SMACNA Issues are The Focus At Albany Lobby Day

When the sheet metal and construction industries get face-to-face with New York’s top lawmakers, major moves happen.

In this audio feature from On The Level Magazine, we head to the State Capitol for Albany Lobby Day. Led by SMACNA Southeastern Executive Vice President Alan Seidman and a dedicated team of industry executives and contractors, this episode pulls back the curtain on the critical legislative battles happening right now to protect local businesses, workers, and schools.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The Fight for Clean Air in Schools: Why a crucial Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) amendment could soon force school districts to use certified HVAC professionals for safety assessments rather than untrained maintenance staff.
• Cracking Down on Construction Site Crime: How staged construction accidents are hurting contractor ratings and skyrocketing insurance costs—and the push to make this fraud a Class E felony.
• Navigating Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): The specific changes union construction employers need to see in the current TDI bill before offering their full support.
• The Power of Direct Lobbying: How keeping the pressure on Albany lawmakers ensures the Hudson Valley construction sector isn't left behind.

💼 Brought To You By:

• Featured Magazine: On The Level (The official publication of the Construction Contractor Association of the Hudson Valley)
• Proudly Sponsored By: Taylor Montgomery (Taylor-Montgomery.com)
• Affiliates: SMACNA of Southeastern NY & FERA of the Hudson Valley

📌 Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Sponsor Spotlight & Introduction
• 0:40 – Inside Albany Lobby Day: The Mission
• 1:35 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Protecting NY Schools
• 2:50 – Stopping Staged Construction Site Accidents & Fraud
• 3:55 – The Real Impact of Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
• 4:45 – Closing Credits & Affiliates