Don't Miss our New Webinars

New webinars have been added to the schedule for 2010, and they are available free of charge to the first 200 MCAA members to sign up. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity.

Upcoming topics include Net Zero Energy Buildings taught by Tim Wentz of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Visit our Webinar and Workshop page to get more details and learn how to register.

Archived Webinars for Your Review

We all have busy schedules, and know that sometimes you miss out on our popular webinar series. If you missed some of these great programs, like Matt Gregg's recent presentation on geothermal technology, be sure to check out the archived presentations on our Archived Webinars page.

MCAA Was an Ecobuild America Sponsor

MCAA members and their associates were eligible for a special VIP registration to Ecobuild America. We hope you enjoyed the show!

MCAA Visited Greenbuild Expo

MCAA is proud to be a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. One of the highlights of any year is Greenbuild and its Expo. Dave Kruse, MCAA's Green Coordinating Committee Chair, toured the Greenbuild Expo and visited the exhibits of MCAA's Manufacturer / Supplier Council members.

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Click to play this introductory video, then visit our Product Showcase to view some of the highlights of their exhibits.

Green Associate training

Troy Aichele presented webinar on Water Auditing; Get Downloads Here

For plumbing contractors, water auditing can become a powerful driver for new business. A water audit is an assessment of how much water is used in a building and how much can be saved over lifetime of new products. By using updated ROI calculators that incorporate product and labor prices with utility cost trends and forecasted maintenance, contractors can show owners how quickly they can pay back the additional expense required to install new fixtures.

In his presentation, Troy Aichele shared the advanced ROI calculator he uses on projects and how it is applied during water audits to gain new business. Click here to download the water audit calculator. And, click here to download an ROI excel worksheet that will help you become familiar with the calculator. And to review the webinar recording, click here.

Troy Aichele, LEED AP, Accredited GreenPlumberUSA Trainer, has a B.S. degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington, an A.A.S. degree in HVAC and Refrigeration Design, and has worked in every facet as a Plumbing Contractor in the Pacific Northwest over the last 20 years specializing in Healthcare and Water Conservation. Troy is a member MCAA’s Green Coordinating Committee.

Federal Stimulus Projects

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) set into motion much-needed funding for green building and energy initiatives. These projects are continuing to be awarded to provide stimulus to the economy. Our contractors involved in high performance building and energy projects will be following developments closely as opportunities unfold. MCAA is providing links to direct you to as many specific project lists as possible.