Trade-Specific Associations for Subcontractors
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Commercial Painting Industry Association (CPIA)
Commercial Painting Industry Association (CPIA)
The Commercial Painting Industry Association is a peer-driven professional trade association dedicated to commercial painting contractors. It brings together business owners and their teams to share, connect, and grow.

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- A wide peer support network and specific peer groups to support owners and key roles in your organization
- Discounted registration to in-person events, including the annual CPIA Leadership Conference
- Webinars and roundtable discussions covering technical, operations, safety, financial/accounting, legal, and insurance topics
- Free access to a technical support consultant for products and troubleshooting
- Subscription to quarterly CPIA Magazine
Trade-Specific Associations for Subcontractors
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Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America is an association of 2,700 member companies across all areas of mechanical contracting, including heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and piping. It has four subsidiaries—Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA), the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB), and the Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC)
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
The American Iron and Steel Institute is an association of integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, suppliers, and customers in the steel industry. AISI advances the case for steel as the preferred material of choice and serves as a voice for American steel in public policy.
National Subcontractors Alliance (NSA)
The National Subcontractors Alliance is a trade association representing the interests of subcontractors by providing support on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry. Membership is open to any local, regional, or state association dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights and interests of specialty contractors in the construction industry.