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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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The Regular Rate Deadline of January 31, 2025, is approaching fast! Register for MCAA25 today to lock in the Convention’s most favorable registration rates.

Congratulations are in order for the first IPM graduates of the year! Classes 91 and 92 of the Institute for Project Management started 2025 off strong, as they returned to Austin and completed the second week of MCAA’s Institute for Project Management.

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.

On February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Daniel Bunn, President & CEO of the Tax Foundation, will provide an in-depth analysis of expected federal policy changes during the second Trump administration. The session will be moderated by Jim Gaffney and Chuck Daniel. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading expert in the field.

Twenty-seven MCAA Student Chapters submitted a proposal for the MCAA Medical Research Building Project. Congratulations to the Final Four and Merit Award teams. Final Four teams will present their proposals on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4th on the main stage at MCAA25 in Austin, TX.

The NCPWB Technical Conference is just around the corner! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, share, and connect. This year’s conference is packed with valuable content and unmatched opportunities to network with friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances. We’re also introducing for the first time, an exhibitor showcase on Monday afternoon where you can see the latest and greatest welding technologies. Don’t miss it – register today!

As the wildfires in Los Angeles remain top of mind for all of us, our thoughts are with those affected by this challenging situation. We want to assure you that we are continuously monitoring the evolving circumstances and prioritizing the safety of all involved.

New year, new lineup of MSCA classes! MSCA provides focused training programs for your operational personnel. This collection of programs, unlike any other, provides the continued training to set your employees apart in the HVACR industry.

Many contractors do not realize that there is potential liability for uncollected contributions in a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. MCAA’s Multi-Employer Defined Contribution Plans – Are You Liable for Another Contractor’s Delinquency? offers strategies to help you minimize this liability. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

Get ready to elevate your field leadership skills at MCAA’s highly anticipated Field Leaders Conference, happening this May in Washington, DC. This conference continues to provide a dynamic agenda featuring expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to advance your career and make impactful connections in the field. The conference will be held Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. Registration opens on Tuesday, January 21st. All conference details, including the link to register, will be available on mcaa.org then.

Help Those Impacted by the California Wildfires

The MCAA Charitable Fund is collecting donations to help the members and residents is Southern California who have lost their homes and businesses in the California wildfires. Let’s unite as a community to provide hope and support for our family members affected by these fires. Your generosity can make a lasting difference in their recovery.

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Known as the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service and sheet metal contractors, this conference will provide educational sessions led by contractors from all three trade associations.

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