Mechanical Service Contractors of America

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If you missed out on our prior LEED-EB Training classes, you're in luck! We have just scheduled another of these popular classes in Baltimore, MD August 5-6, 2008. Get more information...

MSCA Annual Conference Open for Registration

In today’s new world of environmental consciousness and soaring energy costs, astute service contractors have a wealth of new business opportunities at their fingertips. At this year’s MSCA annual educational conference, you will discover how best to grow your business in today’s unstable marketplace and find the answers to many of your current challenges and concerns. Catch the Spirit and join fellow mechanical service contractors from across the country, October 12–15 in San Antonio, Texas. Want to exhibit at MSCA 2008? Click here.

MSCA GreenStar Program Debuts

MSCA announces its new MSCA GreenStar program – an exclusive certification available only to MSCA STAR contractors who have clearly demonstrated environmental responsibility by meeting specific criteria. Recognized by the HVAC industry’s top green building resource, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), MSCA GreenStar was developed to advocate MSCA STAR leadership in sustainable mechanical service. To find out how you can be a GreenStar, go to www.mscastar.org/greenstar.

Green Awareness Training and Certification Program Now Available to MSCA Members

MSCA Members are encouraged to use their Members-Only Password to download a program developed by Ferris State University, Green Mechanical Council and HVAC Excellence that is designed to enhance awareness of fundamental and emerging green technologies. The Green Awareness Training and Certification program has been developed to help ensure ALL your company employees understand the new terminology, equipment, technologies and concepts associated with "green." Special emphasis is also on the specification, purchase and application of energy efficient products. The program is now available to all MSCA contractors who wish to train their employees in-house. The student handbook, "Green Mechanical Systems," can be ordered directly from HVAC Excellence. MSCA members can order at the wholesale price of $23.97 each by calling 800-726-9696 and mentioning they are an MSCA member (discount applied only to phone orders). The green awareness certification exam is being offered through National ITC and arrangements can be made by contacting NITC at 877-457-6482. If you are an MSCA Member, go to the Green Awareness Program Webpage for more information.

MSCA Customer Service Training Series Complete Program
Now on DVD!

MSCA’s Customer Service Training Program just got better. The complete program, including the Leader’s Guide, PowerPoint slides and Participant Notebook, are now available on one DVD for one low price. Download an order form or order from the online bookstore today!

The Labor Estimating Guide for Service Version 2.0 Is Now Free to Members! Version 2.0 of the popular MSCA Labor Estimating Guide for Service is now available at no charge to members. Version 2.0 includes both PDF files and Excel spreadsheets for added flexibility and usefulness. Download your copy today! You will need your members-only password to access this publication. Apply for one or search for your existing one here.

5 STAR Careers...Your Source for the Next Generation
of Service Technicians

MSCA and the UA are addressing the labor shortage through a new joint recruiting initiative. 5 STAR Careers provides talented HVACR technicians with direct access to the MSCA membership and will help students, parents and career counselors understand the benefits of a career in HVACR service. To find out how you can access the database of qualified technicians seeking employment, click here. For information on all facets of the new program, go to www.5starcareers.com.

Latest MSCA Benchmark Survey Results Available

Download your copy of the 2007 survey to help assess your business operations and determine how you compare in relation to other HVACR contractors around the country. These "benchmarks" will help answers many of the questions you have regarding industry standards. The survey covers topics such as field personnel, technology, sales, human resource issues, vehicles, financial issues, PM contracts and more! Download the 2007 Survey here. You will need your Members-Only password to access this information. If you do not have one, you can apply at www.mcaa.org/password.

NBC News Featured Project Home Again Segment

NBC Nightly News featured MSCA's Project Home Again during their What Works segment for July 27, 2007. The nationally acclaimed Project Home Again helps to locate missing children with posters displayed on mechanical service vehicles. The NBC News story focused on HMC Service, Inc. (Louisville, KY) which is helping find a missing girl in the Louisville area using the posters. Wayne Turchettta of HMC, chairman of the MSCA Board of Managers and a representative of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was featured in the news segment. For additional information about Project Home Again, go to www.projecthomeagain.com.

View the segment on MSNBC.

Get Top-Notch Training for Your Key Employees at Our
Upcoming Programs

MSCA not only provides the best annual education conference for mechanical service firms...you can turn to us for top-of-the-line training for your key employees too! See what we have to offer around the country for:

Audience	Location	Dates
Your Service Manager	Scottsdale, AZ	11/10/08 - 11/13/08
Also see MSCA's Complete Course Listing.