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MCAA Government Affairs Update for the Week of February 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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Remembering Ed Kahalley
MCAA is saddened to share that Ed Kahalley, Executive Director of Mobile MCA, Inc., has suddenly passed away. MCAA extends its deepest condolences to Ed’s family, friends, and colleagues.
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MCAA Mourns Allen “Al” Stone Jr.
MCAA is saddened by the loss of Allen “Al” Cyril Stone Jr., who died January 24, 2026 in his home at the age of 90. Our thoughts are with Maureen, Kathleen, David, Susan C., Stephen, Susan M., Tom, Sharon and the extended Stone family during this difficult time.
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Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Electrical Safety for the Mechanical Construction and Service Industry Safety Training Video
Year after year, electrocutions remain one of the top four leading causes of death among the construction trades. MCAA’s Electrical Safety for the Mechanical Construction and Service Industry Safety Training Video highlights the ways in which workers can protect themselves. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a…
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Connect With the Latest Training from ATP Learning Solutions and Watts Water Technologies at MCAA.org
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.
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UA ITF Offers 2026 MCAA Field Leaders Conference Grants
MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference provides field leaders with the skills they need to be business- and results-oriented managers focused on growing company profits and brand. Now there’s another reason to attend – financial assistance from the United Association’s (UA) International Training Fund (ITF) in the form of a $5,500 grant. Register now for the first…
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Find the Latest from SLOAN and Xylem Bell & Gossett 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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New NCPWB Technical Bulletin Explores ASME PCC-1 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Joint Assembly
The National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) has released a new Technical Bulletin that delves into ASME standard PCC-1, Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Joint Assembly. The bulletin explains what PCC-1 is, and shares lessons learned to help contractors maximize the probability of a leak-free joint. The bulletin also includes requirements for an industry standard…
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Foundations of Field Leadership Online: Registration Opening February 10th for Spring Courses!
If you want to fast-track your new and aspiring field leaders, MCAA has just the program! Once a week for 8 weeks, FFL students will spend 90 minutes online with an experienced field leader, who will walk them through best practices and practical strategies of running work and running a crew. From Planning to Leadership,…
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MCAA Government Affairs Update for the Week of January 26, 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.