Members of SMART work to establish and maintain desirable working conditions for sheet metal workers through efforts in government affairs, education, and communication. The association also maintains legal and jurisdictional departments for the benefit of its members.
An internationally recognized association, SMACNA develops industry standards and guidelines for component fabrication and installations. Contractor members of SMACNA write the technical manuals and standards for the sheet metal industry.
A joint labor-management trust, SMOHIT is dedicated to providing industry-leading health and safety solutions to minimize occupational illnesses and injuries for sheet metal workers. The trust focuses on health screenings and research on asbestos, silica, fiberglass, and other hazardous materials and offers training in health and work-related safety issues.
NEMIC is charged with identifying and developing market and educational opportunities, seeking to create or expand employment for SMART members and programs that assist SMACNA contractors in a green environment. NEMIC is committed to the growth and prosperity of both organizations.
The ICB directs a comprehensive set of certification programs to assure customers of the sheet metal industry of the quality advantages of utilizing persons or entities certified by the ICB.
Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit organization that connects National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military service members with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. The program is designed to help military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the construction industry.
The SMART/SMACNA partnership is more than 75 years old and is based on the mutual goal of delivering quality sheet metal applications and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems using skilled, trained craft workers.
The purpose of the partnership is to maintain an effective cooperative effort to ensure an increasing market share and dominant role in the future of the industry.
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