The MCAA Innovative Technology Committee recognized Doug Smith from Dynamic Systems, Inc. as the 2023 Innovator of the Year at the annual MEP Innovation Conference hosted by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA in January in Austin, Texas. Smith is the director of VDC technology at Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Texas-based contractor, and leads the design and coordination process between a team of over 120 people.

This is the second MEP Innovation Conference, held jointly between Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Last year, Dee Cramer of Holly, Michigan, was the innovator of the year for SMACNA.