# SMART Local 58 Secures Syracuse Hotel Subcontract

SMART Local 58 union members have been awarded the sheet metal subcontracting work for the Graduate by Hilton Syracuse hotel project at Syracuse University, providing approximately eight months of employment for about 10 union workers. The project, managed by LeChase, is a 13-story, 200-room hotel development. Additionally, there is an upcoming subcontracting opportunity for food service work that has not yet been awarded, which may benefit other Local 58 signatory contractors.

- This subcontract award highlights ongoing union involvement in significant construction projects within the Syracuse area, signaling opportunities for sheet metal and related trades.
- Procurement professionals and contractors should note the pending food service subcontract opportunity as a potential avenue for business development.
- Local 58 signatory contractors and affiliated firms can leverage this project to build relationships with project overseers like LeChase and institutional clients such as Syracuse University.
- The project timeline and scope suggest a stable employment period and subcontracting demand through 2026, relevant for workforce planning and contract bidding strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Syracuse University

### Vendors
- Burns Bros. (mechanical contractor)
- LeChase (project overseer)
- Local 58 signatory contractor (sheet metal subcontractor)

### Sources
- [SMART Local 58 Members Set for Syracuse Hotel Project](https://www.constructionowners.com/news/smart-local-58-members-set-to-work-on-syracuse-university-hotel-project) - Construction Owners