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Job & Company Operations (JCO) Seminars for Construction

Every member of your field and office leadership team will benefit from the Job and Company Operations Seminars. Developing highly trained field and office personnel with good operational practices and solid procedures will lead to more productive projects, reduced duplication of effort, and allow your company to measure tangible results.

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 Kathryn Crosby include:

  • JCO 100: Introduction to Project Management
  • JCO 101: Successful Business Communications–It Begins at the Beginning
  • JCO 102: Construction–A People Business
  • JCO 103: Contract Language–What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
  • JCO 104: Dealing With Difficult People at Work
  • JCO 105: The Art of Being an Effective Manager
  • JCO 106: Written Communication Skills
  • JCO 107: Managing Your Cash Flow
  • JCO 108: Control Your Life by Controlling Your Time
  • JCO 109: Understanding and Resolving Conflict
  • JCO 110: Interpersonal Skills of the Project Team
  • JCO 111: The Business of Contracting: Back to the Basics
  • JCO 112: Basic Business Writing for Foremen and Service Technicians
  • JCO 113: Managing Project Risk with Solid Documentation
  • JCO 114: Financial Statements–What You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
  • JCO 115: Construction Financial Management–It’s More than Accounting
  • JCO 116: General Conditions of the Contract
  • JCO 117: Knowing the Score – Understanding the Impact of Project Forecasting
  • JCO 118: The Profitability of Safety
  • JCO 119: Safety–the Foreman’s Critical Role
  • JCO 120: Knowing the Craft is Not Enough
  • JCO 121: The Successful Entrepreneur 
  • JCO 122: Re-Energize Your Workforce
  • JCO 123: Construction Finance Fundamentals – What your accountant wants you to know
  • JCO 124: Navigating the Numbers – Business Finance for Mechanical Service Professionals

     

Advanced IPM Class 22, January 2026

Advanced Institute for Project Management was established to further develop the project management skills of experienced mechanical industry project managers.

The course provides five days of intensive, advanced level study designed to make even the most experienced project managers more productive and their jobs more profitable.

With the industry’s top instructors leading the way, AIPM students will obtain a highly advanced level of education on leadership, how to keep clients forever, legal issues on difficult jobs, insurance and bonding, how to stay on top of scheduling and productivity impacts, negotiating skills for avoiding litigation, and operational management.

ALI Course 25, Week 2

This two-week executive leadership program is custom designed to develop the talents and business networks of leaders in the mechanical contracting industry. ALI is held at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business in Chapel Hill, which is ranked #2 in the nation for ‘Custom Executive Education’ and #1 for ‘Best Value in Executive Education’. The  program is highly interactive and workshop-based, with a focus on helping senior industry leaders develop and practice skills and proven strategies that can be immediately applied to the day-to-day challenges of running a company or business unit.

ALI Course 25, Week 1

This two-week executive leadership program is custom designed to develop the talents and business networks of leaders in the mechanical contracting industry. ALI is held at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business in Chapel Hill, which is ranked #2 in the nation for ‘Custom Executive Education’ and #1 for ‘Best Value in Executive Education’. The  program is highly interactive and workshop-based, with a focus on helping senior industry leaders develop and practice skills and proven strategies that can be immediately applied to the day-to-day challenges of running a company or business unit.

IPM Class 94, Week 1, April 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 93, Week 1, April 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 96, Week 1, October 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 95, Week 1, October 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 96, Week 2, January 2026

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 95, Week 2, January 2026

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 94, Week 2, September 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 93, Week 2, September 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 92, Week 2, January 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

IPM Class 91, Week 2, January 2025

This course is a unique educational opportunity designed by mechanical contractors, for mechanical contractors. The two-week program provides intensive, in-depth coverage of topics essential to successful mechanical project management. The IPM is designed to provide attendees with real-world skills that can be taken back to their companies and immediately applied. Taught as a combination of lecture and workshops, sessions are presented by both industry experts & professional educators, all of whom have practical experience in the field of mechanical contracting. The IPM curriculum is constantly evaluated and developed to keep pace with the current demands of the industry. The IPM also provides peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that are every bit as valuable as the in-classroom learning.

If your project manager has a lot of experience, you may want to consider the Advanced IPM class.

Advanced IPM Class 21, January 2025

Advanced Institute for Project Management was established to further develop the project management skills of experienced mechanical industry project managers.

The course provides five days of intensive, advanced level study designed to make even the most experienced project managers more productive and their jobs more profitable.

With the industry’s top instructors leading the way, AIPM students will obtain a highly advanced level of education on leadership, how to keep clients forever, legal issues on difficult jobs, insurance and bonding, how to stay on top of scheduling and productivity impacts, negotiating skills for avoiding litigation, and operational management.

Project Manager Training (PMT) Seminars

These seminars are a must for all Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Estimators looking to learn and enhance their skillset.

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 Troy Aichele include:

  • PMT 101: Change Order Bootcamp
  • PMT 102: Mechanical Blueprint Reading
  • PMT 103: Estimating
  • PMT 104: Scheduling from an MEP Perspective
  • PMT 105: How to Build a Mechanical Schedule
  • PMT 106: Managing the Fabrication, Shop Drawings & BIM Process
  • PMT 107: Turnover, Kick-Off and Pre-Construction Planning Meetings
  • PMT 108: Project Interviews – Preparation is the Separation
  • PMT 109: Best Leadership Practices for Project Managers
  • PMT 110: Difficult Conversations, Feedback, and Delegation
  • PMT 111: Situational Leadership and Team Building

2025 WiMI Conference

The annual WiMI conference will feature exceptional speakers, interactive educational sessions, industry related roundtables and opportunities to build lasting relationships with fellow women in the mechanical industry. A full menu of educational offerings will help you discover all the opportunities this industry has to offer. From industry newcomers to executives, and everyone in between, this is the event to attend for all women in the mechanical contracting industry.

2025 Safety & Health Conference

MCAA, SMACNA, TAUC have partnered together to host the Safety & Health Conference, the biggest construction safety event of the year. The conference brings together safety professionals from across the construction industry to collaborate and explore the challenges and opportunities within our field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a range of educational programs designed to enhance their professional skills. Subject Matter Experts will cover various aspects of jobsite safety, including discussions on emerging technologies and evolving best practices that can be implemented in their operations. Hands-on workshops will also be available, allowing experts to delve into new safety & health concepts in detail and provide practical guidance to help attendees better understand these innovative ideas. Two summits will also be offered, a pre-conference Construction Mental Health Summit and a post-conference Construction Risk Management Summit. 

2025 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.

MSCA 2030 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.