Career Stage: Middle Manager

MSCA 2025 Annual Education Conference

Explore critical topics such as management, personnel, finance, service technology, training, and recruiting issues. This is the only industry conference specifically geared to service companies and the unique challenges and issues they face. Also included is an exhibit of products and services that can help you run your business more efficiently. Education sessions will help you make your time, resources, and personnel go farther. Plus, there are expanded opportunities for structured networking and peer group discussions as well as numerous social events.

 

MSCA 2027 Annual Education Conference

Explore critical topics such as management, personnel, finance, service technology, training, and recruiting issues. This is the only industry conference specifically geared to service companies and the unique challenges and issues they face. Also included is an exhibit of products and services that can help you run your business more efficiently. Education sessions will help you make your time, resources, and personnel go farther. Plus, there are expanded opportunities for structured networking and peer group discussions as well as numerous social events.

 

Legal and Risk Management (LRM) Seminars

The Legal and Risk Management Seminars were created to help contractors better understand the risks imposed on their company throughout a contract and how to handle them. Learn how to identify risks, shift risks and negotiate terms, deal with government contracts, handle labor and best practices to maintain an ethics and compliance program.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Classes taught by Charles F. Mitchell include:

LRM 101: Killer Contract Clauses 
LRM 102: Project Risk Management
LRM 103: Fundamentals of Federal Government Contracting
LRM 104: Change Order and Claim Management
LRM 105: Labor and Employment Disputes
LRM 106: Ethics and Compliance
LRM 107: Financially Distressed Contractors

Leadership Access Institute (LAI)

The Leadership Access Institute is designed for emerging & high potential leaders, executives, managers and supervisors. It is here to help them communicate better as well as solve problems, negotiate, understand diversity in the workplace, handle conflicts and understand better business etiquette.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Classes taught by C. Richard Barnes include:

LAI 101: Foundational, Essential and Transformative Skills (Part 1) 
LAI 102: Foundational, Essential and Transformative Skills (Part 2)
LAI 103: Strategic Negotiation Skills (Session 1) 
LAI 104: Strategic Negotiation Skills (Session 2) 
LAI 105: Leading Focused Conversations
LAI 106: Briefing, Educational and Speech Techniques (Part 1)
LAI 107: Advanced Public Speaking Skills

MCAA 2028 Annual Convention

The MCAA Annual Convention is the highlight of the association’s year. With a reputation as the industry’s premier educational event, the MCAA Convention offers something for all members. Attendees will experience a first class trade show featuring the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council, social functions that never cease to amaze and delight, exceptional education seminars and the chance to network and connect with industry peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what your trade association can do for you.

MCAA 2026 Annual Convention

The MCAA Annual Convention is the highlight of the association’s year. With a reputation as the industry’s premier educational event, the MCAA Convention offers something for all members. Attendees will experience a first class trade show featuring the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council, social functions that never cease to amaze and delight, exceptional education seminars and the chance to network and connect with industry peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what your trade association can do for you.

Field and Foreman Leadership Development (FFLD) Seminars

This series will highlight how interactions with coworkers, other tradespeople and the end users can help (or hurt) the direct cost of union tradespeople. As well as how decisions impact safety, insurance, profits and overall company culture at every level of a project. The communication and cooperation between the Project Manager, Detailing Department (VDC) and field leadership sets the tone for the success of any organization. This session will educate ALL sides on what the other is dealing with on a daily basis to better understand how their roles can be improved through leadership, communication and education.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Classes taught by Mark Rogers include:

FFLD 101: The Foreman’s Impact on Profitability 
FFLD 102: High Impact Leadership: Leading Beyond the Project 
FFLD 103: The Real Cost of a Manhour

Fabrication (FAB) Seminars

These seminars are designed for those who are interested in implementing or developing fabrication operations. Project Managers, New and Existing Fab Shop Managers, Field Personnel, Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Company Executives 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.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Classes taught by Greg Fuller include:

FAB 101: The Evolution of Fabrication I: Why, How and When (Now)
FAB 102: The Evolution of Fabrication II: Implementing Manufacturing Process for the Construction Industry

Instructor Training Series (ITS) Seminars

Training and knowledge equate to competitive advantage. During these classes, participants will learn how to transfer their knowledge through well designed and strategically structured training sessions. Perfect for JATC instructors, Association Instructors, or Organization Subject Matter Experts wanting to learn how increase retention of material, connect with students, and transfer critical industry knowledge to the next generation. All classes are adapted to fit the needs of each instructor group and their application to the mechanical construction industry. These Workshops are offered individually or as a series.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Classes taught by Leah Gutmann include:

ITS 101: Foundations of Adult Learning
ITS 102: Class Design and Development Skills
ITS 103: Finding Your Presentation Superpowers
ITS 104: There’s an Activity for That
ITS 105: Teaching to the Generations
ITS 106: The Virtual Instructor Tool Kit

Fundamentals of  Service (FOS) Seminars for Service

These seminars are designed to focus on the building blocks of what makes a healthy and successful service company, with an emphasis on customer service, team-building and effective communication.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Seminars taught by Woody Woodall include:

  • FOS 100: Customer Service Class Outline
  • FOS 101: Project Management for Service Outline
  • FOS 102: Transition from Field Tech to Office Professional

Leadership Development Series (LDS) Seminars for Service and Construction

These seminars are designed for management level employees or anyone that leads a team. They focus on building strong communication skills and self awareness in order to be a successful leader.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Seminars taught by Leah Gutmann include:

LDS 101: Conflict: Leadership in Action
LDS 102: Decision Making – Getting Better and More Impactful Results
LDS 103: Effective Communication in the Workplace
LDS 104: Emotional Intelligence
LDS 105: Building Effective Relationship in The Workplace
LDS 106: Successful Teams in the Mechanical Contracting Industry
LDS 107: “Sticky” Change: Gaining Commitment and Implementing Change that has Staying Power
LDS 108: Accountability: You, Your Team, and Your Organization
LDS 109: The Situational Leader: Critical Development Tools for the Mechanical Contractor
LDS 110: Time Management: Prioritize, Delegate, and Create Time to Get Important Things Accomplished
LDS 111: Discover and Leverage Your Strengths For Results that Matter
LDS 112: Effective Delegation
LDS 113: Fierce Conversations
LDS 114: Motivation in the Workplace
LDS 115: Leveraging Generational Differences in the Workplace
LDS 116: Coaching and Mentoring – The Foundation of Field Leadership
LDS 117: Present With Confidence
LDS 118: Happiness: Owning Your 40
LDS 119: Hogan Assessment Workshop: Learn to use the Hogan Assessment to Achieve Goals and Build Long Lasting Relationships
LDS 120: Goal Setting and Coaching

Project Profitability (PP) Seminars for Construction

Company principals, top executives, foremen and key project management staff will learn to improve jobsite and office productivity, while enhancing the value delivered to customers. These seminars will help one better understand the construction process, the keys to productivity, and what can be done to maximize jobsite profitability.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Seminars taught by Tom Williams include:

  • PP 100: Changing Behavior on a Problem Job
  • PP 101: Jobsite Productivity: How to Protect It…How to Improve It
  • PP 102: Six Habits of the Highly Productive Foreman
  • PP 103: Six Habits of the Highly Productive Project Manager
  • PP 104: Managing Change Orders and Documenting Construction Disputes
  • PP 105: Developing a Competitive Edge Through Planning
  • PP 106: Communication for Foremen and Project Managers

Other Seminars (OS) for Construction

This seminar is directed towards individuals with at least 5-10 years of experience in managing mechanical construction projects. Company leadership and experienced project management personnel will find great value in the class.

These courses are subsidized by MCAA. No rebate is available.

Seminars taught by John Koontz, MCAA Director, Project Management Education, include:

OS 100: Creating Highly Effective Foremen/Project Manager Partnerships
OS 101: Inside the Great Mechanical Contractors: How do the “Great” Differ from the “Good”?
OS 102: Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime: Understanding and Using the MCAA Management Methods Committee Developed Manual

Strategic Management (SM) Seminars for Construction

Owners, management team and project managers will benefit from these seminars built to help you strategically manage risk. You will gain insights into proven methods for developing effective strategic plans and key factors to implement and maintain them. Best of Class focus on key areas like” cash, risk, profit and family dynamics give participants great “take-home” value that can be implemented at once.

These courses are eligible for a 20% rebate on instructor fees, up to $5,000 per class. This benefit is available only to MCAA members and local affiliates in good standing who book courses via the NEI Initiative portal.

Seminars taught by Jim McCarl include:

  • SM 100: Strategic Planning–Your Springboard To Success
  • SM 101: Advanced Strategic Planning Workshop
  • SM 102: Risk Management for the Savvy Mechanical Contractor
  • SM 103: Succession Planning…or Else
  • SM 104: Profit Is Not a Dirty Word
  • SM 105: Cash is King
  • SM 106: How to Build a “Best of Class” Company
    – Session One: A Different DEJA-VU
    – Session Two: Proactive Planning
  • SM 107: The forgotten heroes….our support team.

MCAA 2025 Annual Convention

The MCAA Annual Convention is the highlight of the association’s year. With a reputation as the industry’s premier educational event, the MCAA Convention offers something for all members. Attendees will experience a first class trade show featuring the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council, social functions that never cease to amaze and delight, exceptional education seminars and the chance to network and connect with industry peers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what your trade association can do for you.

2026 NCPWB Annual Technical Conference/Committee Meeting

The NCPWB Technical Committee Conference is held annually to provide a forum for exchanging technical information among attendees and to offer presentations on topics related to pipe welding. The committee meeting portion of the event covers topics such as policy and producers regarding the joint UA/NCPWB welder certification program and addresses chapter inquiries. In addition to the annual event, chapter operation seminars are held every other year to educate chapter administrators about the policies/procedures associated with maintaining welder qualification records.