MCA of Colorado Completes Pledge to MCERF With $5,000 Contribution
The MCA of Colorado recently presented the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) with a check for $5,000, which completes their pledge of $50,000. With this contribution,...

MCERF Thanks MCA of GA for Generous Contribution
The MCA of Georgia, Inc. recently completed its $100,000 pledge to the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation (MCERF) with a contribution of $10,000. MCA of Georgia President Doug Martin of B & W Mechanical, Inc. (Norcross, GA) said,...

MCA of Chicago Pledges an Additional $100,000 to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) is very pleased to announce that the MCA of Chicago has pledged $100,000 over and above the generous contributions it has already committed to the foundation. This pledge raises the association's financial commitment to MCERF to $350,000...

Gross Mechanical Contributes $10,000 to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received a $10,000 contribution recently from Gross Contractors, Inc. (Saint Louis, MO), which raises the company's total contributions to $15,000...

ITT Donates $10,000 to MCERF
ITT Residential & Commercial Water (Morton Grove, IL) recently contributed $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) in support of its research and education...

Benicia Plumbing, Inc. Makes Major Contribution to MCERF
Bill Cawley and Doug Kuznik, CEO and president of Benicia Plumbing, Inc. (Benicia, CA) respectively, are sold on the value of education in our industry. They just made their fifth...

MCA of NW Ohio Pledges $50,000 to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received a very generous pledge of $50,000 from the MCA of NW Ohio last week. The association confirmed its...

MCA of Connecticut, MCA of Toronto Contribute to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a $5,000 pledge from the MCA of Connecticut, its first-ever contribution to the foundation. The MCA of Toronto donated $10,000 to the foundation...

MCA of Indiana Contributes Again to MCERF
The MCA of Indiana recently contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), another payment towards its cash pledge of $80,000....

MCERF Thanks Its Latest Sustaining Members
Three MCAA members and two local associations made contributions recently to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF)...

NEMCA Contributes $10,000 to MCERF
The New England Mechanical Contractors Association (NEMCA) recently donated $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation, raising their total contribution to $120,800. The continuing support from NEMCA...

Northern California MCA Contributes $15,000 to MCERF
The Northern California Mechanical Contractors Association recently contributed $15,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), raising its total contribution to $276,000. The association, which is at the Counselor Level...

Speer Mechanical Donates $5,000 to MCERF
Speer Mechanical, Inc. (Columbus, OH) recently contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). The company has been a long-time supporter of the foundation, and the contribution is greatly...

Victaulic's Gary Moore Becomes New MCERF Trustee
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) Board of Trustees recently gave unanimous approval to the appointment of Gary Moore, executive vice president of Victaulic (Easton, PA), as its newest trustee. Moore will begin...

MCA of New Jersey Contributes $10,000 to MCERF
The MCA of New Jersey, Inc. recently contributed $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) in response to the foundation's ongoing commitment to, and support of, industry-relevant research and educational initiatives...

More Contributions Flow to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received very generous contributions from several sources recently. The donors are Arista Air Conditioning Corporation (Long Island City, N.Y.), Armistead Mechanical, Inc. (Waldwick, N.J.), Bacon Plumbing...

MCERF Receives More Generous Contributions
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received very generous contributions from several sources. The Poole & Kent Corporation (Baltimore, MD), the McClure Company, Inc. (Harrisburg, PA) and the MCA of Rockford...

Gallo Mechanical Contractors Makes Heartfelt Contribution to MCERF
David Gallo, president of Gallo Mechanical Contractors (Metairie, LA) recently presented the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) with a $25,000 contribution, his way of thanking those who helped him and his company recover from the devastation...

CPMCA Makes Generous Contribution to MCERF
The California Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association recently presented a check for $35,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), which completes the association's pledge of $140,000. MCERF Chairman Bob FitzGerald thanked...

MCA of Houston Makes Contribution to MCERF
The MCA of Houston, Inc. contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) last week to show its appreciation for the foundation's support of education and research critical to the advancement of the mechanical contracting and service...

MCA of Wisconsin, Inc. Donates $10,000 to MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the MCA of Wisconsin, Inc. (Appleton, WI). This latest donation raised the association's total contribution to $110,000. MCERF Chairman Bob FitzGerald...

Vote for USGBC's Board of Directors Members...There's Still Tim
Voting in the election of the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Board of Directors members is an excellent way to help shape the future of the Council and green building. If your company is a member of the USGBC, your Primary...

USGBC Opens Balloting For New LEED EB Rating System
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened the member ballot process for the LEED for Existing Buildings Rating Systems last week. The member ballot is the final step in the process used to develop, test, evaluate, revise and publish LEED rating systems...

MCA of Eastern PA Makes Major MCERF Contribution
Last week, the MCA of Eastern Pennsylvania (MCAEPA) contributed $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) "in appreciation for the Foundation's support of industry education and research." MCAA Board of Directors member Mark Rogers...

ANVIL International Continues Exceptional Support of MCERF
Citing the unmatched value that ANVIL International receives from its relationship with the mechanical contracting and service industries and its strong partnership in numerous research studies and cutting-edge programs, ANVIL recently sent...

Braconier Plumbing & Heating Company Makes MCERF Contribution
Braconier Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. (Englewood, CO) contributed $3,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) last week, elevating the company to the Foundation's Patron Level. President Tom Stone serves...

Contractors Continue Generous Contributions to MCERF
In early September, two MCAA member firms contributed a combined $10,500 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). Mechanical, Inc. of Hillside, IL (principals Brian Helm and Mike Culllinane) contributed $7,500 and Hussung...

MCERF Contributions Continue
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received another round of generous contributions last week. First, the Mechanical Contracting Association of Omaha sent the Foundation a check for $15,000. Other contributions came from MCAA...

MCERF Acknowledges Generous Contributions
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation received several contributions last month ranging from $500 to $10,000. Donors include: Ferguson Enterprises; MCAA Past President Tom Williams; Berg Mechanical, A Division of...

MCERF Receives Three More Contributions
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received three more contributions this past week: from the MCA of Cleveland, Inc., from Ferguson, a Wolseley Company, and from De Bella Mechanical, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)...

FitzGerald Contractors and MCA of Greater Kansas City Contribute to MCERF
Last week, the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received contributions from one of its trustees and one of its most stalwart supporters among MCAA's affiliated associations. MCERF President Bob FitzGerald...

Benicia Plumbing Makes Second $10,000 Contribution to MCERF
Bill Cawley, president of Benicia Plumbing, Inc. (Benicia, CA) is a man of his word! Last year, he made a very generous $10,000 contribution...

MCA of Omaha Contributes $25,000 to MCERF
The MCA of Omaha recently sent the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) a check for $25,000...

MCERF Inducts Two New Partnership Enterprise Members at MCAA 2006
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) will welcome CPMCA and Ferguson as the two newest members of its Partnership Enterprise...

Arista Air Conditioning Praises MCERF, Makes Significant Contribution
Arista Air Conditioning, Inc. (Long Island City, N.Y.) recently donated $2,500 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...

PMCA Of the Hudson Valley Doubles MCERF Contribution
The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley, Inc. contributed $10,000...

MCA of Colorado Donates to MCERF
The MCA of Colorado is contributing $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) in appreciation for the "organization's hard work on behalf of MCAA and..."

West Chester Mechanical Contributes to MCERF
West Chester Mechanical, Inc. (Chester, PA) has donated $2,500 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) in support of its programs to advance the industry...

Arista Air Conditioning Contributes to MCERF
Arista Air Conditioning, Inc. (Long Island City, N.Y.) donated $2,500 this week to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), their second in as many...

Benicia Plumbing Makes Another Donation to MCERF With a New Twist
Bill Cawley, founder and CEO of Benicia Plumbing (Benicia, CA) recently made a very generous donation of $10,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF)...

MCA of Indiana Makes Major MCERF Contribution
Last week, the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received a $25,000 pledge from MCA of Indiana President Dennis Mikel and Board Chairman Dave Irish...

MCA of NW Ohio Contributes $10,000 to MCERF
During MCAA 2007 in Orlando, FL, Bob FitzGerald, president of the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), received a $10,000 contribution...

NEMCA Makes Major MCERF Contribution
The New England Mechanical Contractors Association (NEMCA) made a $10,000 contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education...

PMCA of the Hudson Valley Continues MCERF Support
The PMCA of the Hudson Valley recently presented the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...

In Memoriam, Foster McCarl, Jr. (1923 - 2007)
We mourn the passing of Foster McCarl, the driving force behind the Mechanical Contracting Foundation...

MCERF Acknowledges Generous Contributions
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) received a $15,000 contribution from the Northern California...

Armistead Mechanical Makes Contribution to MCERF
Armistead Mechanical, Inc., of Waldwick, NJ, made a $5,000 contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...

Speer Mechanical Steps Up for MCERF
Speer Mechanical, Inc. (Columbus, OH) recently contributed $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation (MCERF)...

MCERF Receives Major Contributions from Two Associations
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a $25,000 contribution from the MCA of New York and a pledge of $25,000...

MCERF Mourns Passing of Charlie Boyd
Charles Boyd, former CEO of Limbach Company (Pontiac, MI), passed away on November 13 at his home in Detroit, MI. Boyd was active locally in the MCA of Detroit...

New England Mechanical Contractors Extend Financial Pledge to MCERF
The New England Mechanical Contractors Association (NEMCA) made two pledges to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...

MCA of New Jersey Increases Strong Support of MCERF
The MCA of New Jersey (MCANJ) is one of the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation's (MCERF) most steadfast supporters...

MCA of Rockford Makes Another 5-Year Financial Pledge to MCERF
Last week, the MCA of Rockford (Rock Island, IL) committed to its third, consecutive multi-year financial pledge to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...

L.J. Kruse Company Makes New Contribution ($5,000) to MCERF
David and Andy Kruse, President and Executive Vice President, respectively, of the L.J. Kruse Company know a good thing when they see it...

Anvil Steps Up for MCERF...Again!
ANVIL International announced another major contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), this time for $10,000...

West Chester Mechanical Makes Another Donation to MCERF
West Chester Mechanical, Inc. (Chester, PA) recently donated $2,500 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation...