In July, SMACNA joined the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), and the Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) in signing a historic strategic alliance agreement. For the first time, all four associations are coming together to encourage collaboration and innovation throughout the construction and maintenance industries.
Under the terms of the new alliance, there will be a heightened focus on advocating for policies that promote general industry welfare and prosperity. The agreement solidifies a unified front among these prominent organizations to address industry challenges and leverage collective strengths. It also highlights the value of cohesive efforts in advocating for policies that support the growth and stability of the construction sector at national and regional levels. By working together NECA, MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC aim to develop and promote best practices, enhance safety standards and drive technological advancements across their respective sectors.
This “agreement represents a pivotal moment for our industry,” says David Long, CEO of NECA. “By uniting four leading trade associations, we are reinforcing our dedication to collaboration and innovation across every aspect of the construction and maintenance sector. This enables us to address the complexities of modern construction more effectively and deliver unparalleled value to our members and their clients.”
“MCAA is thrilled to enter into this Strategic Alliance Agreement with NECA, SMACNA and TAUC,” adds Timothy J. Brink, CEO of MCAA. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in unifying our efforts to address the critical issues impacting the construction and maintenance industry. Together, we will drive innovation, enhance safety and foster growth for our unionized contractor members, ensuring the continued leadership of America's construction capabilities on the global stage.”
In discussing this momentous occasion, SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger says, “Trade associations set a high bar for what it means to work together for the benefit of everyone. SMACNA is pleased to formalize ways to collaborate with our colleagues to advance practices and procedures that will grow our professions and help the people dedicated to building a better America and world.”
And Daniel Hogan, CEO of TAUC says, “This agreement is a great step forward for the construction and maintenance industry; it formalizes something we have known for a long time: We are at our best when we work together. TAUC is all about collaboration, and bringing all of these associations together will benefit all of us in the industry for years to come.”
