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Dues Increase Coming in 2025

The 2025 dues rates for MCAA and MSCA member 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.

National Service and Maintenance Agreement (NSMA) signatory contractors’ contribution rate will also increase to $.10 per labor hour effective January 1, 2025. The minimum of 8,000 hours ($800) per office will remain the same. There is no maximum for NSMA signators.

Find the Latest from Ridge Tool Company and Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 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:

Ridge Tool Company
For more than 100 years, RIDGID has been providing certainty and efficiency to the professional trades by delivering innovative plumbing, mechanical and HVAC tools.

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Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Simplified and optimized for pipe fabrication shop welding, the PipeWorx 400 Welding System’s streamlined set-up with one touch welding, quick process changeover, and Pulsed and Modified Short-Arc MIG processes, makes training and turn-around times faster than ever before.

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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. 

Showcase Your Company’s 2024 Successes & Apply for the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards

MCAA and long-time safety partner CNA bring you the prestigious MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards Program. The annual awards honor MCAA member companies’ successful safety programs and innovative safety initiatives because nothing is more important than the health and safety of our workers. Take a moment to celebrate your company’s successes – apply today!

To be eligible to win, a company needs to submit an application by January 20, 2025 describing:

  • Their safety and health program in 2024 and why it believes it deserves the award; and
  • An innovation that helped it achieve a high degree of safety excellence during the year.

Companies will be divided into five categories by number of hours worked, and a winner will be chosen in each category. Each winner will receive national recognition and an attractive glass award for display.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Raffi Elchemmas.

APPLY NOW

Connect With the Latest Training from SLOAN and Ridge Tool Company 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:

SLOAN
There are a number of power supply options available to run Sloan touch-free sensor faucets. Learn about all of the options to find the best choice for your facility.

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Ridge Tool Company
RIDGID JobSite Live: New RP 251 Overview
RIDGID gives a full overview of the RP 251 Press Tool and highlights the innovative features that will benefit users in the field.

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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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The Complete Package: Saving Time and Money on Hospital Project with Zurn Elkay Water Solutions & John W. Danforth Company

John W. Danforth Company wanted a lean jobsite for its new hospital project, so it worked closely with Zurn on packaging materials and delivery schedules long before any materials were needed, saving time and money in the process. The new Wynn Hospital of Utica, NY, part of the Mohawk Valley Hospital System, opened in October 2023 on time and on budget.

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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

Time Is Running Out: Nominate a Safety Professional as the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year

Nominations are due by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

Have you been meaning to nominate someone for the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award? There’s no time like the present! This award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence. Six individuals have received the award since its inception in 2018. Nominate your pick today and they could be number seven!

To nominate someone from your company, or from another company, please complete the nomination form below and submit it by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

The 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 MCAA | SMACNA | TAUC Safety & Health Conference on January 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The winner will also be invited to the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March to receive the award onstage during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. Airfare, lodging, and registration will all be complimentary.

NOMINATION FORM
SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Dues Increase Coming in 2025

The 2025 dues rates for MCAA and MSCA member 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.

National Service and Maintenance Agreement (NSMA) signatory contractors’ contribution rate will also increase to $.10 per labor hour effective January 1, 2025. The minimum of 8,000 hours ($800) per office will remain the same. There is no maximum for NSMA signators.

Don’t Miss Out: Final Call to Book Your Hotel for the Safety & Health Conference!

Time is running out to secure your spot at the inaugural Safety & Health Conference, taking place January 13-16, 2025, at the stunning Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in critical conversations on mental health, risk management, and dozens of other pivotal topics shaping the future of safety and health.

About the Conference

Brought to you by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC), this premier event promises an unparalleled experience for safety professionals.

Attendees will benefit from:

  • Insightful Presentations on safety leadership, fall protection, machine guarding, and the role of artificial intelligence in safety.
  • Hands-On Learning with top manufacturers and exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge safety technology and innovations.
  • Networking Opportunities with industry leaders and peers in an engaging, family-friendly setting.

Conference Highlights

  • Beach Party Celebration: Kick back and relax at our beach party featuring live music by the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band, sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL.
  • Blood Drive: Join us in making a difference during our first-ever blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday, helping to address the national blood shortage.

This event is not just a conference—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate with safety professionals from across the country. Act fast—time is limited to secure your spot!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Beacon Economics Report Offers a Strategic Decision-Making Tool for Service

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!

MCAA25: Thank You to Our Sponsors

The MCAA25 convention wouldn’t be the same without the 31 sponsoring companies that have partnered with MCAA to ensure an excellent member experience. We extend a heartfelt thank you to these companies. We couldn’t do it without you!

Benefactor Sponsors

  • Aalberts IPS – Apollo Valves – Convention WIFI
  • Daikin Group – Wednesday Night Closing Dinner & Concert Beverages
  • DEWALT Industrial Tool Company – Hotel Room Key Cards & Refreshment Break
  • EVAPCO, Inc. – Souvenir Photos & Education Seminar Handouts
  • Ferguson – Tuesday Brunch Featuring James Lawrence
  • Johnson Controls, Inc. – Bento Lunchboxes
  • LAARS, a Bradford White Company – Convention Souvenir Bags
  • MILWAUKEE TOOL – Wednesday Awards of Excellence Breakfast & Reception
  • Procore Technologies, Inc. – Souvenir Western Hats
  • SLOAN – Monday Lunch Speaker Kendall Toole
  • GF Uponor – Sunday Night Opening Party Dinner
  • Viega – Student Chapter Activities
  • Watts Water Technologies – Wednesday Night Closing Dinner
  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions – Thursday Closing General Session Speaker Kevin Griffin

Major Sponsors

  • ASC Engineered Solutions – Annual 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk and Weekend Austin Vibes Live Music
  • Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. – Education Seminar Speakers
  • BuildOps – Wireless Charging Mouse Pad
  • Carrier Corporation – Annual Golf Tournament Co-Sponsor – Avery Ranch Golf Club
  • Morris Group International – Convention Lanyard
  • Mueller Industries, Inc. – Closing Breakfast
  • NIBCO INC. – 48th Annual Round Robin Tennis & 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament and Convention App
  • ServiceTitan – Program-at-a-Glance
  • SIEMENS – Sunday Night Opening Party Beverages
  • Victaulic – Annual Golf Tournament Co-Sponsor – Falconhead Golf Club
  • Weldbend – Convention Souvenir Journal
  • Winsupply – Sunday Night Turndown Gift

Supporter Sponsors

  • Aquatherm LP – Convention Souvenir
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry – Convention Souvenir
  • nVent – Convention Souvenir
  • Trane – Refreshment Break
  • Tyler Pipe & Coupling – Convention Souvenir

Thank you to all MCAA25 sponsors!

Want to enjoy the experience these sponsors are helping to create? Join us at MCAA25, March 2 – 6, 2025 in Austin, TX. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Find the Latest from Hilti, Inc. and QuoteSoft by ConstructConnect 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:

Hilti, Inc.
Gone are the days of sitting under the anchor point and rotating the threaded rod into place. Kwik Cast Connect (KCC) anchors are ideal for contractors installing pre-assembled hanger assemblies, allowing users to push the threaded rod into the anchor for quick and easy installation.

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QuoteSoft by ConstructConnect
QuoteSoft BIM and Estimating Solutions – Increase Takeoff speed and bottom line with cost and labor estimating software for mechanical and HVAC contractors. Call for web demo today!

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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. 

Nominate a Safety Professional as the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year

Nominations are due by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

Have you been meaning to nominate someone for the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award? There’s no time like the present! This award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence. Six individuals have received the award since its inception in 2018. Nominate your pick today and they could be number seven!

To nominate someone from your company, or from another company, please complete the nomination form below and submit it by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

The 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 MCAA | SMACNA | TAUC Safety & Health Conference on January 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The winner will also be invited to the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March to receive the award onstage during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. Airfare, lodging, and registration will all be complimentary.

NOMINATION FORM
SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Beacon Economics Report Offers a Strategic Decision-Making Tool for Service

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!

Connect With the Latest Training from GF Uponor and Conex Bänninger (IBP Group LLC) 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:

Uponor, Inc.
Uponor is your one-stop shop for polymer piping. From concept to completion, our partnership delivers top-notch services and the highest quality products to take productivity to the next level.

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Conex Bänninger (IBP Group LLC)
Conex Bänninger offers online training for >B< MaxiPro, the innovative, flame-free press-fit solution specially designed for ACR applications. From training courses to industry updates, you will have all you need to press ahead.

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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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Dues Increase Coming in 2025

The 2025 dues rates for MCAA and MSCA member 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.

National Service and Maintenance Agreement (NSMA) signatory contractors’ contribution rate will also increase to $.10 per labor hour effective January 1, 2025. The minimum of 8,000 hours ($800) per office will remain the same. There is no maximum for NSMA signators.

Beacon Economics Report Offers a Strategic Decision-Making Tool for Service

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!

Find the Latest from Trane 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:

Trane
Trane® has launched the new Thermafit® Model MAS air-source modular multipipe unit. MAS provides simultaneous heating and cooling with all the benefits of Thermafit modular design for ease of install in new and existing buildings.

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Morris Group International
The Murdock® tube evaporator in Maintenance Advantage® drinking fountains and bottle fillers is a more sanitary way to provide cold 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. 

Partnering to Accelerate Production with Morris Group International & North Mechanical

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.

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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

Final Opportunity to Register with Early Bird Pricing for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference

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.

The 2025 Safety & Health Conference will unite safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety. With the aim of equipping contractors with essential knowledge and tools, this event is designed to help create workplaces that minimize the risk of injury and illness.

Attendees will have access to an array of educational programs focused on enhancing professional skills, featuring industry-leading experts covering key aspects of jobsite safety. Sessions will delve into topics such as emerging technologies, evolving best practices, and actionable insights to improve safety in daily operations. Hands-on workshops will provide a deeper look at innovative safety concepts, offering practical guidance to help attendees integrate these strategies effectively.

New to this year’s lineup are two highly anticipated summits—nearing capacity—offering additional learning opportunities: the Construction Mental Health Summit (pre-conference) and the Construction Risk Management Summit (post-conference).

With over 500 safety professionals expected, the 2025 Safety & Health Conference is on track to sell out. Reserve your spot today to ensure you’re part of this impactful event!

REGISTER TODAY

Connect With the Latest Training from XOi and Ridge Tool Company 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:

XOi
XOi’s holistic communication tool changes the way field service companies do business by leveraging photos, videos, and smart technology to bring efficiency, transparency, and expertise to every job. In this microlearning series, you will see examples of how to automate tech checklists, learn the benefits of internal job documentation, and find some helpful preventative maintenance videos to reference.

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Ridge Tool Company
Take a deeper dive into RIDGID Diagnostics. Learn what we have to offer in terms of diagnostics, inspection & locating. Plus learn about our online business tool, RIDGIDConnect.

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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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