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Will You Be Prepared If OSHA Shows Up? MCAA’s Video Will Get You There!

“Uh-oh, OSHA just showed up!” These words can turn even the most seasoned jobsite supervisors into nervous wrecks. Avoid the stress with MCAA’s OSHA Inspections Safety Training Video, which will help you prepare for and properly manage OSHA jobsite safety inspections.

The video, which was produced specifically for mechanical industry project managers, foremen and other jobsite supervisors, shows you how to:

  • Prepare in advance for unexpected OSHA inspections
  • Manage the inspection process
  • Properly document the inspection
  • Address alleged violations and citations

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MSCA’s Plumbing Service 101 – Finding and Developing Great Plumbing Techs Webinar Now Available!

If you missed Plumbing Service 101, Module 3 – Finding and Developing Great Plumbing Techs, don’t worry, you can now access the webinar in both MSCA’s Resource Center and in Archived Webinars.

This third webinar in the MSCA original series, Plumbing Service 101, Finding and Developing Great Plumbing Service Technicians, provides an overview of where and how to find talented individuals and how best to train them. You will learn about the important traits to look for in your recruiting efforts and the skills needed for success.

In this webinar, Tom Bigley, UA Director of Plumbing Services, shares relevant information on UA Plumbing Service Training Programs.

Each module consists of a 60-minute webinar and corresponding workbook. Webinars and workbooks are free to MSCA/MCAA members.

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Enhance Your Service Dispatcher’s Performance!

ALMOST SOLD OUT!

As the first point of contact for your customers, service dispatchers are vital to your business. To ensure these crucial team members are well-prepared to effectively perform their role, register them for the MSCA Dispatchers Professional Development Training Program, September 18-19, 2017, in Dallas, TX.

New and experienced dispatchers will gain valuable insights and understanding about their importance to your business and its current and future success. This class is ALMOST SOLD OUT so sign your dispatchers up today!

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Discover the Latest from Sloan Valve Company, Rawal Devices, Inc. and More 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:


Sloan AEC-DECSloan Valve Company

The AER-DEC® – Now Even Better – The most versatile sink system, now with new and updated features.

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Rawal APR ControlRawal Devices, Inc.
Rawal Devices, Inc.’s APR Control is a continuous capacity modulation and dehumidification device, providing part load control to resolve oversized DX A/C challenges in new and retrofit applications.

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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!

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Pan-Pacific Mechanical Combines Expertise with Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Flexibility to Meet Challenges

With customized solutions from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Pan-Pacific Mechanical (PPM) met the challenges of the California Building Code and their client’s demand for a visually pleasing building. Jay R. Smith’s willingness to provide products that adapted to PPM’s custom approach ensured that construction of the new Kaiser Permanente San Diego Regional Medical Center (KPSD) went off without a hitch.

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Curious About Other Custom Solutions?

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

This section of our website also features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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John W. Danforth Company Hosts Fundraiser for New York Congressman Chris Collins

The John W. Danforth Company, a charter member of MCAA and a leading northeast US regional mechanical construction company, hosted a fundraiser for New York Congressman Chris Collins on May 31st in Buffalo, NY.

Danforth company principals, Kevin “Duke” Reilly, CEO and Chairman, along with Robert Beck, President and MCAA Board Member, hosted some 15 Buffalo area construction and engineering firm principals for the meeting with Congressman Collins to discuss his agenda for the constituents of New York’s 27th Congressional District.

Congressman Collins discussed his amendment in the House-passed health care measure to alleviate the local county tax burden in financing health care subsidies. The third-term lawmaker, last elected with 86% of the vote, also discussed his support for the Trump Administration’s economic and tax reform agenda.

The local area construction firms also highlighted issues related to multiemployer pension reform and the need for quick Congressional proactive policy changes. As presented to Congressman Collins, these changes are needed to forestall a crisis in the multiemployer system for pension plan contributing employers in the Buffalo area and nationwide.

John Ratzenberger Wants to Make America Skilled Again at MSCA CONNECT 2017 Education Conference!

Emmy-nominated Actor, Voice Actor, Accomplished Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Author, John Ratzenberger to speak at closing session at MSCA CONNECT 2017 Education Conference!

John Ratzenberger is best known for playing mail carrier Cliff Clavin on Cheers and as the only actor to voice a character in every Pixar movie including Hamm in Toy Story and Mack in Cars.

But it’s a little known fact that prior to his acting career, John worked as a house framer, archery instructor, deck hand on a fishing boat and even helped build the stage at Woodstock. He knows firsthand the value of learning a trade and has worked tireless for the past 20 years to support the skilled workers who are the foundation of our economy.

He produced and starred in the Travel Channel series John Ratzenberger’s Made in America, wrote a book about his travels to American manufacturers, testified to both the House and Senate on the need for skills training in schools, and continues to not only call out the shortage of skilled workers that threatens our country as a whole, but champion the honor, work ethic and contributions of the American tradesman.

John Ratzenberger wants to make America skilled again!

Hear John talking about his session at our conference below:

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MSCA 2017 Conference Speakers

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Registration is Open for MCAA’s GreatFutures Forum

What do the best mechanical contractors in the industry and students from across the country have in common? They’ll be at MCAA’s 2017 GreatFutures Forum!

This conference is all about connecting future professionals with MCAA members and future internship and full-time employment opportunities. Set in Indianapolis, the forum gives MCAA Student Chapter members the opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn about the ongoing changes in the field and the advantages of working in mechanical contracting.

MCAA’s 2017 GreatFutures Forum will open with the best recruiting opportunity anywhere for MCAA members—a job fair called Futures Fest. Participating members will each have a booth with facilities to display company information and to welcome visiting students with job and internship opportunities.

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MCAA Releases New Volume of Toolbox Safety Talks for Mechanical Construction Workers

A new volume of toolbox safety talks is now available. MCAA Toolbox Safety Talks for Mechanical Construction Workers (Volume VI) features 52 new talks representing one talk for each week in a calendar year. Volume VI also features a new format, which now highlights the potential hazards and primary exposures at the beginning of each talk, and includes a relevant picture to make each talk more engaging. Topic categories include:

  • Silica
  • Confined Spaces in Construction
  • Lesser Known Potential Health and Physical Hazards
  • Potentially Hazardous Substances/Energy Sources
  • Potentially Hazardous Equipment
  • Protective Equipment/Emergency Planning
  • Miscellaneous
  • Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Recordkeeping

The new resource is free to members as a benefit of membership and is accessible here.

University Mechanical Use of Uponor Radiant Flooring Leads to LEED Platinum

To help San Diego State University’s (SDSU’s) Associated Students reach its goal of making all its buildings LEED® certified by 2020, University Mechanical installed an Uponor in-slab radiant heating and cooling system in the new student union. Now, the three story Aztec Center is not only highly sustainable, it is also LEED Platinum certified.

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Want More Examples of Green Projects?

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

This section of our website also features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Watch for New MCAA Safety Resources to Help You Celebrate National Safety Month (June)

Each year the National Safety Council encourages America to celebrate National Safety Month (June). MCAA is helping you celebrate this year with three new safety resources. The resources, which include MCAA Toolbox Safety Talks for Mechanical Construction Workers  (Volume VI), MSCA Safety Manual for Mechanical Service Technicians (Third Edition), and MCAA Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers (Eighth Edition), will be made available to members for free this month as a benefit of membership. MCAA will announce the release of each new safety resource, all of which will be accessible here.

Find the Latest from Viega, Watts Water Technologies and More 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:


Viega MegaPress® Stainless Fittings
Viega
Time-consuming piping system repairs can lead to longer downtimes and lost revenue. A Viega MegaPress® Stainless fitting can be installed in 7 seconds or less, to get production back online quickly.

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Watts Water Technologies IntelistationWatts Water Technologies
Using the IntelliStation, facilities managers can remotely monitor and control water temperatures to provide hot water consistently and on demand, wherever and whenever it is needed for domestic applications.

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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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DSI Uses CADDY Products to Gain an Edge in the Competitive Austin Market

Faced with the need to minimize noise and limit work to daytime hours for a hospital remodeling project, Dynamic Systems, Inc. (DSI) prefabricated as much as possible, calling on CADDY products from Pentair to get the job done and also saving time on the jobsite. The project called for DSI to add a floor to the hospital while the hospital was still serving patients.

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Looking for More Ways to Save Time on Your Projects?

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

This section of our website also features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Want Your Project Supervisors to Grow Profits? Send Them to the Field Leaders Conference!

MCAA’s highly-rated Field Leaders Conference gives your project supervisors the chance to learn some new skills that could make the difference on your jobs.

The success of your projects depends on the ability of your field leaders to bring them in on time and on budget. Effective field leaders need the skills and knowledge to understand the tasks that must be accomplished, how to motivate staff and labor to work productively, solve project challenges quickly and effectively, relate positively with customers, suppliers and colleagues and to use strategies that will increase productivity and profits.

The conference will be held October 11, 2017 – October 13, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. Participants will acquire skills needed to be business and results-oriented managers focused on growing your company’s profits and brand.

Your employees will learn how to communicate and plan more effectively and be proactive jobsite leaders. Only a few spots remain so learn more, download a registration form or register your field leaders online!

Victaulic Helps A.T. Chadwick Renovate a Philadelphia Icon

To meet the coordination challenges and compressed timeline of an historic building renovation in downtown Philadelphia, A.T. Chadwick turned to Victaulic’s drawing services team. The speed of installation of Victaulic grooved piping systems would also prove crucial to meeting deadlines, as well as reducing costs.

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Facing Challenges on Your Projects?

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

This section of our website also features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Want to Structure Your Preconstruction Planning So Nothing Is Overlooked? This Guide Can Help!

Complete pre-planning and scheduling are vital to a project’s success and profitability, but how do you ensure that it happens? MCAA’s Planning for Profitability: Your Guide to Successful Preconstruction Planning is here to help. The guide walks your team through 19 planning phases to ensure that nothing is overlooked. Using this guide, your team will:

  • Achieve agreement on targeted profit.
  • Create a well-thought-out, finalized, workable plan and schedule.
  • Identify additional profit opportunities to be investigated and risks to be avoided.

The team will document construction and administrative activities, persons responsible for each activity, a time frame during which the activity will be performed, and deadline dates. This written plan then becomes an integral part of the project’s management, planning, and execution.

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You may also be interested in these other resources related to preconstruction planning:

Successful Project Management Flowchart

This flowchart complements the information in the guide. It includes critical activities for each job along with the individuals typically involved in that activity.

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PIPES (PROCESS INFORMATION PORTAL ENABLING SUCCESS)

Learn how the BP Group used MCAA’s Planning for Profitability: Your Guide to Successful Preconstruction Planning as the basis for PIPES in this Management Methods Bulletin. By developing high level process flows and drilling down into each core process, this E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation winner documented how work was performed and identified holes in staffing, processes and technology.

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Visit MCAA’s Resource Center for all of our valuable resources for running your business, safety and health, management methods and construction technology — available free to members with one click!

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Get the Latest from Carrier Corporation, WAYNE WATER SYSTEMS and More 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:


Carrier Dual Stage Relief Economizer (DSRE)
Carrier Corporation
Carrier’s Dual Stage Relief Economizer (DSRE) for light commercial rooftop units combines a traditional economizer with a means of relieving building pressure without the use of a power-consuming device.

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WAYNE WATER SYSTEMS Blue Angel Battery Back-UpWAYNE WATER SYSTEMS
Blue Angel Pumps is a premiere manufacturer of Sump, Water, Sewage, and Multi-use pumps. We deliver exceptional quality, have a commitment to innovation, and focus on customer service.

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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

Egan Company Earns High Marks for University Installation of Daikin Rebel Comfort Control

By installing Daikin Applied highly efficient Rebel rooftop units, Egan Company overcame time challenges and space constraints, providing Bethel University with a more effective, energy-saving solution to its HVAC needs.

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Looking for More Ways to Save Time on Your Projects?

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

This section of our website also features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Kentucky Contributes to MCERF

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Kentucky, Inc., Louisville, KY, has contributed an additional $3,500 to MCERF, raising their total contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) to $28,500.  Matthew Hammond, Executive Director of the association, says that his members support MCERF’s educational and research efforts.  They are especially behind its efforts to recruit and retain great young people for the mechanical contracting industry.

President of MCERF, Mark Rogers, thanked the leadership and members of the MCA of Kentucky for their support of the Foundation.  He added that, “Matt’s members could have decided to support any number of causes but they made it a priority to support the Foundation.  I personally appreciate that spirit.”

For more information on MCERF, contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org).

U.S. Engineering Saves Time, Labor with Zurn Lean Construction Plumbing Solutions

Zurn Industries, LLC enabled U.S. Engineering Company to “move the chains” faster than usual during the rough-in phase of building a new stadium for Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Patrick Barnett, project manager for U.S. Engineering, said Zurn’s lean construction practices provided “at least a 10-percent” labor savings for the company.

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Looking for Other Ways to Save?

Visit the Smart Solutions Case Studies area to see 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 features tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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