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MCAA19 registrations are pouring in! If you plan to join us, reserve now for the best room selection. Three spectacular properties are available, each with unique amenities tailored to create a remarkable guest experience. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the options and begin to Imagine your home away from home. You can find all the event details and register online at our special MCAA19 website!
MCAA recently learned that it earned a coveted 2018 Telly Award for its Workplace Violence Prevention and Protection safety training video. The video was developed and produced by MCAA to prepare pipefitters, plumbers, service technicians, fabrication shop workers, and office employees for the possibility of workplace violence. The Telly Awards winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.
If you’ve ever wished there was a way to listen to Management Methods bulletins during your workout or commute, you’re in luck! The Management Methods Committee has just released its first podcast in conjunction with a new bulletin covering Business Transition Options for the Mechanical Contractor. The podcast is the latest innovation from the committee, which recently introduced WebBooks of its new bulletins.
Wintry blasts already getting you down? Close your eyes and imagine the warm sun on your face, an endless sky above you, a club in your bag, a drink in your hand, and a breeze at your back – an oasis where you can learn, play, connect, and leave your worries behind. Come join us! See everything that MCAA19 has to offer and register online at our special MCAA19 website!
The Milwaukee Tool Mechanical Industry Safety Professional of the Year Award will be presented for the first time at MCAA19 in Phoenix, AZ. The annual award will be presented to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.
MCERF, MCAA’s non-profit Foundation, quietly and generously funds some of the most important initiatives benefiting the association’s members. This support is championed by MCERF’s 12-member Board of Trustees. You probably don’t know them…but you should!
Interested in seeing the products that will change the industry? A feature session at the MCAA Technology Conference will launch new products coming to the industry in 2019.
MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
MCAA’s Rigging Safety Guide helps you deliver basic information about key safe rigging practices to keep your workers safe during rigging operations. Additional rigging safety materials from MCAA include a safety training video and accompanying materials and an Evaluator’s Guide to Qualified Riggers.
Twenty-five of MCAA/MSCA’s top women leaders and manufacturer-supplier executives met this week in Arizona to shape the future of Women in the Mechanical Industry. Excitement was evident throughout the event as the attendees shared challenges and inspiring stories of success and accomplishments in their own businesses. Through brainstorming and strategic sessions, the attendees discussed an array of programming options to help women in the industry advance their careers, network, share resources and mentor young women entering the industry. Attendees left the event with a renewed sense of community and a new network of peers. Stay tuned for additional information about WiMI events and programs for the coming year.
MCAA19 features something for everyone, whether you want to explore business topics in depth, learn from others’ experiences, find your path to retirement, or gain crucial knowledge to ensure your business succeeds in the coming year…and beyond! You can find all the event details and register online at our special MCAA19 website.
Travis Voss, the Technology Manager from Mechanical Inc, was part of the keynote presentation at Autodesk’s Connect & Construct Summit, part of their annual conference, Autodesk University.
This annual conference provides world-class, industry-specific occupational safety and health education for contractor and local affiliate safety professionals.
Join us to learn about the latest tools, software, operations and trends that contractors are using to leverage technology and be even more successful.
This Week's Featured Resources
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Aerial Lift Safety Training Video
The video teaches viewers how to protect themselves while working with aerial lifts. Topics covered include: load capacities, inspection and function testing, what to do in case of a problem, fall prevention and protection, and safe operating procedures. -
Aerial Lift Safety Training Pocket Guide
This pocket guide highlights key training points from MCAA’s Aerial Lift Safety Training Video. -
Aerial Lift Safety Training Documentation Sheet
This documentation sheet can be used to document who has received the training contained in MCAA’s Aerial Lift Safety Training Video. -
Aerial Lift Safety Training Test
Verify that workers are retaining key training points from MCAA's Aerial Lift Safety Training Video with this test, designed to be used in conjunction with the Aerial Lift Safety Training Test Answer Key. -
Aerial Lift Safety Training Test Answer Key
Check your workers' responses to the Aerial Lift Safety Training Test to ensure they're retaining key training points. -
Fleet Safety for Mechanical Service and Construction Supervisors
This video will help you combat unsafe driving behaviors by teaching your supervisors how to properly screen drivers, the components of effective driver training, how to monitor driver behavior, and how to ensure proper inspection and maintenance of the company’s fleet. -
Guide to Silica Safety
MCAA's Guide to Silica Safety incorporates provisions in OSHA's new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard. The guide provides mechanical construction employers with the information they need to help their workers protect themselves from overexposure to respirable silica. -
Alternative Retirement Plan Designs
This in-depth analysis of Alternative Retirement Plan Designs was prepared for MCAA by actuaries Cary Franklin and Jonathan Feldman of Horizon Actuarial Services. It offers a general risk-factor analysis for plan trustees to consider in any more in-depth analysis of particular plan circumstances and plan design options. It focuses on six areas: 1) traditional defined benefit (DB) plans; 2) variable DB plans; 3) cash balance plans; 4) money purchase plans; 5) profit sharing plans; and, 6) proposed new composite plans (not yet enacted into law). -
Inventory of Construction Industry Pension Plans
This ground breaking analysis of historical trends in pension plans' key operating data will aid stakeholders and public policy makers in ensuring plans' futures with fact-based, in-depth analysis of plan experience over ten year periods. Prepared by MCAA and Horizon Actuarial Services, LLC. Looking for information about FASB? Check here for answers to frequently asked questions. -
The Next Generation of Data Security
Anything related to technology or cyber security can no longer be taken on faith. It should be protected like any other company asset, but with different tools and strategies. This article is intended to provide guidance and insight of current tools and techniques to protect your data and operations. -
Concurrent Delay
This bulletin provides an overview on the subject of concurrent delay. In some instances, contractors or subcontractors may be able to recover extended performance costs. They may also receive an extension of their performance time and as such, relief from liquidated damages. -
MCAA Microsoft HoloLens Research Report
This eighth report in the MCAA Technology Research Series was written by our partners at JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. It explores the possibilities for using augmented reality in the construction industry. -
NFPA70E – 2018 Safety Bulletin
The current version of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is NFPA 70E – 2018. This bulletin addresses work on HVAC equipment pushing 480 volts or less. -
Business Transition Options for the Mechanical Contractor
This bulletin reviews the various options for transferring ownership of a company and showcases the advance planning and analysis needed for a successful transfer. Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast! -
Business Transition Options for the Mechanical Contractor Podcast
Host Bob Lindbloom and co-host Rob Armistead discuss Exit Strategy Planning with Mario Vicari, business advisor to privately-held companies at Kreisher Miller. This podcast complements the Management Methods Bulletin on the same topic. Play the podcast directly from the WebBook, or listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Google Play. -
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Guide
This guide will assist you in determining whether an injury or illness must be recorded and reported. It will also help you comply with applicable requirements in OSHA’s recordkeeping rule. -
Guide to In-Person Safety Training
MCAA's Guide to In-Person Safety Training explores effective techniques to help you achieve your safety training goals. -
Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry
This planning tool helps you determine the costs associated with unplanned events, circumstances and factors that may impact the outcome, productivity and schedule of construction projects. -
Model Lockout/Tagout Program for Electrical Safety (Based on NFPA 70E-2018)
NFPA 70E – 2018 requires employers to establish a written lockout/tagout program. And, when complex lockout/tagout is required, employers are also required to establish a written complex lockout/tagout plan that is specific to each application. This model simplifies the process, saving you time. -
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. -
Recovery of Material Escalation Costs Arising From Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
This bulletin addresses approaches prime contractors and subcontractors may assert to recover under fixed priced contracts for the price increases resulting from new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. -
Model Electrical Safety in the Workplace Program (Based on NFPA 70E-2018)
NFPA 70E – 2018 states that each employer shall implement and document an overall electrical safety program that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. This model program will help you develop an electrical safety program that is specific to your company’s needs. -
Robotic Total Stations Webinar
This webinar offers additional insights into the MCAA Robotic Total Station Report written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA's Technology Research Series. The report's principal author, Josh Bone, reviews findings from the report and provides additional information about how robotic total stations, when used in concert with BIM, have the potential to drastically improve productivity. -
The Internet of Things: Connecting the Job Site Like Never Before
BuiltWorlds, an MCAA Technology partner, has released a new report detailing how internet devices are transforming the jobsite, making the construction process more efficient and connected. -
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. A companion webinar is also available. -
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. -
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. -
Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers
This comprehensive, user-friendly manual was designed specifically for the mechanical industry. It includes new information about noise, manganese and zinc. Color illustrations highlight key points and enhance readability.
MCAA’s web-based labor estimating manual is an invaluable tool for your business. Free as a benefit of your membership.
WebLEM
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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!
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!