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| MCAA National Update for October 22, 2012 |
NCPWB ISSUES SURVEY ON ASME HIGH ENERGY PIPING PROPOSAL
The ASME B31.1 committee is considering requiring that contractors who fabricate and install "high energy piping"-such as main steam, hot reheat, feedwater (very high pressure and high temperature piping)-obtain a "Code Stamp" to perform that work. To assist NCPWB members who serve on the ASME committee, NCPWB is requesting that MCAA members respond to the following survey:
- Do you install ASME B31.1 piping?
- If so, do you install "high energy piping" as described above?
- Do you hold an ASME Code Stamp for working on boilers and related piping (S, A or a PP stamp)?
- Do you hold an ASME Code Stamp for doing other ASME Code work (U-type, N-type, Valve-type)?
- Do you hold a National Board R-Stamp?
- Are you in favor of requiring those who fabricate and install "high energy piping" to have an ASME Code Stamp which would involve having the work overseen by a Code Inspector, like Hartford Steam Boiler, and having a formal quality control program which would be subject to an ASME audit every three years?
Please e-mail your response to Nick Nikpourfard at nnikpourfard@mcaa.org. You may reference only the question letter in your response (for example, "A - No"). |
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REGISTERED YET FOR NEXT QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING WEBINAR?
If you or your staff were unable to participate in the previous NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training webinars, two more opportunities are coming up on October 30 at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar is designed for MCAA/MSCA members' employees who are potentially exposed to live conductors of 50 volts of electricity or more during their workday and is ideal for mechanical service technicians working on units that push 480 volts or less. Presented by the Hilgeman Group, the session covers all OSHA and NFPA requirements, best practices and NFPA's recent changes to the 70E requirements and provides participants with real-world accident information that will reinforce the importance of this training. All participants will receive customized training certificates. This training is available at a special rate for MCAA/MSCA members and, most important, could save lives. Register today at ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
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NEXT GREEN WEBINAR FOCUSES ON WATER EFFICIENCY ON LEED 2012 PROJECTS
As part of the LEED 2012 Update, the Water Efficiency component has been substantially revised. MCAA's next Green Webinar, co-sponsored by the Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), will cover new credits, major changes and how these updates will affect plumbing and mechanical contractors. Matt Gregg, PE, LEED AP of the McKinstry Company (Seattle, WA) will lead the session, which takes place November 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Registration is free as a benefit of MCAA membership; please sign up at https://mcaa.webex.com/. |
AIPM 2013 CLASS IS SOLD OUT! REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2014 CLASS The Advanced Institute for Project Management's (AIPM) 2013 class is completely full, but the 2014 class is wide open. Secure your spot by registering now for Class 10 (January 19-24, 2014 at the University of Texas in Austin, TX). This program is designed specifically for seasoned project managers. Taught by our industry's top experts, the curriculum includes team building, keeping customers for life, legal issues, staying on top of schedules 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 (IPM) with some project management experience or advanced project managers with considerable experience. Register for AIPM Class 10 by contacting Beth Miller at bmiller@mcaa.org. |
REGISTERED FOR MSCA'S GROWING AND DEVELOPING SERVICE SUPERVISORS PROGRAM?
Time is running out for your service supervisors to sign for MSCA's Growing and Developing Service Supervisors program (November 8-10 in Phoenix, AZ). This course is specifically designed to improve the performance of all service supervisors, regardless of their experience. Presenter Kevin Dougherty will lead this hands-on program which includes filming and evaluating attendees responding to true-to-life customer complaints and objections. Participants also receive a comprehensive manual filled with over 100 proven-effective forms and worksheets that they can immediately use when they return to work. For more information, contact Sobeida Orantes (saorantes@mcaa.org). Register at www.msca.org/education. |
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