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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) Internship Grant program has been upgraded for 2025 to offer a new level of support for the multiple entities involved with developing the future talent of our industry.