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Celebrate Womens’ Invaluable Contributions to the Construction Industry: The Dallas WIMI Planning Group’s Story
Women in Construction Week is an important opportunity to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of women in the construction industry. This week highlights their achievements, honors their dedication, and inspires future generations to pursue careers in the field. Today, we celebrate the Dallas WIMI planning group, an example of how women supporting women can…
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NEW “Preventing Struck-By Accidents” Miniseries Available Now
Providing a safe work environment is all our duties and preventing struck by object injuries could be one of the most impactful ways to keep our workers safe. Struck by objects is a leading cause of construction injuries and deaths, and about 75% of struck by deaths involve heavy equipment. That could include struck against…
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Find the Latest from Lochinvar, LLC and SLOAN in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show
MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
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MCAA Members Will Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes at MCAA26
At its July 18–19, 2025 meeting, the MCAA Board of Directors reviewed and advanced a series of proposed bylaws changes designed to modernize membership classifications and ensure the long‑term sustainability of Association funding. MCAA members will be voting on these changes at MCAA26.
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Celebrate Womens’ Invaluable Contributions to the Construction Industry: Courtney Borja’s Story
Women in Construction Week is an important opportunity to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of women in the construction industry. This week highlights their achievements, honors their dedication, and inspires future generations to pursue careers in the field. Today, we celebrate Courtney Borja, a star apprentice who is now leading the way as a…
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2026 JRGF Student Chapter Internship Grants Awarded to 18 MCAA Student Chapters
2026 JRGF Student Chapter Internship Grants—totaling $69,000—are being awarded to 18 MCAA Student Chapters this spring for their work encouraging students to seek internships and full-time employment within the mechanical contracting industry.
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MCAA Government Affairs Update for the Week of March 2, 2026: The Latest Developments Impacting Our Industry
As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting your livelihood and setting the stage for a bright future, MCAA has secured the services of Longbow Public Policy Group to advise our MCAA Government Affairs Committee (GAC). GAC Chair, Jim Gaffney will be passing along information relative to our industry on a regular basis.
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Tackle the Future of Welding with 2026 NCPWB Technical Conference Speaker Andrew Brown
ASME Section IX compliance requires more than technical knowledge — it requires a skilled, well-trained workforce that understands quality, documentation and precision. Andrew Brown of Trades Media will open the 2026 NCPWB Technical Conference with a keynote focused on one of the industry’s biggest challenges: building and sustaining the next generation of welding professionals.
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Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Lone Worker Safety Model Program
Service technicians may work on their own without ready access to assistance. MCAA’s Lone Worker Safety Model Program helps contractors identify risks and hazards and ensure adequate systems are in place to protect those workers. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
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New JRGF Video Shows How Type II Helmets Reduce Skull Fracture Risk by 75%
A new video from the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) takes a direct look at one of the most important safety questions facing construction today: What is the real difference between Type I and Type II helmets — and does it matter?