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Three New Publications Debut at MCAA 2012

MCAA 2012 heralded the arrival of three new MCAA titles that made their debut during the annual convention:

Planning for Profitability: Your Guide to Successful Pre-Construction Planning

The companion Successful Project Management Flowchart

A 2012 edition of the popular Change Orders, Overtime, Productivity: A Primer for the Construction Industry, featuring new content that will show you how to apply the measured mile method of productivity analysis.

Members will receive a free copy of the profitability publications in their April Monthly Mailing. All titles are also available for purchase in our online store.

Management Methods Manual Adds Estate Tax Planning and Succession Bulletin

The MCAA Management Methods Committee has just released a new bulletin covering Estate Tax Planning and Succession. This latest addition to MCAA’s Management Methods Manual provides an overview of the myriad issues involved in successfully transitioning a business from one generation to the next. In clear, concise language, it explains various estate tax planning options and the repercussions each can have upon a company’s succession plans. The committee also released an update to the bulletin on Labor Relations, expanding it to keep pace with MCAA’s offerings. As an MCAA/MSCA/PCA member, you receive free access to the entire Management Methods Manual, which provides information to help you run your business smoothly, efficiently and profitably as well as navigate new challenges. Members are welcome to download the guide at no charge. If you are a non-member, please visit our online store to purchase.

Some Owners, GCs and CMs Are Requiring Written Crane Safety Programs. Are You Prepared?

Whether you need to create a company-specific crane safety program or check the completeness of your existing program, MCAA can help! Our new Model Crane Safety Program will assist you in either task, and help you comply with the requirements set forth in OSHA’s Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC). Members can download their free copy of a “ZIP” file that contains the program in three versions: PDF, Word and text. Non-members are welcome to order through our online store.

Does Your Electrical Safety Program Reflect NFPA 70E – 2012?

MCAA and MSCA members can access a free, revised Model NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Program for Service which is in line with recent revisions to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The revisions are based on changes made in NFPA 70E – 2012, the current version of the standard. The model program is for companies performing HVAC work on equipment pushing 480 volts or less. Members can download their free copy of a “ZIP” file that contains the program in three versions: PDF, Word and text. Non-members are welcome to order through our online store.