• Structured, professional educational seminars, forums and business meetings created with high quality subject matter. The UMCA events are scheduled in advance and are held on a monthly basis. The UMCA also provides an Annual Convention, which is held in mid-August  to mid-September.
• Representation through a unified voice in legislative lobbying. Committee efforts are also made through the Utah Subcontractors Council, a legislative committee created for specialty contractors.
• Contractor representation on state boards and commissions of governmental agencies such as; Department of Facilities and Capital Management, Department of Professional and Occupational Licensing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, The Plumbing and Licensing Board, The Contractors Licensing Board, The Building Code Commission, and The Plumbing Health Advisory Board.
• Contractor representation on employer related boards and commissions such as: UMCA Labor Negotiations Committee, UMCA Grievances Committee, UMCA Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Utah Pipe Trade Health and Welfare Committee, Utah Pipe Trades Pension Trust, etc.
• Events and activities with an environment conducive to social enhancement, professional development and networking opportunities.
• Monthly newsletter with articles that may include current events in the industry, financial advice and insights, legal summations, association events, board and commission developments and legislative progress.
• Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide which is a quick reference provided to the membership, engineers, architects, general contractors, state and local agencies.
• An Association office, with full time staff, working as directed toward the goals and objectives determined by the Board of Directors. The UMCA office is staffed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and provides a toll free line for members in rural areas.
• An Association office, which provides for a clearinghouse of information; a place for contractors to call to register their opinions and concerns; as well as a resource for industry standards, regulations and other related information.
• A liaison with architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors.
• A governing body, of five contractor members, diverse and noteworthy in their leadership capabilities.

Membership Levels

• Regular Membership in the UMCA is available to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations who are regularly engaged in the plumbing and mechanical contracting business, who have established places of business, and who employ union labor for the prosecution of such business.
• Associate Membership in the UMCA is generally available to other firms or individuals having direct interest n the plumbing and mechanical contracting industry. Examples include, but are not limited to, mechanical equipment manufacturers, representatives, suppliers and service providers.
• Affiliate Membership in the UMCA is generally available to contractors and subcontractors who are involved in limited aspects of mechanical system installations, but not fully qualifying for a regular mechanical contractor membership. By joining as an Affiliated Member, these contractors are demonstrating their interest in and support of the goals and objectives of the UMCA and its members. Examples include, but are not limited to, sheet metal, temperature control, sprinkler, and insulation contractors.