California Politics and Industry News

Jeff Henriksen, SMACNA's Executive Director of Communications & Marketing contributed an article to USA Today for their special section on Skilled Trades. Henriksen emphasized that choosing a career in the trades is not an alternative to college, but a...

SACRAMENTO – CAL SMACNA is pleased to announce the winners of several annual awards that were recognized at CAL SMACNA's 56th Annual Convention in Kauai. Our sincere appreciation to the CAL SMACNA Board of Directors and the Convention Committee for their...

On March 15 State leaders helped kick off a new program from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to support the building of more energy-efficient, low-income housing.The announcement was made on Friday at the new, all-electric Vista Ballona development...

Read the Washington Post article where they lay out a road map for 'living with covid’; focusing on boosting indoor air quality. To read the article CLICK HERE.

The Auditor of the State of California released their annual auditor's report with the following letter. The full report can be found here: https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2021-115/index.htmlJanuary 27, 2022The Governor of CaliforniaPresident pro...

CAL SMACNA Joins Coalition Over Concerns with COVID Paid Leave (AB 84/SB 114) – Tax Credit Needed for High Wage Paying EmployersCLICK HERE to view the letter. 

CAL SMACNA Legislative Action Alert:New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Mandate on California EmployersMAKE YOUR VOICE HEARDSACRAMENTO – This week, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom are finalizing a new mandate to force employers to pay up to 80...

FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Quality of Federal Construction ProjectsFEBRUARY 03, 2022Biden-Harris Administration will make federal procurement more economical and efficient by improving coordination and minimizing disruptions...

SACRAMENTO --  On January 14 2022, Cal/OSHA posted fact sheets and updated its FAQs on COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to incorporate new guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on isolation and quarantine...

On December 30 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued their guidance interpreting CDC’s December 27th update to their Isolation and Quarantine guidelines. These changes generally shorten quarantine and isolation periods due to...

The Contractors State License Board released the following information to highlight construction-related laws that will go into effect January 1, 2022. AB 569 (Grayson) This bill increases from $5,000 to $8,000 the maximum administrative civil penalty CSLB...

SACRAMENTO -- The International Code Council (ICC), California Building Officials, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) have released the Significant Changes to the California Energy Code Code, 2019 Edition. The purpose of this release is to...

SACRAMENTO -- On Friday November 5, 2021 the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) announced that because of increased operating costs, the state legislature recently approved a CSLB fee increase effective on January 1, 2022. This is the first statutory...

Founders of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience are producing a playbook so other organizations can create their own camps.SMACNA released the following Member Update regarding one of the most pressing issues facing the construction industry today;...

Title 24 – Mechanical Acceptance Testing Requirement UpdateOn April 14, 2021, the CA Energy Commission (CEC) approved the new requirement to only use certified MATTs working for certified MATE contractors to perform all mechanical acceptance testing in the...