Inside MCAA - The Blueprint For Mechanical Contracting

In this episode of Inside MCAA, CEO Tim Brink sits down with MCAA President and President of Hughes Environmental Engineering, Brian Hughes. The two discuss Brian’s start in the mechanical contracting industry, his pride in representing member-contractors, and the importance of evolving to meet new challenges.  Brian shares his perspective on lifelong learning, the benefits of collaboration, and h...

In this episode of  Inside MCAA , host Frank Favaro welcomes Ron King, Director of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB), along with Mike Schum, NCPWB Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Operations Administrator at Postler & Jaeckle, and Bob Durr Jr., Vice Chair of the NCPWB Board of Trustees and Director of Manufacturing at Binsky & Snyder. NCPWB is a tripartite organizatio...

In this episode of Inside MCAA , host Frank Favaro sits down with two leading voices in mechanical contracting service—Renee Fiorelli, President of Peterson Service Company, headquartered in Medford, New Jersey, and Adam Wallenstein, Co-President of Neptune Plumbing, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Together, they examine the current landscape of the service industry, addressing both its momentum...

Inthis episode of Inside MCAA , host Frank Favaro welcomes Andrew Palcan, Project Manager at Helm Group and Chair of MCAA’s Career Development Committee, and Michele Hoffman, MCAA’s Director of Career Development. Together, they dive into the dynamic programs and powerful connections shaping the next generation of mechanical contracting professionals. Andrew shares his early journey as a student c...

In this episode of Inside MCAA: The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting , host Frank Favaro speaks with Wendy Glauber about her journey in the mechanical contracting industry and her role as chairperson for Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI). Wendy shares how she transitioned from a family business to Danforth in 2017, where she quickly became integral to HR and legal operations. She emphasiz...

In this episode, Frank Favaro is joined by Amy Harding, MCAA Director of Pre-IPM, IPM, AIPM, & ALI, and John Koontz, MCAA Director of Project Management Education, to discuss the significance of professional growth in project management. They share insights into MCAA’s premier education initiatives, including the IPM program, which has been a cornerstone of mechanical project management traini...

In this episode of  Inside MCAA , we delve into the power of leadership and the transformative role of education in grooming tomorrow’s leaders. Host Frank Favaro speaks with Steve Dawson, President and CEO of Harrell Fish, and co-chair of MCAA’s Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) committee, about his journey from a battlefield promotion to leading one of Indiana’s most successful mechanical cont...

In this episode of Inside MCAA, host Frank Favaro is joined by two industry leaders—Mark Rogers, founder and owner of West Chester Mechanical, and Brian Helm, president and CEO of The Helm Group. Both former MCAA national presidents, Mark and Brian share their extensive knowledge on a topic critical to the future of the industry: developing leadership in field personnel. As the industry evolves, f...

In this episode of  Inside MCAA , host Frank Favaro dives into the collaborative dynamics of the MCAA’s Converge event. Joined by Michael Kirby, Director of Job Site Solutions – Mechanical Trades at MILWAUKEE TOOL, and Michael Russo, Owner of Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp. in New York, the discussion sheds light on the unique value Converge brings to both contractors and manufacturers. Kirby and Ru...

In this episode of Inside MCAA, host Frank Favaro discusses the evolution of technology within mechanical contracting with Sean McGuire, MCAA’s Executive Director, Innovative Technologies and Fabrication, and Chris Weaver, Director of Technology at Andy J. Egan Co., Inc. Together, they talk about the transformative role of technology in the industry and the challenges of driving innovation. Chris...

Prepare for a dynamic and insightful episode featuring two leading voices from the MCAA’s Association Executives Council! Join us as we sit down with John Rayburn from the MCA of Chicago and Valerie Pope from the MCA of Central Ohio. The two association executives share how they got started in the industry and reflect on their collective experiences. From building relationships between contractors...

In episode 3 of our podcast,  Inside MCAA , guest Justin Azbill, Director of National Environment, Health & Safety for Milwaukee Tool, and MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health & Risk Management Raffi Elchemmas, discuss mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the construction industry. They explore the various resources available to MCAA members, emphasizing the importance...

Timothy J. Brink, the CEO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), launched this podcast with a clear mission: to increase awareness about the diverse offerings and resources available through MCAA. With 2,700 members nationwide, MCAA supports its members in navigating a booming workload by providing essential resources. Brink believes that in a relationship-driven business lik...

In this episode of Inside MCAA, we're joined by Rick Gopffarth, SVP of Preconstruction for Dynamic Systems, a national turnkey mechanical and process construction firm, and the National President of MCAA. Rick emphasizes several critical points including the need for increased field supervision in construction projects, the importance of educating project management staff, and the continuous e...