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| MCAA National Update for April 2, 2012 |
BIM FOR MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS COURSES ANNOUNCED FOR KANSAS CITY IN OCTOBER
MCAA will present two courses from its BIM for Mechanical Contractors series on October 1-2 in Kansas City, MO. On October 1, David Morris (EMCOR's Director of Virtual Construction) and Frank Musica (Senior Risk Management Attorney for Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Bethesda, MD) team up to teach the very timely BIM Contracts & Risk Allocation. On October 2, Morris goes solo on BIM Process & Technology Implementation. MCAA is also excited that two "natural fit" partners have stepped up to sponsor the courses; CNA will sponsor the Day 1 contracts and risk allocation course, and TSI will sponsor the Day 2 BIM process and technology course. A $295 rebate will be offered after the courses to attendees of both courses. NOTE: All courses in the BIM for Mechanical Contractors series are "MEP friendly." SMACNA and NECA members can register at MCAA member rates. For more information and a registration form, go to http://www.mcaa.org/education/mcaa/bim or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
OSHA ISSUES REVISED HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just issued its revised Hazard Communication Standard, which now conforms to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. For information about mechanical construction and service contractors' compliance obligations and forthcoming MCAA/MSCA hazard communication compliance resources, watch for the MCAA Hazard Communication Safety Bulletin at www.mcaa.org/private/safety. |
SHARPEN YOUR SALES TEAM'S SELLING SKILLS!
Does your sales team need a jumpstart? Sending them to MSCA's Re-Energize Your Sales Force: Selling Skills Training Program for the HVAC Industry (April 30 - May 2 in Philadelphia, PA) is a wise investment and will more than pay for itself in increased revenues. Highlights of this highly interactive program include a tour through the sales cycle of the mechanical services industry, looking at the process from the customer's perspective, learning to take a fresh approach to solving customer problems, and solidifying customer relationships. After attending this three-day course, your sales staff will also learn techniques to overcome the barriers that prevent them from reaching key decision-makers and influencers. They will also understand how becoming a "sales detective" can help them increase sales with proper questioning techniques. For more details or to register, go to http://www.mcaa.org/education/msca/sellingskills, or e-mail Sobeida Orantes at saorantes@mcaa.org. |
REGISTER TODAY FOR QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS
Two NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training sessions for mechanical service technicians will take place on April 12, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This web-based, 90-minute course is being offered at a special rate exclusively for MSCA members. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the session focuses on mechanical service technician safety and covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements. NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements will also be covered. Employees who may be exposed to live conductors of 50V or greater while on the job are encouraged to participate in this program. Training certificates will be provided. This training is an excellent value and could save lives. For more information or to register, go to ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON PENSION REFORM AT 2012 NATIONAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
Because multiemployer defined benefit pension reform directly affects your business, it will be a centerpiece of the program for the upcoming MCAA/Quality Construction Alliance Legislative/National Issues Conference (May 2 - 4, 2012, Washington D.C.). Bruce Perlin, manager of the Multiemployer Program Division of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, will address the conference on May 2, and on May 4, principals from Cheiron Actuarial Consulting will discuss relatively new approaches to variable benefit defined benefit plans, called hybrid plans, which are gaining acceptance by regulators. Representatives from the Retirement Security Review Commission will discuss the political landscape in Congress and prospects for pension reform later this year or early next year. Register now at www.mcaa.org/education. |
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MCA OF WESTERN WASHINGTON PRESENTS GENEROUS DONATION TO MCERF AT MCAA 2012
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) experienced a magical moment during MCAA 2012 when the MCA of Western Washington presented a check for $10,000. The donation increased the association's total contributions to $120,000. The MCERF Board of Trustees is very grateful for the contribution which will help the foundation continue its support of ongoing industry-relevant education and research programs. Find out more about how MCERF is nurturing our industry's current and future development at www.mcerf.org or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
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