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| MCAA National Update for February 18, 2013 |
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MCAA 2013 IS YOUR ONE STOP TO LEARN, RELAX, ENJOY
 MCAA 2013 (March 17-21, San Antonio, TX) has it all: outstanding educational sessions that stress unconventional thinking and ideas about helping your business grow and thrive (i.e., tips about how to protect your business' finances, new ways to pay and reward your best people, making the most of the new digital tools available, how to find and keep young professional talent, why you need to rethink project planning strategies and much more); a beautiful, new resort with amazing recreational facilities-including two top-rated TPC golf courses, a world-class spa and a variety of pools for every level of relaxation-and a great location that's just far enough away from the city's hubbub. We know you don't want to miss this, so don't! The regular registration deadline is almost here and rooms are available, so go to www.mcaa.org/mcaa2013 for program details and to register.
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2013 NCPWB ANNUAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING FEATURES WELDING ISSUES, CERTIFICATIONS, CODES
Plan to attend the 2013 NCPWB Annual Technical Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO (April 21-23) for information about current welding, brazing and certification issues. Jaime Valdivia, International Representative of the National Inspection Testing and Certification (NITC), will discuss medical gas certifications. The session will also address changes and prerequisites involved with the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Professional Qualification Standards for Medical Gas Systems Personnel and the necessary steps for test development of these standards. The NITC credentials that are recognized and, at times, required by states for the installation, inspection and verification of medical gas systems in health care facilities across the country will also be covered. Find out more and register at www.mcaa.org/education. |
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR NEXT NFPA 70E QUALIFIED-LEVEL ARC FLASH SAFETY TRAINING WEBINARS
Your service technicians still have time to register for the NFPA 70E Qualified-Level Arc Flash Safety Training webinars on February 19 (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. A special rate applies for MCAA/MSCA members. Register by e-mailing ahilgeman@frontier.com. |
LEM COMMITTEE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU
The Labor Estimating Manual Committee has been asked to develop labor units for the Blucher Stainless Steel push fit piping system. The committee would like to know if MCAA members are using this product. Please e-mail Nick Nikpourfard at nnikpourfard@mcaa.org or call (800) 566-3653. |
TOP INDUSTRY ISSUES ARE CENTER-STAGE AT THE NATIONAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
The issues that will affect how our industry evolves over the next few years will be at the top of the program agenda for the National Issues Conference (May 1-3, Washington, D.C.). A featured event, a press conference at Bloomberg Government on May 2, will lead off with pension reform and the need for comprehensive legislation, followed by discussions on federal energy policy, employee misclassification and payroll fraud. The following morning, the House Small Business Committee Forum on Federal Contract Procurement Reform will address critical issues to members who bid projects with federal agencies. In addition to issues briefings, attendees will have an opportunity to share their concerns about their most important business concerns with their U.S. House and Senate representatives and staff. Find out more and register at www.mcaa.org/education. |
YOUR BEST PROJECT MANAGERS CAN LEARN EVEN MORE AT AIPM
The Advanced Institute for Project Management's (AIPM) Class 10 takes place January 19-24, 2014 at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. This program is designed to enhance the project management knowledge and skills of 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. It is recommended that you send graduates of the Institute for Project Management (IPM) with some project management experience or advanced project managers with considerable experience. For information about registration for Class 10, please contact Beth Miller (bmiller@mcaa.org). |
WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a generous $2,500 check from West Chester Mechanical Contractors (Chester, PA), half of which will go to the MCERF Scholarship Program. The Foundation's Board of Trustees is very grateful for the donation and its support of MCERF programs, especially the new Scholarship initiative. Find out more about how the Foundation is advancing our industry at www.mcerf.org or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
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