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Help Your Field Leaders Understand Their Impact on Profitability at the 2025 Field Leaders Conference

September 15 – 17 | Toronto, ON
supported by Procore

MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference is where field leaders realize their importance and value as professionals and members of the management team. When your field leaders join us in May, they will learn the skills they need to be business, and results, oriented managers focused on growing company profits and brand. Register them today!

SESSION HIGHLIGHT

The Foreman’s Impact on Profitability
with Mark Rogers, MCAA Past President & President and Owner, West Chester Mechanical Contractors

Many in the field may not realize how their daily job impacts the people they work with and the bottom line. At the MCAA Field Leaders Conference, your field team can benefit from the know-how of someone who has experienced it all in The Foreman’s Impact on Profitability session led by MCAA member Mark Rogers. Rogers began his career as a Steamfitter Apprentice in 1986 with Local 420 in Philadelphia, went on to start his own mechanical contracting company in 1996 and served as MCAA President in 2011.

He has also served his association as Chair of the Education Committee, President of the JRGF Foundation and Co-Chaired the UA/MCAA Strategic Planning Committee with UA General President Mark McManus. Mark’s passion is educating people in our industry, and he continues to develop and present sessions for many groups and has delivered over 150 presentations to over 20,000 people.

Financial Assistance Opportunities

The United Association’s (UA) International Training Fund (ITF) is offering $5,500 grants for U.S.-based UA/MCAA Foreman Administrators who attend one of the 2025 MCAA Field Leaders Conferences. These are UA members who have completed the UA Education and Training Department’s Foreman Certification Course 2012 and are responsible for proctoring and maintaining the integrity and security of the UA Foreman Certification Examination at their local union training center. Find additional information about these grants and learn how to apply.

Your Lead Field Personnel Cannot Afford to Miss this Conference! Registration is now open for the September 15 – 17, 2025 conference in Toronto, ON. Register your field personnel today!

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Join Us in Scottsdale for the 39th Annual MSCA Education Conference

November 9 – 12, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ
Registration opens June 18th

Mark your calendars for the 2025 MSCA Education Conference, November 9–12 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. This year’s theme, Transform, challenges us to rethink how we inspire teams within our organizations while still being leaders and advancing the industry. In addition to our in-depth education sessions and conference-favorite peer-to-peer discussion roundtables, we have a great line up of keynote speakers:

  • Stan Phelps kicks us off with a bold, practical approach to leadership under pressure and how to strengthen trust within your team.
  • On Veterans Day, U.S. Army Ranger Kris Paronto shares powerful lessons on focus, perseverance, and making strategic decisions amid chaos.
  • We close with Alison Canavan, who will guide us in unlocking the power of self-awareness and authenticity to elevate our leadership and energize our organizations.

This is more than a conference—it’s a transformative experience designed to grow leaders and strengthen our industry.

Registration opens June 18th.

Find the Latest from SLOAN and ATP Learning Solutions in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new products, product lines, services, solutions or web pages of particular interest. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

SLOAN
Sloan now offers customizable options on its LED and framed mirror solutions. All LED mirrors offer 6000K cool light for consistent brightness, and Sloan’s framed mirrors are available in many finishes and frame widths, in addition to being customizable.

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ATP Learning Solutions
ATP Learning Solutions offers technical expertise, instructional design, and attention to detail. We deliver high-level customized educational solutions designed to meet your training needs, using your content or ours.

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Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show!

Visit the Virtual Trade Show

Speaking of Smart Solutions

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website to learn how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with cost-saving and productivity-enhancing applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

This section of our website also includes tips and ideas to help your company save money and enhance your productivity. Don’t miss it!

Visit Smart Solutions

Connect With Additional Manufacturer/Supplier Training

Save yourself time and let MCAA connect you to the latest Manufacturer/Supplier member’s training opportunities. Visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area of the Resource Center to get started. 

Increase Sales and Customer Satisfaction with XOi & J.M. Brennan, Inc.

With XOi, J.M. Brennan, Inc. was better able to show customers exactly what their projects needed and why, resulting in increased sales and revenue. Tracking their key performance indicators (KPIs) with XOi, J.M. Brennan has seen their closure rate for field quotes increase by 10 percent, among other improvements.

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Looking for More Smart Solutions?

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website! You’ll see how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with productivity-enhancing and cost-saving applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Plus, you’ll find tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

Visit Smart Solutions

Congratulations to Sophia Bernhard, Recipient of the Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship

This is the eighth year for the Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Scholarship, which is presented at the Awards of Excellence Breakfast during the MCAA Convention to two high-achieving female students working toward a degree relative to the mechanical industry.  Both recipients are invited to attend the upcoming 2025 WiMI Conference in Kansas City, MO as honored attendees with complimentary registrations to continue their advancement in the mechanical industry.

Sophia is a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Maryland, College Park with an anticipated graduation of May 2027. She is an active member of her student chapter and has served her chapter as the Fundraising Chair. Last summer, she interned with MCAA Member, Poole and Kent and is returning this summer as a Mechanical Engineering Intern.

“From my involvement with MCAA, I have gained a plethora of valuable resources and skills that further advance my personal and professional development. For instance, I acquired new perspectives from other members of the student chapter who have experience in the mechanical contracting field. Specifically, I learned their tips and tricks for tackling the student chapter project and how to successfully navigate the provided Procore software.

My networking skills grew as I was able to connect with a variety of mechanical contracting professionals and hear their stories and perspectives on the field. Most importantly, I’m gaining a multidisciplinary background with my involvement with MCAA. Not only am I learning how to efficiently and effectively address a problem and dive deeper into the nuances of mechanical contracting in general, but I’m now sharing the knowledge I acquired from my internship with fellow team members.

In five years, I strive to further advance my career in the mechanical contracting field by taking on greater responsibilities and transitioning into a project management role where I can continue leading my company to success and expand my critical thinking strategies. Moreover, I also plan to take on a position within MCAA where I hope I could be a mentor for a student chapter in a university setting. I want to give back to the community that has continuously helped me grow.”

MCAA and the John R. Gentille Foundation congratulate Sophia on this prestigious scholarship and thank Ferguson for their commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.

MCAA Contractors Outperform the Industry in Safety and Health

MCAA is proud to recognize 54 MCAA contractors from around the country through the 2025 MCAA Safety Statistics & Awards program. The program showcases MCAA contractors’ consistent efforts in maintaining safe workplaces and protecting their workforce throughout the United States.

All applicants will receive valuable benchmarking data that will enable them to compare their 2024 incidence rates with aggregate rates from participating MCAA companies overall, those in the same size category, and with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics incidence rates for our trade.

This year’s group achieved the best overall industry rates since MCAA began recording them, with a recordable rate of 0.92 and a lost workday case rate of 0.2, both significantly lower than last year’s MCAA data and this year’s general industry averages of 2.9 and 1.9, respectively.

Those who qualified will also receive a certificate of recognition for the category they achieved.

The program provides six awards categories, including awards for zero recordable cases, zero lost workday cases, recordable cases incidence rates that are 25% or more below the industry average, lost workday cases incidence rates that are 25% or more below the industry average, and two that are a mix of these items.

MCAA is pleased to give the following contractors special recognition for their safety performance.

Zero Recordable Cases

  • Advanced Mechanical Corp.
  • Wilkes Plumbing and Heating
  • Pipe and Duct Systems LLC
  • Kleeberg Mechanical, LLC
  • PM Contracting
  • Air Temp Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
  • Neptune Plumbing
  • Air Comfort LLC
  • Greiner Brothers, Inc.
  • North Mechanical Services
  • Northwest Mechanical, Inc.

Zero Lost Workday Cases

  • Weiss Construction
  • Braconier
  • D.A. Dodd, LLC
  • Power Process Piping Inc.
  • Rand Construction Company
  • Donnelly Mechanical
  • McGraw Kokosing, Inc.
  • Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc.
  • US Engineering Construction Service
  • Freitag Weinhardt, INC.
  • Beard Integrated Systems
  • Harrell Fish Incorporated
  • Van Ert Electric Co., Inc.
  • icon Mechanical
  • Control Air Enterprises LLC
  • Southland Industries – Mountain West Division
  • Murray Company
  • BMWC Constructors, Inc.

Congratulations to all award winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted an application. MCAA members’ focus on safety and health is objectively above average and your support of this programs highlights your company’s commitment to safety.

Inside MCAA – The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting- Ep. 12  – The State of Service: Solutions, Skills, and the Future of the Industry

Welcome to Inside MCAA, The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting, the podcast dedicated to unveiling the strategies and resources that power success within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Hosted by renowned Customer Experience Coach and NEI Instructor Frank Favaro, each episode dives deep into the wealth of educational tools, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that define MCAA.

Monthly we will explore how MCAA supports its members with cutting-edge insights and industry updates, helping navigate the dynamic landscape of mechanical contracting. From legislative advocacy to fostering trusted partnerships, Inside MCAA offers a behind-the-scenes look at the initiatives driving innovation and growth in the field.

Inside MCAA – The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting- Ep. 12  – The State of Service: Solutions, Skills, and the Future of the Industry

In this episode of Inside MCAA, host Frank Favaro sits down with two leading voices in mechanical contracting service—Renee Fiorelli, President of Peterson Service Company, headquartered in Medford, New Jersey, and Adam Wallenstein, Co-President of Neptune Plumbing, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Together, they examine the current landscape of the service industry, addressing both its momentum and its most pressing challenge: the labor shortage.

The conversation highlights strategies for recruitment and workforce development, including partnerships with trade schools, apprenticeships, and targeted outreach to students and parents. Renee and Adam also explore how MSCA’s member-driven educational offerings—from HVAC 101 and dispatcher training to hands-on technical courses and virtual sales programs—are helping contractors elevate their teams and bridge the skills gap.

Listeners will gain insight into the growing value of peer networking, evolving customer expectations, and the role of technology and training in maintaining competitive service operations. Whether you’re new to the trades or leading a service division, this episode offers practical takeaways and a compelling case for continued learning, collaboration, and industry engagement.

Follow Inside MCAA on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Building the Future: How JRGF is Supporting the Heavy Metal Summer Experience

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) is proud to support the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE)—a fast-growing, hands-on program introducing high school students to careers in the skilled trades, including mechanical and plumbing construction.

Beginning next week and continuing through the summer, 51 HMSE camps will take place across the U.S. and Canada. These camps are hosted by contractors, Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers (JATCs), and partners from all areas of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades. Organizers expect more than 700 students to participate this year, making it the largest summer yet for the program.

HMSE connects students with real-world construction environments where they can learn about tools, safety, basic trade skills, and the teamwork that defines jobsite culture. For many, it’s their first direct exposure to a career path in construction—and that exposure matters.

This mission aligns directly with JRGF’s core purpose: to support career development, workforce recruitment, and public education about mechanical and plumbing construction. By sponsoring HMSE, JRGF is helping expand the program’s reach into more communities, opening the door to industry careers for a broader and more diverse group of students.

As the mechanical and plumbing industry faces continued labor shortages, JRGF sees HMSE as a key part of the solution. It’s not just awareness—it’s activation. Students walk away from the summer with hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clearer path toward apprenticeships or other training opportunities.

JRGF’s investment in HMSE is one more way the foundation is building the future—supporting the next generation of talent and ensuring the long-term strength of our industry. To learn more about the program, visit the HMSE website.

Strengthen Your Labor Relations Strategy at MCAA’s Collective Bargaining Conference & the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference

Registration is now open for two impactful labor relations events taking place consecutively in Las Vegas this October—designed to strengthen negotiation skills, improve labor-management collaboration, and advance our industry together. The back-to-back MCAA Collective Bargaining Conference and UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference offer a unique opportunity to develop aligned strategies, share perspectives, and build stronger labor-management relationships across the mechanical industry.

MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference
October 5–7, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

Join contractors, local association executives, and labor leaders for MCAA’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Conference. This year’s program offers expert insights and practical strategies on:

  • Adapting your bargaining approach to fit evolving customer expectations with David Allen of McKinstry
  • Using the newly updated Collective Bargaining Guide in real-world negotiations, including an in-depth walkthrough of the guide’s new features
  • Gaining perspective through “Walking in Their Shoes,” a candid discussion of the challenges facing local union leaders.
  • Insights on private mediation, including a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) update from Richard Barnes
  • Analyzing national labor trends and the role of AI in future negotiations
  • Deep dives into service bargaining, trust funds, and cohesive bargaining committees
  • A closing session to challenge assumptions: “Ten Things I Think I Know About Collective Bargaining…But Maybe Not!”

Whether you’re preparing for upcoming negotiations or looking to improve labor-management collaboration, this conference offers essential tools and fresh perspectives to help you succeed.

UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference
October 8–9, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

Immediately following the Collective Bargaining Conference, the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference continues the conversation with a focus on partnership. Jointly hosted by the United Association (UA) and MCAA, this event brings together local labor/management teams to strengthen collaboration across key areas, including:

  • Data center construction and energy projects
  • Service work
  • Organizing efforts
  • Cultivating leadership
  • Strengthening the UA/MCAA partnership to protect and grow our industry

Together, these back-to-back events offer a unique opportunity to develop aligned strategies, share perspectives, and build stronger labor-management relationships across the mechanical industry.

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During registration, you will have the option of registering for one or both events.

Preview New Talent & Enhance Relationships at a UA Organizing Blitz

MCAA member contractors and local affiliates are encouraged to participate in an upcoming UA organizing blitz. This is a great opportunity to share the benefits of working for a union contractor and enhance the labor/management relationship. Read on to learn more, then register for a blitz near you.

The UA uses organizing blitzes to ensure it is prepared to meet the growing demand for craftspersons. During the blitz, you will visit jobsites, supply houses, gas stations, offices of non-union contractors, and other areas that are frequented by non-union mechanical and plumbing employees.

How Contractors Will Benefit

Organizing blitzes present an opportunity to speak directly to the individuals being organized. These conversations let you share the benefits of working for your company. You also get a sneak preview of upcoming talent.

You will also have a chance to answer questions and dispel any myths non-union contractors may have heard about what it is like to be a union contractor.

How Local Associations Will Benefit

Local association executives who participate in a blitz will better understand how the UA operates. They will enhance the labor/management relationship and be better able to support their contractor members’ participation.

Upcoming Organizing Blitzes

  • Western Region: San Jose, CA, June 22-27
  • Central Region: Bloomington, MN, July 27-August 1
  • Eastern Region: Syracuse, NY, August 24-29

Don’t miss this opportunity to support the UA, ensure the availability of craftspersons for your upcoming projects, and build your knowledge of UA operations.

REGISTER

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Heat Stress Safety & Health Resources

Each year, thousands of workers suffer from heat illness while working in high temperatures, direct sun, and humid conditions; dozens even die. MCAA’s Heat Stress resources, alongside those from our partners at OSHA, CNA, and MILWAUKEE TOOL, provide strategies and tips for protecting those workers. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

CNA Resources

MILWAUKEE TOOL Resources

MCAA Toolbox Talks

OSHA Resources

Explore the the full range of resources for mechanical construction, service and plumbing contractors, using the blue Find A Resource bar on our website or browse our collection of 700+ safety and health resources.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Executive Director for Safety, Health, and Risk Management.

New Management Methods Bulletin Provides a Grounding in Mechanical Contracting Operations

The mechanical contracting industry is one of the most complex sectors in construction—marked by multifaceted team structures, tight margins, variable project scopes, and a rotating workforce drawn from multiple unions. MCAA’s new Management Methods Bulletin, Mechanical Contracting: An Industry Overview, provides a grounding in how mechanical contracting businesses truly operate to help our members better understand their business and lead with clarity. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin provides a comprehensive look at the realities of running a mechanical contracting company today, including:

  • Industry Composition and Membership
    • Types and sizes of mechanical contractors
    • Union affiliation and areas of specialization (e.g., commercial, industrial, process piping)
  • Company Structure
    • Divisions (construction vs. service, fab shops, remote offices)
    • Leadership challenges across distributed teams
  • Contracting Environment
    • Multi-party project structure (GCs, subcontractors, MEP coordinators)
    • Role of mechanical contractors in construction projects
  • Contract Acquisition and Types
    • RFP processes and competitive bidding
    • Contract types: Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Design Assist
    • Risk implications of different contract types
  • Project Scheduling and Coordination
    • GC-controlled schedules and milestone dependencies
    • Importance of trade coordination and conflict resolution
  • Financial Pressures and Risk
    • Narrow margins in construction
    • Budgeting and estimating challenges, especially for labor
    • Change Orders and cost recovery difficulties
  • Cash Flow and Billing
    • Progress billing and retainage practices
    • Cash flow management and project funding dynamics
  • Project Execution Realities
    • Rapid team assembly and deadline-driven execution
    • Uniqueness of each project and adaptability requirements
  • Labor Dynamics
    • Union labor structure and workforce sourcing
    • Office-field relationships and leadership alignment
    • Challenges in building trust and culture with temporary workforces
  • Leadership Challenges
    • Building strong teams across diverse groups
    • Role of project managers and foremen
    • Aligning company values with field execution
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For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Find all of MCAA’s educational resources in the Resource Center.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

Connect With the Latest Training from HGG Profiling Equipment, Inc. and Mueller Industries, Inc. at MCAA.org

The Manufacturer/Supplier Training area of MCAA’s website connects our contractor members with training opportunities available from the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new webinars and training opportunities across their product lines, services, solutions or web pages. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

HGG Profiling Equipment, Inc.
Check out ProCAM Lite: HGG’s Free DSTV Viewer

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Mueller Industries, Inc.
Streamline® PRS Copper Press Fittings | Installation Instructions
Watch this video to learn about the installation process of the Streamline® PRS Copper Press Fittings.

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Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

Be sure to visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area for all the latest offerings.

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Find the Latest from NEFCO and Morris Group International in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new products, product lines, services, solutions or web pages of particular interest. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

NEFCO
NEFCO offers a large inventory of our S.H.A.R.P. products and tools, with next day jobsite delivery available from our locations. We provide localized, contractor-centric services including extensive industry expertise, turnkey engineering services, specialty fabrication and assembly of construction materials all under one roof. We’re NEFCO and we never stop working for you.

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Morris Group International
The Murdock 3,000-gallon PFAS water filter is certified to NSF Standard 42, NSF Standards 51+37, and NSF Standard 401. It removes PFAS/PFOS from the water. Murdock is a Morris Group International Brand.

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Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show!

Visit the Virtual Trade Show

Speaking of Smart Solutions

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website to learn how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with cost-saving and productivity-enhancing applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

This section of our website also includes tips and ideas to help your company save money and enhance your productivity. Don’t miss it!

Visit Smart Solutions

Connect With Additional Manufacturer/Supplier Training

Save yourself time and let MCAA connect you to the latest Manufacturer/Supplier member’s training opportunities. Visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area of the Resource Center to get started. 

Energize Your Field Leaders & Build Their Skills with MCAA’s September Field Leaders Conference

September 15 – 17 | Toronto, ON
supported by Procore

Field leaders are one of a contractor’s most valuable assets. Energize your field leaders and build their skills with MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference. Watch the video to hear what other contractors have said about the program, then sign up your field personnel. Spots fill quickly, so register them today!

About the Education

MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference benefits field leaders at all levels and your company.

Field leaders will learn to:

  • View themselves as professionals
  • Understand how their performance impacts the bottom line
  • Establish tangible goals
  • Appreciate the importance of customer relationships and their role as the face of the company

They will return to your company with:

  • Real-life tips and tools for success on the job site
  • Ways to control crucial job site conversations
  • An action item list they can put to work right away
  • A fresh perspective on the latest tools and construction resources
  • A network of other jobsite leaders to advise and support them
  • The inspiration to take this knowledge and apply it to better themselves at work, and in life

Financial Assistance Opportunities

The United Association’s (UA) International Training Fund (ITF) is offering $5,500 grants for U.S.-based UA/MCAA Foreman Administrators who attend one of the 2025 MCAA Field Leaders Conferences. These are UA members who have completed the UA Education and Training Department’s Foreman Certification Course 2012 and are responsible for proctoring and maintaining the integrity and security of the UA Foreman Certification Examination at their local union training center. Find additional information about these grants and learn how to apply.

Your Lead Field Personnel Cannot Afford to Miss this Conference! Registration is now open for the September 15 – 17, 2025 conference in Toronto, ON. Register your field personnel today!

REGISTER & LEARN MORE

Selecting the Right Tools for Plumbing Success: Tips from Ridge Tool Company

The complexity of longer, more elaborate pipe systems, paired with the urgency of getting a business back up and running, makes having the right tools for commercial plumbing repairs essential. You need tools with the appropriate power and size capacity to complete jobs, enough cable to ensure they can reach the end of longer pipes, and extra cable flexibility to allow navigation of longer pipe runs. Along with finding tools with these general features, here are five basic tools you should invest in for commercial work.

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Looking for More Smart Solutions?

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website! You’ll see how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with productivity-enhancing and cost-saving applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Plus, you’ll find tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

Visit Smart Solutions

Celebrating Five Years of Growth and Empowerment at the 2025 WiMI Conference

June 16 – June 18, 2025 | Kansas City, MO

Need help booking your hotel room? Reach out to events@mcaa.org.

The ripple effect of change begins with one small action—and over the last five years, the Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Conference has grown from a powerful idea into a transformative force in our industry. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of this groundbreaking event, we reflect on the tremendous growth we’ve seen—not only in attendance and engagement, but in the strength, confidence, and leadership of the women who continue to shape our industry’s future.

From its beginnings as a platform for connection and empowerment, the WiMI Conference has evolved into a must-attend event that delivers high-impact educational content, meaningful peer-to-peer networking, and actionable insights for women at every stage of their careers.

Inspiring Education for Every Stage of Your Career

At the heart of this year’s conference is the theme: “The Ripple Effect: Women Impacting Our Industry.” The 2025 agenda builds on five years of momentum with sessions designed to fuel personal and professional growth. Attendees will learn from dynamic speakers who share their real-life experiences—overcoming fear, embracing cultural identity, and rising through the ranks in a historically male-dominated field.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned executive, the educational offerings are tailored to help you sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and expand your leadership potential. From building a strong personal brand to navigating challenging conversations, each session is crafted to leave you better equipped and more empowered to make your mark.

Interactive Networking and Skill-Building Opportunities

Over the years, WiMI has fostered a vibrant and inclusive community where women support and uplift one another. At the 2025 conference, that spirit continues with curated networking opportunities and intimate roundtable discussions. These interactive sessions provide the space for candid conversations, sharing of strategies, and collective problem-solving—all in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

These connections go beyond the conference and often become lifelong professional relationships and sources of support, encouragement, and inspiration.

A Platform for Lasting Impact

As we mark this milestone anniversary, we celebrate the remarkable ripple effect created by every woman who has participated in a WiMI event, shared her story, mentored a colleague, or stepped into a leadership role. Together, we’re not just changing perceptions—we’re changing the industry.

Join us at the 2025 WiMI Conference to celebrate how far we’ve come and to be part of the movement that’s shaping what comes next. This is your moment to empower yourself, connect with others, and continue the ripple effect of positive change.

Register now—and be a part of the next wave of growth, leadership, and transformation.

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Congratulations to Gabriel Biagioni, Recipient of the William A. Bianco, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Gabriel Biagioni is the 2024-2025 recipient of the William A. Bianco, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Kinetics Systems, Inc. established this scholarship to honor William “Bill” Bianco, the foundation’s former President and an MCAA Distinguished Service Award recipient, for his many contributions to the mechanical industry’s continuing advancement.

Gabriel majored in Construction Management at California State University, Chico and graduated in May. He was an active member of his student chapter from 2022-2025 and served as the Competition Chair and Event Coordinator for his chapter.  Gabriel, who interned with MCAA Members, MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions and Marelich Mechanical, will be starting his full-time job this summer with MCAA Member ACCO Engineered Systems as a Project Engineer.

“Through my involvement with MCAA, I have gained invaluable experience, from networking opportunities to practical knowledge. Being part of the MCAA student chapter has allowed me to build strong connections with major mechanical contractors in the Bay Area and expand my network into Washington. This has not only strengthened my professional network but also improved my social skills. Talking with industry professionals has helped me become more comfortable in professional settings, a skill that will be crucial as I advance in my career.

Additionally, I have benefited greatly from the amount of resources and learning opportunities MCAA offers. The MCAA website, our local chapter, and the Student Chapter Competition have provided a great deal of education in mechanical contracting. Resources like WebLEM and other industry best practices have deepened my understanding of construction management and prepared me for real-world applications. With the Student Chapter Competition, they give you insight that each project is different, and they all have their own quirks and aspects that differ from project to project. I believe these projects help students enter the real world since mechanical contracting is ever changing and never the same.

MCAA teaches you how to tackle and break down large projects, which is something that might take years to do if you’ve never been a part of it.  After graduation, I plan to remain actively involved with MCAA. I hope to attend local contractor events and contribute by leading learning sessions on topics like scheduling and estimating, skills that are vital for success in the competition and on the job. By staying connected with the local student chapter, I aim to give back to the organization that has been crucial in my development, supporting future members as they prepare for their own careers.“

MCAA and the John R. Gentille Foundation congratulate Gabriel on this prestigious scholarship and thank Kinetics Systems, Inc. for their commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Worker Health Resources

Worker health is at the heart of all that safety professionals do. MCAA’s Worker Health Resources include six worker safety videos and their accompanying materials and eleven worker safety resources that let you refresh training on subjects such as Asbestos Awareness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hexavalent Chromium, Silica, Radio Frequency Radiation Safety, Respiratory Protection. Guides, bulletins, and programs on each topic support these efforts. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

Worker Safety Training Videos & Accompanying Resources

Asbestos Awareness

Bloodborne Pathogens

Hexavalent Chromium

Silica

Radio Frequency Radiation Safety

Respiratory Protection

Safety Bulletins

Safety Guides

Model Safety Programs

Explore the the full range of resources for mechanical construction, service and plumbing contractors, using the blue Find A Resource bar on our website or browse our collection of 700+ safety and health resources.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Executive Director for Safety, Health, and Risk Management.

Who’s Your Everyday Hero?

The MSCA25 Education Conference, Transform, is set to take place November 9–12 in stunning Scottsdale, AZ, and registration is opening soon. As we prepare to welcome you to the mechanical service industry’s premier educational event – featuring inspiring speakers, relevant education sessions, and insightful peer-to-peer discussions and networking – we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart of our industry: our Everyday Heroes.

Since 2014, the MSCA Everyday Hero Award, proudly sponsored by ServiceTrade, has honored the unsung heroes among us—those exceptional individuals from MSCA member companies who go above and beyond to help others. Not for praise, but simply because it’s the right thing to do. Their compassion, generosity, and quiet leadership remind us what this industry is truly about.

We need your help to discover this year’s Everday Hero. The award winner will be presented with an award and a donation from ServiceTrade to their charity of choice at the MSCA25 Education Conference. We know there are many Everyday Heroes out there, so in addition to our awardee at the conference, we will be celebrating all our nominations leading up to the conference! Whether you have nominated someone before, or have someone new in mind, nominate them today!

You can read more about our past MSCA Everyday Hero Award Winners, and nominate your Everyday Hero, here.

MSCA isn’t just about elevating business—it’s about celebrating the people who take service to the next level and make our industry, and our world, better.

Who will this year’s hero be? Nominate your hero today.

And stay tuned… MSCA25 registration opens June 18, 2025.