Organization: MCAA

OSHA Safety Stand-Down Week Certificates Available

Thank you to all who participated in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction! MCAA members from all over the country took part in daily Safety Stand-Down events hosted by our national partners – MILWAUKEE TOOL, TYFOOM, Little Giant Ladders, CLICKSAFETY, and CNA. MCAA would like to thank our national partners who provided exclusive education and training for our members throughout the week.

If you would like a Certificate of Recognition from OSHA, please click the button below to create your own.

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To view MCAA’s 700+ safety resources visit, mcaa.org/safety.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Managing Retainage – A Critical Component of Effective Cash Flow

Managing retainage has become a significant issue for a mechanical contractor’s cash flow strategies. MCAA’s Managing Retainage – A Critical Component of Effective Cash Flow offers ideas for effectively managing retainage. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin explains:

The importance of knowing the contract
How state laws impact retainage
Schedule of value requirements, which may function as stealth retainage
The impact of change orders on retainage management
The role of lien rights in retainage collection

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For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

Find the Latest from Delta Commercial and Bitzer US, Inc. 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:

Delta Commercial
The Delta® MultiChoice® Universal Valve gives you the ability to change shower styles as easily as customers change their minds. Upgrade the style and functionality of your clients’ showers without altering the plumbing behind the wall, offering flexibility that you and your customers will appreciate. With MultiChoice Universal Valves, giving them what they want has never been so simple.

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Bitzer US, Inc.
BITZER is a global leader in the manufacture of Screw, Scroll and Semi-Hermetic Reciprocating Compressors for commercial A/C and refrigeration 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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Transformative Executive Education: Develop Yourself and Your Company with the Advanced Leadership Institute

A Couple of 2022 Seats Still Available!

Transform the way you lead – the way you think about leadership – by developing the skills that will take you and your team to the next level. The recently refreshed curriculum of the Advanced Leadership Institute provides the very best in executive education, hosted in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC.

The ALI is designed specifically for leaders in the mechanical industry. The two-week program will help you build your skills and increase your abilities to successfully lead your team through change; adapt to change yourself; coach and develop those around you; engage in big-picture strategic decision-making; and think creatively to make the most of the resources you have available to you – particularly in times of growth and expansion.

With the current industry boom, strong leadership skills are an efficiency tool the value of which cannot be overstated. The ALI gives you practical and immediately applicable tools that will help you meet and conquer the challenges you face today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your career.

The deadline to apply for the 2022 program is May 31st. Visit the ALI webpage to learn more and download the application!

ALI Webpage

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Installing Hydronic Systems in Health Care Facilities: Tips from IMI Hydronic

The performance of any health care building is linked to the HVAC ecosystem, as accurate indoor temperature and air quality are critical in health care settings. However, each project comes with its own set of challenges. IMI Hydronic Engineering has over 300 years of combined experience on hydronic systems.

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Looking for More Smart Solutions?

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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Carlos Arias Will Join the MCAA Staff

MCAA is pleased to welcome Carlos Arias to the MCAA staff. Carlos, who is originally from Guatemala, will be the new voice answering the phones at MCAA starting May 2, 2022. Carlos began his service career in the hospitality industry with many years at several major Washington, DC hotels. He has spent the past 16 years working in property management in Gaithersburg, MD, a suburb near the MCAA office. On weekends Carlos spends time with family and friends at cookouts, enjoying music and dancing, and traveling to the beach. Join us in welcoming Carlos and his family to the MCAA staff family.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s The Management Audit: Peer Group Guidelines

To survive and grow in today’s marketplace, mechanical contractors must become better managers and business professionals. MCAA’s The Management Audit: Peer Group Guidelines explains how informally organized groups of non-competing contractors can assist each other through idea exchange to run their respective businesses more professionally and more profitably. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin:

Explains the pros and cons of management audits
Offers tips for forming a group of non-competing contractors to perform a peer review
Includes guidelines for peer group critiques

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For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

MCAA & Industry Leaders Offer Educational Sessions During National Safety Stand-Down Week

This year’s National Safety Stand-Down will take place May 2-6, 2022. The goal of the Stand-Down is to raise awareness to fall hazards and reinforce safe work practices that help prevent fatalities and injuries related to falls. MCAA has partnered with industry leaders to bring you daily trainings and education events, across the county.

For more information and to register for the sessions click the button below.

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Help MCAA Promote Stronger Prevailing Wage Rules and Market Practices through Improved DOL Regulations – Take Our Survey by May 9

MCAA is conducting a membership survey to gather data to support our claims that improvements in the administration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Davis-Bacon rules will improve competitive conditions in the markets for those projects and overall project performance of the projects overall. Please take 10 minutes to support your association’s efforts in this important area of federal construction policy. Survey responses are due by May 9, 2022.

In an email to MCAA members earlier today, MCAA Government Affairs Committee Chairman James Gaffney and MCAA CEO Timothy J. Brink, said:

The Biden Administration is proposing sweeping and positive changes to the rules pertaining to Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon Related Acts – prevailing wage requirements – on direct federal and federally assisted construction projects and prime contracts and subcontracts on those projects.

MCAA’s Government Affairs Committee is working in a variety of ways to support that regulatory initiative and strengthen the regulatory record against the inevitable challenges in court and the legislature.

To those ends, we would like to strongly request each of you to spend 10 minutes reading and responding to this membership survey MCAA developed for MCAA and some of the other Construction Employers of America (CEA) groups.

Our aim in conducting this survey is to buttress and substantiate our claims that improvements in the administration of the Davis-Bacon rules will improve competitive conditions in the markets for those projects and performance of the projects overall.

Please take some few minutes to support your association’s efforts in this important area of federal construction policy. Please respond by May 6th, as we need time to compile the responses and incorporate the summary into our comments on the regulatory proposal due by May 17th.

Connect With the Latest Training from Trimble and SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. at MCAA.org

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.

Participating companies highlight and link to new webinars and training opportunities across their product lines, services, solutions or web pages. Here are just a few of the recent additions:

Trimble
Trimble’s services don’t end after the sales transaction has completed. We are committed to partnering with your business to ensure that you are on the path to success. We offer instructor-led classroom and onsite experiences that blend product demonstrations with hands-on exercises and virtual instructor-led training to help you maximize the benefits of your new software as fast and as easy as possible.

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SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
Looking to tune up your evaporative cooling knowledge? SPX Marley Contractor Resources include live and on-demand webinars, School of Cool® training, installation videos and more. Check it out.

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Interested in More Training from Our Supplier Partners?

Be sure to visit the Manufacturer/Supplier Training area for all the latest offerings.

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Find the Latest from Morris Group International and Nu Flow Technologies 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:

Morris Group International
Specification is a complex task. With the NEW Morris Group International Kwik Ship® Brands, you have a go-to selection of products designed to work together. Learn about our new program online!

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Nu Flow Technologies
Becoming a NuFlow Certified Contractor is more than buying our equipment. We prepare our contractors with everything they need to develop new expertise, product offerings, and revenue streams. Grow your business with NuFlow!

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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

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

Dormatech Sees Explosive Growth Fueled by BuildOps Cloud-Based Software Solution

Dormatech Mechanical Systems of Northern California faced a familiar litany of challenges using multiple software platforms to manage its business. After switching to an integrated BuildOps software solution, Dormatech rapidly increased revenue by 50 percent.

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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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Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Guide to Human Resources Policies

A company’s employee manual sets expectations and delivers information. MCAA’s Guide to Human Resources Policies provides guidance on human resources policies to help MCAA members design their own employee manuals. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The guide includes information to help your company:

Define policies
Set expectations for conduct
Outline benefits
Detail a company’s drug-free workplace policy, including its drug and alcohol testing policy
Provide information and resources for complaints about harassment, discrimination, and retaliation

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For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

Be Inspired by the Dynamic Speakers at the 2022 WiMI Conference

Three powerful, motivating and dynamic women – Sara Ross, Valorie Burton and Michelle Poler – will inspire women at all stages of their careers during the 2nd Annual WiMI Conference in Austin, TX, June 6-8. Don’t miss it – register today!

Kicking off the conference is Sara Ross. In her high energy keynote, Sara will share relevant and practical research and strategies for redefining how to succeed at work and in life. The audience is sure to walk away with the inspiration and tools needed to create healthier, happier, and higher performing lives and workplaces.

If we’ve learned anything in recent years, resilience is gold. On day two, life strategist and resilience coach, Valorie Burton, will be sharing her life-changing message through storytelling supported by the power of research and education in the cutting edge field applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us.

Michelle Poler will be closing out the conference with authentic storytelling, engaging visuals and her 100 Days Without Fear experience. Her social movement has empowered millions to step outside of their comfort zone and tap into their full potential.

This year’s conference is designed for all women in the industry, from newcomers to executives. The conference will feature inspiring speakers, riveting educational sessions, exceptional networking, and roundtables filled with crucial conversations–you do not want to miss it!

Find the Latest from Mueller Industries, Inc. and Wheatland Tube 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:

Mueller Industries, Inc.
The Streamline® offering for press fittings is the latest example of the industry-leading innovation and commitment to customer needs that make Streamline® the standard for excellence.

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Wheatland Tube SureThread Continuous Weld Pipe

Wheatland Tube
The uniform grain structure of SureThread™ continuous weld standard pipe delivers exceptional strength and allows for each threading, bending and cutting – making installation fast.

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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

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

Auburn Mechanical Overcomes Process Pitfalls With Procore Mobile Solution

Founded in 1975, Auburn Mechanical of Auburn, WA, has decades of experience taking on large, complex projects, but internal processes—communication, documentation, record keeping, and information sharing—can pose the biggest challenges. Justin Pritchett, construction division manager at Auburn Mechanical, points out that the more manual steps involved in such processes, the higher the risk that those steps will not be completed. Procore’s integrated, fully mobile digital construction management solution puts Auburn Mechanical’s voluminous project information literally at the fingertips of craft labor in the field, streamlining processes and reducing the risk of lost, missing, or incomplete data.

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Looking for More Smart Solutions?

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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MCAA’s National Education Initiative (NEI) Offers a 20% Rebate on Instructor Fees for Select Classes

The education MCAA members and local affiliates depend on just got a little less expensive thanks to a new program that offers a 20% rebate on instructor fees for select National Education Initiative (NEI) classes, 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.

Which Courses are Eligible?

The 20% rebate applies to all NEI classes except those offered by John Koontz, which are already subsidized by MCAA. Courses must be booked using the NEI portal on the MCAA website.

Does the Rebate Cover Expenses?

The rebate covers eligible instructor fees only. It does not cover expenses, which, as always, are the responsibility of the member company or local affiliate that books the course.

How Do I Make Fee Arrangements?

You will work out fee arrangements directly with the NEI instructor.

Sounds Great! What’s Next?

Go to the NEI portal.
Find the course that meets your needs and click the “Schedule A Course” button. The instructor will contact you to make schedule and fee arrangements.
Pay the invoice you receive from the instructor after the course.
Send a copy of the paid invoice to Priya Nirmal at the MCAA office.

How Does the Rebate Work?

Each month, you will receive a check from MCAA for 20% of the instructor fees paid for eligible courses, up to $5,000 per class. Here’s what a rebate may look like in a given month:

Course	Instructor	Booked via NEI Portal	Instructor Fee	Rebate (Fee x 20%, Up to $5,000 per Class)
Mechanical 101	Cordell Strong	Y	$3,000	$600
Mechanical 201	Suzy Smith	Y	$5,000	$1,000
PM Boot Camp	Robert Gutierrez	Y	$30,000	$5,000
Customer Care	Mary Jones	N	$5,000	$0
			Total Rebate	$6,600

Remember, MCAA is only offering rebates for select courses scheduled via the NEI portal. By not using the portal to schedule the Mary Jones course in this example, the contractor or local affiliate missed out on a $1,000 rebate.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall or call him at 301-990-2215.

Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Guide to Financial Statements

Understanding the elements of a basic financial statement is a must for anyone in business. MCAA’s Guide to Financial Statements demystifies the process of preparing and analyzing the financial information that is essential to your company’s success. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin explains:

The purpose of each statement
What information financial statements contain
How to understand what that information is saying about a company
The information that can be found in footnotes
The importance of the MD&A (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations)
Financial statement ratios and calculations

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For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

MSCA’s Growing and Developing Service Supervisors Gives New Field Supervisors the Skills to Succeed

New field supervisors often lack essential management and leadership training. MSCA’s Growing and Developing Service Supervisors fills that gap with the management and leadership training these team members need to confidently tackle today’s business challenges. The May 16-17, 2022, program will advance leadership, coaching, planning, time management, communication, and motivation skills, giving supervisors and their companies a competitive edge. Register today!

The hands-on program uses real-world exercises and relatable videorecorded role plays to deliver skills that can easily be incorporated into field supervisors’ everyday responsibilities.

Those who finish the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and a comprehensive workbook of more than 100 sample forms, procedures, checklists, and reports that field supervisors use daily. Don’t miss out – register now!

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Learn from Industry Partners with MCAA’s Daily Offerings for National Safety Stand-Down Week to Prevent Falls in Construction

MCAA has partnered with industry leaders to bring you daily trainings and education events across the county. Register now for MCAA’s daily offerings presented by MILWAUKEE TOOL, TYFOOM, Little Giant Ladders, CLICKSAFETY, and CNA.

We are two weeks away from National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Register now for MCAA’s daily offerings.