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Explore critical topics such as management, personnel, finance, service technology, training, and recruiting issues. This is the only industry conference specifically geared to service companies and the unique challenges and issues they face. Also included is an exhibit of products and services that can help you run your business more efficiently. Education sessions will help you make your time, resources, and personnel go farther. Plus, there are expanded opportunities for structured networking and peer group discussions as well as numerous social events.
For the first time, MSCA is proud to partner with the EMCOR Training Center in Phoenix, AZ, to provide members with top-tier fundamental technical classes designed to strengthen their expertise in mechanical systems. Chiller Fundamentals 1 is a lecture-based course tailored for those looking to deepen their understanding of chiller components, operations, and maintenance. Participants will explore the foundational principles of water chillers and their critical role in HVAC systems.
Course highlights:
- Understanding what a water chiller is and how it functions
- Exploring basic components and various types of water chillers
- Learning the refrigeration cycle and principles of heat exchange
- Examining types of heat exchangers, including tube design
- Discussing refrigerants and the role of purge units
- Introduction to basic hydronic systems
- Fundamentals of trouble analysis and chiller maintenance
- Overview of starters and essential maintenance practices
Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course offers valuable insights into the essential aspects of chiller systems. Join us to gain the skills needed to maintain and troubleshoot these critical systems effectively.
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The NCPWB Technical Committee Conference is held annually to provide a forum for exchanging technical information among attendees and to offer presentations on topics related to pipe welding. The committee meeting portion of the event covers topics such as policy and producers regarding the joint UA/NCPWB welder certification program and addresses chapter inquiries. In addition to the annual event, chapter operation seminars are held every other year to educate chapter administrators about the policies/procedures associated with maintaining welder qualification records.
This annual conference is designed to connect future professionals with MCAA members and future internship and full-time employment opportunities. The Forum will give MCAA Student Chapter members the opportunity to safely network with industry leaders and learn about the ongoing changes in the field and the advantages of working in mechanical contracting.
MSCA’s Field Supervisors is focused training designed specifically for improving the performance of service field supervisors. Using proven methods, this program will advance skills in leadership, coaching, planning, time management, communication, and motivational techniques, all of which will give the field supervisor an edge and the confidence to deal with the workplace challenges of today.
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Sales Basecamp is where it begins for entry-level service sales personnel. In this competitive and uncertain business landscape, the rules of sales and customer engagement have changed. This two-day program will prepare this recent hire with relevant skills for time management and confidently selling HVACR services. Closing the deal is demystified with this course.
Topics include:
- Building trust with potential customers and dimensions for building relationships
- Successfully maneuvering through the prospecting process and accurately profiling customers
- Avoiding traps in proposal development, and effectively linking features with needs
*Prerequisites:
- For those new to the industry, completing MSCA’s HVAC 101 online course is a must! This will catch you up on HVACR basics and increase your sales strengths!
- Completion of your company’s onboarding activities so that you understand your company’s value proposition and core competencies will set you up for success in bringing your new sales skills back to the office.
- Virtual Introduction to the class scheduled for February 25 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern – The link will be provided after registration is complete.
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This two-day program will provide dispatchers with all the skills they need to improve job performance dramatically. Custom-designed especially for MSCA members, this program goes beyond traditional technical training to cover such critical dispatcher skills as leading technicians rather than letting technicians lead them, becoming the service manager’s partner, prioritizing customer emergencies, evaluating technician abilities, and managing their careers in dispatching. After attending this program, dispatchers will be able to improve their job performance by learning how to: identify the service life cycle and the critical contact points that impact service success; recognize the importance of the dispatcher’s job and its impact on the organization’s profitability; communicate effectively with technicians and customers; and use good decision-making approaches for optimum priority setting and effective resource allocation.
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This conference covers proper use of industry improvement funds and explores ideas for beneficial programs they can subsidize. Hear from economic futurists, relations specialists, attorneys, and authorities on labor-related trends in the industry. Learn the many ways that industry funds can be used in educational classes, industry promotions, cyber security, industry research, advertising & marketing, subsidize MCAA registration fees, legislative expenses (including consultants), administrative expenses for your association, PAC fundraising events, student chapter expenses, industry legal expenses, collective bargaining, and more! Roundtable and panel discussions allow participants to share information on existing programs around the country that are supported by industry improvement funds.
This workshop will highlight MCAA’s Collective Bargaining Guide, negotiations, roundtables, how to prepare a good brief, dispute resolution, and more! Attendees will learn negotiating techniques and constructive approaches that will improve workforce performance along with contractor and industry competitiveness. The workshop will help members and local association executives improve their understanding of the bargaining process to assist in preparing properly for negotiations and to make bargaining a constructive event for management and labor.
The conference, jointly hosted by the United Association (UA) and MCAA, will feature networking opportunities, and panel discussions focused on topics such as the current need for manpower, organizing, workforce development, and other topics that involve our UA/MCAA partnership. This is a great opportunity for local labor/management teams to attend and develop strategies to help protect our industry.
MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC invite you to participate in the 2025 National Issues Conference taking place May 5–7, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill. This event will focus on key regulatory and legislative issues affecting the union construction industry today. As with previous in-person conferences, we will host both regulators and representatives from Congress for their expertise and insight on a variety of topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest information that impacts your business from the nation’s capital!
Tentative Schedule:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Evening Reception
Tuesday, May 6
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Lunch
Hill Appointments
Wednesday, May 7
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This two-day conference will cover all aspects of plumbing service, starting with the basics and covering customer service, profits and cash flow, incentives, labor, and lone worker safety. The format combines instruction with peer-to-peer interaction and discussion.
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. Conference attendees will learn: to view themselves as professionals, the importance of the bottom line, why customer relationships matter, how to establish tangible goals, how they can work “smarter”, what it means to be a great foreman, and so much more.
MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference is where field leaders realize their importance and value as professionals and members of the management team. Conference attendees will learn: to view themselves as professionals, the importance of the bottom line, why customer relationships matter, how to establish tangible goals, how they can work “smarter”, what it means to be a great foreman, and so much more.
MCAA, SMACNA, TAUC have partnered together to host the Safety & Health Conference, the biggest construction safety event of the year. The conference brings together safety professionals from across the construction industry to collaborate and explore the challenges and opportunities within our field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a range of educational programs designed to enhance their professional skills. Subject Matter Experts will cover various aspects of jobsite safety, including discussions on emerging technologies and evolving best practices that can be implemented in their operations. Hands-on workshops will also be available, allowing experts to delve into new safety & health concepts in detail and provide practical guidance to help attendees better understand these innovative ideas. Two summits will also be offered, a pre-conference Construction Mental Health Summit and a post-conference Construction Risk Management Summit.
MCAA Fabrication conference is one of the most popular educational events of the year. The focus of the conference is on off-site manufacturing techniques, processes and strategies. Each year the conference includes an operations tour with a full explanation of how the host contractor performs fabrication. This is paired with practical education sessions that feature contractors showcasing best in class case studies of their own operations from around the country.
MCAA, NECA and SMACNA have partnered together to host the MEP Innovations Conference. Known as the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service and sheet metal contractors, this conference will provide educational sessions led by contractors from all three trade associations. This three day event includes innovative presentations, collaborative roundtable discussions, and hands-on exhibitor demonstrations highlighting the recent technologies that can improve MEP contractors’ productivity and profitability.
The annual WiMI conference will feature exceptional speakers, interactive educational sessions, industry related roundtables and opportunities to build lasting relationships with fellow women in the mechanical industry. A full menu of educational offerings will help you discover all the opportunities this industry has to offer. From industry newcomers to executives, and everyone in between, this is the event to attend for all women in the mechanical contracting industry.
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