California Politics and Industry News
CAL SMACNA Shop Tour Highlight: Senator Brian Jones Visits California Sheet Metal
CAL SMACNA would like to thank Mark Austgen and Joe Isom of California Sheet Metal Works (CSM) for hosting Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego) at their shop in Chula Vista.
SMACNA Video: Chris Walker, Executive VP, CAL SMACNA
Watch CAL SMACNA EVP, Chris Walker, talk to SMACNA about issues relating specifically to California contractors, and how CAL SMACNA’s contractors’ maintain their legacy of success through industry volunteerism.
Industry Leaders Recognized at Western States’ HVAC Industry Golf Tournament
Industry Leaders Recognized at Western States' HVAC Industry Golf TournamentNapa, CA -- On October 30, 2019, three members of California's HVAC industry were recognized by SMART and Western States for their leadership. The proceeds from this annual golf...
EPIC Insurance Appointed as CAL SMACNA’s New Broker of Record and Program Administrator for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Workers’ Compensation Program
EPIC Insurance Appointed as CAL SMACNA's New Broker of Record and Program Administrator for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Workers' Compensation ProgramCAL SMACNA is pleased to announce the appointment of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a...
SMACNA Appoints California Contractor Angie Simon as New President 2019-2020
Austin, Texas -- On October 23, 2019 the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) announced that Angie Simon of Western Allied Mechanical has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as president. Simon's...
SMACNA Names California Contractor Carmen Koo as 2019 Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year
Austin, Texas -- On October 21, 2019 the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) announced Carmen Koo, president of Applied Air Conditioning, Inc., as the Contractor Legislative Advocate of the Year at its 76th Annual...
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.