MCAA Smart Solutions

Find a smart solution for your next job in past issues of our Smart Solutions newsletters.  Each case study highlights an innovation from a Manufacturer/Supplier Council member used on the job at one of our member companies. Just click to download!

Smart Solutions - Summer 2016

Summer 2016

U.S. Engineering Saves Time, Labor with Zurn Lean Construction Plumbing Solutions

Egan Company Earns High Marks for University Installation of Daikin Rebel Comfort Control

A.T. Chadwick, Victaulic Reduce Costs on Renovation

DSI Gains a Competitive Edge with Pentair’s CADDY

University Mechanical Gets LEED Platinum with Uponor

Icon Cuts Costs with Milwaukee Tool App

All Area and Josam Deliver Durability, Lower Costs

Harrell-Fish Improves Cash Flow with Jonas

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Winter 2016

New England Sheet Metal Works Sees Daikin Chiller as Perfect Fit for Historic Building

Henson Robinson Elects Carrier for Comfort at Historic Lincoln Home

Anvil Helps GTC Complete Project Ahead of Schedule

BAC Simplifies Installation for Ideal Consolidated

Contractors, Suppliers Partner on Large Solar Panel Factory

Mechanical Solutions Cuts Install Time in Half with Parker Hannafin

Trimble BIM Tech Helps Prout Coordinate Across Trades

P1 Group Gains Competitive Advantage with Victaulic

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Summer 2015

With Jay R. Smith Customized Solutions, Naval Hospital Completed Early, Under Budget

CFI Mechanical Overcomes Skilled Labor Shortages with Victaulic Products and Services

Arista and Mitsubishi Serve Up Cost Savings and Comfort

TG Gallagher, BAC Keep Hospital Open During Replacement

Johnson Controls Resolves Problems Quickly, Saving Money

Autodesk Smart Hardhat Alerts Workers to Onsite Dangers

Bassett Streamlines Payment and Reporting with Viewpoint

Warko Group and Rawal Solve Cleanroom Humidity Challenge

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Winter 2015

EMC Sees 30-Percent Labor Savings with Victaulic 3D Renderings and Installation-Ready Couplings

Sloan Signs On as Cubs’ Legacy Partner and Official Water Efficiency Partner

F. W. Spencer Meets Tight Deadline with Jay R. Smith

Parker Hannifin Assists Lynch with Cleanroom Retrofit

Carrier Helps Hospital Earn LEED Certification, Rebate

Sauer Increases Productivity by 300 Percent with Tri Tool

Viega Provides Tips for Preventing Waterborne Pathogens

Laptop Computer and Mobile Device Security Tips from CNA

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Summer 2014

W.J. Maloney Relies on Durable Sloan Systems at Chicago Cubs’ New Spring Training Facilit

J.C. Cannistraro Meets Tight Installation Deadline—With Time to Spare—Thanks to Autodesk BIM and Prefabricatio

C.J. Erickson Anticipates Future Needs with Jay R. Smit

Murphy Company Slashes Billing Time, Saves Costs with PENT

Legacy Mechanical Gets Transit Hub on Track with Victauli

Vanguard Lays Foundation for New Tavern on the Green with Vieg

Western Allied Demonstrates Rapid ROI with AirAdvic

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Winter 2014

U.S. Engineering Fast-Tracks Project Using Trimble Technology

FW Spencer Tackles Transportation Challenge with Anaco Husky Couplings

MMC Credits Viega with Time Savings

West Chester Saves Time, Money with iBusiness Technology

Modern Piping Increases Productivity with Miller Electric

Palmer Christiansen Cuts Costs, Installation Time with Victaulic

Starco Maximizes Efficiency with GRINNELL Products, Services

BMC Chooses Tracpipe for Easy Installation, Safety

Braconier Sees Labor Savings with Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.

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Summer 2013

Ferguson Offers Guidelines for a Smooth Transition to Lead-Free Products

A. D. Winston Speeds Processes, Increases Efficiency with Victaulic

MLP Turns to Zurn to Speed Schedule

Sauer Selects Anvil for World’s Tallest Launch Pad Water Tower

BAC Proves a Fruitful Choice for Doubl-Kold

Siemens Provides Tips for Selecting Damper Actuators

Nelson Stark Saves 20 Percent on Labor Using Viega Products

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Winter 2013

ACCO Pairs BIM and Daikin McQuay Chillers for North America’s Greenest Urban Office Building

U.S. Engineering Company Improves Productivity, Cuts Costs Using Prefabrication with Victaulic Grooved Technologies

Hart Engineering Minimizes Downtime with Viega

CFI Mechanical Beats Schedule with TSI Tools

Smith & Oby Cuts Installation Time with ERICO

CNA Explains Why You Need a DOT Number

Tweet/Garot Teams with Bidtracer for Stadium Renovation

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Summer 2012

Victaulic Prefab Strategies and Products Help Marelich Mechanical Speed Up Installation, Cut Costs

Trautman & Shreve Slash Labor Time and Costs with Uponor Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems

Elliot-Lewis, Carrier Team on Challenging Historical Renovation

Brandt Trims Installation Time with Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Device

Warwick and NIBCO Keep Hospital Functioning

Danforth Cuts Costs Using Viega for Black Pipe

CNA Provides Tips for Vehicle, Cell Phone Use

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Winter 2012

Gallo Mechanical Tackles Superdome Renovation with Efficient Sloan Plumbing Fixtures

TSI Tools Key to MCAA Members’ Joint Venture

North Mechanical Counts on Viega When Timelines Are Tight

Victaulic Helps Rado Enterprises Maximize Efficiency

Johnson Controls Offers Tips for Choosing Air-Handling Units

Alliantgroup Shows You How to Save Big on Taxes

Airco Expands Energy Services, Increases Revenue