Category: Managing Your Business

Benchmarking Data for Mechanical Contractors

MCAA’s new partnership with the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) makes benchmarking data relevant to mechanical contractors available to all MCAA members. Members can compare their business performance against industry averages for 20 key financial ratios
and data segmented by region, revenue, form of business and best in class.

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.

ConsensusDocs

ConsensusDocs, of which MCAA is a participating member, publishes a comprehensive library of some 100 form documents drafted in a co-equal consensus process among the leading industry, owner, contractor and specialty contractor groups. Included are trend-setting contracting forms that address BIM and the newest forms of integrated project delivery.

MCAA members save 20% using discount code NWXNZ972 at checkout.

Online Piping and Usage Specification (OPUS)

OPUS allows the user to make dynamic combinations of pipe types, materials, applications and joinings. This free resource was developed by a task group of MCAA contractors and Manufacturer/Supplier Council members for those who are new to the industry, but all MCAA members are encouraged to use the system.

Hiring Guide for the Mechanical Service Contractor

Get the tools and resources you need to efficiently recruit , hire and retain job candidates in order to build a competent and highly productive workforce for your mechanical service operation. Customizable forms are included to get you started right away.

Guide to Marketing Your Business

To compete successfully in today’s marketplace, mechanical construction, service and plumbing contractors need to market their businesses and the products and services they offer to existing and potential customers. This guide provides the basics about planning, developing and using a marketing program to help these contractors assemble their ideas into a successful marketing plan.