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. Episode 5 features Sean McGuire, MCAA’s Executive Director of Innovative Technologies and Fabrication & Chris Weaver, Director of Technology at Andy J. Egan Co., Inc. Follow along to be notified when new episodes are released.

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

For the past five years, FARO and Ferguson have embarked on a partnership that benefits both: With FARO equipment, Ferguson has transformed its business model and streamlined workflows—saving time, money, and labor—while FARO continued to gain a foothold in the industries that Ferguson supports. Ferguson plc’s success relies on the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its desire to partner with companies like FARO that are dedicated to delivering the very best that reality capture hardware, software, and software as a service (SaaS) has to offer.

From November 11-13, MCAA hosted its second Field Leaders Conference of 2024 in Atlanta, GA. With a record-breaking 187 registrants, the event provided an engaging and impactful experience for emerging leaders in the mechanical contracting industry.

The 2025 dues rates for construction and service hours will increase to $.10 per labor hour effective January 1, 2025. The minimum dues assessment is based upon 12,000 hours ($1,200) per branch office, and the maximum assessment is 300,000 hours ($30,000) per branch office. New dues reporting forms will be provided in advance of the January 1 date. Watch MCAA.org and the National Update for an announcement.

The 2024 Beacon Economics Market Report for MSCA is here! This essential report delivers up-to-the-minute insights and data-driven analysis tailored for mechanical service contractors. Uncover updated key trends for 2024, including market shifts and economic forecasts that directly impact your business. This study is an invaluable resource for looking at market trends that will help guide strategic decisions and keep you competitive. Don’t miss out on this powerful tool—download the new report today!

Regardless of where one falls on the political spectrum, the fascinating 2024 presidential and congressional elections will continue to be studied by historians and political scientists a century from today. With the results now in, MCAA is excited to discuss this election with one of the nation’s premier thought leaders and political data experts, Karlyn Bowman. This webinar will be held Friday, Nov. 22, at 11:30 a.m. EST and will be moderated by Jim Gaffney, Chair of MCAA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) and CEO of Goshen Mechanical in West Chester, Pa., alongside Chuck Daniel, MCAA’s Senior Advisor. 

Planning is essential to the successful completion of any job. MCAA’s Pre-Job Conferences outlines the importance of the pre-job conference as a planning tool and includes a sample agenda for use at these meetings. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

Everyone knows that Tuesday morning at the MCAA Annual Convention is exhibit morning! Held from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., the Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC) Exhibit is one of the highlights of the convention week. This is your opportunity to gain new insights and knowledge about how your business can grow with products and services that cut costs, save time and reduce errors. Register for MCAA25 today!

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

For a new medical product manufacturing plant, North Mechanical chose Morris Group International^® (MGI) brands Acorn Engineering Company^® and Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.^® to meet the tight deadline and accelerate the manufacturer’s production capacity. MGI’s flexibility and willingness to prioritize the contractor’s needs proved crucial in helping North Mechanical overcome obstacles and deliver a successful project.

The early bird registration for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference is closing soon, with rates set to increase to $1,249 once the deadline passes. Register now and save!