Organization: MSCA

We’ve Added New Videos on the Best from MSCA

We are continually blown away by the knowledge, novel ideas and new innovations that our members hold. And we are so appreciative that they are willing to share these ideas for the betterment of our industry. MSCA’s series of educational videos called the Best From MSCA, contain short interviews that are certain to inspire you and impact the way you conduct your business.

David Geith, Vice President of Service at EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems in Irvine, California moderates the conversations covering a variety of topics highlighting current issues and trends in our industry.

Check out the new videos just uploaded; Team Engagement with Jim Bartolotta and Vehicle Hand Washing Station with Rich Happel, LEED AP. We’ll continue to add more videos each month so make sure to check back frequently!

Ahern Boosts Productivity in the Field with MILWAUKEE TOOL’s Battery-Powered Lineup

MILWAUKEE TOOL’s product lineup has long been J.F. Ahern Co.’s choice of power tools because the same batteries could be used for a broad range of tools, saving time and money. Recently, Ahern had the opportunity to test out some of MILWAUKEE TOOL’s new MX FUEL™ Equipment System, including the first-ever cordless core drill, on a project that required drilling more than 1,500 holes through various types of walls, including block and concrete. Ahern found that the handheld core drill was much more efficient than a traditional drill, providing more control and more power. MILWAUKEE TOOL is an MCAA benefactor sponsor.

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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.

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Markus Brettschneider Named Viega’s CEO and President

Viega LLC has named Markus Brettschneider as its new CEO and President. He replaces Dave Garlow, who resigned effective September 1 after 20 years with the company. “I was attracted to Viega because of the culture, the customers, the portfolio and the great opportunities to grow,” he said. “When the opportunity came up, it was really quite a simple decision. I like working for a family-owned company with strong values and great culture, and I’m excited to continue this growth journey with the team.”

“Mr. Brettschneider is a growth-driven leader with many years of extensive professional and management experience in the international and American markets. He grew up in Germany, but spent almost his entire professional life outside of his home country – including more than eight years in the United States,” said Claus Holst-Gydesen, CEO of Viega Holding GmbH & Co.

Markus was hired after an international search. He most recently was with ABB, where he was Group Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Sales for Industrial Automation and Global Head of Group Solutions & Channels. ABB is a global technology company specializing in robotics, motion, electrification and automation technology.

Before that, he held management positions with FrieslandCampina, Refresco, SIG Combibloc and other firms. He has an MBA from Edinburgh Management School and a degree in international marketing from Cooperate State University in Schwenningen, Germany.

Dave Garlow, the outgoing CEO, resigned effective September 1. He was with Viega for 20 years in various roles. Under his leadership, Viega grew significantly in the North American market by accelerating the adoption of pressing technology. He will help ensure a smooth transition to Markus’s leadership. Dave said the thing he will miss most is the people and friendships in the industry.

“My decision to leave Viega now is made easier knowing that I’m leaving it in excellent hands. Markus has the skills and drive to ensure Viega’s continued growth and success,” Dave said.

Contractors, Suppliers Team Up with FEMA, Army Corps to Transform Chicago Convention Center into COVID-19 Field Hospital

As the coronavirus pandemic flared up around the country, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly built alternative care facilities to alleviate strain on local hospitals—and MCAA member contractors and manufacturer/supplier partners were there to help. In Chicago, Ferguson, Bradford White, Laars, and Sloan all provided needed materials in record time, and Helm Group (formerly Mechanical, Inc.) was among those working on the ground nonstop as the HVAC and plumbing contractor for the job. Ferguson; LAARS, a Bradford White Company; and SLOAN are all benefactor sponsors.

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Find the Latest from Viega and MSUITE 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:

Viega
Pressed for time? No Sweat. ProPress copper fittings make secure, flameless connections in 7 seconds or less. Approved for more applications than any other copper press fitting system, it’s what the pros use.

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MSUITE
Track. Manage. Share. FabPro is the fabrication industry’s first cloud-based software created by mechanical contractors and proven to meet the needs of the fast-paced, ever-changing construction environment.

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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!

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Thank You for Supporting Your Foundation

Please join us in saying thank you to the MCAA members who have given to the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) in 2020. Their support enables the JRGF to identify and work to solve the issues that confront the organized mechanical construction and service industry, challenges such as future workforce, productivity and technology.

Your peers supporting these vital efforts in 2020 are:

Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC
Binsky & Snyder, LLC
CCI Mechanical, Inc.
CFI Mechanical, Inc.
Cleveland Plumbing Industry Promotional and Education Fund
CPMCA
Dynamics Systems, Inc.
Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois MCA
Ferguson
Harrell-Fish, Inc.
Hughes Environmental Engineering, Inc.
John W Danforth Company
JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Services, Inc.
Kinetics Systems, Inc. – (Bill Bianco Scholarship)
MCA of Akron, Ohio, Inc.
MCA of Greater Springfield, Missouri
MCA of Indiana, Inc.
MCA of Kansas City
MCA of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.
MCA of Rockford, Inc.
MCA/MSCA of New York, Inc.
McCauley Mechanical Construction, Inc.
Mechanical Contracting Industry Fund of Cleveland
Michael F. Russo
Mid-Atlantic MCA
Nooter Construction Company
North Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
Piping and Service Industry Coalition
Poole & Kent Corporation
Service Fitters Industry Promotional Fund of New York
The John F. Gallagher Company
West Chester Mechanical Contractors
Western New York Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Learn more and donate on the JRGF website.

PCA’s Virtual Education Series Has Officially Started!

We recognize that virtual events simply cannot replace our in-person educational conferences and networking opportunities, so MCAA has combined several approaches and techniques to create the PCA Virtual Education Series hosted by JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Service, Inc. This year, MCAA attendees will be able to virtually walk through JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Service’s operations through seven workstations as representatives speak about the various aspects.

Once a week, for seven weeks, JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Service will highlight one of the seven workstations through a 15-minute video, followed by a 45-minute discussion of operational costs and Q&A between attendees around the country with similar operations in their companies.

The first module highlights the commercial plumbing service vehicle itself. In the video, JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Service covers the type of vehicle, the equipment and tools on each vehicle and why/how they wrap it with advertising. Each attendee will receive a comprehensive list of the tools mentioned, as well as a link to the manufacturer website and an MSRP. The video will be followed with an open discussion between attendees on how they spec a vehicle or vehicle type differently and what tools they use. By the end of the module, attendees will have a much more thorough understanding of the cost to put a plumbing service truck on the road.

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Although it is hard to match the insight and knowledge that attendees receive from connecting with peers and networking, MCAA believes this approach is certain to provide greater detail and information for our members, as if one were in the JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Service facility themselves. You can still register – don’t miss out!

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Need to Evaluate Your Company’s Ergonomics Program? Check Out this New Safety Resource

MCAA believes that ergonomics should be a standard part of every company’s overall safety program. Recently MCAA partnered with The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), Washington University in St. Louis, and Best Built Plans to develop and record a webinar on Creating a Contractor Ergonomics Program to Reduce Soft Tissue Injuries Among Construction Workers. The webinar is ideal for helping viewers understand the vital components of a successful ergonomics program, and why the components are so vital.

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New Virtual Education Series on Plumbing Service Gets Out From Behind The Desk and Explores Operations

The PCA announced the opening of a new Virtual Education Series today that goes beyond the typical Zoom meeting that we have become accustomed to. The seven-episode series features an in-depth look at JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Services, a member contractor based in Jessup, MD. Each episode is a mini case study in a different area of operations and hosted by the JPG employees in charge of the relevant work.

What makes this series different than a typical webinar is that each area of focus includes a 15-minute video to showcase the operation, a workbook that includes products, materials and costs as well as an interactive interview with the host to get more insight into functions and share attendee solutions.

“We were all set to do a similar conference on plumbing service in person,” JPG President and CEO John Geiling stated. “When COVID hit, instead of cancelling it or doing it via a PowerPoint presentation, we decided to try to figure out how to expand out the content and share even more information. The result is that instead of a 15 minute demo that we would have done in our shop, we can get into a lot more details, share more information and get insight from other members as to how their operations are different.”

Beginning on Wednesday, September 23 the series will host a live module each week until its conclusion on November 4. Each Wednesday, the session materials will be posted with a link to the live episode posted upon its completion. Materials will be available throughout the duration of the series. The schedule includes:

Wednesday September 23, 1:00 PM EDT – The Plumbing Service Vehicle – From Tools to Truck
Wednesday September 30, 1:00 PM EDT – Dispatch, GPS, Fleet Vehicle Tracking and Mobile App
Wednesday October 7, 1:00 PM EDT – Technician Training and Recruiting
Wednesday October 14, 1:00 PM EDT – Water Heater Repair and Installation
Wednesday October 21, 1:00 PM EDT – Commercial Drain and Sewer Services
Wednesday October 28, 1:00 PM EDT – Video Inspection/Robotic Pipe Inspection
Wednesday November 4, 1:00 PM EST – Vac Services

Registration for the series is $400 and open to PCA, MCAA and MSCA members only.

To learn more, visit the PCA Virtual Education Series Site.

Support for the series is brought to you by MCAA’s Sponsoring Benefactors.

STOP USE! Miller MightEvac & MightyLite SRLs

Honeywell has issued an Immediate Stop USE Notice for certain models of Miller MightEvac and MightyLite self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) manufactured within a specific time frame. The notice only affects specifically listed models, with identified manufacturing dates or re-certification dates between October 27, 2016 and October 6, 2018. Models outside of this date range, including new units, are not affected by this notice. If your company uses these SRLs check Table 1 in the attached notice to determine whether your SRLs are affected. If so, they should be removed from service immediately. Honeywell is making arrangements for their return and replacement. That information is forthcoming.

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Donnelly Mechanical Team Plays Key Role in Two NYC Field Hospitals

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis in New York City in April, MCAA member Donnelly Mechanical was an integral part of converting two facilities within Queens and Brooklyn into temporary field hospitals. These hospitals were staffed with doctors and nurses from around the country who traveled to New York to help treat COVID-19 patients and to relieve the burden from the nearby, overtaxed hospitals.

Following a fast-paced, intense, competitive vetting process, Donnelly Mechanical was contracted by SLS Construction to install oxygen lines at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Based in Galveston, Texas, SLS Construction provides general contracting and construction management services with a specialty in aiding disaster relief efforts. Within just a few days, the combined effort between SLS and Donnelly converted a dozen indoor tennis courts into a temporary overflow hospital with 450 additional beds.

Once the hospital was up and running, Donnelly returned to the site to assist with additional work. Fully functional ventilators require high-pressure oxygen that meets precise specifications. Donnelly’s service team ran high pressure oxygen tubes to the ventilator location in Ward 1, where many COVID-19 patients were being treated. The team took every possible safety precaution, including the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and HAZMAT suits.

Quality Work Leads to Second Project

The GC was thoroughly impressed by Donnelly’s work and quickly awarded them a similar conversion project at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Work to install oxygen lines at the 750-bed facility started immediately.

Teams of 25-30 men worked very long shifts to successfully complete the conversion in five days.

Unsung Heroes Recognized

The dedication of an incredible group of service technicians and field supervisors from Donnelly’s HVAC Service Team played a crucial role in the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

The team members involved in those projects were:

Doug Abramowitz
John Battles
Aleko Bode
Eddie Buffington
Raphy Caba
Daniel Carranza
Domenico Cecere
Vladislav Ceselka
Cameron Clarke
Stephen Croteau
Eliasaph Dorilas
William Duffy
Nick Feliciano
Brandon Fernandez
Robert Flynn
Kevin Gaertner
Ivan Grigorov
Richard Harker
Christopher Hartley
Luis Hoyos
Luis Joseph
John Keaveney
Delano King
Everett Kinsler
Jeremy Klink
Robert Lagomarsine
Nekeb (Chad) Laurencin
Aleksandar Lazic
James LeCrichia
Joseph Lopez
James Lovett
John Mangino
James Mansfield
Timothy Meyers
Bryan Montesino
Antonio Mota
Arnold Padarath
Gavin Petersen
George Petersen
Endri Prifti
Felix Rivera
Nicholas Rizoglou
Thomas Rogoz
Miguel Sambolin
Angel Santiago
Paul Sehlmeyer
Rejnaldo Shehi
Mitram Singh
Rajendra Singh
Christopher Soto
Cedric Spencer
Anthony Tartaglia
Henry Taveras
Lester Tom
Kevin Torres
Aaron Vanterpool
David Warner
Stanley Young

MCAA thanks the Donnelly team and all of our members who have worked tirelessly to protect their communities’ safety. We’re all in this together.

Find the Latest from Watts Water Technologies and DEWALT Industrial Tool Company 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:

Watts Water Technologies
Get the job done Pronto!™ Now available in Cast Iron as well as PVC, this dual adjustable floor drain from Watts® provides maximum efficiency and accuracy during installation. Designed for post-pour adjustment with flexibility in mind, Pronto! key product features save contractors time and labor costs.

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DEWALT Industrial Tool Company
DEWALT®, the leading manufacturer of power tools, hand tools, accessories and storage solutions, announces that its new ToughSystem® 2.0 Storage System, which offers improved durability and modularity versus previous units, is now available.

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The MCAA Family Is Growing

The MCAA family is growing, with more and more companies seeing the value of MCAA membership in ensuring their productivity and profitability. Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the MCAA family.

Contractor Members

All Trades Distribution
Bensalem, PA

Beaumont Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Lake Grove, NY

Big Apple Piping Inc.
Sound Beach, NY

Big Pipe Mechanical LLC
Brentwood, CA

BIM Designs, Inc.
Aurora, CO

Blue Bear Plumbing
Marshfield, MA

Christopherson Plumbing
Omaha, NE

City Brewery
La Crosse, WI

Colombo Sales and Engineering Inc.
Oakley, MI

Craft Mechanical LLC
Chicago, IL

DeLong Plumbing Two, Inc.
Springfield, MO

D.A. Dodd, LLC
Rolling Prairie, IN

DR Specialties
Grand Junction, CO

Emcon Services, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA

Flo-Tron Contracting, Inc.
Hunt Valley, MD

Franco Belli Plumbing & Heating & Sons, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY

Fluid Mechanical, LLC
Kennard, NE

G&G Mechanical Inc.
Lancaster, CA

General & Mechanical Services, LLC
Annapolis, MD

GJM Engineering, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

Graycon, Inc.
City of Industry, CA

Harris Bay Area, LLC
Brisbane, CA

Herrman & Goetz, Inc.
South Bend, IN

IPC Lydon
Sayreville, NJ

Industrial Resourcing Group
St. Marys, OH

Jersey Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Farmingdale, NJ

Keystone Fabrication, LLC
Mt. Pleasant, PA

Dorvin D. Leis Co., Inc.
Kahului, Maui, HI

Robert L. Kistler Service Corp.
Rochester, NY

Maylon Enterprises, LLC
Gambier, OH

Mel-Kay Electric Company, Inc. dba Mel-Kay Mechanical Company, Inc.
Evansville, IN

Metro Mechanical Colorado LLC
Arvada, CO

Midstate Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Fort Dodge, IA

MK Industries, Inc.
Vernon Hills, IL

F.E. Moran, Inc. Refrigeration
Lemont, IL

Northstar Refrigeration
Plymouth, MA

Ochoa Mechanical Group, LLC
Chicago, IL

O’Connor Plumbing Company
Oak Hills, CA

On Point HVAC Corp.
Ozone Park, NY

Owens Companies
Minneapolis, MN

Perrysburg Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
Perrysburg, OH

Peterman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Dover, OH

Preferred Mechanical, Inc.
Bronx, NY

Prime Specialty Contracting, LLC dba Prime Mechanical Contracting
Marquette, MI

Redstar Mechanical, Inc.
Fort Lee, NJ

Rivera Equipment dba Valley Industrial Mechanical
Oak Hills, CA

S & L Plumbing and Heating Corp.
White Plains, NY

Schadegg Mechanical
South St Paul, MN

Service2.0
Monroe, MI

Solutions Mechanical LLC
Aurora, CO

Traina Mechanical, Inc.
Metairie, LA

TRS Mechanical
Spanaway, WA

Uhl Company, Inc.
Maple Grove, MN

United Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.
Woodhaven, NY

United States Mechanical, Inc.
Circle Pines, MN

Manufacturer/Supplier Members

Lochinvar, LLC
Lebanon, TN

Procore Technologies, Inc.
Carpinteria, CA

Raken
Carlsbad, CA

Ridge Tool Company
Elyria, OH

SF&P Advisors
Boca Raton, FL

Sioux Chief Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Kansas City, MO

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Fort Mill, SC

MCAA PAC Appreciates Your Support

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the MCAA Government Affairs Committee has been working tirelessly meeting with countless Congressional and Senate offices remotely to push our agenda forward. This vital work was made possible by PAC contributions to candidates who support our positions over the long term. Please join us in thanking those who gave and consider making a contribution to support these vital efforts.

The Government Affairs Committee’s legislative and advocacy work on issues like COVID-19 cost increases on Federal projects, change orders in the NDAA, pension issues, and the PBGC just to mention a few was made possible by:

Robert Beck
Robert Bolton
Tim Brink
Michael Cables
Don Chase
Jay Chase
Matthew Cunningham
Steve Dawson
Jim Dougherty
Charles Fell
Lyle Ferguson
John Feikema
John Ferrucci
Steve Fosdick
Greg Fuller
James Gaffney
Michael Gallagher
John Geiling
Don Giarratano
Jason Gordon
Brian Helm
Scott Hinton
Brian Hughes
Jay Lusita
William Lynch
Mark Magnuson
Rick Moreno
Edward Newville
David Quirk
Mark Rogers
Bob Snyder Jr.
Lawrence Verne
Frank Wall
Scott Wallenstein

MCAA’s 2020 advocacy efforts continue to need your help. Contribute to the MCAA PAC, a critical factor to our success in moving forward legislation that positively affects your business.

(Note: In order to comply with campaign finance laws, you will need to complete a solicitation authorization form before making a contribution. Find additional details and both the solicitation authorization and contribution forms via the button below.)

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Arden Building Companies Named Among 2020 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies

MCAA member Arden Building Companies has been named among the Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies by Providence Business News. Arden is recognized as one of the region’s Fastest Growing Companies in the $75 million and above category based on three-year revenue growth. The company will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony on September 16, 2020. Congratulations to Bob Bolton and the entire Arden Building Companies team!

Baker Group Achieves 2.5 Million Hours Without Injury

Baker Group reached a remarkable safety milestone on August 18, 2020 when the company surpassed 2.5 million hours worked with no recordable or lost time injuries. “The successes of our employees and our projects are greatly dependent on doing work safely,” says BJ Baker, Chairman and CEO. “It’s a cornerstone of Baker Group culture.”

This milestone reflects both the high safety standards set by the company and its commitment to its clients, employees and the industries with which it connects.

This commitment shows in the awards and recognition the company has received for its safety initiatives. The two-time winner of MCAA’s highest safety award, the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Award, has also received MCAA Certificates of Commendation for consistently earning exceptionally low occupational injury and illness incidence rates. The most recent of these was presented in 2020.

Earlier this month the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) recognized Baker Group with two prestigious national awards for 2020. These included the Zero Injury Award and the Safety Excellence Award for the lowest injury/illness rate among association participants in its highest category (over 500,000 hours of operation).

“We focus on achieving the highest levels of safe job performance as part of our planning as well as our field team operations,” notes Tracy Haus, long-time Director of Safety. “We roll it into all levels of communication, education and follow-through.”

A Commitment to Safety Behind the Scenes

In addition to Tracy’s role leading Baker Group’s safety initiatives, he is co-chair of the MCAA Safety & Health Committee. As a member of the committee for the past 10 years, he has had an active role in the development of MCAA’s extensive library of safety and health resources.

He, BJ and the entire Baker Group team of safety professionals have been instrumental in the creation of MCAA’s safety training videos. In addition to hosting all of the video shoots, the company has gone to extraordinary lengths in both the planning and execution of the “accidents” and “incidents” portrayed in the videos, procuring materials, equipment and locations as well as dedicating their time to being sure that things went off flawlessly. For example, see the recent videos on excavation safety, aerial lift safety, and workplace violence prevention and protection.

Congratulations to the entire Baker Group team on this major safety milestone and thank you for everything that you have contributed to MCAA’s Safety Excellence Initiative.

Find the Latest from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.® and Lochinvar, LLC 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:

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.® a Member of Morris Group International
Trap primer adapters are connected to the floor drain outlet prior to the P-trap. They can be rotated in any direction prior to bonding providing a quick and cost-saving installation. Available in multiple connection types and sizes and made from either PVC or ABS.

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Lochinvar, LLC
Lochinvar’s heat pump water heaters support sustainability and decarbonization initiatives and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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UA TRAINING COURSE: Safe Handling of Mildly Flammable Refrigerants

The UA is offering a free program open to all MSCA/MCAA contractors and UA members on the latest information on emerging low-GWP refrigerants for residential and commercial comfort cooling and commercial refrigeration. The course will be taught by Mike Schmidt, UA Local 597, Woody Woodall, MSCA, and Jason Obrzut, ESCO Group. Objectives include:

Chronology of refrigerant development and application.
Identify the make-up of non- flammable A1 refrigerants.
Identify the make-up of mildly flammable A2L refrigerants.
Compare and contrast non-flammable A1 to mildly flammable A2L refrigerants.
Define the best practices for: transportation, tools and equipment, work environment, refrigerant recovery, leak checking and repair, and evacuation.
Evaluate any concerns of servicing a piece of equipment based on best practices.
Discuss the proper procedures for servicing an A2L refrigeration unit.

August 26, 2020 from 2 PM – 4 PM EST

https://zoom.us/j/97736243044
Meeting ID: 977 3624 3044

There is no pre-registration for this course. Attendance is limited to 400 people
and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

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MCAA Featured in Article on Remote Training

MCAA President Brian Helm spoke with Kelly Faloon for a recent Contractor magazine article on “Training in the Age of COVID-19.” The article highlights the ways in which associations, manufacturers and suppliers have adapted their education and training programs for virtual presentation. MCAA members Uponor, Inc. and Xylem Inc. – Bell & Gossett are among those highlighted.

Catch the LAST Episode of Coffee with Koontz: Getting Involved – A Past President’s Take on How, What, and Why

Episode 13: Getting Involved – A Past President’s Take on How, What, and Why
Friday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

We hope you have enjoyed getting to know some of the members of the MCAA community this summer. Each of John’s guests has been an essential contributor to the organization, and it is people like these who make MCAA great.

In the final episode of the season, John will once again welcome a key MCAA player – our Immediate Past President, Mike Brandt (President & CEO, Smith and Oby Company, Inc.). Mike joins John to tell the story of how he began as a pipefitter and ended up not only President of his company, but also of MCAA. He credits his rise through the ranks to community and organizational involvement: from starting out as local Welding Technical Chair on the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, to getting involved in his local MCA, to serving on national committees. There are so many opportunities for networking, learning, and growth in the industry – and Mike has experience with a lot of them.

This week’s episode will explore Mike’s journey, while talking about how to take advantage of all that the national and local associations have to offer. John and Mike will discuss how to go about getting involved and how this involvement can help you, your career, and your company.

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