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| MCAA National Update for June 18, 2012 |
INFORMATIVE PEER GROUP DISCUSSIONS AT MSCA LIVE 2012 ARE A MUST FOR YOUR BUSINESS
If you're looking for new ideas and insights into growth strategies for your business, then be sure to stop by one or more Peer Group Roundtable Discussions at MSCA LIVE 2012 (October 14-17, Carlsbad, CA). Topics will cover issues of vital concern to your mechanical service contracting company: Tomorrow's Technicians; Financial Selling; Selling to Health Care Facilities; Transitioning to GreenSTAR/Energy Services; Measuring Customer Satisfaction; Plumbing Service; Refrigeration Service; Facility Operations; Best Safety Practices; Emergency Preparedness; Water Conservation/Water Audits; Third Party Financing for Retrofit Projects; Slashing Fleet Costs; Changing Management Strategies; Changing Client Expectations; and Strategic Planning. Add to that program excellent featured speakers-visionary artist Erik Wahl, leadership expert Joseph Grenny, marathon runner Dick Hoyt and marketing guru Sally Hogshead-the Annual Exhibitors' Display and the always entertaining and enjoyable social events and you have a sure-fire extraordinary experience. Go to www.msca.org/msca2012 for complete program details and to register online. |
LEARN HOW TO FIND BALANCE IN COMPENSATION PACKAGES
 Striking the right balance when developing employee compensation packages can be a challenge for many hiring managers. To succeed, it's critical to understand selling behaviors as well as the pro's and con's of salary, commission and bonus plans. Brian Hughes of Hughes Environmental Engineering (Montvale, NJ) will discuss these topics and more during the MSCA webinar Compensation Packages and Other Incentives on June 20. Please note that this webinar is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar is free as a benefit of MSCA/MCAA membership; register today at http://www.mcaa.org/education/msca!
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MCAA'S ALI COURSE 12 ON TRACK TO BREAK ATTENDANCE RECORDS...AGAIN!
 Twenty-one current and future industry leaders have already been accepted into MCAA's flagship leadership development program compared with 13 at this time last year. A number of companies have indicated to MCAA staff that they are still identifying their executive candidates but that they definitely have multiple candidates from various operating divisions who will apply. MCAA President Mac Lynch, an ALI graduate, is excited about this year's level of enthusiasm for the course and the ongoing changes that have been made to the course over the past 18 months. "The value of MCAA's ALI experience for building successful leaders is working in my own company and throughout MCAA and its local affiliates. I urge anyone interested in applying to the ALI or in having someone on their executive team apply, to do it now. We are way ahead of last year's record-breaking pace...so, don't get left out." For more information about the ALI, go the http://www.mcaa.org/ali, or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org) for more information. |
ATTEND MCAA'S TWO BIM FOR MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS COURSES AND GET A REBATE AFTERWARDS
We know you recognize a great value when you see one, so we're offering one of our best if you attend both BIM for Mechanical Contractors Courses in Kansas City, October 1-2, 2012. We've designed these courses to enhance your knowledge of and skills in using Building Information Modeling to coordinate the construction of buildings. We'll also update you on the key issues surrounding this dynamic process. 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) will lead the BIM Contracts & Risk Allocation course. On October 2, Morris will lead the course on BIM Process & Technology Implementation. CNA Insurance and TSI are co-sponsoring the courses; CNA is sponsoring the Day 1 course, and TSI is sponsoring the Day 2 course. If you register for both courses, you will receive a $295 rebate. Find out more at http://www.mcaa.org/education/mcaa/bim and then register online. |
LIGHT UP THE INDUSTRY WITH YOUR UNIQUE INNOVATION
 During the darkest days of the economic slow-down, you found a way to keep your company growing and thriving. Your idea may have reduced fuel costs, streamlined your financial management system, increased productivity on the jobsite or raised the efficiency of your pre-fab operation. Whatever the innovation, MCAA's E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation shines a light on the idea so other businesses in our industry may benefit. Your company benefits as well from the publicity and accolades that come with one of MCAA's most distinguished awards. Take a few minutes to read through our new brochure about past winning innovations and then nominate your idea by October 5, 2012. Go to http://www.mcaa.org/awards/erobertkent.
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MCERF ACKNOWLEDGES CONTRIBUTIONS
 The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) has received $2,500 contributions from the following generous MCAA members: Arista Air Conditioning Corporation (Long Island City, N.Y.); CFI Mechanical, Inc. (Houston, TX); McKinstry Company (Seattle, WA); and North Mechanical Contracting, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN). The MCERF Board of Trustees greatly appreciates the support which enables them to continue the Foundation's education and research programs. Find out more about MCERF at www.mcerf.org.
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