examines the market landscape, stakeholder perspectives, and adoption pathways in California for residential multi-function heat pumps (MFHPs)- which integrate space heating, cooling, and water...
GREAT NEWS! — IAPMO Standards Council Grants SMACNA’s Appeal and Allows Continued Use of Gypsum and Concealed Building Spaces in Return Air Systems in the 2027 UMC
ONTARIO – On December 2, 2025 the IAPMO Standards Council published their decisions regarding two appeals submitted by Eli Howard, SMACNA and Phil Trafton, ASHRAE and April Trafton, Coffman Engineers. The Standards Council decisions (see IAPMO letter...
California Contractors Recognized at SMACNA’s 2025 National Convention!
SACRAMENTO -- On October 26th–29th CAL SMACNA contractors joined their peers from across North America for SMACNA’s Annual Convention in Wailea, HI. This convention enjoyed a record setting attendance of over 1,600 sheet metal and HVAC contractors from the...
CAL SMACNA Members Attend Western States Apprenticeship Conference
A record attendance of 73 CAL SMACNA contractors, labor representatives, JATC coordinators and trainers took part in the Western States Apprenticeship Conference (WSAC) on October 6th and 7th in Honolulu, HI. Our gracious host was Art Tolentino (Business...
SNIPS News: Western States Apprentices Face Off in Return of Skills Contest
Western States Apprentices Face Off in Return of Skills ContestPublished in SNIPS News by Austin KeatingCLICK HERE to read the article!
Engineering News-Record Article Features CAL SMACNA Contractor
Read the ENR story entitled "California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps' that features CAL SMACNA member Bob Tuck, Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning by clicking HERE.
California Legislature Declares March 2-8, 2025 Women in Construction Week!
Sacramento, CA -- Today resolutions were introduced on the floors of the Assembly, ACR 28, and Senate, SCR 30, proclaiming the week of March 2-8, 2025 as Women in Construction Week.Along with this introduction the Legislature requested that the Governor...
Forbes: Why More Academic Institutions Are Now Betting On The Trades
To read the Forbes article discussing how architectural design for schools is increasingly focused on skilled trades CLICK HERE.
CalMatters — Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning
Article Author: Alejandra Reyes-Velarde"An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair. Underfunded schools struggle to keep classrooms cool as heat waves intensify." CLICK HERE to read the CalMatters article.
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Update
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act released this update:We received notice today that the California Supreme Court will be scheduling oral arguments on May 8 to hear the lawsuit brought by the governor and Legislature to remove the...
CalMatters Article — “Power is never having to say ‘no.’ How California Democrats kill bills without voting against them”
Cal Matters: "Democrats in California’s Assembly and Senate rarely vote against bills, yet few seem willing to discuss their voting records, as well as the controversial practice of declining to vote instead of saying “no.” Click HERE to view the full...
California Air Resources Board: Advanced Clean Fleets Reporting Update
SACRAMENTO -- Fleet owners subject to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) medium and heavy-duty vehicle regulations must report annually to meet regulatory requirements. The reporting deadline is February 1, 2024. WHO IS IMPACTED?The Advanced Clean...
CAL SMACNA Member Silicon Valley Mechanical Earns SNIPS Honor
Silicon Valley Mechanical has been recognized as SNIPS' 2023 Sheet Metal Fabrication Contractor of the Year, read the full story HERE.