Inside MCAA - The Blueprint For Mechanical Contracting

Welcome to Inside MCAA, The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting, the podcast dedicated to unveiling the strategies and resources that power success within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Hosted by renowned Customer Experience Coach and NEI Instructor Frank Favaro, each episode dives deep into the wealth of educational tools, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that define MCAA.

Inside MCAA - The Blueprint For Mechanical Contracting is a business podcast hosted by Frank Favaro/MCAA, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Frank Favaro/MCAA hosts Inside MCAA - The Blueprint For Mechanical Contracting, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Labor, Leadership, and Learning: MCAA President Brian Hughes

  Sep 19, 202542 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Inside MCAA, CEO Tim Brink sits down with MCAA President and President of Hughes Environmental Engineering, Brian Hughes.</p><p>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. </p><p>Brian shares his perspective on lifelong learning, the benefits of collaboration, and how contractors can thrive by sharing and adapting best practices, calling his own company a “greatest-hits collection” of lessons learned from MCAA peers.</p><p>Other topics include labor shortages, diversity of work within the industry, MCAA’s str...

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  Episode #13

  Code, Compliance and Craftsmanship: The Role of NCPWB in Mechanical Contracting

  Aug 1, 202528 minS1

  <p>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. </p><p>NCPWB is a tripartite organization comprised of contractors, the United Association (UA), and the Welding Bureau itself, with a mission to jointly develop and maintain commonly used welding and brazing procedures. </p><p>These Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) are the fo...

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  Episode #12

  The State of Service: Solutions, Skills, and the Future of the Industry

  May 21, 202524 minS1

  <p>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 and its most pressing challenge: the labor shortage.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation highlights strategies for recruitment and workforce development, including partnerships with trade schools, apprenticeships, and targeted outreach to students and parents. Renee and Adam also explore how MSCA’s memb...

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  Episode #11

  Building Careers, Connections, and the Future of Mechanical Contracting

  Apr 23, 202539 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p>Andrew shares his early journey as a student chapter competition team member at Milwaukee School of Engineering to a career-launching handshake at the annual MCAA convention. Michele reflects on how her passion of working with student chapters led to a national role influencing thousands of rising prof...

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  Episode #10

  Empowering Women in the Mechanical Contracting Industry

  Apr 2, 202528 minS1

  <p>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 emphasizes the value of networking and professional relationships in career growth.</p><p>Frank and Wendy discuss the founding of WiMI in 2019, initiated to support women in mechanical contracting through mentorship, professional development, and networking. Wendy highlights the...

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