California Politics and Industry News
CAL SMACNA Shop Tours 2019
CAL SMACNA 2019 Shop Tour SACRAMENTO – Sheet metal shop tours provide excellent opportunities for CAL SMACNA members to meet face-to-face with their elected officials to better educate their representatives about the sheet metal/HVAC industry...
SMACNA Announces the 2019 Winners for Safety Excellence
SMACNA congratulates its members for their outstanding performance in occupational safety and health through SMACNA's Safety Excellent Award Program (SSEAP). There was an overall lower average experience modification rate (EMR) from last year, the 2019...
CAL SMACNA Lincoln High School Tour
SACRAMENTO – Sheet metal shop tours provide excellent opportunities for CAL SMACNA members to meet face-to-face with their elected officials to better educate their representatives about the sheet metal/HVAC industry and discuss the various issues...
CAL SMACNA’s 53rd Annual Convention Recap
CAL SMACNA's 53rd Annual Convention in Ojai, California was a success!
A Woman’s Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Construction Worker
Carlyn McClelland is a licensed contractor working at Clayton Homes in Middlebury, Indiana, who helps put the finishing touches on customers' dream homes. But for the former probation officer with a degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University, it's a far cry from the reality she once knew.
Forbes Article — Why Aren’t Graduates Ready for Work?
CAL SMACNA -- Why aren't graduates ready for work? Today's students are the least working generation in U.S. History.
CAL SMACNA’s 2019 ‘Day at the Capitol’ Recap!
On February 25th CAL SMACNA welcomed its members to the 13th Annual 'Day at the Capitol' (DAC) event. More than 30 CAL SMACNA members traveled to Sacramento to meet with their Legislators and discuss issues important to the industry.
Returning the Favor: a Show by Mike Rowe
This week Returning the Favor traveled to Colorado to thank shop teacher Dave Franks and honor his efforts to bring shop class back to schools.
In 2019, Blue-Collar Workers Disappearing and in Hot Demand
Forbes published an article discussing blue-collar labor in 2019.
CAL SMACNA Shop Tours
Sheet metal shop tours provide excellent opportunities for CAL SMACNA members to meet face-to-face with their elected officials to better educate their representatives about the sheet metal/HVAC industry and discuss the various issues important to their local businesses.
California Chapter Executive Named SMACNA Executive of the Year
Two deserving chapter executives received SMACNA's Chapter Executive of the Year award at SMACNA's Annual Convention for their efforts in tackling one of SMACNA's most critical initiatives: recruiting a skilled workforce. Lauri Rollings, executive director of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Milwaukee, and Linda Jennings, executive vice president of SMACNA San Diego, were recognized by then SMACNA President Jack Knox as co-winners.
Contractors State License Board: Licensed Contractors Needed for Seismic Retrofits
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) sent out the following notice on October 5, 2018:Licensed contractors eager to grow their business and receive free specialized FEMA training can participate in Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) a California program offering homeowners up to $3,000 toward a code-complaint seismic retrofit.
Governor Brown Signs Two CAL SMACNA Supported Bills: PAGA Lawsuits (AB 1654); and AB 1701 Clean-UP (AB 1565)
PAGA Exemption for CBAs -- Governor Brown signed AB 1654 (Rubio, D), supported by CAL SMACNA, to strengthen and uphold the sanctity of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) when it comes to settling grievances. This bill exempts construction industry employees in a CBA from also using the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to resolve disputes with their employer in a civil action.
California Energy Commission: New Nonresidential HVAC Videos are Now Available
The California Energy Commission (CEC) sent out a notice announcing that new educational videos are now available on their Online Resource Center (ORC). These videos review the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for HVAC requirements in nonresidential, high-rise residential, hotel and motel buildings.
CAL SMACNA Members: Make Sure Your Company’s ICB Certifications Are Recognized
Due to strong growth in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, the need for certified personnel is in high demand. Contractors are taking advantage of industry growth by earning ICB/TABB certifications at a record pace.