Contractor associations are in a unique position of being able to draw talent from their membership pool to tackle big projects. And the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association">Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, or SMACNA, is no exception.

As an international group with chapters across four countries, SMACNA bids on multiple “mega” projects involving thousands of workers. But even an organization as large as theirs has to be wary of biting off more than it can chew.

SMACNA’s CEO, Aaron Hilger">Aaron Hilger, shares his valuable insights on project management, strategies for growth, and elevating universal opinion of the trades.   

Join us as we discuss:

- (9:45) How unionized contractor groups tackle mega projects 

- (19:48) Five tips for successful project management at any level  

- (30:50) Why reinvesting in people is critical to long-term success

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Aaron Hilger">Aaron Hilger

- SMACNA">SMACNA

- MEP Innovation Conference">MEP Innovation Conference

- MCAA">MCAA

- NECA">NECA

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