Mechanical Service Contractors of America

MSCA Annual Conference Open for Registration

In today’s new world of environmental consciousness and soaring energy costs, astute service contractors have a wealth of new business opportunities at their fingertips. At this year’s MSCA annual educational conference, you will discover how best to grow your business in today’s unstable marketplace and find the answers to many of your current challenges and concerns. Catch the Spirit and join fellow mechanical service contractors from across the country, October 12–15 in San Antonio, Texas. Want to exhibit at MSCA 2008? Click here.

MSCA GreenStar Designation Debuts

MSCA announces its new MSCA GreenStar designation – an exclusive certification available only to MSCA STAR contractors who have clearly demonstrated environmental responsibility by meeting specific criteria. Recognized by the HVAC industry’s top green building resource, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), MSCA GreenStar was developed to advocate MSCA STAR leadership in sustainable mechanical service. To find out how you can be a GreenStar, go to www.mscastar.org/greenstar.

MSCA Customer Service Training Series Complete Program
Now on DVD!

MSCA’s Customer Service Training Program just got better. The complete program, including the Leader’s Guide, PowerPoint slides and Participant Notebook, are now available on one DVD for one low price. Download an order form or order from the online bookstore today!

The Labor Estimating Guide for Service Version 2.0 Is Now Free to Members! Version 2.0 of the popular MSCA Labor Estimating Guide for Service is now available at no charge to members. Version 2.0 includes both PDF files and Excel spreadsheets for added flexibility and usefulness. Download your copy today! You will need your members-only password to access this publication. Apply for one or search for your existing one here.

5 STAR Careers...Your Source for the Next Generation
of Service Technicians

MSCA and the UA are addressing the labor shortage through a new joint recruiting initiative. 5 STAR Careers provides talented HVACR technicians with direct access to the MSCA membership and will help students, parents and career counselors understand the benefits of a career in HVACR service. To find out how you can access the database of qualified technicians seeking employment, click here. For information on all facets of the new program, go to www.5starcareers.com.

The Green Revolution Is Here...Is Your Company Ready?

MSCA is offering two types of classes in 2008 to help your company Go Green.

• LEED AP Workshop - Existing Buildings will prepare attendees for the LEED EB accreditation exam in addition to providing valuable information on the sustainable building movement, recent trends and specific opportunities for incorporating LEED into your organization’s operation and maintenance practices. Get more information...
• GREEN Awareness Training and Certfication - This class is designed for service technicians plus all office personnel, including sales managers, salesmen, service managers, and dispatchers who need to have a basic understanding of today’s green movement and be aware of how it can affect their company’s operations and their interactions with customers, suppliers, building owners and facility managers. Get more information...

Latest MSCA Benchmark Survey Results Available

Download your copy of the 2007 survey to help assess your business operations and determine how you compare in relation to other HVACR contractors around the country. These "benchmarks" will help answers many of the questions you have regarding industry standards. The survey covers topics such as field personnel, technology, sales, human resource issues, vehicles, financial issues, PM contracts and more! Download the 2007 Survey here. You will need your Members-Only password to access this information. If you do not have one, you can apply at www.mcaa.org/password.

NBC News Featured Project Home Again Segment

NBC Nightly News featured MSCA's Project Home Again during their What Works segment for July 27, 2007. The nationally acclaimed Project Home Again helps to locate missing children with posters displayed on mechanical service vehicles. The NBC News story focused on HMC Service, Inc. (Louisville, KY) which is helping find a missing girl in the Louisville area using the posters. Wayne Turchettta of HMC, chairman of the MSCA Board of Managers and a representative of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was featured in the news segment. For additional information about Project Home Again, go to www.projecthomeagain.com.

View the segment on MSNBC.

Get Top-Notch Training for Your Key Employees at Our
Upcoming Programs

MSCA not only provides the best annual education conference for mechanical service firms...you can turn to us for top-of-the-line training for your key employees too! See what we have to offer around the country for:

Audience	Location	Dates
Your Service Manager	Scottsdale, AZ	11/10/08 - 11/13/08
Also see MSCA's Complete Course Listing.