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Egan Employs MSUITE to Meet Critical Needs in the Energy Industry

Michigan-based Andy J. Egan Co., Inc., relies on MSUITE software to improve their fabrication operations, which has enabled the company to grow exponentially as it carves out a niche in the energy industry. For example, Egan credits MSUITE with helping them shave three weeks off a major power utility upgrade project.

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.

Attention Contractors & Manufacturer/Suppliers – SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW for MCAA Converge

June 24 – 26, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN

Want to improve your business relationships, gain product knowledge and leverage your business strategy? Join us for MCAA Converge. More than just a meeting, MCAA Converge is a meticulously crafted experience designed to address the unique needs of your company. Picture executive-to-executive meetings, a melting pot of strategic discussions, and an atmosphere buzzing with innovation.

This exclusive gathering of industry leaders will be set against the backdrop of Victory Field, home to the acclaimed Indianapolis Indians, and hosted at the luxurious Westin Indianapolis.

At 2024 MCAA Converge, we redefine engagement, offering a top-tier, strategic experience that goes beyond the local level. Executives from MCAA members –  25 manufacturer/supplier companies and 40 contractor companies – converge to explore a spectrum of topics: from current and future market conditions to upcoming significant projects, emerging technologies, and the invaluable art of relationship building.

“This event and atmosphere create an ideal environment for the right individuals to collaborate and formulate plans that support each other’s business requirements. All participants come well-prepared to strategize on how we can consistently enhance value in both current and future solutions. Undoubtedly, these two days stand out as among the most productive moments we share with our partners.”

Mike Kirby, Director of Milwaukee Tool and MCAA Converge Chair 

The verdict from the most recent MCAA Converge? A resounding 9.3 out of 10, with 88% of participants expressing an overwhelming likelihood of attending the 2024 edition. Act swiftly, as only 40 spots await MCAA contractor companies, and a mere 25 for MCAA manufacturer/supplier companies.

Seize the opportunity to secure your company’s spot or schedule a personal meeting to delve deeper into what awaits. Don’t miss out – fill out the survey now and be a part of a transformative experience at the 2024 MCAA Converge! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Final Countdown: Limited Seats Left for the MEP Innovation Conference

Event Dates: January 29 – 31, 2024 | Orlando, FL

Time is running out to secure your spot at the MEP Innovation Conference! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge trends and technologies shaping the MEP sector. Join more than 650 mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, plumbing and service contractors already registered for the event before we sell out.

In its fourth year in collaboration, the conference brings together the best case studies from MCAA, NECA and SMACNA contractors around the country. Each session is driven by contractors demonstrating practical solutions to everyday problems using innovative tools and methods.

It also packs a tremendous amount content into two and a half days with over 50 education sessions, workshops and breakouts. Topics are wide-ranging: from design, construction, and fabrication to service, estimating and project management. 

The MEP Innovation Conference will take place from January 29 – 31 in Orlando, Florida. This event is exclusively for members of MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA and will likely be sold out soon. Registration is still available but will move to a wait list when capacity is reached. For more information, please visit the conference website.

Happy New Year to Our MCAA Family

As we welcome 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on all the great things that the MCAA family accomplished in 2023.

Safety:

  • Partnered with the UA on a set of chips and hardhat stickers with the suicide and crisis prevention hotline phone number – 988, along with the UA and MCAA logos. MCAA members can order items by filling out this form. Those with questions can contact Raffi Elchemmas (raffi@mcaa.org).
  • Collaborated with Dodge Construction Network on a new study that explores trends in jobsite safety practices in the U.S. construction industry. The findings will be released in a SmartMarket Report.
  • Collaborated with CPWR and Washington University in St. Louis to prevent injury and improve productivity by reducing manual material handling (MMH).
  • Teamed up with ASSE International on an ASSE 12020 Recertification webinar for those with certifications set to expire.

Thanks to the Safety & Health Committee for their leadership and commitment to ensuring that every worker is safe, every day.

Educational Events:

  • Hosted the largest Safety Conference in MCAA history, bringing together over 350 professionals to focus on safety and health thanks to the Safety & Health Committee and our conference sponsors, CNA and MILWAUKEE TOOL.
  • Provided the industry’s premier educational event and many moments to connect at MCAA23. Thanks to the Education Committee and our sponsors for making sure this was an event to remember. Fundraisers during MCAA23 brought in $21,900 for MCAA’s Political Action Committee and $29,020 for John R. Gentille Foundation projects and research addressing our industry’s largest challenges.
  • Explored the unique challenges and issues facing service contractors – and offered solutions – at MSCA23.
  • Showed more than 330 attendees how mechanical contractors are adopting and innovating in the built environment during MCAA’s 2023 Fabrication Conference. Thanks to our primary host, UMC, Inc. and to our tour hosts, Shinn Mechanical, SJS Mechanical, and MacDonald Miller.
  • Collaborated and shared experiences with the latest technologies at the annual MEP Innovation Conference through a partnership with our Innovative Technologies Committee, our partners at NECA and SMACNA, our title sponsor, Trimble, and our event sponsors: Procore and MILWAUKEE TOOL.
  • Gave attendees an inside look at JPG Plumbing and Mechanical’s plumbing service operations during the PCA Plumbing Service Conference thanks to the Plumbing Contractors of America Board of Directors and to JPG Plumbing and Mechanical for hosting the event.
  • Connected with industry improvement fund trustees and local association executives at the Industry Funds Conference thanks to the Industry Improvement Funds Committee.
  • Congratulated the 72 graduates of Institute for Project Management (IPM) classes 83 and 84. More than 2,670 project managers have completed this two-week program designed specifically for the mechanical industry.
  • Provided focused training programs for service sales and operational personnel thanks to the MSCA Education Committee. This collection of programs, which include training for sales personnel, dispatchers, service supervisors, and service managers provide the continued training to set member company employees apart in the HVACR industry.
  • Partnered with Chip Martin and the Arizona MCA, John Rayburn and the MCA of Chicago, Alex Hall and Mike Stirling at the Northern California MCA, and Scot Stoltenberg and the MCA/MSCA of Iowa, Inc. to present the Field Leaders Conference to a total of 650 field personnel. Thank you to our conference speakers and exhibitors for your passionate participation in our 2023 programs.
  • Educated association executives on best practices to help their associations succeed at the AEC Best Practices Conference. Thanks to the Association Executives Council for your leadership, and to all the execs who shared ideas and experiences.
  • Presented the third annual Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Conference thanks to the leadership of the WiMI Committee.
  • Created the Mechanical Industry Future Leaders Institute, a new three‐day program that will provide leadership education to future field leaders. The joint initiative is a key part of the UA/MCAA Strategic Planning Committee’s efforts to proactively position our industry for continued success and growth.
  • Teamed up with MSCA and BuildOps to host a webinar with real, actionable tactics on how to sell service agreements.
  • Joined forces with the United Association (UA) to host the 2023 UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference. This was a great opportunity for local labor/management teams to attend and develop strategies to help protect our industry.
  • Helped members and local association executives improve their understanding of the bargaining process at the 2023 Collective Bargaining Seminar.
  • Provided a forum for exchanging technical information and offered presentations on topics related to pipe welding during the NCPWB Annual Technical Conference/Committee Meeting.

Career Development:

  • Introduced a new award and a new scholarship at MSCA23. The MSCA Barbara Dolim Scholarship honors recently retired MSCA Executive Director Barbara Dolim. The MSCA Distinguished Service Award pays homage to those who have consistently reshaped and improved our industry while exhibiting unwavering dedication to MSCA.
  • Presented John R. Gentille Foundation scholarships at MCAA23 to a record-breaking 15 students. Thanks to the incredibly generous member companies, Manufacturer/Supplier Council partners, and local affiliated associations. These included four new scholarships: ATP Inspiring Future Leaders Scholarship, Robert J. Durr, Sr. – UA/NCPWB Partnering Scholarship, Viega – Joe Pikus Scholarship, and Trimble Future Estimator Scholarship.
  • Revised the internship grant application process to ensure program success is being rewarded and celebrated. Remember to submit your 2023 internship grant applications by January 31, 2024. 
  • Connected with our industry’s future professionals through the MCAA GreatFutures program thanks to the Career Development Committee.

Resources:

  • Expanded our National Education Initiative (NEI) seminars with new classes from instructors Troy Aichele, Jim McCarl, Leah Gutmann, Frank Favaro, and Kathryn Crosby. MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal receive a 20% rebate on instructor fees for select classes.
  • Conducted an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance survey in cooperation with the Manufacturer/Supplier Council to further our commitment to developing ESG compliance resources to assist members in obtaining the information they require on this subject.
  • Released the MSCA-commissioned 2023 Beacon Economics study, which delves into the critical economic dynamics shaping the mechanical service industry today.

New MCAA Affiliate Chapters:

  • Welcomed the Arizona MCA, our 93rd local affiliate, to the MCAA family. Executive Director Chip Martin also leads the CPMCA.

Advocacy:

  • Created an Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Resource Center to assist contractors in leveraging substantially larger tax credits for certain construction projects that promote energy efficiency and clean energy production and are done by contractors that employ apprentices from a registered program and pay prevailing wage. These enhanced incentives provided a significant competitive advantage to signatory contractors with existing relationships with unions and experience complying with prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.
  • Advocated for our industry’s best interests thanks to MCAA member involvement.
  • Commented on proposed Federal Trade Commission regulations banning worker/employer non-compete agreements under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act authorizing regulatory measures to prevent unfair methods of competition.
  • Provided members with a Congressional Dashboard that enables them to keep tabs on issues of interest and connect with legislators.

We also:

  • Welcomed new staff members Darnelle Everett, Sosina Haileselassie, Olivia Lewis, and Beverley Liburd. Jocelyn Jackson is now Director, WiMI and Dues Management, Megan Willson is Senior Director Executive and Conference Services, and Noreen Cournoyer is Senior Director, Meetings and Events. They and the entire MCAA staff are here to help you.
  • Congratulated the award winners who showcase excellence in our industry today and those who are part of our industry’s future.
  • Shared member milestones and news.
  • Deferred the $0.01 dues increase originally scheduled for January 1, 2024, until January 1, 2025 based on concerns expressed by the AEC community. Thank you to everyone who voiced their opinion, both for the increase and for the deferment. Our local affiliates are the lifeblood of the MCAA, and the voice for their members. To help you plan and budget, increases are planned for January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2028.
  • Continued to transition to a new association management system that will make the MCAA member experience even better.

MCAA’s volunteer leaders, led by President Robert Beck and the Executive Committee, remain laser-focused on helping the industry advance and adapt to change. Thanks to the vision, talent and expertise of the MCAA Board of Directors, our contractor members, our manufacturer/supplier members and partners, local affiliates, volunteers who sit on our committees and Foundation and the national staff worked together in 2023 to ensure your businesses remain competitive. As we reflect on the last year, we hope that you – the members of the MCAA family – find value in these resources and achievements.

We look forward to a new year full of challenges and opportunities to help you!

Department of Defense Announces new Cybersecurity Requirements

In 2020, the Department of Defense announced a new strategic effort to provide enhanced cybersecurity efforts for their building projects going forward. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will ensure accountability for companies to implement cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive data during the design, build and operations of DoD facilities. Through research grants by the John R. Gentille Foundation and ELECTRI International, a video series, along with official DoD CMMC documentation, has been produced by MCAA’s Chief Security Fanatic, Nick Espinosa to provide ongoing updates on CMMC changes as the standard evolves and in-depth tutorials on all 110 CMMC Level 2 security controls.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Achieving Spatial Coordination through BIM – A Guide for Specialty Contractors

MEP contractors are constantly challenged with new rules and requirements from clients with differing understandings and expectations relative to BIM. For those new to the BIM environment, the spatial coordination process can seem overwhelming. MCAA’s Achieving Spatial Coordination through BIM – A Guide for Specialty Contractors provides guidelines to clarify the process. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The guide explores:

  • Spatial coordination in a BIM environment
  • BIM and spatial coordination basics
  • Building the team
  • BIM execution plans
  • Managing the process
  • Documents of record
  • Benefits of BIM beyond spatial coordination
  • Evaluating spatial coordination contract language
  • BIM technologies for an IT infrastructure

Appendices provide examples of internal deliverables, an outline for developing a BIM implementation plan, scrubbing a design-intent model, and other industry references.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Sean McGuire.

Time Is Running Out: Apply for the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards Today!

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 19, 2024 describing:

  • Their safety and health program in 2023 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.

Connect With the Latest Training from Uponor, Inc. 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.

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.

Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

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

Find the Latest from Morris Group International and Victaulic 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:

Morris Group International
Murdock® Maintenance Advantage® ensures maintaining your water cooler is easier than ever in every way. Murdock is a division of Morris Group International.

Victaulic
Victaulic is raising the bar on confidence with the Style 107V featuring shift limiting slant pads that provide tactile and visual verification and one-touch tightening for streamlined installation.

Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s 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!

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Laser Scanning

When called upon to produce plans for older buildings, contractors may need to take measurements for pipes and ductwork that are not easily accessed. MCAA’s Laser Scanning explains how laser scanning may be able to help facilitate this work. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin explores:

  • What laser scanning is, and what it isn’t
  • Types of scanners
  • Accuracy
  • Conducting the scan
  • Registration/“stitching”
  • Point clouds
  • Scanning uses
  • Purchase vs. rental considerations

For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, including several on the topic of marketing, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

Find the Latest from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and LENOX® 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:

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Elkay® WaterSentry® 71300C PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) Filter
Elkay’s WaterSentry 71300C filter is tested & certified to NSF/ANSI standards 42 and 53 for reduction of PFOA & PFOS to provide cleaner, healthier water for Elkay Enhanced Bottle Filling Stations.

LENOX®
LENOX has over a century of cutting expertise, delivering solutions that make our tradesmen more productive. LENOX is now redefining performance levels with the introduction of the LAZER CT™ Carbide Tipped Reciprocating Saw Blades.

Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s 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!

Showcase Your Company’s 2023 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 19, 2024 describing:

  • Their safety and health program in 2023 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.

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
Checking the water pressure helps troubleshoot any potential issues when it comes to flushometer maintenance. The right tools can make all the difference.

Ridge Tool Company
RIDGID product experts provide a live demonstration of the new PCS-500 Pipe Saw and B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveler, both created with maximum efficiency and safety in mind.

Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

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

Find the Latest from SAWIN Service Automation, Inc. 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:

SAWIN Service Automation, Inc.
SAWIN PRO ENTERPRISE is our premiere business offering, providing a streamlined service management software that consolidates all aspects of your business processes into one powerful solution. With SAWIN PRO ENTERPRISE you’ll be able to meet and exceed your customers’ expectations, even in the most complex service environments.

Morris Group International
The Maintenance Advantage® key tool removes the push button on our water cooler to stop the water so you can easily access your water strainer. Murdock is a division of Morris Group International.

Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s 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!

Engineered Water Heater Solutions Versus Field-Devised Methods: Advice From Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Confidence in your installation and its reliability are important to any contractor, but labor shortages and economic constraints can often make you feel like you have to choose between speed, cost, and quality. Balancing all three can be a challenge, especially when it comes to water heater installations. Water heater supports, in particular, often get cobbled together using leftover jobsite materials or other makeshift methods in hopes that they will keep the unit stable in the long run. While this may be the cheapest solution in the moment, it is not the best choice for your budget or your reputation.

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.

MCAA24 Early Bird Registration Ends December 31!

December 31 marks the deadline for Early Bird registration for the 2024 MCAA Annual Convention, so register today to take advantage of the discounted rates. 

The stunning JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando will serve as the backdrop of MCAA24 to be held March 17 – 21, 2024. We have an incredible line up of general session speakers that you won’t want to miss as well as a wide array of education seminars that will attract the convention veteran and the convention newbie alike. And, of course, no one wants to miss a private concert with one of the most popular bands of the 90s, The Barenaked Ladies, who will be performing exclusively for MCAA24 attendees the night of March 20. 

Hotel rooms are going fast so don’t delay…register today at www.mcaaconvention.org.

We can’t wait to see you in Orlando!

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Managing Office Operations with PaperVault

Looking to manage company operations and identify potential bottlenecks, DPW, Inc. developed a software solution that streamlines day-to-day work and is scalable for growth. MCAA’s Managing Office Operations with PaperVault provides an overview of the system to assist others in pursuing a similar project. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin covers:

  • The evolution of PaperVaultTM
  • Features and benefits of the system

For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

MCAA’s 2024 MEP Innovation Conference Room Block is Closing Soon!

January 29 – 31, 2024 | Orlando, FL

MCAA, in collaboration with NECA and SMACNA, is excited to showcase cutting-edge technology and innovations in all three industries. Join us January 29 – 31, 2024, for engaging educational sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, a bustling trade show floor, and insightful contractor tours. The designated hotel room block at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will close on Thursday, January 4. Secure your spot and room for the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference today!

Session Highlights

  • Understanding the Value of VDC
  • The MEP Fabricators Tech Stack
  • Practical Applications of AI in Construction
  • How to Make APIs Work For You
  • How to Fix Your Hot-Mess of a Database
  • Model-to-Fabrication Workflows

Benefits of Attending the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference

  • Hear and learn from 84 speakers across all three industries
  • Get hands-on demonstrations and discover solutions from 39 exhibitors
  • Choose from 35 breakout sessions to dive deeper into trending topics in the industry
  • Engage in 5 dynamic round tables
  • Experience excellence through 3 different contractor tours
  • Network with 600+ attendees

Register today for an unparalleled experience at the forefront of technology and innovation!

Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors

Find the Latest from SLOAN and nVent 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 Molded Quartz Sinks that are made with industry-leading 85% quartz. Engineered with a molded, seamless, non-porous surface, these quartz sinks offer easy maintenance and high resistance to scratches and stains.

nVent CADDY Rod Lock Strut

nVent
The nVent CADDY Rod Lock Strut allows for the quick creation and installation of trapeze assemblies. The pre-cut strut is ready to use out of the box and allows for quick prefab and easy installation.

Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s 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!

Deliver Higher Performing Projects with Best Practices & Procedures from NEI Instructor Kathryn Crosby – NEW CLASSES Added

MCAA’s National Education Initiative (NEI) Seminars bring our world class education to your local association or your company thanks to instructors like Kathryn Crosby, owner and founder of C2 Consulting, Inc. Kathryn gives field and office leadership teams the good operational practices and solid procedures they need to deliver higher performing projects, reduce duplication of effort, and allow your company to measure tangible results. Her newest classes demystify construction and service finance.

Kathryn has more than 30 years of industry experience, including time as the Vice President and CFO for a mechanical contractor. A past member of the MCAA Board of Directors, Kathryn now focuses on education and training. She serves on the faculty of MCAA’s  Institute for Project Management (IPM), the Construction Education Institute, and the UA’s Instructor Training Program.

Her Job & Company Operations (JCO) Seminars give field and office leadership teams the good operational practices and solid procedures they need to deliver less problem prone projects, reduce duplication of effort, and allow your company to measure tangible results.

Like our other NEI instructors, Kathryn brings her unique blend of industry and teaching experience to virtual courses, a new NEI offering. Providing top notch, accessible education for everyone in your organization is what the MCAA’s NEI is all about! Visit the NEI website for more information about these seminars and a full list of the NEI courses available to MCAA members.

Book your courses via the NEI website, then apply for a 20% rebate on the instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class.*

*This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI website. Learn more about the rebate program here. Have questions or need personal assistance? Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall or call him at 301-990-2215.