Organization: PCA

MCA of Eastern Missouri Celebrates Its Transformation

Kristy Stephens, Executive Director of the MCA of Eastern Missouri, an MCAA affiliate, recently reported on the progress she and her team have made since she came aboard nearly 6 years ago. The board and the staff have embraced the challenge to guide the organization through systemic transformation, and it shows in their results.

The MCA of Eastern Missouri has renovated its building, adding state-of-the-art technology in the conference and training rooms. They adopted a new public image, and they became more efficient thanks to a cloud-based paperless office and a Salesforce-based integrated member relations tool.

The association’s governance structure has also matured through committee reform, succession planning, board self-assessment, and ongoing training. The MCA of Eastern Missouri engaged in joint strategic planning with our labor partners, gathering key industry leaders with varying agendas to identify and work on shared priorities. Their success is evident through improved communication, unprecedented collaboration, and innovative new programs.

By creating a culture of learning, the MCA of Eastern Missouri has seen camaraderie among competitors and increased engagement from individuals and the companies they represent.

MCAA congratulates the team at the MCA of Eastern Missouri on their transformation. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

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2023 MCAA Safety Conference Highlighted Safety Leadership & Worker Health

    Safety is the top priority for MCAA contractors, and attendance at the 2023 MCAA Safety Conference proved it. The 2023 conference was the largest safety event in MCAA history, bringing together over 350 professionals to focus on safety and health in San Diego, CA.

    The conference featured 50 hours of education and training including keynotes on safety leadership, mental health, and safety management. It included 20 breakout sessions on current safety issues and priorities.

    “This has been one of the best conferences I’ve ever been a part of.”

    Tracy Haus, MCAA Safety & Health Committee Chairman and Baker Group Safety Director

    The conference celebrated its 20th anniversary at PETCO Park at an event hosted by the MCAA Board of Directors.

    Feedback from attendees was exceptional and highlighted the new expert panel discussion and presentation from Jen Massey, the UA’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Administrator.

    With the increased focus on health, from mental health to worker health, MCAA will expand the conference moving forward. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 2024 MCAA Safety & Health Conference January 16-18, 2024 in Tucson, AZ.

    Inspection Notice: Specific 3M Construction & Vest Style Harnesses

    3M has notified the industry of a potential issue that could result in some construction and vest style harnesses not performing properly. This condition results in the adjuster not being able to be adjusted or not locking in place after adjustments have been made. This manufacturing issue will result in the harness not performing properly in the event of a fall, which could result in severe injury or death. Protect your workers – read the inspection notice below.

    Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Retention of Professional Staff

    High employee turnover of professional staff is a major issue facing the mechanical contracting industry today. It can have a massive impact on a contractor’s productivity and bottom line. MCAA’s Retention of Professional Staff outlines specific strategies that contractors can implement to increase their ability to retain employees as well as metrics that can be used to measure the effectiveness of these initiatives. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

    The bulletin covers:

    • The impact of employee retention
    • Direct costs of replacing an employee
    • Indirect costs from an employee’s departure
    • Retention strategies
    • Case studies
    • Soft and hard metrics for employee retention
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    For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

    Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

    Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

    Happy New Year to Our MCAA Family

    We hope that you enjoyed the holidays with your families. Together, we made it through 2022 and the challenges it presented. As we jump into 2023, let’s look at all we accomplished together in 2022.

    Together we:

    • Hosted the first in-person Safety Directors’ Conference in two years thanks to the Safety & Health Committee and our conference sponsors, CNA and MILWAUKEE TOOL.
    • Collaborated and shared experiences with the latest technologies at the annual MEP Innovation Conference with our Innovative Technologies Committee, our partners at NECA and SMACNA, our title sponsor, Trimble, and our event sponsors: Procore and MILWAUKEE TOOL.
    • Congratulated the first-ever MEP Innovator of the Year Award winners, including Jeff Elwell, Director of Innovation and Technology at E.M. Duggan Company in Boston, MA.
    • Partnered with CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Work Group on Preventing Struck-By Injuries to research factors that contribute to struck-by incidents and ways to prevent them.
    • Welcomed the Greater Boston PCA as our 92nd local affiliate and Executive Director Andrew DeAngelo and President John Marani to the MCAA family.
    • Refreshed the Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) curriculum to dynamically respond to the ever-changing challenges facing today’s mechanical industry leaders in partnership with the ALI Committee and the faculty and instructional designers from our new partners at Kenan-Flagler School of Business, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
    • Introduced two new John R. Gentille Foundation scholarships at the MCAA22 Convention: the Thomas J. Wanner Scholarship, in honor of our beloved and recently retired MCA of Cleveland exec, Tom Wanner, and the DeWalt Patriot Scholarship recognizing veterans of the United States military who have valiantly served their country and have chosen to enter a career in the trades.
    • Donated $93,750 to Ukranian relief efforts through a combination of $68,750 in member contributions to The MCAA Charitable Fund and MCAA’s $25,000 donation. All donations support the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which is actively saving and protecting the lives of victims of armed conflict and violence in Ukraine.
    • Provided comments supporting the proposed modernization of Davis Bacon and related acts thanks to MCAA Government Affairs Committee Chairman Jim Gaffney and the members of the task force that reviewed and analyzed the 105-page regulatory proposal: Chuck Daniel, MCA of Maryland; Chip Mitchell, KDB, LLC.; Carl Neimeyer, Bernward Mechanical & Construction Solutions; Jason Rogers, J.C. Cannistraro, LLC; Bill Schatzman, Modern Controls, Inc.; Adam Snavely, EMCOR Services Poole and Kent Corporation; and Charlie Usher, Ideal Heating Company.
    • Joined forces with NECA and SMACNA to create an even more robust Tool and Equipment Rental Guide to equipment recovery costs for mechanical, electrical, line and other construction contractors with help from EquipmentWatch, the industry leader in equipment data.
    • Welcomed new staff members Noreen Cournoyer, Carlos Arias and Vincent Sarubbi Jr. They and the entire MCAA staff are here to help you.
    • Partnered with industry leaders to bring you daily trainings and education events across the country during National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Thank you to MILWAUKEE TOOL, TYFOOM, Little Giant Ladders, CLICKSAFETY and CNA.
    • Presented a Clean Energy: Geothermal Energy Exchange Webinar to educate members about the next evolution of infrastructure thanks to MCAA President Robert M. Bolton and subject matter expert on geothermal HVACR technologies, Jay Egg.
    • Partnered with The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) to investigate how third-party pre-qualification requirements affect members’ businesses. An article in The Constructor User reports the findings.
    • Hosted another successful AEC Best Practices Conference for our association executives on best practices to help their local associations succeed. Thanks to the Association Executives Council for your leadership, and to all the execs who shared ideas and experiences.
    • Gave 65 attendees an inside look at Lexington Plumbing’s operations at the 2022 Plumbing Service Conference thanks to the Plumbing Contractors of America Board of Directors and to Lexington Plumbing of Kansas City for hosting the event.
    • Collaborated with the Center for Construction Research and Training and the Arizona State University’s Ira Fulton Schools of Engineering to conduct a survey designed to help industry stakeholders better understand some potential welding risks. We hope the data gathered can further the implementation and usage of safety measures to reduce workers’ exposure to welding-related harm.
    • Produced a video series on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which will ensure accountability for companies to implement cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive data during the design, build and operations of Department of Defense facilities. Thanks to MCAA’s Chief Security Fanatic, Nick Espinosa, for his work on the videos and to the John R. Gentille Foundation and Electri Foundation for the research grants that funded the project.
    • Introduced a series of articles highlighting women in the industry. The first two articles feature Renee Fiorelli and Wendy Glauber, both members of the Women in the Mechanical Industry Committee.
    • Produced a New Worker Safety Orientation video and several accompanying resources. This package of resources is meant to train new workers on how to identify common hazards in the mechanical industry, and how to protect themselves from those hazards. Topics covered include: stop work authority, pre-task planning, PPE, working at heights, fall protection, fall prevention, power tool safety, hazard communication, housekeeping, and emergency procedures.
    • Received The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)’s full endorsement of the 2020 edition of MCAA’s Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry. ASHRAE’s endorsement joins those of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), making the guide an industry standard for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) industries.
    • Partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for Safe + Sound Week, which recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe.
    • Worked to help understand how the industry is currently using rainwater catchment on projects through the MCAA’s membership in the Plumbing Industry Leadership Council and specifically the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association.
    • Joined forces with NECA, SMACNA and TAUC to recognize September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Together, we acknowledged those affected by suicide, helped raise awareness about mental health and connected individuals with treatment services through a chip with the new suicide and crisis prevention number; #988.
    • Revamped MCAA’s GreatFutures Job Board to help those looking for entry-level interns or full-time new hires thanks to input from the Career Development Committee. A student from Ball State University was recently hired by U.S. Engineering after using the new GreatFutures Job Board to find a summer internship. Congratulations to Reece Manning and U.S. Engineering! Read the article.
    • Produced five new Plumbing Service 101 resources to highlight the benefits of offering plumbing service and investment challenges to consider before taking the leap. Tips and resources that may be of interest to those with existing plumbing service operations are also included. The new resource, which made its debut at MSCA22, was developed in partnership with ATP Learning Solutions (ATP), a member of the Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
    • Produced a detailed report on construction contracting best practices through a partnership between the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF), ELECTRI International (NECA) and the New Horizons Foundation (SMACNA). Our collaboration is meant to provide industry-wide data that supports our members’ contract negotiations and guidance on better contract language to reduce liability. With better practices in place, risk can be shifted away from trade contractors to the appropriate party, leading to a more profitable industry overall.
    • Showcased how mechanical contractors are adopting and innovating in the built environment during MCAA’s 2022 Fabrication Conference. Thanks to McKinstry Company for hosting the tour and demonstrating how integrated digital design, collaboration and fabrication are creating a path for contractors that leverages combined productivity into profitability.
    • Connected with industry improvement fund trustees and local association executives at the Industry Funds Conference thanks to the Industry Improvement Funds Committee.
    • Partnered with Nickolas Optis and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Rochester, Chris Quinn and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Indiana and Bob Looman and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Kansas City to present the Field Leaders Conference to a total of 474 field personnel. Thank you to our conference speakers and exhibitors for your passionate participation in our 2022 programs.
    • Congratulated the graduates of the Institute for Project Management (IPM) Classes Wrapped up classes 79-82. More than 2,600 project managers have completed this two-week program designed specifically for the mechanical industry.
    • Developed new Advanced Institute for Project Management (AIPM) sessions on leadership and finance and rolled them out the first-ever double-class of AIPM graduates with help from the Project Managers Education Committee.
    • Received 23 submissions for the MCAA Annual Student Chapter Competition.

    MCAA’s volunteer leaders, led by President Bob Bolton and the Executive Committee, remain laser-focused on helping the industry advance and adapt to change. Thanks to the vision, talent and expertise of the MCAA Board of Directors, our contractor members, our manufacturer/supplier members and partners, local affiliates, volunteers who sit on our committees and Foundation and the national staff worked together in 2022 to ensure your businesses remain competitive. As we reflect on the last year, we hope that you – the members of the MCAA family – find value in these resources and achievements.

    We look forward to a new year full of challenges and opportunities to help you!

    New Internship Grant Process for 2023

    MCAA wants to hear about all of your mechanical contracting interns and has revised the internship grant application process to ensure program success is being rewarded and celebrated.

    Part 1: MCAA members with one intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with two or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant. One form should be filled out for each intern.  

    Part 2: For companies successfully converting an intern (from their part 1 list) to a full-time new hire, a $500 gift card will be mailed to the company to present to their new hire. These new hire conversations are now unlimited, but the name of the new hire must be included on a part 1 list from an MCAA member company to be eligible. 

    Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis and may be submitted once per calendar year, per intern.

    INTERNSHIP GRANT FORM – PART 1
    INTERNSHIP TO NEW HIRE FORM – PART 2

    Congratulations to the 88 MCAA member companies that were awarded 2022 Internship Grants!

    Having MCAA interns working at member companies is a win-win for the mechanical contracting industry.  Employers get top talent and build a pipeline of future employees.  Students gain experience create connections, develop skills and further their interest in mechanical contracting.  

    2022 Internship Grant Recipients

    • 1901 Mechanical & Plumbing
    • AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.
    • ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC
    • Arista Air Conditioning Corporation
    • Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc.
    • Auburn Mechanical, Inc.
    • August Winter & Sons, Inc.
    • Autumn Construction Services, Inc.
    • Baker Group
    • Bassett Mechanical
    • Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.
    • B.G. Brecke, Inc.
    • Boland Trane Services, Inc.
    • BPI Mechanical Service, Inc.
    • Brewer-Garrett Company
    • Broadway Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • C & R Mechanical Company
    • CFI Mechanical, Inc.
    • Corporate Mechanical of New England, LLC
    • CT Mechanical
    • D V Brown & Associates, Inc.
    • D.V. Brown & Associates, Inc.
    • DiGesare Mechanical, Inc.
    • EMCOR Services Fagan
    • EMCOR Services Mesa Engergy Systems, Inc.
    • EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc. CommAir/BALCO
    • FE Moran, Inc.
    • Gartner Refrigeration
    • Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Goshen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Greiner Brothers, Inc.
    • Harrell-Fish, Inc.
    • HL Moe Company, Inc.
    • Holmberg Mechanical
    • HT Lyons, Inc.
    • Hurst Mechanical
    • John E. Green Company
    • John W. Danforth Company
    • Landry Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Limbach Company LLC
    • M & M Welding & Fabricators, Inc.
    • M.J. Daly LLC
    • Martin Petersen Company, Inc.
    • Maxair, Inc.
    • McCauley Mechanical Construction, Inc.
    • MMC Contractors
    • Modern Controls, Inc.
    • Modern Piping, Inc.
    • New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical Co.
    • North Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
    • NV Heathorn, Inc.
    • Oahu Plumbing & Sheet Metal, Ltd.
    • P1 Group, Inc.
    • Peck, Hannaford & Briggs Company
    • PJ Dionne Company, Inc.
    • PM Contracting, Inc.
    • Poole and Kent Corporation
    • Premier Mechanical, Inc.
    • Pribuss Engineering, Inc.
    • Progressive Mechanical, Inc.
    • Quackenbush Co. Inc.
    • Ray Martin Company of Omaha
    • Roberts Environmental Control Corporation
    • Ryan & Associates, Inc.
    • Scobell Company, Inc.
    • Shambaugh & Son
    • Shank Constructors, Inc.
    • Smith-Boughan, Inc.
    • Southland Industries
    • Speer Mechanical
    • Springfield Engineering Company
    • Strategic Mechanical, Inc.
    • Streimer Sheet Metal Works
    • The Hill Group
    • The Waldinger Corporation
    • The Waldinger Corporation – Omaha
    • Thomas J. Dyer Company
    • Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc.
    • U S Engineering Company – Colorado
    • University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
    • University Mechanical Contractors
    • Way Engineering
    • Weitz Industrial, LLC
    • Westside Mechanical, Inc.
    • William T. Spaeder Company, Inc.
    • Xcel Mechanical Systems, Inc.

    Be on the lookout for the new Intern Wall to highlight the 2022 Internship Grant recipients at MCAA23 in Phoenix! 

    Bassett Mechanical Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

    Bassett Mechanical, an MCAA member, announced several leadership promotions that position the company for continued growth as well as delivering on its vision of Creating Customers for Life®. Jerod Steigenberger will become President of the 86-year-old family enterprise. Kim Bassett will assume the role of Chairperson of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Bassett will become Chairman Emeritus. Patty Van Ryzin will be the Chief Human Resource Officer.

    Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based Bassett Mechanical has been on a journey of corporate realignment and restructuring over the past few years to better serve customers and be positioned to continually adapt and evolve as an innovative and solution-oriented organization.

    “Bassett is a strong family enterprise made up of over 525 associates who work tirelessly to provide quality, safe solutions to our customers with a reputation for quick response and unparalleled customer service,” said Steigenberger. “I am honored to work alongside the most talented and committed people in our industry and carry on the industry-leading reputation that the Bassett family has created and sustained over the years.”

    As President, Steigenberger will be responsible for executing the vision and overseeing the day- to-day sales and operational management of the organization. In this expanded role, Steigenberger will continue his partnership with Kim Bassett, who was previously named Chief Executive Officer and President in 2009. “Jerod has brought to our organization a rare combination of financial savvy, operational excellence, and strategic thinking that has contributed to our growth trajectory in the past several years,” said Kim Bassett.

    As the third generation of family leadership, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Kim Bassett is responsible for vision-setting, long-term strategy, sound governance, and stewardship of the family values and culture that have propelled Bassett to succeed. When she took on the role of Chief Executive Officer and President, she implemented Lean and continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in significant growth while continuing to sustain the strong culture and elevate the Bassett brand.

    As the human resource leader, Van Ryzin has been instrumental in establishing and executing a strategic organizational structure and long-range talent management initiatives. She started with Bassett Mechanical in 1990 and held various positions before becoming Vice President of Human Resources in 2004. Company patriarch Bill Bassett states, “Patty has been a great partner to the leadership team and advocate for Bassett Mechanical. She was instrumental in guiding the family business succession from me to Kim and embodies our spirit as an organization.”

    Bill also noted, “I am confident we have the right leadership and strategy to ensure we continue to lead our industry for decades to come.” Bill served as President for 35 years, guiding the company through significant change and growth, and previously transitioned to the Chairman of the Board in 2009. He will still be actively involved with the Board of Directors and leadership engagement.

    About Bassett Mechanical

    Bassett Mechanical is a unique full-service contractor providing complete design, fabrication, installation, and preventative maintenance service solutions for industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, controls, metal fabricating, and service needs. The company is a 3rd generation family business that began in 1936 and currently provides custom-design build solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. Their 268,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is headquartered in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, with additional locations in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau, Wisconsin, as well as Rochester, Minnesota. For more information about Bassett Mechanical, visit www.BassettMechanical.com.

    Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Bluetooth for Tool Management

    Employees working in warehouses and tool rooms manage tens of thousands of tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems. MCAA’s Bluetooth for Tool Management provides an overview of Bluetooth technology to assist those considering a move to a Bluetooth tool management solution. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

    The bulletin covers:

    • What Bluetooth is and what it does
    • Cost- and labor-saving opportunities available as a result of Bluetooth
    • The three major components of Bluetooth systems
    • How to implement Bluetooth
    • Challenges
    • Things to consider while reviewing tool management solutions
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    For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

    Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

    Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

    Learn to Lead with Mental Health in Mind from 2023 Safety Conference Speaker Josh Rizzo

    Mental health awareness is a growing priority in the mechanical industry. At the 2023 MCAA Safety Conference, hear from Josh Rizzo, a Bronze Star Medal recipient and longtime construction industry expert, on how to take care of yourself and the teams you serve. Join us January 17-19, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Register today!

    MCAA’s 2023 Safety Conference also includes 50+ hours of education and training from subject matter experts on safety, health, risk management, and legal issues. Join us for three days of presentations, discussions, and demonstrations with 300+ occupational safety and health professionals, principals, owners, local affiliated executives, UA instructors, NECA/TAUC/SMACNA partners, and anyone who has safety and health responsibilities.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    2023 CEA National Issues Conference

    The Construction Employers of America (CEA) – comprised for this conference of MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC – will be hosting this year’s CEA National Issues Conference, covering legislative and regulatory policy issues. The conference will host both regulators and representatives from Congress for their expertise and insight on a variety of topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest information that impacts your business from the nation’s capital!

    Connect With the Latest Training from CNA and Morris Group International 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:

    CNA
    CNA’s Subcontractor Prequalification – Gather necessary information for current and future construction jobs.

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    Morris Group International
    Safe Water Delivery in Healthcare Facilities highlights the consequences of improper water delivery in healthcare facilities & discusses a systems approach & monitoring systems for infection control.

    Learn More

    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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    Biggest Safety Conference in MCAA History Will Provide Even More Opportunities to Learn from Peers

    MCAA is on track to have the highest number of safety professionals in one place in over 20 years at MCAA’s 2023 Safety Conference, providing even more opportunities to learn from other professionals. The event will include 50+ hours of education and training, keynote speeches on safety leadership and a celebration of safety. We will once again be joined by our partners in safety, the United Association. Join us January 17-19, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Register today!

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    Find the Latest from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. and Metraflex Company 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:

    Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
    Simplified and optimized for pipe fabrication shop welding, the PipeWorx 400 Welding System’s streamlined set-up with one touch welding, quick process changeover, and Pulsed and Modified Short-Arc MIG processes, makes training and turn-around times faster than ever before.

    Learn More
    Metraflex LPD-Y Strainer

    Metraflex Company
    Metraflex energy-saving LPD-Y-Strainer dramatically reduces pressure drops. ROI within 1 year. Larger screen with more holes. Re-engineered to reduce turbulence.

    Learn More

    Need Something Else?

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

    Visit the Virtual Trade Show

    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

    Learn to Inspire Employees with Standout Leadership from 2023 Safety Conference Speaker Connie Podesta

    MCAA’s 2023 Safety Conference includes 50+ hours of education from subject matter experts, plus inspiring keynote speakers like Connie Podesta. Connie will take you inside the minds of your most difficult employees and give you the tools to turn negative attitudes into positive, entitlement into accountability, complacency into productivity, complaining into solutions and “that’s not my job” into ownership. Join us January 17-19, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Register today!

    Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Articulating Weld Boom

    Faced with limited space in a new fabrication shop, Shinn Mechanical workers designed an articulating weld boom. MCAA’s Articulating Weld Boom provides details about this innovative device that lets fabricators perform any type of welding, including TIG, without any cords or hoses on the floor. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

    The bulletin covers:

    • What the articulating weld boom is and how it was built
    • Benefits of the boom, including improved safety, ergonomics, and air quality
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    For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

    Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

    Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

    Withum’s Business and Finance Symposium Offers Education to Help You Future-Proof Your Business

    National accounting firm Withum’s thought leaders will explore relevant topics to help your business stay agile and dynamic in the fast-changing business world during Withum’s Business and Finance Symposium: Future-Proofing your Business in an Era of Unknowns (November 9 and 16, 2022, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET). The online program will cover trending Tax and A&A concepts and discuss cryptocurrency, supply chain, transaction readiness, navigating turnover, and more.

    Prepare for the Certified Safety Professional Exam with MCAA 2023 Safety Conference Add-On Courses Sponsored by ClickSafety

    January 17-19, 2023 | San Diego, California

    MCAA is celebrating 20 years of safety excellence with our 20th anniversary safety conference, January 17-19, 2023, in San Diego, CA. New this year, an extended learning (add-on) course will prepare safety professionals for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ Certified Safety Professional (CSP) exam. The course, which is limited to 20 students, is sponsored by MCAA’s newest Manufacturer/Supplier Council member, ClickSafety.

    Led by SPAN, the course will review hundreds of problems addressing the complete examination blueprint in a question-and-answer format complete with fully developed explanations. It targets the principles and theories required to pass the examination. There is an additional fee to attend the course.

    The conference itself will offer over 50 hours of safety training and education, including keynote speeches on safety leadership, mental health, and safety management. Conference registration is open to our partners, the members of the United Association, NECA, SMACNA, and TAUC.

    Have questions or need assistance? Contact us at eventregistration@mcaa.org or 301-869-5800.

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    Learn How to Start or Expand Fabrication Operations from NEI Instructor Greg Fuller

    MCAA’s National Education Initiative (NEI) Seminars bring our best programs to your local association or your company thanks to instructors like Greg Fuller, Owner and CEO of North Mechanical Contracting, Inc., North Mechanical Services, Inc., NewJac Industrial, LLC, and Integrated Modular Construction, LLC. Greg provides a comprehensive look at fabrication that is ideal for anyone interested in starting or expanding their fabrication process.

    In addition to being an MCAA Past President, Greg is Past Chair and a current member of MCAA’s Project Management Education Committee and an active instructor in the Institute for Project Management (IPM), Advanced Institute for Project Management (AIPM), and Field Leaders Conference.

    Greg has taught classes on a variety of mechanical contracting subjects to audiences of various sizes. His Fabrication (FAB) classes are geared towards those who are interested in implementing or developing fabrication operations. His courses, FAB 101: The Evolution of Fabrication I: Why, How and When (Now) and FAB 102: The Evolution of Fabrication II: Implementing Manufacturing Process for the Construction Industry, provide a comprehensive look at fabrication making them ideal for anyone interested in starting or expanding their fabrication process. Regardless of your company’s current capacity, there is opportunity to develop processes that lead to increased project success and profitability, by transforming the way you look at fabrication.

    Like our other NEI instructors, Greg brings his unique blend of industry and teaching experience to virtual courses, a relatively new NEI offering. Providing top notch, accessible education for everyone in your organization is what the MCAA’s NEI is all about! Visit the NEI website for more information about these seminars and a full list of the NEI courses available to MCAA members.

    Book your courses via the NEI website, then apply for a 20% rebate on the instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class.*

    LEARN MORE ABOUT GREG’S CLASSES
    NEI WEBSITE

    *This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI website. Learn more about the rebate program here. Have questions or need personal assistance? Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall or call him at 301-990-2215.

    Find the Latest from Reliance Worldwide Corporation and Marking Services, 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:

    Reliance Worldwide Corporation
    RWC launches Cash Acme EB25 Plus to help contractors save money and time. EB25 Plus replaces a parallel system or series installation with a single valve, providing faster setup and maintenance.

    Learn More

    Marking Services, Inc.
    MSI’s AIM Mobile Technology delivers on-demand 24/7 access to critical asset information. Our QR coded tags provide instant access to critical documents in the field. AIM will greatly increase productivity and efficiency in the field providing Asset and Document Management (O&M, Commissioning, Startup, Warranty, Submittals, etc.) to meet your turnover package needs.

    Learn More

    Need Something Else?

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

    Visit the Virtual Trade Show

    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!

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