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Erickson’s Aircrane Cuts The Hill Group’s Installation Time Down to Hours

In the summer of 2016, The Hill Group called on Erickson Inc. to lift and place cooling towers and chillers by air into a building in crowded downtown Chicago, accomplishing the goal in hours compared with weeks needed for other methods. The project was located at East Randolph Street in a crowded landscape with multilevel streets and nearby residential buildings, so land crane equipment was not an option. Using Erickson’s precision capabilities, aerial crane operators placed chiller equipment through a hole in the roof, with inches to spare, and then set it 15’ below the roof level.

Erickson’s signature Aircrane is a giant in the world of helicopters, with a rated lift capacity of up to 25,000 lb. It features a unique glass-enclosed aft-facing pilot station that allows the crew member to precisely lift and place large, oversized, or heavy objects. The heaviest section for this move weighed 19,000 lb. By taking advantage of the Aircrane’s lift capacity, The Hill Group saved time because fewer pieces had to be assembled on the roof.

Five aerial lifts were completed in 1.3 hours of flight time, saving The Hill Group several weeks of time compared with other move methods. The Hill Group had previously worked with Erickson on other projects, and they knew airlifting was the only option for completing this project in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

For more information, visit ericksoninc.com.

CBCA Decision Supports the Use of MCAA Loss of Labor Productivity Factors and the Measured Mile

In a decision published on May 5, 2017, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) decided in favor of claimant Turner Construction Company regarding delays and loss of labor productivity experienced during the renovations to the National Museum of American History located in Washington, DC.  The contract required substantial structural, architectural, mechanical HVAC and electrical demolition and renovations to the museum.

During the course of construction, Turner and its subcontractors, that included the mechanical and plumbing subcontractor and the sheet metal subcontractor, both MCAA member-firms, encountered concealed conditions that critically delayed the schedule and caused a loss of labor productivity.  Turner filed a claim to the Smithsonian Institution and the parties agreed to litigate the case at the CBCA.

After hearing testimony over a period of several weeks, the CBCA issued its findings and decisions on April 14, 2017.  The Board issued several important findings:

  1. Fact witnesses from Turner and Turner’s subcontractors presented compelling testimony regarding the pervasive concealed conditions that delayed the schedule and impacted labor productivity;
  2. Turner presented a damages claim for which it was partially compensated;
  3. None of Turner’s subcontractors presented independent CPM type delay analyses and the Board denied their extended performance costs;
  4. The MCAA-member mechanical firm presented expert and fact witness testimony regarding loss of labor productivity based on the MCAA labor inefficiency Factors to the extent of a 42% impact, and the Board accepted the use of the MCAA Factors and all of the 42% loss of labor productivity; and
  5. The  MCAA-member sheet metal firm presented expert and fact witness testimony regarding a classic “measured mile” loss of labor productivity comparison and was awarded 100% of its claimed amount.

This reported decision contains clear language supporting the use of the MCAA loss of labor productivity Factors and many citations to some of the authorities that are very important to MCAA member firms.

Details

Turner Construction Company, Appellant, v. Smithsonian Institution, Respondent. CBCA 2862, 4085, 4802, May 5, 2017.

  • Messrs. Douglas Patin and Michael Koplan, Partners, Bradly Arant Boult Cummings, Counsel to the Claimant Turner Construction Company
  • Mr. Paul Stynchcomb, CCM, PSP, CFCC, Principal, Vero Construction Consultants, Corp., testifying expert, loss of labor productivity representing the mechanical and sheet metal subcontractor claimants

Read the CBCA Opinion

Learn More About the Factors and the Measured Mile

Wish Your Safety Supervisors Were Better Leaders? MCAA’s Video Will Teach Them How to Be!

MCAA’s Safety Leadership for Supervisors training video will provide your supervisors with an overview of the skills required to be a good safety leader and build a strong safety culture.

Your supervisors will learn from real-life examples about key leadership skills such as:

  • Leading by example
  • Relationship building
  • Mentoring
  • Demanding safety excellence
  • Taking good care of employees
  • Effective handling of difficult personalities

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Find the Latest from Viewpoint Construction Software, Jomar Valve 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:


Viewpoint Construction Software
Experience the full power of our Office/Team/Field software through Viewpoint Enterprise Cloud. It provides always-on, 24/7 access in a secure, scalable cloud environment.

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Jomar Valve JP-100SSGJomar Valve
Jomar carries a ½”-2” lead free, press ball valve with stainless steel trim. The JP-100SSG is Italian made with dezincification resistant brass body. Buy American Act approved, NSF 372 Certified and has BIM/CAD files ready to download.

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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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Is a Customer Filing for Bankruptcy? MCAA’s Latest Bulletin Can Help You Steer Clear of Trouble

MCAA’s Management Methods Committee has just released a new bulletin—Doing Business with a Customer in Bankruptcy—that can help you avoid legal and other pitfalls that may affect your business relationship with a customer that has or may file for bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy issues, both legal and financial, are complex, but this bulletin can help you sort out your options. It covers bankruptcy basics—both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11—how claims are managed under each type of bankruptcy, court actions, debtor obligations, special protections available on construction projects should a general contractor or owner file for bankruptcy during a project and issues that could arise when a debtor obtains post-petition financing from lenders.

Although this bulletin offers helpful information, be sure to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to ensure you understand your rights, responsibilities and protections before you enter into any business transactions with a bankrupt customer.

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Revised Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers Now Available in Print

MCAA recently released an electronic version of its newly revised Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers. The manual, which includes substantive revisions to sections on CPR, choking, OSHA, silica, and confined spaces in construction, and new sections on noise, manganese, and zinc, is now available in print.

The extremely popular printed version is a pocket size manual on a durable, hard stock laminated paper. It’s also spiral bound to prevent binding damage.

The member price for printed copies has been substantially reduced. The new member pricing is $5.00 per manual, regardless of the number of manuals ordered. The non-member pricing is $20.00 per manual.

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Does Your Company Do Service Work or Have a Fab Shop?

Then you won’t want to miss these similar titles designed especially for service and fabrication shop workers.

Safety Manual for Mechanical Service Technicians

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Safety Manual for Mechanical Fabrication Shop Workers

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Revised Safety Manual for Mechanical Service Technicians Now Available in Print

MCAA recently released an electronic version of its newly revised MSCA Safety Manual for Mechanical Service Technicians. The manual, which includes substantive revisions to sections on CPR, choking, OSHA, arc flash and electrical shock protection, and refrigerants, and new sections on hexavalent chromium, manganese, noise, and zinc, is now available in print.

The extremely popular printed version is a pocket size manual on a durable, hard stock laminated paper. It’s also spiral bound to prevent binding damage.

The member price for printed copies has been substantially reduced. The new member pricing is $5.00 per manual, regardless of the number of manuals ordered. The non-member pricing is $20.00 per manual.

Download a PDF or Purchase Hard Copies

Does Your Company Do Construction Work or Have a Fab Shop?

Then you won’t want to miss these similar titles designed especially for construction and fabrication shop workers.

Safety Manual for Mechanical Construction Workers

Download a PDF or Purchase Hard Copies

Safety Manual for Mechanical Fabrication Shop Workers

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MSCA CONNECT 2017 – Does Your Company Have a Culture of Innovation?

Jay Rao – MSCA CONNECT 2017

Innovation Sandbox: 
Entrepreneurial Leadership &
Culture of Innovation

Jay Rao, a highly rated MCAA ALI presenter and Babson Executive Education programs instructor, uses his executive teaching and consulting in the areas of innovation in initiatives within firms; implementation; customer experience; and  corporate entrepreneurship to show how companies need to change and adapt to new technologies in order to embrace the future of our industry. Dr. Rao’s insights and examples of how big companies like Kodak missed tremendous opportunities to embrace new inventions, for the sake of keeping the status quo, will help you recognize how not to follow that old way of thinking. Dr. Rao shares how the sustainability and stability of big companies has changed with technology and how embracing innovation trends will enable us to implement new technologies into areas of our business with an open mind.

Dr. Rao teaches extensively in the Babson Executive Education programs and has taught and/or consulted for leading companies such as BAE Systems, GlaxoSmithKline and Ocean Spray.

Don’t miss Dr. Rao’s eye-opening and informative session on Tuesday, October 17! Register today for MSCA CONNECT 2017 using the button below.

MSCA 2017 Conference Website

Get the Latest from NIBCO, Pentair 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:


NIBCO INC.
Use NIBCO® PressSystem® for a perfect fit every time. With flame-free installation and a new leak detection feature, you can drive your business forward and press on to your next project.

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Pentair
CADDY ROD LOCK Strut allows for the quick creation and installation of trapeze assemblies. The pre-cut strut is ready to use out of the box and allows for quick prefab and easy installation.

Learn More

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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West Chester Mechanical Named 2017 Mechanical Contractor of the Year

Congratulations to everyone at MCAA member West Chester Mechanical of Aston, Pennsylvania for being named Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2017 Mechanical Contractor of the Year.

Owner and COO Mark Rogers’ key to success:

“Listen to people. Listen to others who do what we do. Listen to the guys from the UA. When you listen, that’s when you learn. That’s what has helped us get to where we are now. And take care of the people around you. Be part of their lives and do for them, and good things will happen for you.”

Well said!

 

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MCERF Announces Beta Release of BIM Add-In, Complexity Measurement Tool

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), the non-profit foundation of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), has been collaborating with BuildingSP, a California-based software developer, on a building analysis add-in for the Autodesk Revit building information modeling (BIM) platform. The Revit add-in is called the MCERF Complexity Measurement Tool (CMT) and analyzes a building’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) spaces for congestion and complexity.

The Goals of Creating the MCERF CMT

The MCERF CMT was created because complexity and congestion of spaces with MEP can be major obstacles, cost drivers, and schedule shifters for all construction projects. While the shift to BIM has transformed the industry, MEP subcontractors have a significant challenge to coordinate projects that are becoming more and more complex. MCERF and MCAA, like our member companies, believe that digital tools are an important and valuable part of construction. The MCERF CMT is being created to raise awareness of MEP congestion and complexity through measurable, reportable, and standardized values.

Figure 1: This is a medium-resolution CMT output, shown in Revit in 3D. Areas shown in blue are fully filled by MEP systems.

How the MCERF CMT Works

The MCERF CMT is a computational BIM tool that uses the Revit API to analyze, measure, report, and store information about complexity. The general theory of the MCERF CMT is to break up the building’s interstitial spaces into discrete columnar elements and measure how “filled” they are with MEP systems, structures, and other Revit families. Measured volumes that are highly filled are obviously congested.

T he add-in first identifies all the interstitial spaces used for routing MEP systems in a combined Revit model. It does this through a combination of dialog boxes to determine the level being analyzed, the programmatic identification of ceilings, and querying the structural decks above these ceilings. The MCERF CMT then measures the volume of space that is filled with MEP systems and other Revit elements, including Industry Foundation Class (IFC) file elements. The add-in includes the space that is within a system (such as the interior of a duct) as being part of the filled volume. The CMT complexity metric is then the ratio of filled space to total volume. Finally, the add-in uses Revit’s analytics graphics to overlay a “heat map” on the plan view. This heat map has gradients of colors that correlate to low and high levels of congestion. Blue is the most congested (from 90% to 100% filled) and green is the least congested.

Figure 2: This side-by-side comparison of a standard Revit model with the output from CMT demonstrates how the added insight from the CMT is important to understand potential coordination problems.

Technical Specifications of the MCERF CMT

The MCERF CMT works with the latest versions of Revit 2016, 2017, and 2018. If your computer meets the minimum requirements for Revit, it can run the MCERF CMT. The tool can be run on a single Revit space or on a given Revit Level. It can work on projects with unusual shapes and on floors with different ceiling heights.

The MCERF CMT Will Be Free to Use

The MCERF CMT will be distributed free of charge for use by the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This distribution is aligned with the MCAA and MCERF’s goals of outreach and industry support.

The MCERF CMT Is Enabling Opportunity

Through the beta testing currently underway, it is clear that the MCERF CMT is an enabling tool that creates opportunities for the industry to engage in new and exciting forms of analysis. Prior to this tool, the industry never had a unified method of characterizing MEP spaces and generating metrics that could be used by teams, projects, and enterprises. The BuildingSP team, along with their beta testers, has been using the MCERF CMT to data mine, investigate, and benchmark 3D models on projects. For example, the MCERF CMT is able to provide metrics to answer the following questions:

  1. How does congestion vary by project type?
  2. How does congestion grow from design into coordination and then into construction?
  3. By what percentage do design models differ in routing from design through construction?
  4. How do project scope changes alter congestion and affect coordination?
  5. How does congestion vary down a corridor and what strategies are successful for managing the most challenging congestion?
  6. What MEP congestion levels and characteristics lend themselves to maintainability? Constructability?

Figure 3: This is a high-resolution output of a high-congestion area at the building core at 50% CD. What can we learn from this image and the accompanying metrics?

Summary

More information, including features and demonstration videos, is available on the MCERF website. The MCERF CMT has been in active development since 2016. It has been released as a beta for testing to select MCAA member companies and design firms. It will be released for public use at the MCAA Technology Conference in Austin, Texas, on November 8, 2017 and will be compatible for Autodesk Revit 2016 and subsequent versions.

For inclusion in the beta program, contact Sean McGuire at smcguire@mcaa.org. For technical details about the MCERF CMT, contact Brett Young at brett@buildingsp.com.

About MCAA and MCERF

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA) serves the unique needs of approximately 2,800 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service. MCAA does this by providing its members with high-quality educational materials and programs to help them attain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation (MCERF), the non-profit foundation of the MCAA, furthers this mission through outreach to the AEC community, as well as the public at large.

About BuildingSP, Inc.

BuildingSP, Inc. is a California-based software development firm focused on improving BIM workflows through design automation and advanced computation. Its work in clash-free autorouting of building systems and real-time clash detection has been recognized globally as the path forward for BIM and virtual design and construction. For more information, visit http://www.buildingsp.com.

Labor Factors and the Measured Mile Upheld in Win for 2 MCAA Members

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) decided in favor of Turner Construction Company regarding delays and loss of labor productivity experienced during renovations to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History located in Washington, DC. The contract required substantial structural, architectural, mechanical HVAC and electrical demolition and renovations to the museum for the principal purpose of providing a state-of-the art display for the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write what is now the U.S. national anthem.

During construction, Turner and two of its subcontractors, Welsh & Rushe and Stromberg Sheet Metal Works, encountered concealed conditions that critically delayed the schedule and caused a loss of labor productivity.

As a result of the CBCA decision:

  • Welch & Rushe’s claim of 42% loss of labor productivity based on the MCAA labor inefficiency factors was accepted.
  • Stromberg was awarded 100% of its claimed amount based upon a classic “measured mile” loss of labor productivity comparison.
  • Turner was partially compensated for its damages claim.

The April 14, 2017 decision provides clear language supporting the use of the MCAA loss of labor productivity factors and many citations that are very important to MCAA members.

Case Information and Representation

  • Turner Construction Company, Appellant, v. Smithsonian Institution, Respondent. CBCA 2862, 4085, 4802, April 14, 2017
  • Messrs. Douglas Patin and Michael Koplan, Partners, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Counsel to the Claimant Turner Construction Company
  • Mr. Paul Stynchcomb, CCM, PSP, CFCC, Principal, Vero Construction Consultants, Corp., testifying expert, loss of labor productivity representing the mechanical and sheet metal subcontractor claimants.

For More Information

Read the Full Decision

Want the Labor Factors, Measured Mile and More?

Find the them in Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry. This resource includes information to help you determine the costs associated with unplanned events, circumstances and factors that may impact the outcome, productivity and schedule of construction projects.

Download Your Copy

Affiliated Association Executives Share Best Practices in Association Management

The 2017 Association Executives Council (AEC) Best Practices Conference was an in-depth examination of best practices in association management. Attendees participated in interactive discussions covering a variety of topics over the course of the three-day conference including executive leadership, collective bargaining issues, industry funds management and developing future association leaders.

United Association General President Mark McManus and Assistant General President Mike Pleasant, joined the conference Tuesday morning to give an overview of recent UA news and developments and participate in an interactive discussion with the local affiliates. MCAA President Greg Fuller and UA/MCAA Joint Strategic Planning Co-Chair Mark Rogers participated on the panel offering their insights into different areas of the country and the positive relationships they’re seeing between contractors and their labor partners. The 2017 UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference (November 14 – 15, Las Vegas) became a prime focus of the group’s discussion. General President McManus stressed to attendees the importance of maximum participation from both groups in an effort further solidify the relationship between the UA and MCAA.

Another conference highlight was the announcement of the updates to MCAA’s AEC Best Practices Initiative in support of its affiliated associations. This initiative was introduced at the 2016 conference and, since its induction, MCAA has doubled the offerings available to its local affiliates. This series of programs is designed to provide education and resources to MCAA’s local affiliated associations enabling them to provide exceptional service to their contractor members. The offerings of the AEC Best Practices Initiative are completely underwritten by MCAA.

The conference concluded with current AEC Chair, Dave Davia (MCA of Colorado) stepping down and the introduction of Frank Wall (PMCA of Oregon) as the new AEC Chair, Tony Saporito (MCA of New York) as the Vice Chair and Ed Kommers (MCA of Western Washington) as the new Program Chair. In his new role, Wall addressed the group thanking them for their dedicated conference participation. He stressed the importance of the education this conference brings to local association executives and encouraged attendance at both the UA/MCAA Labor Relations Conference as well as the AEC Best Practices Conference in 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSCA CONNECT 2017 – Do You Have a Values-based Company?

Robert Richman at MSCA CONNECT 2017 
Built For Growth – The Value-Based Company

Engaged employees are productive, efficient, and have a great time. This means low turnover, and highly motivated employees you don’t have to micro manage. Values-based companies have employees who manage and motivate themselves. Robert Richman shares stories of the strength of the core values at Zappos.com (a company that became the #6 Best Place to Work in America and #1 in Customer Service), then shares the science behind why they work so well. Once you learn the secrets behind how values work, you will know how to shape culture. Robert shares with you a process to use in discovering and then implementing the values across your organization.

Robert is a culture strategist and co-creator of Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind Zappos’ amazing employee culture. He is also the author of The Culture Blueprint and is a sought after keynote speaker at conferences around the world.

You won’t want to miss Robert’s insightful and engaging session on Tuesday, October 17! Register today for MSCA CONNECT 2017 using the button below.

MSCA 2017 Conference Website

 

Find the Latest from Zurn, Chase Brass 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:


Zurn EZ1Zurn Industries, LLC
Contractors have waited long enough for a floor drain that’s easy to install and built for the long haul. Zurn’s EZ1–available in cast iron and plastic–ships complete, and is adjustable and durable.

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Chase Brass Eco BrassChase Brass and Copper Company, LLC
Make sure you know what’s in your parts. Chase Brass and Copper Company, LLC produces patented C69300 ECO BRASS® and C87850 ECO BRONZE® High Performance, Lead-Free Brass. Both alloys are also arsenic-free, bismuth-free and recyclable.

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Need Something Else?

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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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Register Now for the MCAA Technology Conference November 8 – 10 in Austin, Texas

MCAA’s annual Technology Conference is the one place where mechanical contractors in construction, plumbing, and service can get tech info you can actually use. Designed by contractors in your business, our goal is to provide takeaways for everyone attending. So if you’re a CEO or an IT geek, Director of Operations or BIM ninja, or just about anyone else wanting to know where the mechanical industry is heading and how you can use that knowledge in your company NOW, this conference is for you.

Our goal is to share both the big picture and some details that will help you optimize what you’re doing at your company every day of the week. Take a minute to check out our program, our speakers, and our roundtable plans. The registration fee is only $595 – a special value available only to our members and exhibitors.

Flo-Tron Tackles Outdated Business Processes with Jonas Construction Software

Implementing a fully automated, integrated software solution from Jonas Construction Software helped Flo-Tron Contracting streamline their business, enhance efficiencies, and reduce payroll processing time by 50 percent. “The software we were using prior to Jonas was very limited, and we found ourselves having to regularly pay for external services and consultants to handle many of our business processes. With the fully-integrated nature of Jonas, we could handle all facets of our business in-house, which truly helped us meet all of our needs in a single software solution,” said Kari Cordell, controller at Flo-Tron.

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Need Solutions for Streamlining Other Processes?

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

Plus, you’ll find tips and ideas on other ways you and your company can save money and enhance your productivity.

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Registered Yet for GreatFutures Forum?

Come join us for the 2017 GreatFutures Forum in Indianapolis, IN at the Downtown Marriott, September 28-30. If you have not yet registered, the cut-off date is September 7.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of this unique conference that brings together MCAA members with students from major universities across the U.S. and Canada majoring in construction management, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering and other disciplines related to our industry. The conference is a great way to meet and learn more about these talented young, their interests and their career goals.

The Forum program will give all attendees lots to talk about too.

  • The Futures Fest—a career fair—kicks off the conference;
  • Educational sessions feature industry consultant Kevin Dougherty, MCAA Past President Mark Rogers and one of his project managers Ted McHugh and Futurist Thomas Frey;
  • A series of roundtable discussions, led by MCAA contractor members, about what students should expect when they begin their careers with our industry;
  • A presentation by our 2016 Student Chapter of the Year—the student chapter at the University of Missouri-Columbia;
  • The announcement of the 2017-2018 MCAA Student Chapter Competition Project;
  • The annual mini competition; and
  • A tour of the NCAA Hall of Fame.

There’s no registration fee, so don’t delay signing up for the GreatFutures Forum.  Our website provides all the conference information and the registration form.

Registration for MCAA’s 15th Annual Safety Directors’ Conference Opens October 1, 2017

MCAA’s 15th annual Safety Directors’ Conference will be presented January 23 – 25, 2018 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Please mark your calendars so that you won’t miss this incredibly popular, world-class mechanical industry-specific safety and health education and networking conference.

Additional Offerings:

  • MCAA will present pre-conference first aid and CPR/AED classes, and first aid, and CPR AED instructor classes.
  • A post-conference Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preparation workchop will be presented as well.

If you have interest in attending any of the pre or post conference classes, please let us know by sending an e-mail to pchaney@mcaa.org. Please disregard this request if you have already let us know your intentions.

MCAA Releases Safe Pressure Testing of Steel and Copper Piping Systems Worker Safety Training Video & Materials

MCAA’s new worker safety training video, Safe Pressure Testing of Steel and Copper Piping Systems, and its accompanying materials are now available to members. The video walks the viewer through the most common causes of steel and copper piping system pressure testing failures, pretest walk-downs, and general safe work practices for hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.

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There’s More…

Accompanying materials are also available to assist you in highlighting key training points, documenting worker training and confirming that workers understand the training concepts:

Highlight key training points

Download the Pocket Guide

Document worker training

Download the Documentation Sheet

Confirm that workers understand the training concepts

Download the Test

Download the Test Answer Key

Want Even More Safety Resources?

MCAA has you covered, with a full range of resources to help you protect your workers from injury and comply with applicable safety regulations. Here’s where to find them:

On our Direct Links to MCAA & MSCA Safety Resources page, where they’re listed by category with links.

Go there now

In the Resource Center, where you can use the blue Refine Your Search bar to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for.

Visit the Resource Center

Have questions or need personal assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Pete Chaney.