Government Relations

Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association

IMSCA has been representing the interests of mechanical and specialty contractors in Springfield since 1967.

IMSCA is an umbrella organization of 18 different construction associations in Illinois that represents a wide range of specialty trades.

IMSCA was formed to work with members of the Illinois State Legislature and State Regulatory Agencies on behalf of the construction industry, opposing inequitable regulations and supporting efforts to strengthen the business environment for contractors in the state.

IMSCA employs a professional executive in Springfield who knows the legislators and understands the political process in the General Assembly. Acting at the direction of IMSCA, this representative monitors proposed legislation which may affect our industry and meets with legislators to make sure that the collective position of the mechanical and specialty contractors in Illinois is clearly understood.

IMSCA Works For You

The following represents some of IMSCA's achievements over the past few years:

  • Spearheaded a class action suit which resulted in refunds of over one billion dollars by insurance companies.
  • Successfully supported the requirements for separate bids under the Illinois Purchasing Act.
  • Promoted creation of an industry advisory board to maintain communication between contractors and Capitol Development Board.
  • Continued representation on the Governor's "Agreed Bill Committee" responsible for workers compensation rules in Illinois.
  • Successfully attained passage of "No Lien Bill" which allows contractors to maintain their lien rights in Illinois.
  • Legislative Representation for Over 2,000 Construction Employers.

Louis Giordano
Executive Director
Government Relations Specialist

William (Bill) Foster
Lobbyist

925 South Spring
Springfield, Illinois 62704

Phone (217) 523-4361
Fax (217) 523-179

www.imsca.org