A centerpiece of the conference was a technology showcase-organized by BuiltWorlds, a Chicago-based company that connects start-up technology companies with construction businesses-that gave attendees the chance to also test-drive some new and emerging technologies. 3D scanners drew a lot of attention, including Trimble's new DPI-8 handheld scanner and a product that they are developing with Google called Tango. Leica Geosystems' new Pegasus scanner that fits in a backpack was on display and Autodesk showed off a product still in development that constantly measures jobsite quality. It fits on the outside of a helmet like a head lamp and measures air quality, noise levels and will alert a supervisor when a worker falls. XOEye Technologies explained how immersive eyewear, such as Google Glass, could connect workers remotely from as far away as another continent. An array of excellent speakers explained how these new technologies are transforming, leveraging and sharing data for improved jobsite and business management. A run-down on the conference will be featured in the June 2015 issue of the MCAA Reporter and is also online in the BuiltWorlds website at http://www.builtworlds.com/news/2015/6/9/mcaa-conference-recap.

Mark Your Calendar for WebLEM Password Changes

The WebLEM subscriber password changes every three months, and the next scheduled change will be on or about July 6, 2015. The new password will be sent by email to MCAA members' primary WebLEM contact. To ensure the password message moves through the spam filter, request that your IT Department add "mcaa@weblem.org," "support@weblem.org" and the "MCAA LEM Committee [support@weblem.org]" on the spam filter's "accept" list. The password is only sent to the primary contact, so be sure to share it with other WebLEM users in your company to ensure uninterrupted access to this valuable and free MCAA member benefit.

MCAA and the United Association are working together to protect mechanical construction and service workers from workplace hazards. An important component of that effort is to ensure that those who provide safety training to craft workers, including safety trainers, safety directors, and industry supervisors, are educated on the industry's latest safe work practices and procedures. MCAA's annual Safety Directors Conference is an excellent forum for the most up-to-date safety information and training education. This past January, MCAA hosted 30 UA safety trainers and other UA members at its 2015 Conference in San Antonio, TX. An excellent UA video of the conference activities, which will be used in the UA's training education programs, is on YouTube at http://youtu.be/GZXPwYZp-N8 and also included below:

MSCA 2015 Closing Session to Feature Brian Billick

Join MSCA and Brian Billick, former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, for a candid Closing Session at the  MSCA 2015 Educational Conference in Colorado Springs, CO, on October 21. If you have ever wondered how to keep your team unified and focused during the valleys and crests of the business landscape, then this is the session to attend. In his dynamic presentation, Competitive Leadership: 12 Principles for Success, Billick will share those principles that have helped him maneuver the climb to success that can also be applied to any competitive environment you may face in the years ahead. View the conference brochure and registration form to register and to learn more about this and other sessions, or sign-up online. The early-bird member rate ends July 17. Contact Sobeida Orantes (saorantes@mcaa.org) with questions about conference and hotel registrations.

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