Congratulations are in order for the newest graduates of MCAA’s Advanced Institute for Project Management! Forty exceptional individuals braved the unexpectedly freezing temperatures in Austin, TX, for a week of intensive collaboration and occasional good-natured competition with peers from across the continent.

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. The new EO rescinds President Lyndon Johnson’s 1965 EO 11246, which authorized the affirmative action obligations federal contractors have complied with for almost 60 years.

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.

MCAA’s Safety Statistics & Awards program rewards MCAA members’ safety performance, because safety is your top priority. All applicants receive a valuable benchmarking report that will allow them to compare their own 2024 incidence rates with the aggregate rates of the other participating MCAA companies overall, those in the same size category, and with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics incidence rates. Those who qualify also receive a certificate of commendation. Apply today! Applications are due by close of business on March 13, 2025.

On October 2, MCAA began a nationwide survey of select MCAA firms regarding current customs and best practices to account for and mitigate BIM-related risks. This topic is crucial and urgent for our industry, and MCAA is proud to take a leadership role to benefit our members and the industry as a whole. The survey was sent to randomly selected MCAA members by the researchers to increase statistical validity and reduce costs and time associated with sampling the entire MCAA membership. In order to gather more information, we are now sending the survey to our entire membership. Participating in an industry-wide survey is more than just ticking boxes; it’s your chance to shape the future of our industry. By taking a few moments to complete this survey, you’re not just contributing data—you’re making a difference. Let’s take this step together to build a better tomorrow for our industry!

The National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) has released a new Technical Bulletin highlighting when to use E6010 welding electrodes, and when their use should be limited. While E6010 electrodes make it easier to make a good root pass, they introduce hydrogen into the weld creating a risk of cracking. The bulletin explains how best to mitigate this issue so that every weld is a quality weld.

Registration is now open for MCAA’s May Field Leaders Conference, being held Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. In two and a half days, your field leaders will hear from inspiring industry speakers and participate in powerful collaboration, leaving them inspired and re-energized. Don’t miss this opportunity to register your field leaders today.

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

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor affirms the benefits of jointly trusteed (union) registered apprenticeship programs. The study provides data that backs up many of the issues that MCAA advocates for at the federal level. The study may also prove useful to MCAA affiliated associations and member contractors that advocate for those same issues at the state level.

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.

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.

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.