Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 16 is our trade union that represents our sheet metal workers. All apprentices are members of Local 16.
The Sheet Metal Institute trains the individuals who become members of Smart Local 16 and work for SMACNA Oregon and SW Washington Contractors.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association (SMACNA) Oregon & SW Washington represents contractors who employ our apprentices and journey workers.
In 1995, we built a 38,000 square foot facility to meet the growing needs of our members and contractors. In 2001,we expanded to a total of 45,000 square feet. This investment, funded by our members and contractors, ensures that Sheet Metal Workers are the most skilled and productive in the construction industry. Our facility includes classrooms, shops, state-of-the-art equipment, various labs, meeting space for up to 200 people, and is conveniently located off I-84, just minutes from Portland International Airport.
Purchased in October 2009, this building, once home to a publishing company, was fully renovated and opened as a state-of-the-art training facility in January 2011. This campus allows us to better serve our apprentices and contractors located in Western and Southern Oregon. Our facility features classrooms, a shop, and labs, and is conveniently located off I-105 and I-5.
