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| MCAA National Update for July 23, 2012 |
MCAA RELEASES 2012-2013 TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTAL GUIDE
 The new edition of MCAA's Tool & Equipment Rental Guide provides quick and easy access to comprehensive cost recovery information for mechanical construction, service and plumbing tools and equipment. The rental rates are based on ownership and operating costs for contractor-owned equipment that have been derived from formulas and data developed by the experts at EquipmentWatch and from analytic methods used in the construction industry. These methods consider purchase price, depreciation, maintenance and overhaul costs, indirect equipment costs and average annual use hours. The guide is in two formats: a traditional PDF that includes information to help you adjust the rates for your state's economic conditions and an Excel spreadsheet that makes it easy to import the data into your pricing system. Your copy is free-another benefit of MCAA membership. To download it, visit www.mcaa.org/store.
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MCAA CONTRIBUTES $1 MILLION TO MCERF
MCAA's Board of Directors has approved a $1 million contribution to the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) to support its growing list of education and research activities. MCAA's decision follows the Foundation's announcement of its new "MCERF scholarship" program and plans to increase its research programs. MCAA President Mac Lynch expressed the Board's hope that this contribution will stimulate increased financial support of MCERF by the other members of the MCAA family. Among the many other issues discussed during its 2012 summer meeting: the association's financial condition; multiemployer pension plan reform legislation; development of an inventory of construction industry multiemployer benefit plans; legislation on bid listing on direct federal prime contract low-bid selection procedures; the Financial Accounting Standards Board's withdrawal of a controversial proposal expanding on ways companies would have to include potential loss contingencies in their audited financial statements; plans for MCAA 2013 in San Antonio, TX; the program for MSCA LIVE 2012 in Carlsbad, CA and other MSCA educational and marketing offerings; plans to develop a training module for UA apprentices on the MCAA program explaining the full cost of an hour of labor; issues to be discussed with the executives of MCAA's local affiliated associations at their upcoming conference in Asheville, N.C.; issues concerning Building Information Modeling (BIM), including development of a new MCAA guide to the spatial coordination process; upcoming Management Methods Committee publications; and Career Development Committee programs and activities, including the allocation of Chapter Grants and Student Internship Grants and plans for the 2012 Student Chapter Summit in Kansas City, MO. The Board also affirmed a scheduled dues increase of one cent per hour, effective January 1, 2013. This follows a two-year deferral of the increase, which was originally scheduled to take effect January 1, 2011. |
THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE NEXT GREEN BUILDING WEBINAR
If you're chasing a new hospital or medical facility project that has LEED requirements, then you should participate in MCAA's next Green Building Webinar, Building High Performance Health Care Facilities on July 26, at 1:00 Eastern time. Integrating the specific requirements of a hospital or medical center with the requirements of the LEED rating systems is a challenging and continual process. Matt Gregg PE, LEED AP of McKinstry Company (Seattle, WA) will lead the session, provide the information you need and answer all your questions about this exciting area of our industry. This webinar is free as a benefit of MCAA/MSCA membership. Please register at (https://mcaa.webex.com). |
MSCA HELPS YOU MAKE THE MOST OF MSCA LIVE 2012
 Two features of MSCA LIVE 2012 (October 14-17, 2012 in Carlsbad, CA) will make the experience of MSCA's Annual Educational Conference even more enjoyable than ever. On October 15, the conference turns all eyes to participating suppliers and vendors during Supplier Partnership Day. Visit with your favorite...and soon to be favorite...suppliers and vendors during the Annual Exhibitors Display. The exhibit hall will be open for you to browse in the morning, afternoon and for the always enjoyable Happy Hour when you can learn about all the new and upcoming products and services that your business needs to thrive. And, be sure to stop by MSCA CENTRAL, a new addition to the conference program, for some relaxation and great conversation while you check out: the Smart Spot; Fascination Station; Red Carpet; Tech Check; Wellness Center; the Zen Den; and the Top Ten. Visit www.msca.org/msca2012 to learn more about this excellent program and then register. |
AIPM CAN TAKE YOUR PROJECT MANAGERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Advanced Institute for Project Management (AIPM) will enhance the knowledge and skills of your best project managers. Taught by our industry's top experts, AIPM Class 9 curriculum includes team building, keeping customers for life, legal issues, staying on top of schedule and productivity impacts, avoiding litigation, operational management, insurance and bonding, goal setting, and much more. MCAA recommends that you send only graduates of the Institute for Project Management with some project management experience or advanced project managers with considerable experience. To register for AIPM Class 9 (January 20-25, 2013 at the University of Texas in Austin, TX), contact Beth Miller at bmiller@mcaa.org or at 800-556-3653. |
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