And, We're Working for a Greener Future Too
On this 40 th anniversary of Earth Day, we are thinking deeply about the convergence of green and sustainable construction with building information modeling (BIM). The Mechanical Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) and USGBC, in conjunction with...

MCERF Releases a New Water Study
To find out more about the new study entitled Water-Efficiency Technologies for Mechanical Contractors: New Business Opportunities click here for the News Release...

MCERF to Sponsor Additional Research Projects in 2008
Following its announcement of a joint research project with the U.S. Green Building Council, the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) announced that it is funding two more research studies in 2008. The first study will be led by...

MCERF and USGBC to Partner on Major Green Study
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will work cooperatively on a study, Identifying Key Design, Construction and Operation Variables Affecting Energy Performance in LEED...

MCERF Releases Study on RFID Technology for Construction Projects
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has just released a study concerning radio frequency identification tags (or "RFIDs"). Four years ago, MCERF listed RFIDs as one of the five key trends for the future...

MCERF National Contractor Survey Can Help Us Improve Educational Programs
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) is underwriting a nationwide survey of the educational needs and experiences of mechanical and service contractors. The data...

MCERF, McCarl Group, MCAA Affiliates Partner on Survey of Industry Education Needs
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has awarded a research grant to The McCarl Group to conduct the first-ever study of the professional education needs...

MCERF Underwrites Industry Task Force to Explore Promise of Green Building Technologies
In November of 2005, a delegation of industry stake holders (including MCERF, MCAA, MSCA, PCA, UA and the Manufacturer/Suppliers Council representatives) explored the latest information on green building...

MCERF Funds Insurance Liability Reform Study
The MCERF-funded insurance liability reform study by Ducker Worldwide, The Contractor Liability Insurance Cost and Coverage Problem - Solutions to Improve...

MCERF Funds Conversion fo MCAA Safety Videos to English/Spanish
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has underwritten the conversion of all 23 safety training videos...

MCERF Unveils New Website at MCAA 2006 Convention
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) unveiled its new website at MCAA 2006...

MCERF Seeks Contractor Volunteers for OPUS Project
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) is looking for contractors who have the appropriate experience and time...

MCERF Sending Green Report to All MCAA, PCA, and MSCA Contractors
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) is sending a complimentary copy of Green Building Smart Market Report...

MCERF to Fund Study on Educational Needs of Small Contractors
Last week, the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation's (MCERF) Board of Trustees approved funding of a study to investigate the special educational needs...