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Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry

This planning tool helps you determine the costs associated with unplanned events, circumstances and factors that may impact the outcome, productivity and schedule of construction projects. New for 2024: a chapter exploring the factors that contribute to BIM cost and time overruns.

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Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Video

Our newest safety and health video highlights the success story of an industry veteran, with appearances from MCAA’s president Robert Beck, the UA’s Jen Massey, industry expert Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and MCAA member Ricky Reams.

WebLEM

WebLEM is the industry’s most reliable authority for comprehensive labor units for typical project tasks. Quickly search for and retrieve information. WebLEM is reviewed and updated to reflect the latest products and joining methods. You will need your MCAA.org username and password to log in to WebLEM. For WebLEM access questions, please refer to the WebLEM Access FAQs page.

National Service and Maintenance Agreement

The National Service and Maintenance Agreement is an agreement negotiated and administered by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) and the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) and is a signed contract between the UA and individual mechanical service contracting firms who apply and qualify. The Agreement is a nationally recognized tool that helps contractors provide quality, consistent service to their customers throughout the country and helps reclaim lost market share.

Of Interest

P.J. Dionne Company found that using Sloan’s AER-DEC® Integrated Sinks helped make a complex installation at Logan Airport a more collaborative effort. (SLOAN is a benefactor of MCAA25.) Sloan’s AER-DEC Integrated Sinks contribute to the airport’s sustainability goals while offering high standards of hygiene and efficiency.

Save the Date for MCAA’s 2025 GreatFutures Forum

Although summer ’25 isn’t quite here yet, it’s already time to start the process for securing your summer ’26 interns! Save the date for the 2025 MCAA GreatFutures Forum (October 9-11, 2025) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference registration, including the Job Fair, is complimentary for MCAA Members, MCAA Student Chapter Members, Faculty Advisors, Affiliated Association Executives and Forum Sponsors. Registration will open on July 1st.

The PCA Plumbing Service Conference is right around the corner – happening May 19–21 in St. Louis, MO – and there are only a few spots left! Don’t miss out on your best opportunity to learn, share, and grow in your understanding of operational plumbing service. With industry leaders, in depth tours, and invaluable networking, this is a conference you don’t want to miss. Sign up now!

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and Construction Safety Week are coming up May 5-9. The Safety Alliance of MCAA, TAUC, SMACNA and NECA has created five new videos for employers to share during safety meetings and stand-down events.

Field leaders looking to enhance their leadership skills and industry knowledge will benefit from MCAA’s May Field Leaders Conference, being held Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. The event is nearing full capacity. Don’t miss this opportunity to register your field leaders today!

Welcome to Inside MCAA, The Blueprint to Mechanical Contracting, the podcast dedicated to unveiling the strategies and resources that power success within the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Hosted by renowned Customer Experience Coach and NEI Instructor Frank Favaro, each episode dives deep into the wealth of educational tools, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that define MCAA.

New workers are often the most vulnerable to accidents and injuries. MCAA’s New Worker Safety & Health Resources assist contractors in providing training 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. These are just a few of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

Hurckman Mechanical Industries (HMI), an MCAA member, was awarded the prestigious Wisconsin Workplace Safety Award on April 14, 2025, for medium-sized construction companies. The award was given by the Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC), the state’s leading provider of safety training and products. This honor is a significant achievement—only about 200 companies have received it in the past 31 years.

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.

Aidan Wolownik, is studying construction management at Pittsburg State University and is anticipated to graduate this May. Aidan has been a member of the student chapter since 2022 and has held the roles of Fundraising Chair and President. Upon graduation, Aidan will join MCAA Member, Lippert Mechanical Service Corporation as an Assistant Project Manager.

MCAA member contractors and local affiliates are encouraged to participate in an upcoming UA organizing blitz. This is a great opportunity to share the benefits of working for a union contractor and enhance the labor/management relationship. Read on to learn more, then register for a blitz near you.

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

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The NCPWB Technical Conference highlights the latest in welding education and technology. Discussions also address changes to codes and other technical information.

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MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC invite you to participate in the 2025 National Issues Conference focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues affecting the union construction industry today.