MCAA President Rick Gopffarth Sees Opportunity in New UA Apprentice Categories

December 19, 2024

The United Association (UA) recently added three new apprentice categories aimed at expanding market share for infrastructure projects. MCAA President Rick Gopffarth sees the revised standards as an opportunity to increase market share by positioning MCAA contractors to lead in emerging sectors such as clean energy, thermal energy networks, and advanced building systems.

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