The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation

provides a solid foundation for the growth and success of the mechanical contracting industry.

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5 Key Things About MCERF

  • Working to Solve the Mega-Issues that Confront our Industry

    Mega Issues

    Founded in 1989 by pioneers envisioning an organization to help solve mega-issues that confront the mechanical construction and service industries. LEARN MORE

  • 5 Key Things About MCERF: Attracting the Brightest Students

    Attracting the Brightest and Best Students

    MCERF invests in programs that attract the best and brightest students to the mechanical and mechanical service industries. LEARN MORE

  • Developing Tools to teach Modern Best Practices of our Industry

    Developing Tools to Teach our Next Generation

    MCERF develops online tools, methods, materials, and technology-focused practices to advance the mechanical contracting and service industries. LEARN MORE

  • Support of our Partners is vital to our Continued Success

    Our Partners are Vital to Our Continued Success

    MCERF receives support from local MCAA affiliates, manufacturers and suppliers, contractors and individuals to help achieve its goals. LEARN MORE

  • Our Board ensures that funds Support our Mission

    Ensuring all Funds Support our Mission

    MCERF is a 501(c)(3) corporation with a Board of Trustees who oversee all donations received in an ethical manor. LEARN MORE

Education & Careers

MCERF supports programs that attract talented, well-educated, and industrious young professionals to our industry.

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Research

MCERF underwrites industry-critical research, which is conducted by leading researchers and consultants.

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Support Us

A foundation's strength and success depend on its partners-its trustees, financial contributors, and volunteers.

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News & Happenings

Northern California Gives Generously to MCERF

Northern California MCA (NCMCA) recently contributed $10,000 to the The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). Other than the fact that this is a substantial and very generous amount of money, there is something even more special and significant to this contribution than most folks know…something folks definitely should know! NCMCA has been contributing this generously to MCERF consistently since 1992.

MCA of Indiana Gives to MCERF

The MCA of Indiana has contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), raising its total cash and in-kind contribution to just over $150,000.

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North Mechanical Gives to MCERF

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has received a $2,500 contribution from North Mechanical Contracting, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN), raising its total to $7,500. The MCERF Board of Trustees greatly appreciates the contribution which will help the Foundation continue its ongoing support of critical education and research activities....