MCERF underwrites industry-critical research, which is conducted by leading researchers and consultants, with the oversight and support of volunteer industry practitioners and other experts. We do so because research provides our best chance to solve our industry's most pressing problems. We depend on strong industry partnerships to help us identify these problems, but once identified, it is critical, applied research that provides the solutions!

A few recent examples of MCERF-funded projects targeted to specific industry issues are:

• Forecasting future trends in the industry to allow members to better position their companies for success;
• Educating members about the dynamics of their supply chains and the critical importance of each partner adding value (and what constitutes value);
• Providing clear and current information on the growing liability insurance crisis in the industry, along with action items for improvement; and
• Providing intelligence and guidance on the burgeoning "green building movement" so that our members can "ride the green wave, rather than being swamped by it."

Find out more about our most recent research projects, read what others are saying about our findings, or find out how to apply for funding from the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation.