New UA/MSCA Training Trailer
New Sustainable Technologies Training Trailer
Visits Bonita Springs for
Mechanical Service Contractors of America
24th Annual Educational Conference
Bonita Springs, Florida, October 21, 2009 – A unique state-of-the-art sustainable technologies demonstration training trailer that lets contractors and customers have hands-on access is available and open this week, while the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) hold their 24th Annual Educational Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mobile Green Classroom of Sustainable Technologies is an educational tool providing information about the latest green technologies being used in mechanical and plumbing, service and construction.
“This adds to our arsenal of unique training capabilities,” said MSCA Executive Director Barbara Dolim.
The 54-foot-long trailer is equipped with various workstations, each offering installation, operation and service training opportunities on green building technologies. Many were included because of their relationship to the USGBC LEED Green Building Certification requirements.
Green HVACR, plumbing, fire prevention and energy systems in the trailer are fully functional in order to demonstrate installation, operation and why they are described as “green.”
The trailer is a collaborative initiative by: the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Mechanical Service Contractors of America, the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech).
Sustainable technologies that are demonstrated within the trailer are: solar energy production and storage, solar water heating, radiant floor heating system, radiant ceiling heating and cooling system, geo-thermal heat pump system, Heat pump water pre-heat system, air purification system, desiccant low humidity system, high efficiency HVAC motor display, package terminal air conditioner – zone cooling system , wind power simulator, energy efficient appliances, high efficiency/low flow plumbing fixtures and
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faucets – residential and commercial, gray water system, rainwater catchment system, fire prevention mist systems and green building design display.
In addition to the mobile classroom, MSCA is in partnership with MCAA and UA in several other green initiatives including: LEED Accredited Professional Training Programs, and Green Awareness Training and Certification Programs. More information is available from MSCA’s Greenroom at www.msca.org and www.mcaagreen.org
For complete details on the conference, go to: www.msca.org.
Photos and further information available at www.mscastar.org/press/
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About MSCA
MSCA is the leading national trade association for HVACR contractors, providing education, marketing and labor/management services to assure its members deliver quality performance, value and expertise for allbuilding system needs. MSCA contractors perform service, maintenance, replacement, retrofit and repair work resulting in enhanced reliability, tenant satisfaction, and efficiency. MSCA’s contractor qualification program, MSCA STAR, recognizes contractors that have met the highest standards of excellence in the industry and employ highly-skilled UA STAR certified technicians.MSCA has more than 1,400 member companies and is a subsidiary of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. For further information go to www.msca.org.
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