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2026 Safety & Health Conference

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.

2025 Fabrication Conference

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.

2026 MEP Innovation Conference

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.

2026 WiMI Conference

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.

MSCA Sales Basecamp, November 2024

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.

MSCA Growing and Developing Field Service Supervisors, November 2024

MSCA’s Growing and Developing Service 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.

MSCA Dispatcher Training Program, November 2024

This two-day program will provide dispatchers with all the skills they need to dramatically improve job performance. 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 own 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.

MSCA Service Managers Training Program, Spring 2025

Get the management and leadership skills you need to help your company succeed during this intensive four-day program. If you have advanced through the trades with little or no formal management training or you want to enhance your management skills to become a more effective leader, this course is for you. A variety of small group activities, assessment tools, and skills-building exercises will help you apply the skills you learn in class, preparing you to go back to the office ready to use what you’ve learned. Topics will include financial management, communications, coaching, managing conflict, motivating employees and more.

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MCAA 2024 GreatFutures Forum

MCAA’s Career Development Initiative helps MCAA members connect with students for internships or full-time employment. During the annual GreatFutures Forum, students from 40 student chapters and MCAA member companies are invited to gather for three days of student-focused education sessions that highlight the mechanical contracting industry, fun peer-to-peer relationship building and most importantly, a chance to network during the Friday morning job fair. Don’t miss your chance to meet your next great hire!

Registration is open from 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM on Thursday, September 26^th and then promptly at 2:30 PM the Welcome Session will begin. The conference will conclude by 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 28^th.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) is approximately 14 miles from the hotel, or roughly 20 minutes without traffic by car.

Program Highlights

Thursday

Alumni Breakfast
Welcome & Presidential Message from Rick Gopffarth
Moving the Needle Panel
Mastering the Swing of Etiquette
TopGolf – Offsite Activity and Dinner

Friday

Job Fair Breakfast
Innovation – An Intertwined Future Keynote – Tanmay Bakshi
Competition Skills: Takeoff Basics
24-25 Competition Introduction
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Tour
Seattle Aquarium – Offsite Dinner

Saturday

The Mechanical Puzzle
Building Your Chapter Roundtables
Trivia Answers & Prizes
Wrap-Up

2025 MEP Innovation Conference

2025 Converge

The MCAA Converge isn’t just a meeting; it’s 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. At Converge, we redefine engagement, offering a top-tier, strategic experience that goes beyond the local level. Executives from 25 Manufacturers & Suppliers and 40 Member Contractors 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.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

Monday, June 23:
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration at the Lofton Hotel Minneapolis
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Meeting Suite Move-In at the Target Center (600 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55403)
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Reception & Dinner at the Lofton Hotel Minneapolis

Tuesday, June 24:
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Target Center (600 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55403)
8:15 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Converge Meetings (4)
11:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Converge Meetings (4)
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception at the Lofton Hotel Minneapolis
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner at the Lofton Hotel Minneapolis

Wednesday, June 25:
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Target Center (600 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55403)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Converge Meetings (4)
12:00 p.m. Grab & Go Lunch

MCAA 2027 Annual Convention

The MCAA Annual Convention is the highlight of the association’s year. With a reputation as the industry’s premier educational event, the MCAA Convention offers something for all members. Attendees will experience a first class trade show featuring the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council, social functions that never cease to amaze and delight, exceptional education seminars and the chance to network and connect with industry peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what your trade association can do for you.

MSCA 2028 Annual Education Conference

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.

2024 Converge

Join us from June 24 – 26, 2024, at one of America’s “Best Minor League Ballparks,” for an event that transcends the ordinary. The MCAA Converge isn’t just a meeting; it’s 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 is an exclusive gathering of industry leaders 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 25 Manufacturers & Suppliers and 40 Member Contractors 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.