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The Next Qualified Level Arc Flash Safety Training Webinars Scheduled for September 23, 2021

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 requirements, NFPA 70E provisions, best practices, and real-world accident information.

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The next two webinars will be presented on September 23, 2021. The first webinar will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET, and the second is from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET.

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Take advantage of the MCAA/MSCA member discounted webinar prices below.

PRICING:

# of Trainees (per company)	Cost (per person)
1-5	$200/person
6-10	$175/person
11-25	$150/person
26-50	$125/person
51-100	$100/person
101+	Email for Pricing

If you can’t make it in September, the webinar will be taught again twice on October 21, 2021. Questions? Contact Raffi Elchemmas.

Olson Plumbing and Heating Weathers Challenges of Pikes Peak Project with Viega ProPress

Prefabrication was just one of the ways that Olson Plumbing and Heating leveraged Viega ProPress to take on a mountain of a project: building a new visitor’s complex at the summit of Pikes Peak that met strict environmental standards … during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We prefabbed all the domestic and hydronic piping, as much as we could, to minimize labor at the top,” said Josh Crippen, superintendent at Olson. “We prefabbed our pump skids, all the water heater and boiler skids, all the waste and vent piping. As much as possible.”

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Looking for More Smart Solutions?

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website! You’ll see how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with productivity-enhancing and cost-saving applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Plus, you’ll find tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Preparing for and Handling OSHA Inspections for Supervisors Video

Each week, MCAA will highlight one or more of the educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership. This week, we focus on MCAA’s Preparing for and Handling OSHA Inspections for Supervisors. Preparedness is key to getting through an OSHA inspection and saving the company time and money. This video will prepare supervisors so they will respond effectively, even during surprise OSHA inspections. This is particularly important now given the current administration’s emphasis on enforcement vs. employer outreach.

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MCAA offers seven more training videos specifically for supervisors, in addition to the 30+ worker safety resources available to members. They are:

Find the full range of MCAA safety resources in the Resource Center, where you can use the blue Find A Resource bar to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for.

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Or visit our Direct Links to MCAA & MSCA Safety Resources page, where they’re listed by category with links.

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Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Raffi Elchemmas.

MCAA’s Sponsor Spotlight Series Concludes

As MCAA’s Sponsor Spotlight series comes to a close, we look back on the last year and the more than 25 Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC) Governing Board members who joined us each Friday. Each week, one of MCAA’s Executive Committee members or CEO conducted an interview of a key M/SC company employee in an effort to inform other MCAA members about their company and their partnership with MCAA.

The M/SC Governing Board is comprised of the companies that serve as sponsors of MCAA’s Annual Convention. If you’ve ever been a convention attendee, you’ve seen these names and logos everywhere from your welcome bag to a breakfast buffet to the main stage in the general session ballroom. Now everyone has the opportunity to learn more about them, their products, their relationship with MCAA and what being a member of the M/SC Governing Board means to them.

Thank you to all who participated! Feel free to go back and watch any all of our Sponsor Spotlights from the last year.

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Want to Grow Your Business? Register for the PCA Plumbing Service Conference

While the construction industry has bounced back from the lows of 2020, the pandemic has helped teach contractors a valuable lesson – growing your business can help you ride out the low times. Plumbing service presents a perfect opportunity for plumbing, mechanical and mechanical service members to grow their business into new sectors. The ideal time to start the process is now when backlogs are full. The PCA Plumbing Service Conference presents a great opportunity to learn how to add service to your business.

As Neptune Plumbing CEO and PCA Chair Scott Wallenstein puts it, “We started getting into plumbing service a couple of years before The Great Recession. When times were low in 2007 and 2008, plumbing service was a great way to compensate for the slowdown in our construction department. Now we see it as a cornerstone of our business because of the higher margins, cash flow and regular business through maintenance agreements.”

The PCA’s new Plumbing Service Conference is a great way to learn how contractors have added plumbing service operations. While attending the conference, you can see it in action. Join a tour of Neptune Plumbing’s Cleveland facility to see how they perform their plumbing service operations. They will demonstrate how they handle inventory, dispatch, stock a plumbing service truck and perform comprehensive plumbing service operations.

The conference will be held September 20-21 in Cleveland, Ohio and limited to only 50 participants. The conference is filling up fast, so register now! To learn more, or to reserve your spot, visit our event page.

Connect With the Latest Training from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.^® and Lochinvar, LLC at MCAA.org

The Manufacturer/Supplier Training area of MCAA’s website connects our contractor members with training opportunities available from the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new webinars and training opportunities across their product lines, services, solutions or web pages. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.® a Member of Morris Group International
Jay R. Smith offering a new training course (1 AIA HSW/Learning Unit) titled Conserving Water and Energy: Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters. Chronomite Laboratories, Inc. and Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. are both members of Morris Group International. Smith and Chronomite are long-time supporters of the contractor community at MCAA.

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Lochinvar, LLC
Lochinvar’s commitment to training and education hasn’t wavered in over 80 years. Learn with us on-line at LochinvarU.com, on-campus in Lebanon, Tennessee or at a sponsored event in your hometown.

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Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

Be sure to visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area for all the latest offerings.

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OSHA & CDC Update Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

OSHA recently updated their guidelines on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, which reflects the July 27, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask and testing recommendations for fully vaccinated people.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

OSHA & CDC recommend that fully vaccinated workers in areas of substantial or high community transmission wear masks in order to protect unvaccinated workers.

OSHA & CDC recommend that fully vaccinated workers who experience close contact with someone who tests positive for coronavirus, wear a mask for up to 14 days unless they have a negative coronavirus test at least 3-5 days after such contact.

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CDC MASK & TESTING UPDATE

Find the Latest from Lochinvar, LLC and Wade Drainage Products in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new products, product lines, services, solutions or web pages of particular interest. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

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Wade Drainage Products
Wade Siphonic Drainage
No Grade Required
Self-Scouring
Reduction in Below Grade Drainage
Increased Usable Building

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Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show!

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Speaking of Smart Solutions

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area of our website to learn how other mechanical contractors found their win-win with cost-saving and productivity-enhancing applications from members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

This section of our website also includes tips and ideas to help your company save money and enhance your productivity. Don’t miss it!

VISIT SMART SOLUTIONS

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s GreatFutures Forum

Each week, MCAA will highlight one or more of the educational resources that benefit MCAA members. This week, we focus on MCAA’s GreatFutures Forum, where MCAA members can meet and help shape the students that are our industry’s future. It’s also a great place to find your next intern or new hire and have a great time.

The 2021 GreatFutures Forum will take place October 17 – 19 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.

If you are registered for the sold-out MSCA Conference, consider adding a few days to your stay to enjoy the Forum activities. Not registered for MSCA? No problem! Join us for the Forum alone. Learn more and register on our event website.

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Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Megan Walsh.

AEC Recognizes Ed Kommers

MCAA’s Association Executives Council (AEC) recognized outgoing Chair Ed Kommers at the conclusion of the virtual AEC Business Meeting on July 28, 2021. Ed (MCA of Western Washington) led the AEC for two years – a full year longer than usual – during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the Council developed virtual resources to assist many local affiliates with leadership transitions during this difficult time. Thank you, Ed!

Join MSCA in Supporting Convoy of Hope’s Aid to the Less Fortunate

We are just two months away from this year’s Convoy of Hope project at the Phoenix Rescue Mission just prior to the MSCA Conference. We hope we can count on your support as there is a lot of need in the local community. The Mission has played a vital role in helping the less advantaged in the Phoenix area cope with the pandemic by providing food, housing and counseling. They need our help this year more than ever. We also will be packing thousands of hygiene kits during the packing party at the conference. These kits, filled with essential supplies like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc. will be shipped to areas recently hit by disasters such as the fires and droughts in the west. Your donation toward our $50,000 goal will go a long way in supporting these efforts. Checks payable to “Convoy of Hope” should be sent to MSCA, 1385 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Thank you in advance for your support.

Resource Highlight: MSCA’s HVACR 101 Workbook Series

Each week, MCAA will highlight one or more of the educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership. This week, we focus on MSCA’s HVACR 101 Workbooks. The series of 10 workbooks familiarize new staff with the industry equipment, processes and terminology they’re likely to encounter to help them succeed in their jobs.

The workbooks are available in WebBook format to maximize the learning experience. Each one includes a training video, relevant course material and a quiz. The workbooks are also available as PDF downloads that do not include the videos.

Access the full list, including detailed descriptions of what is included in each, in the Resource Center.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MSCA’s Barb Dolim.

MCAA’s Sponsor Spotlight 26 Welcomes Mark Wilke from CNA

In the 26^th episode of MCAA’s Sponsor Spotlight series, Brian Helm, MCAA’s Immediate Past President is joined by Mark Wilke, AVP – Construction Segment for CNA. The Sponsor Spotlight Series is a new way for MCAA contractor members to learn more about the Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC) Governing Board members, their products, their relationship with MCAA, and what being a member means to them.

Mark Wilke is an insurance professional with an emphasis in program management, construction field underwriting and specialty lines underwriting. He is responsible for the underwriting and development of CNA’s professional liability products geared towards specialty and general contractors. As well, he manages external association relationships with electrical and mechanical contractors nationwide, manages various complex alternative risk placements including captive business, and is an industry leader in the construction middle markets. Mark has been at CNA for ten years where his primary focus has been in the construction segment.

Connect With the Latest Training from SLOAN and LAARS, a Bradford White Company at MCAA.org

The Manufacturer/Supplier Training area of MCAA’s website connects our contractor members with training opportunities available from the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new webinars and training opportunities across their product lines, services, solutions or web pages. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

SLOAN
There are many power supply options available for Sloan touch-free sensor faucets. Learn how to evaluate these choices and determine which power option choice may be best for your facility.

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LAARS, a Bradford White Company
Laars Academy is our commitment to ensure our industry professionals have the training and knowledge needed to stay on top. Watch a recorded training session on Laars MagnaTherm FT at www.laars.com.

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Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

Be sure to visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area for all the latest offerings.

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AEC Welcomes New Leadership Team

MCAA’s Association Executives Council (AEC) welcomed new leaders at the conclusion of the virtual AEC Business Meeting on July 28, 2021. Chair Rick Lundvall (MCA of Rockford, Inc. and Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois MCA), Vice Chair Chip Martin (CPMCA) and Program Chair Valerie Pope (MCA of Central Ohio, Inc. and MCA of Cincinnati, Inc.) will lead the group’s efforts in the coming year. Congratulations to all!

Find the Latest from Zurn Industries, LLC and McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc. in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Participating companies highlight and link to new products, product lines, services, solutions or web pages of particular interest. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

Zurn Industries, LLC
Knowing your flow rate can reduce your water usage, costs, and risks. With the Zurn Connected Flow Meter, you can assess your building’s water consumption, detect potential leaks, or schedule your maintenance around off-peak hours.

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McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.
McGuire is proud to announce the addition of the BV2Press stop valve to their Convertible II Ball Valve series. Designed to save labor cost and manufactured to McGuire’s high-quality standards.

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Need Something Else?

Find many more smart solutions in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show!

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Speaking of Smart Solutions

This section of our website also includes tips and ideas to help your company save money and enhance your productivity. Don’t miss it!

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New National Service & Maintenance Agreement Effective August 1, 2021

A new six-year National Service and Maintenance Agreement has been finalized, approved and signed by the UA and MSCA/MCAA effective August 1, 2021. This Agreement will continue to play an important role in growing the HVACR market for the organized sector. Several important modifications are included in the new Agreement, which should benefit all national signers and local UA unions. Click “Learn More” for details on the changes in the new Agreement and a link to the new document.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s New Hand & Power Tool Safety Video With Accompanying Materials

Each week, MCAA will highlight one or more of the educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership. This week, we focus on MCAA’s new safety training video, Master the Mechanics: Hand & Power Tool Safety for the Mechanical Trades. The video provides trainees with information on the most common hand and power tool injuries in the mechanical construction and service trades. It highlights the tools most likely to be involved in an injury incident, and teaches proper use of the tools to help prevent injuries.

The video comes with a pocket guide that highlights key training points, a training documentation sheet, a 20-question multiple choice test, and a test answer key.

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POCKET GUIDE

TRAINING DOCUMENTATION SHEET

TEST

TEST ANSWER KEY

For coverage of other safety topics critical to our industry, including training videos and materials, visit the Direct Links to MCAA & MSCA Safety Resources page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Pete Chaney.

Melanie Thompson-Ott Will Join the MCAA Staff

MCAA is pleased to welcome Melanie Thompson-Ott to the MCAA staff. Melanie will be the new voice answering the phones at MCAA starting August 2, 2021. She will take over the role from Priya, who is returning to her previous support role for NCPWB, JRGF and NEI. Melanie has been working in the legal field for over 15 years, mainly as a litigation paralegal with a background in real estate and antitrust law. Originally from Miami, FL, she completed her paralegal studies at the University of Maryland. On weekends she enjoys creating customized chocolate treats, shopping, travel and reality television. Join us in welcoming Melanie and her family to the MCAA staff family.

There are Heroes Among Us – Let’s Recognize Yours!

MSCA’s Everyday Hero Award is a great way for you to honor those individuals working for your company that go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities, churches or within their own families.

These extraordinary individuals get involved or perform these acts simply out of the kindness of their hearts. Whether it is helping the needy, aiding the elderly, volunteering for a charitable organization or fostering children, they are truly heroes.

Help us honor these generous and caring individuals that work for you by nominating them for the MSCA Everyday Hero Award. To submit your nomination, complete the brief form below and send it back to MSCA. Not only will we recognize them but MSCA will make a very generous donation to their charity of choice.

Deadline for nominations has been extended to August 20, 2021.