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View allScholarship Trust Golf Tournament: Driving the Future Forward
The Annual Bay Area SMACNA Scholarship Trust Golf Tournament welcomed players of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition, connection and fun.
Your Website Might Be a Lawsuit Target
If your company website has a search bar, a contact form, a chat widget, or Google Analytics (most do), you may be exposed to a wave of lawsuits targeting California businesses — including SMACNA members.
Therma: Keeping Bay Area’s Toughest Projects Moving
Thirty-two years ago, Jon Litle applied to the apprenticeship programs at Local 104 and 393, eventually settling in with Local 104. Today, he’s Therma’s Senior Vice President of Operations, where his experience has helped the company of roughly 1,700 through one of its most significant periods of growth.
Interns Get Hands-On Look at Livermore Training Center
Nineteen interns from 14 contractor member firms gathered at the Livermore Training Center for this year’s Intern Training Day on June 24, spending the day networking, learning more about the sheet metal industry and getting an inside look at apprenticeship training.
NABCO’s Next Chapter: New Home, New Look, Continued Growth
Since its founding in 1968, National Air Balance Company, Inc. (NABCO) has built its reputation as an independent TAB services contractor on exceptional personal service and lasting relationships, staying committed to responsive, reliable solutions tailored to each customer’s unique needs.
Bullard’s Heating & Air Inc. Relocates
We’re excited to share the news that Bay Area SMACNA member Bullard’s Heating & Air Inc. has moved to a new headquarters in San Francisco’s SOMA district.
Celebrating Kelly Avila’s 25 Years of Dedication
This year, we’re excited to celebrate a very special milestone: Kelly Avila’s 25th work anniversary!
From Code Changes to AI: Key Advisory Meeting Takeaways
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 General Advisory Meeting! The meeting gave members an update on what’s happening at the local, state and national levels, along with important upcoming events, industry developments and opportunities to stay engaged.
SMW Local 104 Apprentices Compete at Western States Contest
SMW Local 104 apprentices went head-to-head with peers from Arizona, California and Nevada at this year’s Western States Apprenticeship Contest, held May 28–29 at the Livermore JATC.
Professional Contractor Supply Builds On 40 Years Of Showing Up
Professional Contractor Supply has spent nearly four decades building a reputation the old-fashioned way: by showing up for contractors and going the extra mile when the job calls for it.