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Designing an efficient hydronic system is no easy task. The needs of each system can vary greatly from one job to the next, although the core elements remain mostly the same. In a typical system, you will usually find a boiler, circulator pumps, an expansion tank, various heat distributors, and accessories such as vents, valves, and drains. Selecting the right components for the best installation, servicing, and control of the system and its equipment are key to the efficiency of the job.

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MSCA19 is off to a great start in our fourth year at the stunning Broadmoor in Colorado Springs! We kicked off this year’s conference with a Sunday night reception for 800 attendees, hosted by Quantech.

The opening session began with a special performance of  Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and James Bond by the Dallas String Quartet. Kip Bagley, Senior Vice President, Mesa Energy Systems EMCOR and MSCA Chair, welcomed the crowd to our 34th annual education conference and recapped all that MSCA has accomplished throughout the year. The D.S. O’Brien award was presented to past MSCA board member, Steve Smith from ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.  for his outstanding dedication to the HVAC industry. Opening session keynote speaker Josh Linkner captivated the crowd with his five points on how to re-innovate and outpunch the competition.  He encouraged the audience to judo flip their challenges upside down in order to find a new perspective, setting the tone for an exciting and inspirational week!

We look forward to the week ahead with many education and networking opportunities for our industry members!

MSCA partnered with the Convoy of Hope at this year’s MSCA19 Education Conference to provide support to Springs Mission Rescue in Colorado Springs, CO. Volunteers helped to take care of some big projects at the Rescue Mission. Along with helping put together meals, the group helped build a new fence, painted inside, and put up new signs. The Rescue Mission said they accomplished things that would normally take several weeks in just a few hours.

A special thank you to all of our members that volunteered their time. A special thank you to Mike Frank and team at Braconier Plumbing and Heating Company, Milwaukee Tool and Home Depot.

To better serve our members we have converted all our HVACR 101 modules into WebBooks. All ten HVACR101 WebBooks are now updated and live on the MSCA Resources page. MCAA and MSCA members can now access some of our most valuable publications on our new WebBook platform. You will be able to take notes, print sections, and share with colleagues. And most importantly, when we have updated content, unlike a downloaded pdf, our WebBooks can be instantly updated behind the scenes while your notes are preserved securely on your computer.

• What is HVACR?
• Terminology and Slang Used in the HVACR Industry
• HVACR Basic Sciences and Formulas
• Air Conditioning Basic — Small Tonnage
• Air Conditioning Basic — Large Tonnage
• Airflow Types and Systems
• Commercial System Applications
• HVACR Support Components and Control Systems
• Heating Systems
• Focusing on the Customer

Lacking a broad and powerful field service management application, trade contractors can find themselves facing a variety of business challenges. However, if your contracting business gets its operations processes right by leveraging comprehensive field service management software like that available from IFS North America, you can turn that challenge into an asset. Here are nine essential functional capabilities trade contractors need in their field service management software to make the most of service revenue opportunity.

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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

The 34th Annual MSCA Education Conference is underway. We have launched the MSCA19 phone app and digital program book, with access to all the details needed for a successful and inspiring experience at this year’s conference! Both the app and program book include detailed descriptions of the inspiring keynote speeches, relevant peer group topics and powerful education sessions, as well as optional activities and extras that will be available throughout this information-packed week.

We have a lot of exciting things in store for this year’s conference and we are excited to share them all with all participants in just a few more days!

The MSCA19 App is live and ready to download! The App will be your tool to navigate this year’s conference. With exclusive content and access to the conference attendee list, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips! Only on the App can you directly message other conference attendees, download conference handouts and build your own personal conference schedule!

You’ll find a full list of conference sponsors and exhibitors along with booth locations for Monday’s Supplier’s Day. Browse the available education sessions and peer group forum topics as well.

We will be sending out important announcements and updates through the App, so make sure to keep your push notifications turned on! At the end of the conference you will also receive a link to complete a post-conference critique—only available through the App— for the chance to win awesome prizes!

Don’t wait— download the MSCA19 App by using keywords MSCA19 in the Apple or Google Play stores. Once downloaded, you must log into the app with your registration email and password: MSCA19 to access the attendees list and attendee information. Click on the three small dots in the upper right-hand corner to log-in. For help with the App onsite at the conference, stop by the registration desk at MSCA reCONNECT!