What is an Apprenticeship?

Governor Tony Evers proclaimed the week of November 8-14, 2020, as Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin, in accordance with National Apprenticeship Week. Throughout the week, the Department of Workforce Development’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards will be holding virtual events and activities to encourage apprenticeship training and celebrate the positive impact on Wisconsin’s economy. What exactly is […]

COVID-19 Info

We are compiling beneficial information to help our members while they face these unprecedented times.  Below are links with detailed information to help everyone cope and conquer the challenges brought on by COVID-19.  Check back for daily updates! May 21, 2020 HEROES Relief Bill Contains Victory for Composite Pension Plans – SMACNA May 21, 2020 […]

Wisconsin Construction Industry Steps Up to Donate Aluminum Nose Clips for Face Masks

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin construction industry joined forces with Sheet Metal Workers Local 18 and additional Union Contractors throughout Wisconsin to produce nose clips for face masks slated for first responders and frontline workers, Madison Area Mechanical Contractors & Sheet Metal Association (MSC) Executive Director Julie Walsh announced on Tuesday. “Our Union Contractors have […]

Women In Construction Week

We are proud to honor and showcase the Women of MSC/MAPC during the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Women in Construction Week, March 1-8, 2020.  We featured 20 of our amazing women!                              

Women of MSC/MAPC To Participate in Polar Plunge

There are seven brave members of Women of MSC/MAPC who will be taking the plunge in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin at the 2020 Polar Plunge Madison on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  These brave women from MSC/MAPC, 1901 Inc., General Heating and Air Conditioning, H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection, and Monona Plumbing and Fire […]

Governor Evers & Congressman Pocan Toured New Sheet Metal Training School Today

MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 18 hosted Governor Tony Evers, Congressman Mark Pocan, and State Representative Gary Hebl for an exclusive tour of the new Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Training School on Friday, December 13, 2019, MSC Executive Director […]

32nd Annual Heat’s On A Huge Success

MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Steamfitters Local 601 had over 60 members service nearly 60 homes of veterans at the 32nd Annual Heat’s On event on Saturday, October 19, 2019. All furnaces are working great, and there were no carbon monoxide leaks discovered during this year’s event. […]

32nd Annual Heat’s On Free Furnace Checks for Veterans Set for Oct. 19

MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Steamfitters Local 601 will host the 32nd Annual Heat’s On event on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Over 60 area steamfitters will volunteer a day of labor to inspect and service heating systems in 60 qualified veterans’ homes throughout Dane County. Trucks and […]

Foundations for the Trades Training Future Tradesmen & Tradeswomen

MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors (MAPC) brought the students of the current Foundations for the Trades class, presented by the Urban League of Greater Madison, for tours at 1901, Inc. and General Heating & Air Conditioning for a hands-on experience in the […]