MCAA (Mechanical Contractors Association of America)

Economist Sees Short-Term Challenges, Long-Term Opportunities for HVAC in 2021

Expect a tough winter, then watch for a boom once virus is under control

Ted Craig

January 20, 2021

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Economists are offering their best forecasts for 2021 based on what they now know.

New MCAA CEO Tim Brink Shares Vision for Association

Also discusses current market trends

July 22, 2020

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Brink will share his vision for the association as well as speak to the trends in the commercial HVAC market.

MCAA Mourns the Passing of Past President Robert T. Armistead, P.E.

Armistead served as president in 2010

June 22, 2020

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MCAA is saddened by the loss of Robert T. Armistead, P.E., who served as its president in 2010.

An Open Letter Opposing Waived HVACR Installation Inspections

Industry leaders join forces to oppose current COVID-19 regulations

March 20, 2020

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"We strongly oppose decisions by municipalities that have indicated suspension of HVACR installation inspections during the spread of the coronavirus."

NBA legend Magic Johnson kicked off the MCAA Convention with an uplifting presentation. - The ACHR News

Great Things Imagined at This Year’s MCAA Annual Convention

Attendees enjoyed numerous educational and networking opportunities

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2019

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) 2019 annual convention offered numerous educational and networking opportunities, and plenty of time to socialize, golf, or just soak up the sun.

Commercial HVAC Contractors Dealing With Tariff Consequences

MCAA offers contractors tips for revamping existing contracts

Angela D. Harris

October 15, 2018

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These actions have increased the prices of sheet metal and aluminum, among other items, and they seem to be having a trickle-down effect for commercial HVACR contractors.

Obituary: Larry Gunthorpe

August 27, 2018

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Larry Gunthorpe, 58, died Aug. 19. He was born Dec. 19, 1959, in Lansing.

Kathleen McCauley Elected to the MCAA Board of Directors

July 2, 2018

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Kathleen (Kathy) McCauley was unanimously elected to MCAA’s board of directors. She is the president of McCauley Mechanical Construction, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor with projects ranging from boiler and chiller installation to medical-gas and industrial piping, and complete Design/Build and HVAC service maintenance services.

Colorado State Wins MCAA Student Chapter Competition

April 12, 2018

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The team from Colorado State University won the final round of the Student Chapter Competition at MCAA18, taking home the first prize and $10,000 for their efforts. Their proposal for the renovation of a New York City steakhouse beat out proposals from the Fairleigh-Dickinson University, the University of Washington and the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

HVACR Leaders Discuss Hurricane Recovery Assistance

Contractors, manufacturers, and organizations extend a helping hand

Amy Al-Katib

October 2, 2017

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While residents and business owners in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida struggle to rebuild their lives following the path of destruction left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, local HVAC contractors and manufacturers have an opportunity to step in and do what they do best — provide comfort.