Clear the Air
Hosted by SMACNA's Seth Lennon, Clear the Air gives contractors updates on some of the hot topics that are influencing the industry and fosters discussions between some of the industry's most critical movers and shakers. These short episodes will provide you with the information needed to understand our ever-evolving space.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8- Felipe Raats (SMACNA Brasil)
Felipe Raats of SMACNA Brasil join Seth for a comprehensive discussion of the state of the industry in Brazil and how SMACNA plays a huge part in elevating the space. The discussion examines several critical topics, including how healthcare is ...
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Episode 7- Austin Keating (SNIPS News)
For the latest episode, Seth is joined by Austin Keating, the editor of SNIPS News. Seth and Austin talk about what the tariffs could mean for the entire industry, as well as examining some of the other critical topics throughout the space and ...
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Episode 6- Let's Get Ready for the CEA National Issues Conference (Denise Murphy McGraw)
SMACNA's own Denise Murphy McGraw joins Seth to discuss the upcoming CEA National Issues Conference in Washington, DC. The two talk about the value of attending this top-tier event, detail some of the issues that will be front and center during...
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14:57
Episode 5 - Let's Get Ready for Fab Forum (Featuring Travis Voss)
SMACNA's own Travis Voss joins Seth to discuss the 2025 Fab Forum. The event, being held in Boston and featuring local contractor McCusker-Gill, is an opportunity for SMACNA contractors to learn more about some of the emerging fabrication techn...
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9:34
Episode 4 - Residential Contracting (Special Episode)
For a special edition of Clear the Air, Seth Lennon is joined by a special panel (Tom Mascari, Rob Schimmelpfennig, and Rob Wentzel) featuring some of SMACNA's top residential contractors. This discussion focuses on the current state of the res...
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Episode 3- Edson Alves Junior - Star Center/SMACNA Brasil (Live at AHR Expo)
From the floor of the AHR Expo in Orlando, FL, Seth Lennon is joined by Edson Alves Junior of Brazilian SMACNA Contractor Star Center. Seth and Edson discuss why being a part of SMACNA is so critical for Brazilian contractors while also discuss...
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Episode 2 - SMACNA President Tom Martin (Live at AHR Expo)
SMACNA President Tom Martin joins Seth Lennon on the floor at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. Tom takes a moment to reflect on the early portion of his term, his goals for the association and the benefit of SMACNA being a presence at industry...
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Episode 1- What To Know About Tariffs (Aaron Hilger, SMACNA CEO)
Seth Lennon is joined by SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger to discuss the evolving tariffs on steel and aluminum currently under consideration by the Trump Administration and details what contractors should know about their impact and what the future hol...
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