The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation

5 Key Things About MCERF

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

News & Happenings

MCAA Announces The Year of the Intern

MCERF will pay $1,500 per intern or full-time employee that MCAA/MSCA members hire during MCAA’s “2015 – Year of the Intern”.

At MCAA’s October 2014 Student Chapter Summit in Jersey City, NJ, the assembled faculty from dozens of the US’s...

Mueller Industries Contributes $100,000 to MCERF

At the December 20104 MCERF Board of Trustees meeting, Brian Caufield (VP/GM Wholesale Plumbing), Mueller Industries, Memphis, TN announced their commitment to donate $100,000 to the Foundation. Brian cited the synergy between Mueller Industries and MCERF in supporting a number of current and planned career development initiatives. "Mueller faces the...

Team USA wins Water Innovation Challenge

Congratulations to Team USA for Winning the Water Innovation Challenge 2014

Congratulates to all members of Team USA and Team Australia for their incredible efforts at the inaugural Water Innovation Challenge, held June 3-5 in Singapore. Over 3+ humid competition days the two teams were neck-in-neck, but it was Team USA who emerged on top and won the first Water Innovation Challenge title.

85 Student Internship Grants Awarded for 2014

The grants, each for $1,200, will help cover the salaries of student interns who are working for MCAA and MSCA members in the field and/or in the office over this summer. The students will gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to learn more about the industry, and their employers will benefit from the students'...

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