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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. LEARN MORE MCAA's most valuable resource just got even better. Get started today with this overview video. Hosted by: Ron King Tim Moormeier WATCH NOW EMPOWERING ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR MECHANICAL SERVICE TOGETHER NFPA and MCAA are joining forces to offer resources that will help you improve safety for your employees, customers, and their workplaces and communities. NFPA 70E

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Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry

This planning tool helps you determine the costs associated with unplanned events, circumstances and factors that may impact the outcome, productivity and schedule of construction projects. New for 2024: a chapter exploring the factors that contribute to BIM cost and time overruns.

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Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Video

Our newest safety and health video highlights the success story of an industry veteran, with appearances from MCAA’s president Robert Beck, the UA’s Jen Massey, industry expert Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and MCAA member Ricky Reams.

WebLEM

WebLEM is the industry’s most reliable authority for comprehensive labor units for typical project tasks. Quickly search for and retrieve information. WebLEM is reviewed and updated to reflect the latest products and joining methods. You will need your MCAA.org username and password to log in to WebLEM. For WebLEM access questions, please refer to the WebLEM Access FAQs page.

National Service and Maintenance Agreement

The National Service and Maintenance Agreement is an agreement negotiated and administered by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) and the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) and is a signed contract between the UA and individual mechanical service contracting firms who apply and qualify. The Agreement is a nationally recognized tool that helps contractors provide quality, consistent service to their customers throughout the country and helps reclaim lost market share.

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Cultivating successful estimating habits should make creating fast, accurate bids a seamless process, so you win more plumbing jobs. Here are seven things to consider as you cultivate better estimating habits.

HVACR service companies may be thinking about adding plumbing to their company’s service offerings, but where do they start? MSCA’s Plumbing Service 101 Workbook Series highlights the benefits of offering plumbing service and investment challenges to consider to help those companies decide whether to take the leap. It also provides tips and resources that may be of interest to those with existing plumbing service operations. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

As communities face challenges with aging water and underground infrastructure, an increasing number of contractors are discovering the benefits of HDPE pipe to address those challenges. HDPE is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and versatile piping material for any underground utility project—from communications, electrical, and geothermal to sewer and domestic water. Contractors have used HDPE for over 50 years, yet its applications continue to expand, particularly in water and sewer line upgrades.

Congratulations to MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, UMC and STIRRETT JOHNSEN, INC., winners of the MCA of Western Washington (MCAWW) Annual Safety Excellence Awards.

Shelby is studying Construction Management at California State University, Chico and is expecting to graduate in May 2026. She has served her student chapter as Vice President and has interned with MCAA Member, ACCO Engineered Systems since 2023.

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and Construction Safety Week may have ended, but our members’ commitment to safety on the jobsite has not. You can view the video clips we shared for tips to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of our workers.

Falls. Tools. Mental health. The jobsite dangers haven’t changed much, but some contractors are changing how they respond—and who they involve in the process. MCAA Safety and Health Committee members Ricky Reams (Murphy Company) and Rebecca Medaris (Pan-Pacific Mechanical), joined BuildOps to discuss the challenges contractors are facing today and what’s working in the field—from simplifying fall protection to reshaping the tools that get people hurt.

CNA released the top loss trends in construction and the mechanical industry from their book of business highlighting workers compensation, auto, and general liability loss drivers. They are also highlighting several Safety Week resources that can support your company’s safety activities during the week, which runs from May 5-9.

The 2025 NCPWB Conference delivered powerful insights, innovative technologies, and critical discussions shaping the future of the welding industry. From redefining career pathways to advancing autonomous welding technologies, this event was packed with knowledge and inspiration for today’s welding professionals.

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.

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Braidyn anticipates graduating from Indiana State University in May 2027 with a degree in construction management. He has been active in his student chapter since 2023 and has held the positions of Treasurer and Fundraising Chair. This summer, Braidyn will be interning with MCAA Member, BMWC Constructors.

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