The Mechanical & Electrical Contractors’ Association
The Mechanical and Electrical Contractors’ Association (M&ECA) is the national representative trade association for mechanical and electrical contractors operating in the electrical contracting and building services sector in Ireland.
Membership of the M&ECA is derived from two individual trade associations, as follows:
The Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors’ Association (MEBSCA)
Represents mechanical contractors who undertake heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) works including design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance.
President: Mr Mark Hodson, Laminar Engineering
Vice-President: Mr Darragh Martin, Weltec
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA)
Represents electrical contractors operating in the commercial and industrial sectors carrying out electrical works including design, installation, repairs, commissioning and maintenance.
President: Ms Joanne Cluxton, Mercury Engineering
Vice-President: Mr Eamonn Thornton, CJK
Key contacts
Denise Tuffy
Director of Specialist Contracting
Denise Tuffy joined the CIF in 2016 and holds a Masters’ in Business Administration from Trinity College Dublin. Denise is responsible for the executive support of the mechanical & electrical associations within the Federation; and the Construction 4.0 policy committee.
Gillian Ross
Executive, Specialist Contracting
Gillian Ross is responsible for the executive support of specialist associations’ business within the Federation. Gillian administers a range of member services activities covering marketing and promotion of associations, lobbying and representation, while dealing with member queries on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, amongst other issues. Gillian is also the Manager of the Register of Heritage Contractors.
Sinéad Cronin
Administrator, Specialist Contracting
Sinéad Cronin provides administrative support to the Director of Specialist Contracting. In this role, Sinéad liaises directly with members of the mechanical and electrical associations within the federation – the Construction 4.0 committee and the Smart Off-site Association (SosA). She disseminates industry updates, organises membership meetings, conferences, workshops, and events, while dealing with daily member queries and concerns. Prior to taking up this role, Sinéad worked with some Tier 1 contractors in the Irish market and a global consulting, engineering, and construction management company. She has experience in a broad range of sectors within the industry.
Services
Provided by M&ECA
M&ECA services
- Expert review of contract documents, particularly in relation to amended standard forms of contract and sub-contract and bespoke documents expert review and advice in relation to Collateral Warranties Assistance and advice in relation to payment disputes, including access to the dispute resolution services offered by CIF advice and guidance on procurement law and pre-qualification documentation.
- Advice and guidance on health and safety legislation, site safety plans and safety training.
- Expert advice on a range of employee relations matters including contracts of employment, TLO, redundancy and grievance and disciplinary procedures.
- Representation at numerous industrial relations forums including the Labour Court, the Labour Relations Commission, Rights Commissioners, Employment Appeals Tribunals and the Equality Tribunal.
- Review of apprenticeship curricula and provide specialised training to target member needs. Development of specialised training based on national standards.
- The association also holds social events annually including the M&ECA Golf Outing and the M&ECA European Conference.