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Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors (MMC) of Eden Prairie, MN, found that using Uponor’s AquaPEX® crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping for the risers and the unit piping in a new hotel saved crews about two to three days of installation per floor. On a 13-story project with 50 units per floor, that adds up to almost a month of installation time savings.
MCAA’s Safety Management for Supervisors Training Video follows a seasoned mechanical construction supervisor as he leads a new colleague through the skills that are critical for effective safety management on mechanical construction projects. The video describes the key management skills that enable supervisors to keep employees safe and help maintain project profitability.
Get your staff invested in your business decision making! Don’t miss Julie Williamson’s Education Session, Bringing The Possible to Life: Influencing Decisions Across Your Business at MSCA CONNECT 2017 Education Conference, to be held October 15-18, 2017.
Mechanical, Inc. of Freeport, IL has contributed an additiional $5,000 to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) bringing the company’s total contributions to the Foundation to $22,500.
MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
Contracted to design and install the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a massive renovation, Arden Building Companies faced a tight timeline, a tight space, and a tight budget—all of which made welding a poor choice for completing the mechanical room. Using Victaulic’s easy-to-install grooved connections, Arden joined, hung, and installed pipe quickly and efficiently once it was lowered into the mechanical room. Arden estimated that the speed of installation reduced overall costs by approximately $100,000.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) internet reporting rules and overtime pay regulations are under review by the Department of Labor, but two other Obama Administration rules of interest to the industry remain in uncertain status—the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements for registered apprenticeship programs and the paid sick leave (EO 13706) rules for direct federal prime contractors and subcontractors.
At its recent Board meeting, the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) affirmed its commitment to press for Composite Pension Plan legislation this year. NCCMP also pledged to pursue legislative and regulatory changes to ensure the 2014 Kline-Miller law, which allows critical and declining plans to adjust benefits to prevent plan insolvency, is fairly implemented by the Treasury Department.
The UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference will be held at The Mirage in Las Vegas, November 14-15. The theme of this year’s Labor Relations Conference will be “Highlighting Best Practices.” Planning to join us? Make your hotel reservations now.
Most in the HVAC industry know all about the commissioning process but a new resurgence of retrocommissioning is making a comeback in the HVACR industry. Thom Brazel and Dick Starr, both former MSCA Chairman of the Board of Managers, are featured in a recent article about retrocommissioning in The News.
Egan Company installed the MobileTech solution from KEY2ACT, slashing billing time and eliminating time-consuming paperwork. Chris Yelle, Egan’s service operations manager, estimated that Egan will see its return on investment (ROI) within 18 months of implementing MobileTech, which connects field staff to the back office, providing instant access to the information and enabling both sides to easily manage service calls and appointments.
Make sure your service techs have the up-to-date safety training they need to protect themselves from arc flash and electrical shock hazards while working on equipment pushing 480 volts or less. The session covers all applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, best practices, and real-world accident information.
This conference is designed to provide MCAA affiliated association executives with best practices education that empowers them to better serve their board and contractor members.
This annual conference is designed to connect future professionals with MCAA members and future internship and full-time employment opportunities.
This Week's Featured Resources
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Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Video
This video provides you with the information you need to help your workers understand potential hazards from overexposure to respirable silica, identify operations that produce respirable silica dust, and implement safe work practices. -
Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Pocket Guide
This pocket guide highlights key training points from MCAA's Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Video. -
Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Documentation Sheet
This pocket guide highlights key training points from MCAA's Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Video. -
Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Test
Verify that workers are retaining key training points from MCAA's Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Video with this test. -
Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Test Answer Key
Check your workers' responses to the Musculoskeletal Wellness for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Test to ensure they're retaining key training points. -
PDF Editing Utilization for the Mechanical Contractor
This bulletin shows how one contractor has used PDF editing software to save time and money by paperlessly exchanging documents. -
Managing Retainage – A Critical Component of Effective Cash Flow
This bulletin offers ideas for effectively managing retainage, which has become a significant cash flow issue for mechanical contractors. -
Safety Manual for Mechanical Fabrication Shop Workers
This manual provides fabrication shop workers with critical safety information on everything from working safely with overhead and gantry cranes to preventing overexposure to manganese while performing hot work. -
5th Annual JBKnowledge Construction Technology Report
JB Knowledge, MCAA's construction technology research partner, conducts an annual report on construction technology practices. Participants came from across the construction industry, including 700 MCAA members. -
Model Silica Exposure Control Plan for Mechanical Construction
This easily customized model plan covers all the basics required to comply with OSHA’s silica standard and protect your workers. -
Silica Safety for Mechanical Construction Workers Safety Training Video
This video provides you with the information you need to help your workers understand potential hazards from overexposure to respirable silica, identify operations that produce respirable silica dust, and implement safe work practices. -
Technology Report on Field Service Software
Our partners at JB Knowledge surveyed MSCA members on the technology practices and software needs for their service operations before comparing 16 different software solutions in this report. -
Construction Technology Research Report: 3D Scanning
Technology is a challenge and an opportunity. MCAA partnered with JBK Labs to help our members keep pace by conducting independent research. -
Construction Technology Report – 3D Scanning Webinar with James Benham
This webinar explores and compares the differences in products, software and processes that contractors will see when they begin to utilize 3D scanning technology. -
Guide to Human Resources Policies
Designed to assist you in developing a human resources manual for your company, this publication reflects current trends and law on human resource management. -
Management Methods Manual
This manual has it all! Written by contractors for contractors, this is THE definitive guide to the basics to help you keep your company running smoothly, efficiently and profitably. -
Employee Reviews
Get tips on making the most of the employee review process, including how the review process can be used to improve the performance of employees and management alike. -
Guide to Subcontractor Safety Management
This guide provides mechanical construction employers with the information needed to objectively select subcontractors that are committed to jobsite safety and health. -
Tool and Equipment Rental Guide
Why spend time gathering equipment rates when you don’t have to? This is a comprehensive, current guide to cost recovery for commonly used tools and equipment. -
MCAA Safety Apps Report
Written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA, this report found that most applications for safety professionals are geared towards documentation. There is a growing trend analytics on this data to identify root causes and trends. -
MCAA Robotic Total Station Report
This sixth report in the MCAA Technology Research Series was written by our partners at JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. When used in concert with BIM, robotic total stations have the potential to drastically improve productivity. -
Toolbox Safety Talks for Mechanical Construction Workers – Volume VI
These short duration safety training toolbox talks focus on a variety of common hazards, including silica; confined spaces; hazardous substances; energy sources and equipment and more. -
Safety Manual for Mechanical Service Technicians
This comprehensive, user-friendly manual was designed specifically for the mechanical service industry. Color illustrations highlight key points and enhance the reader's ability to find information. -
Understanding and Managing Risks Associated with Consequential Damages
This bulletin helps contractors avoid or manage the risks that arise when an unexpected disruption in a project results in a substantial financial impact. -
Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers
This comprehensive, user-friendly manual is designed specifically for the mechanical industry. It contains recent information about safe work practices and color illustrations highlight what you need to know. -
Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
This full-featured digital version of our Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide enhances the look and feel of our printed directory with digital-only benefits. -
2016 MCAA-Focused Construction Technology Report
This report enables MCAA members to see how their companies' use of technology compares to other MCAA members as well as the industry at large. -
Benchmarking Data for Mechanical Contractors
MCAA members can compare their business performance against industry averages for 20 key financial ratios and other data with this new report. -
An Explanation of Certified Pipe Welding
This publication helps educate technicians and customers about ASME Code requirements for the proper installation and fabrication of welded piping systems in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications. -
Webinar on BIM to Field Software Construction Technology Report
This webinar offers additional insight into the results of the 2016 Construction Technology Research Report. -
Robotic Total Station
This bulletin compares the traditional layout process with the technologically advanced Robotic Total Station, which integrates with BIM and 3D modeling. Readers will learn the benefits of the RTS and what to look for when selecting a system. -
BIM Software Analysis Webinar with Josh Bone
In this webinar, Josh Bone, the lead author of MCAA's second Construction Technology Research Report on BIM, presents some insights from his research findings. -
BIM Software – A Comparative Analysis
This second report in the Construction Technology Research Series was written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. BIM technologies in the area of construction and maintenance can expedite work, increase precision, and prevent mistakes. -
BIM to Field Software – A Comparative Analysis
MCAA has now released its third installment of the Construction Technology Research Series with a report produced by JB Knowledge Labs on BIM to Field Software, free to members. -
Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry
This publication is a planning tool that helps you determine the costs associated with unplanned events, circumstances and factors that may impact the outcome, productivity and schedule of construction projects. -
Achieving Spatial Coordination through BIM – A Guide for Specialty Contractors
This guide helps mechanical contractors incorporate leading-edge technologies into their project spatial coordination efforts. Developed by MCAA, SMACNA and NECA with funding from MCERF. -
Factors to Consider in Establishing, Operating and Maintaining a Fabrication Shop
Whether you're establishing a new fab shop or looking to keep yours operating at peak performance, this bulletin provides tips to enhance your company's productivity and profitability. -
Pre-Fabrication Operations Guide for Plumbing
Whether you’ve been thinking about pre-fabrication or want to ensure that your pre-fab processes are using the latest technology and tooling, this guide can help. -
Enforceability of Contractual Fines/Penalties for Subcontractor Safety Violations
This bulletin explains how provisions that impose fines or penalties for subcontractors' safety violations could impact a subcontractor and how best to avoid them. -
Conditional Relief from Some Category 2 PPE Under NFPA 70E – 2015 Safety Bulletin
This bulletin explains the circumstances under which mechanical service technicians are permitted to wear less PPE than what is typically required for work on HVAC units pushing 480 volts or less. -
Final Recordkeeping Rule Safety Bulletin
This bulletin summarizes changes to OSHA’s recordkeeping rule that require affected employers to submit occupational injury and illness information to the agency via electronic means. Learn what this means for your company. -
Project Manager’s Manual
This manual covers all aspects of mechanical industry project management, including key topics like managing change orders and claims, job cost and labor control, productivity, scheduling, safety and much more.
MCAA’s web-based labor estimating manual is an invaluable tool for your business. Free as a benefit of your membership.
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Scholarships are just one way the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation is investing in your industry’s future. Have you invested in it?
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You can make an impact on the future of your industry and your business by contributing to the MCAA Political Action Committee.
MCAA PAC
Looking for an intern? You can head to our improved student chapter website and check out the great resumes there!
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The year-round involvement of our manufacturer/supplier members is part of what makes MCAA special. Learn more about the Council and the value it brings to MCAA.
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Our new online registration system is up and running. We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions in one place – here!