The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation

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

News & Happenings

: left Steve Lamb, Executive Vice President MCA of Chicago; right Kevin Condon, President MCA of Chicago

MCA of Chicago's "September Challenge" draws increased support for new MCERF initiatives

The MCA of Chicago's "September Challenge" initially raised some eyebrows, but ultimately caused funds to flow in for MCERF programs. The association announced in early September that it would match, dollar for dollar, the first $25,000 in pledges and contributions made to the Foundation by MCAA affiliated associations and members (contractors and members...

MCAA President Mac Lynch, Brett Christiansen, Career Development Committee Chairman and member of the MCERF Board of Trustees

MCERF Receives “THREE-FER” Contribution from Utah MCA

The Utah MCA recently made a significant and clever $10,000 contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). Significant? Obviously…but clever? When someone is able to leverage their contribution in three different ways, that’s clever.

First, Utah MCA Executive VP Bob Bergman intentionally timed their...

2012 MCERF Scholarship Funds, Chapter Grants, Student Internship Grants Sent

MCAA student chapters and contractor members who were awarded grants

funded by the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) will receive their checks this week. Ten student chapters that were awarded 2012...S

MCA of Cleveland Becomes New MCERF Partnership Enterprise Member

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has a new Partnership Enterprise member-the MCA of Cleveland. The association just pledged $25,000 to the Foundation, raising its total contributions to just over $100,000, the qualifier for Partnership Enterprise status. MCERF President Bob Armistead acknowledged the MCA of...