New joint initiatives to assist members and the public in support of sustainable construction practices.

United Association (UA) and the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) announced plans to launch several new joint initiatives to assist members and the public in support of sustainable construction practices, beginning with a mission statement: “Together MCAA and the UA are committed to a green stewardship of our environment and increasing our energy independence. We will do this by providing our members with the on-going training, information and resources necessary to install, service and maintain mechanical and plumbing systems in a manner that will safeguard our health and the well-being of future generations by respecting and conserving the world's limited natural resources.”