The SMA’s Fall 2018 eNewsletter keys in on the unmistakable fact that the lath & plastering industry needs promoting — as well as what the SMA is doing now to help keep the industry viable. Also features an update on changes coming to OSHA’s Silica Compliance requirements as well as issues with stucco applications.

SMA’s Summer 2018 newsletter provides updates on OSHA’s silica exposure regulations, forces at work for and against the stucco/plastering industry, a short class on windows and water testing, and other industry news. Also mark your calendars for the SMA’s annual Golf Tournament, coming on September 24. Sign-ups and sponsorships available soon.

The SMA’s Winter/Spring 2018 eNewsletter focuses on what the SMA is doing to help contractors learn OSHA’s new silica exposure regulations. The new work rules are now in effect, so become compliant by completing our Silica Compliance Program. This eNews issue also offers “10 things” every stucco contractor needs to know, what the SMA is planning to continue promoting the stucco industry, and other industry-related articles.

OSHA’s new silica exposure regulations are in effect — in our Fall 2017 eNewsletter, read what the SMA is doing to help Contractors learn the new work rules and become compliant, with our extensive Silica Compliance Program. Also review what the SMA is planning, to promote the stucco industry and much more.

Highlights of the SMA June 2017 eNewsletter: breaking news on OSHA’s silica codes, SMA’s upcoming golf tournament at the private Yorba Linda Country Club, member news, new SMA board members and much more.

SMA’s Spring 2017 newsletter highlights the new OSHA silica exposure law slated to take effect in June, an historical and pictorial review of Rain Screen, the industry stand on stucco, cracks and water, and more industry news.

SMA October 2016 eNewsletter: Executive Director Mark Fowler discusses stucco, continuous insulation and the new codes, SMA’s recent record-setting golf tournament [thank you sponsors!] and much more.

In the SMA’s September 2016 eNewsletter, SMA executive director Mark Fowler discusses how the stucco industry needs to plan for future growth in light of today’s building market, introduces new SMA educational resources for stucco construction and offers a fun quiz for upcoming ‘SMA and Australia’ meetings.

In the SMA’s March 2016 eNewsletter, SMA president Kevin Wensel urges us to think outside our usual concept of who our competitors are, as a good way to expand marketshare in our industry. Also in this issue: marblecrete and shellcrete cladding in the South, one-coat stucco descriptions, news about SMA members …

SMA’s October 2015 eNewsletter features updates in the International Building Code relating to water-resistive barriers, a study on stucco and porosity conducted by federal testing labs, and more …

SMA’s April 2015 eNewsletter: Industry- and business-related articles in this issue include construction silos, construction upturns, insurance fraud, new NLRB rules and more.

SMA’s October 2014 eNewsletter features industry- and business-related articles on: bitumen flashing performance variations, specifying appropriate metal lath products, challenges to control employee benefits costs, programs to entice youngsters toward construction projects, and more.

In SMA’s May 2014 eNewsletter SMA President Kevin Wensel discusses “Energy Codes and Stucco,” and how continuous insulation and advanced framing may help meet new code requirements. Also in this issue: tips from a sales strategist, an interesting study on stucco and earthquake preparedness, a survey on builder costs, analysis of self-cleaning stucco, updates from SMA members, and more.

SMA’s October 2013 eNewsletter features articles on the recent roll-out of the Affordable Care Act and what it all means to our businesses. Other articles include: hints for plaster/stucco applications in hot & cold weather, a source for Safety Compliance Stickers, current statistics on wall material on new homes.

SMA’s March 2013 eNewsletter features articles: “The Tipping Point for New Homes over Existing,” by Nick Brown; “Cal/OSHA Heat Regulations” by John McCoy of Residential Wall Systems; “The Un-comfort Zone” by Robert Wilson, Innovation Consultant; Jerry Pozo’s “Double Life” and more.