With construction challenges increasing and timelines decreasing, DILFO turned to Trimble’s ProjectSight project management software to improve communication, manage risk, and save time on every project. Based in Ottawa, DILFO is one of Eastern Ontario’s largest mechanical contracting, HVAC services, and plumbing and heating contractors. The second-generation, family-owned business was founded in 1980 and employs more than 200 construction and service professionals. ProjectSight helped them streamline their document control and enhance team collaboration.
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.
Construction continues to be a hard and high-stress profession with one of the highest rates of death by suicide of all industries in the United States. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month this month and Construction Suicide Prevention Week from September 9-13, MCAA is highlighting resources and training to help you to start or continue the conversation with your teams.
Available resources include:
MCAA’s award-winningMental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Video highlights the success story of an industry veteran, with appearances from MCAA president Robert Beck, the UA’s Jen Massey, industry expert Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and MCAA member Ricky Reams. English and Spanish versions are available to MCAA members via mcaa.org. The public video, available to all, can be found at YouTube.com/@MCAAmerica or directly here in English or Spanish.
Over the last year, MCAA has partnered with the UA, NECA, SMACNA, and TAUC to distribute over 150k 988 awareness hard hat stickers and chips highlighting the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Both items include the UA and MCAA logos.
MCAA members can order stickers here. To order chips, contact Lindsay Korpiniski at orderdesk@unionproud.com and reference the MCAA and UA 988 Chips. Both manufacturers employ union labor, and the chips and stickers carry the union label. Those with questions can contact Raffi Elchemmas (raffi@mcaa.org).
UA members can order right from the UA’s webstore. Those with questions can reach out to Nicole Jeup (nicolej@uanet.org).
The UA/MCAA Mental Health Toolbox Talks are easy to reference, quick to use, and a great way to start or continue the conversation on mental health awareness and suicide prevention in construction at your company. They are available in English and Spanish.
COMING SOON: MCAA’s newest education opportunity, the Construction Mental Health Summit will take place January 13th, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in conjunction with the MCAA/TAUC/SMACNA Safety and Health Conference. Developed in partnership with the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), the half-day Construction Mental Health Summit will focus on the importance of understanding and leading through vulnerability, courage, connection, and compassion. Participants will join in this interactive experience to discuss the importance of courage, connection, and compassion in our personal and professional values. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves at a deeper level as well as take care of those we lead at a deeper level. Additional information and registration will be available in the coming months at mcaa.org.
MCAA members are invited to attend a Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry webinar put on by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), CIASP, and the Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America (LSHFNA). The webinar will be held September 5 at 2:00 PM ET. Learn more and register here.
With these resources, we hope that your teams will spend time discussing this important industry issue. By learning how to support one another, they just may save a life.
If you have questions, please contact Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management.
Workplace safety includes more than PPE and fall protection, it encompasses workplace distractions and workplace violence. MCAA’s Workplace Safety Resources help team members identify warning signs and take appropriate actions to prevent workplace violence. They also show viewers how to protect themselves and others if they find themselves in an active workplace violence situation. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
Worker Safety Training Videos & Accompanying Resources
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 Planning a new facility or retrofitting an existing one? Ideal for drought-prone regions, learn about the solutions which conserve water across buildings and restrooms to make conservation efforts successful.
Ridge Tool Company Watch a live demonstration of RIDGID’s innovative Pipe Fabrication tools, including the 975 Roll Groover, 915 Roll Groover, TRISTANDs and the PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter.
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® / Mitsubishi Electric VRF heat pumps and heat-recovery systems are strategic electrification solutions that can help you optimize heating and cooling with an all-electric, single or multi-zone, beginning-to-end HVAC solution.
Morris Group International MGI ConTrols® Alpha® Mixing Valve protects against dangerously hot water in any commercial sink, lavatory, tub, and/or shower application. MGI ConTrols is a Morris Group International brand.
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!
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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:
Jomar Valve Jomar’s new bronze ball valves, with C89836 LF bismuth bronze, standard SS trim, blow-out proof stem, & NSF certified, are meticulously engineered to meet any need. Because performance always matters.
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!
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Welcome to Inside MCAA, The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting, the podcast dedicated to unveiling the strategies and resources that power success within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Hosted by renowned Customer Experience Coach and NEI Instructor Frank Favaro, each episode dives deep into the wealth of educational tools, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that define MCAA.
Monthly we will explore how MCAA supports its members with cutting-edge insights and industry updates, helping navigate the dynamic landscape of mechanical contracting. From legislative advocacy to fostering trusted partnerships, Inside MCAA offers a behind-the-scenes look at the initiatives driving innovation and growth in the field.
EPISODE 2: Timothy J. Brink, MCAA CEO
Timothy J. Brink, the CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), launched this podcast with a clear mission: to increase awareness about the diverse offerings and resources available through MCAA. With 2,700 members nationwide, MCAA supports its members in navigating a booming workload by providing essential resources. Brink believes that in a relationship-driven business like mechanical contracting, showcasing the human side of MCAA is crucial. The podcast serves as a platform to highlight the association’s commitment to supporting its members and fostering connections within the industry. By spotlighting MCAA’s resources and emphasizing its role as a supportive entity, Brink hopes to strengthen the association’s presence and impact within the mechanical contracting community.
In 2020, almost 3,000 fatal and over 200K nonfatal distracted-related motor vehicle accidents occurred. Commercial drivers are 6 times more likely to be involved in a critical safety event when participating in handheld browser activities. MCAA’s Equipment Safety Resources provide vital information to assist in reducing the risks associated with operating automobiles, forklifts, and heavy equipment, including four CNA infographics in their fleet safety series. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
Explore the the full range of resources for mechanical service contractors, including resources that are also of interest to mechanical construction and plumbing contractors, using the blue Find A Resource bar on our website or browse our collection of 700+ safety and health resources.
The education MCAA members and local affiliates depend on just got a little less expensive thanks to a new program that offers a 20% rebate on instructor fees for select National Education Initiative (NEI) classes, 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 Initiative portal.
Which Courses are Eligible?
The 20% rebate applies to all NEI classes except those offered by John Koontz, which are already subsidized by MCAA. Courses must be booked using the NEI portal on the MCAA website.
Does the Rebate Cover Expenses?
The rebate covers eligible instructor fees only. It does not cover expenses, which, as always, are the responsibility of the member company or local affiliate that books the course.
How Do I Make Fee Arrangements?
You will work out fee arrangements directly with the NEI instructor.
Find the course that meets your needs and click the “Schedule A Course” button. The instructor will contact you to make schedule and fee arrangements.
Pay the invoice you receive from the instructor after the course.
Send a copy of the paid invoice to Priya Nirmal at the MCAA office.
How Does the Rebate Work?
Each month, you will receive a check from MCAA for 20% of the instructor fees paid for eligible courses, up to $5,000 per class. Here’s what a rebate may look like in a given month:
Course
Instructor
Booked via NEI Portal
Instructor Fee
Rebate(Fee x 20%, Up to $5,000 per Class)
Mechanical 101
Cordell Strong
Y
$3,000
$600
Mechanical 201
Suzy Smith
Y
$5,000
$1,000
PM Boot Camp
Robert Gutierrez
Y
$30,000
$5,000
Customer Care
Mary Jones
N
$5,000
$0
Total Rebate
$6,600
Remember, MCAA is only offering rebates for select courses scheduled via the NEI portal. By not using the portal to schedule the Mary Jones course in this example, the contractor or local affiliate missed out on a $1,000 rebate.
Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?
Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall or call him at 301-990-2215.
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:
LAARS, a Bradford White Company Laars Academy is our commitment to ensure our industry professionals have the training and knowledge needed to stay on top. Watch a recorded training session on Laars MagnaTherm FT at www.laars.com.
FARO Technologies, Inc. [WEBINAR] Discover the power of FARO® 3D Reality Capture and watch the on-demand webinar to explore how it assists builders and engineers in planning, designing, and managing MEP systems effectively.
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:
Tecnar Boost productivity and quality with the Rotoweld 3.0, the ultimate automated pipe spool welding robot. Proven technology with over 35 years of reliability. Elevate your fabrication today!
Morris Group International The Maintenance Advantage® EZ Door™ Filter from Murdock, a brand of Morris Group International, allows replacement in four easy steps—unlatch door, remove filter, insert new filter, and latch door.
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!
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.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) or ergonomic injuries are more than just a buzzword. OSHA approximates that one in three injuries is an MSD and these injuries cost U.S. workplaces billions of dollars each year. MCAA’s Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomic Safety Resources provide the information you need to reduce risk and ensure worker safety, including several videos developed in collaboration with our partners at CNA insurance and an ergonomics webinar developed in partnership with The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), Washington University in St. Louis, and Best Built Plans. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
Worker Safety Training Videos & Accompanying Resources
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:
GF Uponor Whether your projects are large or small, Uponor PEX-a, PP-RCT, Construction Services, and Value-Added Solutions come together to create a complete piping system for your commercial projects.
Merit Brass Company Merit’s goal is to make the Merit Experience for your customers seamless by bundling a complete line of consistent, high quality piping products, flow control devices and piping system 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!
Connect With Additional Manufacturer/Supplier Training
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Worker health is at the heart of all that safety professionals do. MCAA’s Worker Health Resources include six worker safety videos and their accompanying materials and eleven worker safety resources that let you refresh training on subjects such asAsbestos Awareness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hexavalent Chromium, Silica, Radio Frequency Radiation Safety, Respiratory Protection. Guides, bulletins, and programs on each topic support these efforts. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
Worker Safety Training Videos & Accompanying Resources
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:
A.O. Smith We offer top notch training, available 24/7. You can learn about our Residential, Commercial, and even Tankless. Training includes items like How it Works, Installation, Application, & Service tips.
SLOAN Flushometer care and maintenance is important. Learn what to look for, when to look, and how to service and maintain manual diaphragm flushometers.
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:
NuFlow Technologies Becoming a NuFlow Certified Contractor is more than buying our equipment. We prepare our contractors with everything they need to develop new expertise, product offerings, and revenue streams. Grow your business with NuFlow!
Morris Group International Meet the Maintenance Advantage® key tool from Murdock, a brand of Morris Group International. This tool unlocks the maintenance features on the Water Cooler and Bottle Filler with EZ Door™ filter.
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!
Connect With Additional Manufacturer/Supplier Training
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There are a handful of spots left for the 2024 MCAA Fabrication Conference, September 11-13 in Milwaukee. Our exhibit hall is packed with the latest industry innovations, and we have exciting tours lined up at JM Brennan’s mechanical, piping, and sheet metal facilities, as well as MILWAUKEE TOOL’s new Redline facility. This is your chance to join an event that’s both informative and inspiring.
Event Details: Dates: September 11-13, 2024 Location: The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
Learn from industry experts through practical sessions and case studies. Get an inside look at top-notch fabrication techniques during our operations tour. Check out the newest products and services from leading manufacturers and suppliers. Connect with other industry professionals to share insights and experiences.
Spaces are filling up quickly, and tour spots for JM Brennan are still available but going fast. Don’t miss out—visit our website and join us at the MCAA Fabrication Conference and be part of the future of fabrication. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and to register, visit our website.
Participating in industry peer groups not only offers a valuable platform for fostering relationships and exchanging expertise within a supportive community but also represents a proven best practice adopted by many successful MCAA contractor members. These groups provide professionals with an opportunity to benchmark their performance, exchange best practices, address common challenges, and gain strategic insights from industry peers.
MCAA has partnered with Maxim Consulting Group to assist in placing our members into existing peer groups and facilitate the establishment of new ones. If you’re interested in joining a peer group, please complete our survey.
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 Newly introduced, these bottle fillers and coolers were developed with the installer in mind. Matching most manufaturers’ rough-ins, these product solutions fast track the installation process.
Omega Flex, Inc. CounterStrike CSST, MediTrac CMT, and DoubleTrac double containment piping systems are now listed by the ICC for seismic resilience per the ICC-ES ESR-4565 Report.
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!
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.
Welcome to Inside MCAA, The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting, the podcast dedicated to unveiling the strategies and resources that power success within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Hosted by renowned Customer Experience Coach and NEI Instructor Frank Favaro, each episode dives deep into the wealth of educational tools, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that define MCAA.
Monthly we will explore how MCAA supports its members with cutting-edge insights and industry updates, helping navigate the dynamic landscape of mechanical contracting. From legislative advocacy to fostering trusted partnerships, Inside MCAA offers a behind-the-scenes look at the initiatives driving innovation and growth in the field.
EPISODE 1: Rick Gopffarth, SVP of Preconstruction for Dynamic Systems and the National President of MCAA.
In this episode of Inside MCAA, we’re joined by Rick Gopffarth, SVP of Preconstruction for Dynamic Systems, a national turnkey mechanical and process construction firm, and the National President of MCAA. Rick emphasizes several critical points including the need for increased field supervision in construction projects, the importance of educating project management staff, and the continuous education for our owners and senior executives to stay “on top of their game” to adapt to the industry’s challenges and advancements.
Listen & follow along by clicking one of the links below.
