This week marks the start of Week One of MCAA’s Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) Course 16…which will be its largest class ever. More importantly, this class will use its final project competition to develop technology-oriented best practices aimed at advancing MCAA’s Construction Technology Initiative!
In our Tuesday TechTalk, @mcaageek Sean McGuire asks, “Are tablets replacing mobile phones on your jobsite?” What is becoming clear is that the importance of phones is diminishing. With a six-month payback period, more contractors are choosing to provide tablets to their workforce and explore their benefits and productivity.
MCAA recently negotiated an additional member discount for OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Safety Standards Courses.
Register now to reserve your spot for the Industry Improvement Funds Conference, November 30 – December 2, 2016. Held at the beautiful Longboat Key Club in Longboat Key, Florida, the 2016 program will explore a wide array of topics including accounting, diversity, student talent and peer advise on technology and membership tracking.
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. Register for this date.
MCAA has released the 2016-2017 edition of its Tool and Equipment Rental Guide. The guide puts the latest comprehensive cost recovery information for commonly used tools and equipment at your fingertips. The guide is free as a member benefit.
2016’s Student and Mechanical Contractors Summit finds us in Denver, Colorado for an awesome two-day program. With a session on the Robotic Total Station, a tour of the Breckenridge Brewery mechanical systems, a mini competition and student chapter and competition news, MCAA Student Chapter members won’t want to miss another exciting summit. Thanks to the MCA of Colorado for being such amazing hosts.
The seminar will help members and local association executives improve their understanding of the bargaining process to assist in preparing properly for negotiations, and to make bargaining a constructive event for management and labor. Registration is open now!
This Week's Featured Resources
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Pre-Fabrication Operations Guide for Plumbing
Whether you’ve been thinking about making the jump into pre-fabrication or you want to ensure that your pre-fab processes are taking advantage of the latest technology and tooling, this guide can help. It introduces pre-fabrication and explains how changing your company’s culture to one that focuses on fabrication can yield benefits such as significantly reduced -
Webinar on BIM to Field Software Construction Technology Report
On August 23, 2016, Josh Bone, the lead researcher for JB Knowledge on our third Construction Technology Research Report, joined Sean McGuire, MCAA’s Director of Construction Technology for a companion webinar that provided more explanation and detail into the project. -
MCAA Safety Bulletin on Conditional Relief from Some Category 2 PPE Under NFPA 70E – 2015
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. -
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. -
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. -
MCAA Safety Bulletin on Final Recordkeeping Rule
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. -
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. -
Enforceability of Contractual Fines/Penalties for Subcontractor Safety Violations
Subcontractors’ contracts may include provisions that impose fines or penalties for subcontractors’ safety violations. MCAA’s Management Methods Committee has released a Bulletin explaining how such provisions could impact a subcontractor and how best to avoid them. -
Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
Members now have access to a full-featured digital version of our Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide. This online version enhances the look and feel of our printed directory with digital-only benefits. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 on 3D Scanning technologies. This report is the first of a series. -
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 in an invaluable tool for your business. Free as a benefit of your membership.
WebLEM
Scholarships are just one way the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation is investing in your industry’s future. Have you invested in it?
MCERF
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!
MCAAGreatFutures
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.
Manufacturer / Supplier Council
Our new online registration system is up and running. We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions in one place – here!