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SEMINAR CATALOG

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GREAT MINDS,AMAZING FUTURES

Dear Chicago-Area Contractor,

The Construction Education Institute® plays a vital role in offering our members an outstanding educational experience. We are pleased to once again present the Construction Education Institute® Winter/Spring 2017 Seminar Catalog.

The Essentials of Project Management Certificate Program (EPM), what has become our signature program, quickly sold out. We had such high demand for the program that the education leadership approved a second offering of the EPM to accommodate our members.

We are also planning a Construction Technology Showcase on April 7th, 2017 at the Pipe Fitters Training Center in Mokena, IL. As automation and technology continue to dominate our industry, we will continue to help contractors cope with these changes. There will be tech firms, consultants and even a display of the latest UA technology all set in a world class facility. Mark your calendars and watch for updates!

I would like to acknowledge and thank our construction industry partners for their continued support of our programming. They are:

•PlumbingContractorsAssociation(PCA)•PlumbingCouncilofChicago•SMACNAGreaterChicago•IllinoisEnvironmentalContractorsAssociation(IECA)•PipingEducationCouncil(PEC)•BuildersAssociation•WestSuburbanAssociation(WSA)

Don’t forget that this year’s MCAA Convention will be held at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, from March 5-9, 2017. The programming is always outstanding and the event includes a variety of social activities as well.

As always, your comments are welcome and encouraged.

We continually strive to provide quality programs that meet or exceed your needs and those of your staff. Thank you for your continued and enthusiastic support of the Construction Education Institute®.

Don’t forget that there is a wealth of knowledge and information, including all of our webcasts, on our website at www.mca.org.

Sincerely,George EnglebrechtHayes Mechanical, Inc.MCA Education Committee Chair

George EnglebrechtHayes Mechanical, Inc.

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MCA Advisor Dr. Russ Rogers

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Anytime Webcasts

Winter/Spring 2017 Faculty

Coming Soon: MCA eStore

Team of Experts Webcasts

Hot Topics

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Estimating

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Management(Business/SalesMgmt.)Essentials of Project Management

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Those who complete a seminar will receive

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and the Piping Education Council.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION JOSEPH A. SMITH

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FUNDAMENTALS FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

NOVEMBER 03, 2014

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION INSTITUTE®

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

NEW SEMINAR OFFERINGS FROM THE

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION INSTITUTE®

• BasyTraining• Leading Self & Others

Through Change

• Foreman’sFieldGuide• Career Mapping (live

webinar)

• Knowing Yourself: “The First and Most Critical Skill in Leadership”

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7065 VETERANS BLVD.BURR RIDGE, IL 60527The nationally recognized Construction Education Institute® (CEI) was founded in 1997 by MCA Chicago and the Piping Education Council (PEC) to provide quality educational offerings for the industry. University-quality programs span a wide range of topics from safety to people management to computer technology. The CEI faculty is made up of highly qualified educators well-versed in the mechanical contracting industry.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Construction Education Institute® is conveniently locatedinBurrRidge,IL,closetoI-294andoffofI-55.ExitI-55atNorthCountyLineRoad(276B)andturnleftonVeteransBoulevard.ContinueleftonVeteransBoulevardandfollowthesignstoBuilding7065.

MCA is honored to have Dr. Russ Rogers of DePaul University as our

Construction Education Institute® advisor. We are thrilled to be able to draw

upon Dr. Rogers’ expertise and knowledge in our efforts to develop and

provide our membership with quality programs and seminars.

Dr. Rogers is an organizational behavior specialist – specializing in

human performance improvement, change management, leadership, and

organizational effectiveness. Russ’ genuine concern for his clients and

students has been instrumental in his ability to help them achieve their goals.

OUR GOAL & GUARANTEEOur goal is to provide truly exceptional and quality programming, and we won’t be satisfied until

you are. If any program of MCA’s Construction Education Institute® does not fulfill your goal, we

will gladly refund your money.

1 Register at www.mca.org. If you require special accommodations to fully participate, please contact Laurie Leonard at [email protected] orcall312-384-1220.

MCA ADVISOR DR. RUSS ROGERSSCHEDULE AT A GLANCE BY DATE

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5 & 12 Testing&BalancingRefresher2-NightCourse(FPL 201) P. 22

10 Access Queries (remote)( (BCSR23) P. 12, 18

12 Project Control for Field and Project Managers (PMR340) P. 12, 30

13 OSHA Record Keeping and Electronic Filing Workshop (SFT 130) P. 12, 16 UPDATED

19 or 26 Microsoft Project (PMR 330) EPM1 P. 27

20 Knowing Yourself: The First and Most Critical Skill in Leadership (MGT225) P. 13, 24

20 Conflict, Chaos & Change (MGT220) P. 24

25 Career Mapping (live online webinar) (MGT125) P. 13, 24

26 or 27 BasyTraining(FundReporting)(liveonlinewebinar)(HR2017) P. 13

27 Time Management Workshop (MGT295) P. 14, 24

2, 9, 16, 23 SmartBuilding/DDC(SVC 375) P. 32& March 2 & 9

3 Hands-onContracting-BuildingTrades(PMR 150) P. 30

6 or 7 BasyTraining(FundReporting)(liveonlinewebinar)(HR2017) P. 13

8 Excel III (BCS226) P. 18

9 Service Update (SVC 002) P. 32

16 Project Manager’s Impact on Financial Outcomes (PMR 350) P. 27 EPM2

23 Project Planning for Foremen (FRM 110) P. 23

24 BasicNegotiatingSkills(PMR410)EPM1 P. 28

24 Mechanical Scheduling (PMR440) EPM1 P. 28

25 Essential Management Skills (PMR475)EPM1 P. 28

25 AdvancedNegotiatingSkills(PMR420) EPM1 P. 28

2 Foreman’s Critical Role in Safety (FRM460) P. 23

3 OutlineforSuccessfulBusinessCommunication–itBeginsattheBeginning(PMR 130) P. 14, 30

8 Using the iPad More Efficiently (BCS215) P. 18

14 Excel Data Entry Solutions (remote) (BCSR21) P. 18

14 Creating Highly Effective Foreman/Project Manager Partnerships (PMR 500) P. 31

17 & 18 PMR 101 Part II (PMR 101) EPM2 P. 27

22 Service Management Excellence (SVC420) P. 14, 32

23 Residential Customer Service Excellence (SVC410) P. 32

24 Leading Self and Others through Change (MGT235) P. 15, 25

31 BasicsofEstimatingPartI(EST 110) P. 21

4 BasicNegotiatingSkills(PRM410)EPM2 P. 28

4 Mechanical Scheduling (PMR440) EPM2 P. 28

5 High Impact Communications (PMR425) EPM1 P. 29

5 Project Closeout (PMR 320) EPM1 P. 29

6 Quality,Characteristics&HabitsoftheBestForemen(FRM490) P. 23

7 Technology Showcase (BCS400)P. 15, 34

12 PowerPoint Intermediate (BCS207) P. 18

20 or 27 Microsoft Projects for the Project Manager (PMR 330) EPM2 P. 27

20 Construction Selling (MGT290) P. 25

21 Engineer Lunch Illinois Energy Conservation Code (MGT502) P. 25

27 AForeman’sFieldGuidetoDevelopingYourWorkforce(FRM140) P. 15, 23

3 Legal Presentation (HR 101) P. 15, 26

5 EssentialManagementSkills(PMR475)EPM2 P. 28

5 AdvancedNegotiatingSkills(PMR420) EPM2 P. 28

6 High Impact Communications (PMR425) EPM2 P. 29

6 Project Closeout (PMR 320) EPM2 P. 29

9 WordTipsforNon-WordUsers(remote)(BCSR22) P. 18

18 HowtoNailProjectInterviewPresentations(MGT240) P. 26

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OSHA Recordkeeping and Electronic Filing Requirements ● ● ● ● ● ●Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers ● ● ● ● ● ●Knowing Yourself: The First and Most Critical Skill in Leadership ● ● ● ● ● ●Access Queries (Remote) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Career Mapping (live online webinar) ● ● ● ● ● ●OSHA Recordkeeping and Electronic Filing Requirements ● ● ● ● ● ●Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers ● ● ● ● ● ●AForeman’sFieldGuidetoDevelopingYourWorkforce ● ● ● ● ● ●Leading Self, & Others Through Change ● ● ● ● ● ●OutlineforSuccessfulBusinessCommunication ● ● ● ● ● ●Service Manager Excellence ● ● ● ●MCAA Programs

MCAASafetyConference,January24-26,2017 ● ● ● ● ● ●MCAA Annual Convention Marriott, Marquis, San Diego, March 5-9, 2017 ● ● ● ● ●Team of Experts

Leading Change ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Decisions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Conflict ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●GettingfromPrettyGoodtoGreat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●ApplyingforaBond ● ● ● ● ● ● ●BuildingSalesThroughMarketing ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Commit to Learning ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Emotional Intelligence ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Webcasts (Continues on Page 5)

SoYouWanttoBeaGreenContractor? ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●GoingGreen:ValuableOpportunitiesforMechanicalContractors ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●WaterEficiencyandHowitRelatestoGreenBuilding ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●BIM ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Excel: Solver Procedure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Excel: Subtotals and Outlines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Excel in Word ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Word-Fill-In-Forms ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Microsoft Office Overview ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Microsoft Office Excel ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Introduction to PowerPoint ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Intermediate PowerPoint ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Advanced PowerPoint ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Psychrometrics ● ● ●Subcontractors and Their Contracts ● ● ● ● ●10 Fundamental Thoughts on Jobsite Productivity ● ● ● ● ●Asbestos Online Course ● ● ●OSHA Online 10-Hour Safety and Health ● ●

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Project Planning for Foremen ● ●Quality,Characteristics&HabitsoftheBestForemen ● ●AForeman’sGuidetoDevelopingYourWorkforce ● ●The foreman’s Critical Role in Safety ● ●Human Resource & Payroll

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Troy Aichele LEEDAccreditedProfessional(O+M)andaccreditedGreenPlumbersUSATrainer,hasaB.S.degreeinConstructionManagementfromtheUniversityofWashington,an A.A.S. degree in HVAC and Refrigeration Design, and has worked in every facet as a PlumbingContractorinthePaciicNorthwestoverthelast25years.TroyisChairmanof MCAA’s Career Development Committee, and a board member of MCERF. Troy has

taught mechanical construction at the University of Washington as adjunct professor since 1998, Forester University and has been an invited speaker at many industry events and conferences. Troy was Instructor of the Year for the MCA of Western Washington in 2010 and 2012.

David Ashcraft specializes in the training area of financial management. His expertise is taking normally torturous subject matter and converting the content to be educational, engaging, and entertaining. He custom designs and delivers training and keynote speeches for business networks, associations and banks. Ashcraft has been a highly-rated faculty memberatGraduateSchoolofBankingColorado,SouthwesternGraduateSchoolof

BankingandGraduateSchoolofBankingLSU.HereceivedhisBAfromWashingtonStateUniversityandisagraduateofPaciicCoastBankingSchool,wherehelaterservedasanassociatedirector.

Nic Bittle is the founder of Work Force Pro and works with contractors to prepare and develop their workforce. He has developed tools that support the learning process throughhisuniquedeliverysystemcalledD.R.I.P.Information™.Nicisthearchitectoftwo performance improvement process curriculums using the D.R.I.P. Information™ system. This curriculum is designed to prepare and develop current and next generation

workforcesfortherolesandresponsibilitiesthatlieahead.Nicisalsotheauthorofthreebooks,Small Business, BIG mistakes, Perform Like the Boss! and Good Foreman; Bad Foreman.

Hank Brancaccio has over 30 years of experience in the Mechanical Industry. He is the former President of Mared Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a midsize contractor providing piping, sheet metal, plumbing, fire protection and temperature controls to customers in the Milwaukee area. He also has work experience with Johnson Controls, Inc. as an instructor, sales engineer, sales manager and branch manager. Over his career he has been involved

with securing upwards of $200 million in mechanical and temperature controls projects, and service work through direct selling and negotiating or managing and coaching sales teams. This experience allows him to bring a true realism to his subject matter.

Kathryn Crosby is President and owner of C2 Consulting, Inc., a firm that provides inancial,safetyandotherconsultingservicesandtraining.Beforestartingherownbusiness, she was Vice President/CFO for a Utah-based commercial and industrial mechanical contractor. Crosby served on the Mechanical Contractors Association of AmericaNationalBoardofDirectorsandwasChairpersonoftheProjectManagers

Education Committee charged with oversight of the Institute for Project Management at the University of Texas-Austin. She also served as a Management Trustee for the Utah Pipe Trades Pension and Welfare Trust Fund and currently serves on the faculty for the Institute for Project Management.

Ginnie Floraday has been consulting and teaching in the computer field for over two decades and has been working with MCA Chicago for the past several years. Her two primary areas of expertise include corporate training in the Microsoft Office Suite and database development in Microsoft Access. She conducts both group and one-on-one training on-site for her clients. She has developed several hundred custom Microsoft

Access database applications. Upon delivery of the application, her custom training includes instruction on how to design queries and additional reports. It is her philosophy that clients should have control over their computer creation. Training is the new vehicle to achieve this end.

Register at www.mca.org. If you require special accommodations to fully participate, please contact Laurie Leonard at [email protected] orcall312-384-1220.

LEED® and Sustainable Design(GRN400) P. 33 PDH

SoYouWanttoBeaGreenContractor?(GRN401) P. 33

GoingGreen:ValuableOpportunitiesforMechanicalContractors(GRN405) P. 33

WaterEficiencyandHowItRelatestoGreenBuilding (GRN415) P. 33 PDH

BIM(BCS400)P. 33

Excel: Solver Procedure(BCS401) P. 19

Excel: Subtotals and Outlines(BCS402) P. 19

Excel in Word (BCS403) P. 19

Word Fill-In-Forms(BCS404) P. 19

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview(BCS405) P. 19

Microsoft Office 2007 Excel(BCS406) P. 19

Introduction to PowerPoint(BCS407) P. 19

Intermediate PowerPoint(BCS408)P. 19

Advanced PowerPoint(BCS409) P. 19

Psychrometrics (FPL 350) P. 22 PDH

Subcontractors and Their Contracts (MGT200) P. 27

10 Fundamental Thoughts on Jobsite Productivity (PMR 100) P. 31

Asbestos Online Course (SFT 105) P. 17

OSHA Online 10-Hour Safety and Health (SFT 110) P. 17

OSHA Online 30-Hour Safety and Health (SFT 230) P. 17

OSHA HAZCOM Training (HAZ) P. 16

Confined Space Emergency (SFT 115) P. 16

NFPA70EElectricArcSafety2015Standard (SFT 150) P. 16

Fall Protection (SFT 175) P. 16

Cranes, Chains, Slings and Hoists (SFT 180) P. 17

Driving Safety (SFT 190) P. 17

Active Listening (SVC 100) P. 32

Estimating Techniques (EST 100) P. 21

Retro-Commissioning(GRN311) P. 33

Workforce Violence(SFT401) P. 17

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NFPA70EElectricArcSafety ● ●Fall Protection ● ●Cranes, Chains, Slings and Hoists ● ●Driving Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●OSHA Online 30-Hour Safety and Health ● ●Active Listening ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Estimating Techniques ●Workplace Violence ● ● ● ●Retro-Commissioning ● ● ● ● ●

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Mark Matteson is a well-known speaker, consultant and best-selling author. Matteson started as a technician in1976,andwentontobecomeoneofthetopmaintenanceandProject sales professionals before starting his career as a speaker in 1993. Matteson works withtheleadingmanufacturersanddistributorsinHVAC(York/JCI,Trane,Carrier,Goodmanand Honeywell). He is interviewed frequently and considered a thought leader and agent of

changewhoteacheshisclients“HowToGetTwiceasMuchDoneinHalftheTime.”

Keith Rahn’s industry experience comes from owning a mechanical contracting company in Indiana for many years. Rahn currently serves as an assistant professor atAuburnUniversityintheMcWhorterSchoolofBuildingScience.Priortohisnewposition,Rahn served as an instructional assistant professor at Illinois State University for nine years. While at ISU, he taught a variety of classes that covered instruction in mechanical

and electrical systems, project management and administration, estimating and project scheduling, and construction material methods.

Russ Rogers, Dr. Rogers is an organizational behavior specialist – specializing in human performance improvement, change management, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Russ’ genuine concern for his clients and students has been instrumental in his ability to help them achieve their goals.

Mike Salemi hasalmost40yearsofexperienceasaLocal597pipeitter.Anexpert in building automation systems, he is a UA Certified Instructor, and is also STAR certified. Duringthecourseofhiscareer,healsocompletedtheNEBBTesting,Adjustingand BalancingCertiicationandtheCertiiedBuildingCommissioningandRetro-CommissioningProfessional Program.

Catherine Stakenas, president of CPS Corporate Consultants and associate professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, provides clients with the tools they need to educate, assess and measure their business and the performance of their employees. As an associate professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Stakenas is an expert in the use and interpretation of dozens of self-assessment instruments, including conflict management, coping and stress.

Gary Glader CSP, provides comprehensive safety and compliance consulting services to a growing number of industrial, construction, public entity, service, and manufacturing organizations.GladerisaCertiiedSafetyProfessionalwithnearly30yearsofexperiencein developing, implementing and managing safety programs. He is a featured speaker for a number of trade associations and an instructor for the OSHA Training Institute in providing

specializedtrainingtofederalandstatecomplianceoficers.HeformedtheNetworkSafetyConsultantsin1991,awhollyownedsubsidiaryofTheHortonGroup.

Darryl Harris is a consultant, trainer and coach, focused on helping organizations improve their performance by developing the skills and competencies of their people. Harris has an abundance of energy and passion for helping organizations develop and grow in a rapidly changing work environment. His clear and common sense approach has helped thousands of people learn how to successfully overcome these challenges. He brings an international

background of 30 years of experience in the areas of leadership development, strategic planning, team effectiveness, customer skills, and more.

Ryan R. Hoger, LEED AP, has been with Temperature Equipment Corp.—where he is now Director of Corporate Training—since 1997. He was the 2007-08 president of the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter, and remains actively involved with several ASHRAE and gas/electric utility committees. He has extensive experience with building automation systems (BAS),energyrecoveryventilators(ERV),variablerefrigerantlow(VRF),demandcontrolled

ventilation (DCV) and other energy conserving HVAC systems. Hoger has written articles on HVAC for variouspublicationsandholdsaBachelorofSciencedegreeingeneralengineeringfromtheUniversityofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dennis R. Johnson is the Managing Member of Johnson & Krol. He has nearly twenty years of experience representing clients in the Taft-Hartley industry. Dennis became a partner of J&K at the age of twenty-seven and by the age of twenty-eight wasthe primary owner of the firm. He has substantial experience advising multiemployer benefit plans as to the design, implementation and operation of their retirement, health

andtrainingplans.DennishasbeenpersonallyadvisingTaft-HartleyBoardsofTrusteessince1996.HehassigniicantexperiencehandlingallissuesthatTaft-HartleyBoardsface.Asayoungattorney,hepersonally handled all aspects of the firm’s business. This left him with detailed experience in each facet of the business including: plan qualification, fiduciary liability, plan investments, plan mergers, planfunding,subrogationandreimbursement,COBRA,HIPAAandmuchmore.

John Koontz currently serves as MCAA’s national director for project management and advanced supervisory education. A former tenured associate professor in Purdue University’sDepartmentofBuildingConstructionManagement,hepreviouslyservedasPurdue’s mechanical construction management coordinator. He has been teaching since 1992 and brings a balance of academic and practical experience to his courses. Koontz

spent 15 years in the employment of MCAA contractors in a variety of positions, including senior project manager, project manager, project engineer and estimator. He is the director of the MCAA Institute for Project Management at the University of Texas in Austin, and has served on the Mechanical Contracting Foundation’sBoardofTrustees.InadditiontotravelingthecountrytosupportMCAA’sNationalEducationInitiative, Koontz remains active in continuing education, research and writing in the area of mechanical contracting, and MCAA Student Chapter development.

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Matt Stevens, Ph.D., is the president of Stevens Construction Institute, Inc. – Management Advisors to Construction Contractors. He has been working with contractors asamanagementadvisorsince1994.Hehasover30yearsofexperienceoverallincluding as both a specialty contractor and general contractor. Stevens has been hired by dozens of clients and conducted hundreds of seminars across the country. He worked as a

management consultant with FMI Corporation from 1997 – 2002. Matt has performed Strategic Planning, BusinessEvaluationsandProductivityImprovementengagementswithdozensofclients.Hehasheldseminars and training sessions for associations and private companies and is certified on several subjects ranging from people skills to business processes.

Debra Zabloudil serves as president and CEO of The Learning Studio, Inc. (TLS), a consulting and training organization. Zabloudil is considered an industry leader in speaking, training, facilitating and “all things adult education.” TLS, which Zabloudil foundedin2004,servesclientsacrosstheglobeinbuildingandproducinggoldstandardlearning experiences, and offers a full catalog of training programs to companies of all

size and scope. TLS has designed leadership development experiences for individuals with many years of experience, as well as those aspiring to leadership positions.

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OSHA Record Keeping and Electronic Filing Workshop (SFT 130) Friday, January 13, 20178 am – 11 amMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidge GaryGlader

This ain’t your grandpa’s OSHA Record Keeping workshop… OSHA Record Keeping is a subject that surfaces most often during the month of January when the logs are tallied and the OSHA 300A form is completed and posted by February 1. Employers were not required, unless speciically instructed, to provide this information to OSHA by mail or electronically. In May 2016, OSHA published a inal rule that will require most employers with more than 20 employees to ile their OSHA log information electronically. In the electronic age, this sounds logical and eficient, but the implications are huge. The agency will have real-time access to an employers’ injury data, which could be used to trigger an inspection. Worse, this data will be available to the general public and insurance companies. Accurately completing a log is now more important than ever. The information entered on the 2016 OSHA log will be required to be reported to OSHA by July 2017. Gary Glader from The Horton Group will explain the speciic requirements of the new law and, more importantly, how to complete your log accurately so mistakes don’t trigger an inspection, loss of business or diminished public relations.

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Access Queries (Remote) (BCS R23) Tuesday, January 10, 20179 amRemoteGinnieFloraday

This class will show you the queries that give you the most power. We will do a variety of queries. Learn how to do calculations, merge two tables together, import Data from Excel, and update values in a table.

Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers (PMR 340) Thursday, January 12, 20178am–4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMatt Stevens, Ph.D.

Learn to manage your projects better. Whether you work in the ield or ofice, this course is for you. Spend a day at Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers seminar and we will show you ways to keep controlling your projects instead of them controlling you.

Beneits:Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers shows you:

• Where are the opportunities? • Financial impacts of superior project control. • Traps, techniques, and tactics. • What management styles are most effective? • Building a project: a “real world” lab • Training: the key to implementation\

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ChangeDr. Russ Rogers

More and more, leaders are described as agents ofchange.Whatdoesthisinvolve?Thisbriefwebcast addresses the key components critical to leading change.

ConflictDr. Russ Rogers

If conflict is inevitable, how do leaders navigate it to maximize agreements and minimize collateral damages?Thisbriefwebcastexploresconlictdynamics and key strategies for managing oneself in the midst of them.

Decision-Making Dr. Russ Rogers

On closer examination, decisions in organizations are not all made the same way. This brief webcast outlines multiple methods and strategies for making decisions—depending on what’s most important about the decision—speed, quality or acceptance by others.

Emotional Intelligence Dr. Russ Rogers

Recently, the concept of “emotional intelligence” has been receiving considerable attention in managementcircles.Whatisit?Howdoesitwork?Whyisitofinterest?Thisbriefwebcastexplores some of the key contributions of this idea and its implications for one’s leadership practice.

Getting from Pretty Good to GreatJohn Koontz

Greatcompaniesplanoneveryproject,everytime, leading to greater success, higher efficiency and quicker project completion. This webcast focuses on the ingredients for a “great” company, including planning, culture and communication.

Commit to LearningGinnie Floraday

Technology is the future of learning. This webcast explores the changing shape of the learning environment in the face of growing technological advances, allowing you to connect, share knowledge and learn remotely.

Maximizing Surety Credit Dan Horton CRM, CRIS and John J. Naso, Jr., AFSB

When applying for a bond, the surety underwriters will carefully evaluate several financial documents, reports and fiscal health measurements, including:

1. Quality of CPA Fiscal Year-End Report2. Work-in-Progress Schedules (WIP)3. Accounts Receivable Agings (Retainagevs.Non-Retainage)4.LevelofInterestBearingDebt5. Retaining Profits in the Company

Watch the webcast to understand what surety underwriters are focusing on when evaluating bond applications.

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TEAM OF EXPERTS WEBCASTS (ON-DEMAND)

organization has the expertise and proven success of the Carroll-Keller Group in the area of time and workload management. By introducing all layers of your organization to the proven principles of time and workload management your employees will not be heard crying “How many top priorities can I be expected to handle?”Key Learning Outcomes:

• Identifying the obstacles for success• Mastering the art of prioritization• Taking control of work place distractions• Planning your day• Improving the success of delegation• Helping employees to successfully

manage their time• Using technical tools to maximize time

effectiveness• Learning how to say no

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Communication – It Begins at the Beginning

(PMR 130) Friday, March 3, 20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeKathryn Crosby

Virginia Satir said “Once a human being has arrived on this earth, communication is the largest single factor determining what kinds of relationships he makes with others and what happens to him in the world about him.”During this course, attendees will learn the critical role various forms of communication play in relationships, and in the image and success of individuals, projects and the company. Clear and concise communication can reduce the chance of misunderstandings and conlict.

Participants will do an assessment on their personal communication style so they can manage it, develop a communication system for their area of responsibility, draft and present to the class a self introduction, have a discussion on the impact all forms of communication have on the image of the company, how to vary communication style and methods for the receiver, and the art of

listening to increase understanding.Also discussed will be tips on how to keep communication clear and easy to navigate for the receiver, no matter what method is chosen, layout and format of emails, choosing a subject line that is compelling, and the “Rule of Ones.”

Service Management Excellence (SVC 420) Wednesday, March 22, 2017 3 pm-7 pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMark Matteson

This 4-hour course will change your life and business. You can expect:

Project control for ield supervisors and project managers shows you:

• Tools for change (how to go from here to there in less time)

• How to deal with an angry customer (and NOT give away the farm!)

• The art of delegation (getting more done WITH others!)

• How to change others behavior (by Able Example)

• Pygmalion principle (“Treat me as I am, I remain. Treat me as I can be, I become!”)

• The 10-Commandments of great managers

• Doing irst things irst, one thing at a time, inish what you start

• Teach your techs to become a referral generating machine

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Knowing Yourself: “The First and Most

Critical Skill in Leadership.” (MGT 225) Friday, January 20, 2017 8am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeCatherine Stakenas

This leadership program begins with Everything DiSC where you will gain insights into your own behavior and that of others. You will better understand and appreciate the styles of the people you work with and those who work for you. The biggest “take away” is that you will learn how to communicate more effectively. You will also create strategies for overcoming challenges when working with people of different DiSC styles and those with different reaction/conlict modes.

Career Mapping (live online webinar)

(MGT 125) Wednesday, January 25, 201711:30 am – 12:30 pmLive online webinarDebra Zabloudil

Similar to a business plan, career mapping includes a mission statement, goals and objectives, SWOT analysis, inancial strategies and action plans. By identifying the attributes of successful managers and leaders from around the country, you can begin to apply their qualities and tools to develop a personal career map. Participants will be able to chart their path of growth and development within their current organization and into the future.

Key Takeaways:

• Develop a comprehensive personal career map

• Identify personal strengths, weaknesses and other attributes that may help and/or hinder progress in career advancement opportunities

• Explore establishing a professional identity without becoming pigeon-holed

• Investigate how your organization’s core staff values equate to organizational success

• Discover the impact “emotional intelligence” can have on a career

Basys Training-Fund Reporting (HR2017) 4datestochoosefrom:Thursday,Jan26orFriday,Jan27,2017 Monday,Feb6orTuesday,Feb7,2017Live online webinar10 amPipeittersLU597BeneitsFund

Pipeitters Local 597 is moving to a new employer remittance reporting system effective February 1, 2017. The new system is called EmployerXG and offers employers greater control over when to process their remittance and payments, offering time savings and convenience. Employers can enter remittance data using a variety of standard methods upload a payroll ile, copy /’a prior report, or start from scratch. Employers can update their organization’s information online including demographics, bank account, contacts and portal user account information. The portal is built with smart continuity features, so if the connection is interrupted, there is no loss of data. Using spreadsheet-style data entry allows for easy, intuitive entry of employee data, and a “save-as-you-go” feature allows employers to begin a remittance and return later to inish it at their convenience. Payments can be made by check and EFT. Please join us for one of t hese four sessions to learn how to use EmployerXG.

Time Management Workshop (MGT 295) Friday, January 27, 20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDarryl Harris

The increased organizational pressure of “doing more with less” has now permeated and taken hold of the employee ranks. Torn between work and home demands, employees now, more than ever before, are throwing up their arms in frustration and declaring “How many top priorities can I be expected to handle?” This cry for help must be heard if organizations are committed to retaining the power of their human capital. To solve these problems, organizations need to reintroduce the concepts and techniques of effective time and workload management. No training


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Workshop (SFT 130) Friday, January 13, 20178 am – 11 amMCA Construction Education Institute®

BurrRidgeGaryGlader

This ain’t your grandpa’s OSHA Record Keeping workshop… OSHA Record Keeping is a subject that surfaces most often during the month of January when the logs are tallied and the OSHA 300A form is completed and posted by February 1. Employers were not required, unless speciically instructed, to provide this information to OSHA by mail or electronically. In May 2016, OSHA published a inal rule that will require most employers with more than 20 employees to ile their OSHA log information electronically. In the electronic age, this sounds logical and eficient, but the implications are huge. The agency will have real-time access to an employers’ injury data, which could be used to trigger an inspection. Worse, this data will be available to the general public and insurance companies. Accurately completing a log is now more important than ever. The information entered on the 2016 OSHA log will be required to be reported to OSHA by July 2017. Gary Glader from The Horton Group will explain the speciic requirements of the new law and, more importantly, how to complete your log accurately so mistakes don’t trigger an inspection, loss of business or diminished public relations.

OSHA Online 10-Hour Safety and Health

(SFT 110) AnytimeOnline

OSHA is now approving a limited number of online courses that allow participants to receive their “little yellow card” from OSHA. This course is extremely well done and when completed you will receive your OSHA 10-Hour card. This course is for MCA members only.

Leading Self, and Others Through Change

(MGT 235) Friday,March24,20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDr. Russ Rogers

It’s been said, “If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.” Change is upon us...and all indications are that more is on the way. So, what are we learning about how change works, about resilience and resistance, about being change-ready and about navigating planned versus unplanned change? Through this session, we’ll explore these facets of change with an emphasis on strategies/best-practices for application – both personally and organizationally.

Construction Technology Showcase

(BCS 400) Friday, April 7, 2017 8 am – 3 pmLU 597 Training School, Mokena

Once again MCA and Pipeitters LU 597 are teaming up to present to you the Construction Technology Showcase on April 7, 2017 at the Pipe Fitter School in Mokena, IL. We will be totally re-engineering the conference this year. There will be more concise, “powerful” seminars and more time for demonstrations in the big hall. Technology continues to change our industry and we want to make sure you are up to speed on the topics that matter! Mark your calendars and watch for updates!

A Foreman’s Field Guide to Developing Your

Workforce (FRM 140) Thursday, April 27th, 2017Noon-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute®, BurrRidgeNicBittle

When we can develop a group of individuals to perform like a team, great things can happen. In A Foreman’s Field Guide to Developing Your Workforce, Nic will walk your foremen and supervisors through how to develop their team for long-term success. As natural mentors on the jobsite, it is up to the foremen and supervisors to develop their crew to be the next leaders of the industry.

In this program your supervisor/foreman will learn:• The 4 Core Competencies lacking in most

of the workforce entering the industry today.

• How to develop those competencies within your team while on the job.

• How to develop each team member so that everyone communicates on a higher level.

• The tips, tricks, tactics and techniques a foreman and or supervisor must master to effectively lead in today’s market.

Legal Program (HR 101) Wednesday, May 3, 2017Noon-1:30pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDennis Johnson

Participating Agreements for Non-Bargaining Units in Taft-Hartley Plans. Key take aways:

• Written participation agreements are required for employees not covered by a CBA.

• There are limits on how many non-bargaining unit employees can participate in your plans.

• Nondiscrimination rules apply to non-bargained groups.

• Avoid adverse selection.• Consider the beneits provided vs. the

employee classiication.• Must establish “reasonable” basis for

contributions.

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OSHA Online 30-Hour Safety and Health

(SFT 230) AnytimeOnline

It’s hard to set aside 30 hours to get your OSHA card. Now you can do it conveniently through this online offering! When completed, you will receive your OSHA 30-Hour card from the Department of Labor. This course is for MCA members only.

OSHA HAZCOM Training (HAZ)

In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information.

NFPA 70 E Electric Arc Safety (SFT 150)

*Updated to 2015 Standard

Take this online course on NFPA 70E Arc Flash training and be up-to-date on the latest requirements for this voluntary standard. While it is voluntary, it has been embraced by owners and some are requiring training. This course covers speciic hazards relating to working on and near high voltage equipment.

Confined Space Emergency (SFT 115)

We have two online conined space safety courses available for you. One trains workers on the deinitions and requirements for working in a conined space. The second is speciically for conined spaces for when a permit is required.

Fall Protection (SFT 175)

Falls in the United States are the number two accident killer, ranking only behind trafic accidents as a cause of death. Falls on the job account for approximately 30% of all injuries. Close to 1,600 employees die and 300,000 suffer injuries from falls on the job. This course covers important fall protection tips.

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Excel Data Entry Solutions (BCS R21) Tuesday,March14,20179 amRemote onlyGinnieFloraday

If you need users to enter data consistently into cells, then take a few minutes to learn about data validation. Do you need to ind the inconsistencies? Table Formatting will do it quickly. We will also touch on other quick ind features.

PowerPoint- Intermediate (BCS 207) Wednesday, April 12 20179am-NoonLive or remoteMCA Construction Education Institute®, BurrRidgeGinnieFloraday

Learn more about manipulating graphics, importing spreadsheets, enhancing a slide show and additional printing features. This course will also cover creating organizational charts; adding animation to pictures; enhancing movement between slides; changing formats and printing thumbnail sketches of each slide.

** Please note that you must bring a laptop to complete this course! This course is limited to 16 participants.

Word Tips for Non-Word Users (BCS R22) Tuesday, May 9, 20179 amRemote onlyGinnieFloraday

Word has some built in features that will eliminate the stress of trying to format a document. With this session, you will learn how to save blocks of text, learn to navigate through large documents more quickly, create columns in under a minute, and more.

Driving Safety (SFT 190)

The majority of accidents in construction still come from vehicles. This online course developed by the National Safety Council is a great way to reduce the potential of costly vehicle accidents.

Asbestos Online Course (SFT 105)

This online course will familiarize employees with asbestos-containing materials and help them protect themselves from asbestos hazards. At the same time, it will help your company comply with part of OSHA 1910 training requirements.

Cranes, Chains, Slings and Hoists (SFT 180)

The most important safety feature when working with cranes and other hoisting equipment is that the operator knows how to inspect, maintain and operate the equipment. This training covers these topics and more.

Workforce Violence (SFT 401) Rick Maltz

Workplace violence is a leading liability to employers, but can be prevented with proper on-the-job measures. This webcast helps employers understand the impact of workplace violence, explains what Red Flag indicators to look for, and reviews best practices for developing a Workplace Violence Prevention program.


Access Queries (BCS R23) Tuesday, January 10, 20179 amRemote onlyGinnieFloraday

This class will show you the queries that give you the most power. We will do a variety of queries. Learn how to do calculations, merge two tables together, import Data from Exceland update values in a table.

Excel III (BCS 226) Wednesday, February 8, 20179am-NoonLive or remoteMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeGinnieFloraday

Users will become comfortable with the advantages of working in multiple spreadsheets, database concepts and advanced formula creation. Topics will include creating multiple workbooks and worksheets that are linked together, copying worksheets with formatting, updating formatting in multiple worksheets simultaneously. Users will also learn about database concepts, creating conditional formulas, and sharing workbooks.

Using the iPad More Efficiently (BCS 215) Wednesday, March 8, 20179am-NoonLive or remoteMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeGinnieFloraday

There is so much more to know than just turning on the device and tapping the screen to read emails. Adjusting the setup of the iPad personalizes everything from controlling notiications to advertising and Internet tracking. In addition to reviewing setup options, you will improve your typing, Internet navigation, management of photos and gain tips on texting. Save time by organizing your frequently visited websites. The knowledge gained in this session will make you more comfortable with the iPad and iPhone. Thus, allowing you to communicate faster and more effectively.

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Intermediate PowerPoint 2007 (BCS 408)GinnieFloraday

Several of the features of the Introduction webinar are expanded in greater detail. Animations, table designs and organizing slide shows are all reviewed and the different methods of saving presentations are explained. Users can create PDF iles, email presentations and create their own CD so that viewers can view the presentation without owning PowerPoint software. The concept of using themes, or preformatted templates, is explained. Global changes to a format can be done in a Master Slide, rather than modifying individual slides. Setting up hyperlinks, which allow users to look at other iles or web sites, and return to the PowerPoint presentation is also demonstrated.

Advanced PowerPoint 2007 (BCS 409) GinnieFloraday

In this session, many of the presentation tools are explained. Working with Word to create more sophisticated handouts, creating photo albums with embedded music, linking multiple presentations together with a user-driven menu and automated slide shows are demonstrated. Users will also learn about creating custom themes, advanced animation techniques and examples of web-based training sites are reviewed.

Excel: Solver Procedure (BCS 401)GinnieFloraday

Solver allows you to calculate a formula backwards. Participants will learn how to change the value of a cell that is dependent on a formula. An example of the application of this function is budgets. After setting individual projections within each department, a department total is generated for each department. If you know that a certain department cannot exceed a certain amount, the Solver can modify the individual numbers that impact the total. All you have to do is identify what the total should be, and Solver will modify any of the related cells.

Excel: Subtotals and Outlines (BCS 402)GinnieFloraday

When the data is in list form, Microsoft Excel can calculate and insert subtotals in a worksheet. When you specify the items you want to create subtotals for, the values to be summarized, and the function to use on the values, Microsoft Excel outlines the worksheet so you can show or hide as much detail as you need. If you have summarized data by using formulas that contain functions such as SUM, Microsoft Excel can automatically outline the data.

Excel in Word (BCS 403)GinnieFloraday

You can incorporate an Excel workbook into your Word document. You have the choice of linking to the actual Excel sheet or bringing in a static copy of the worksheet. If you link to the original ile it is called embedding. If changes are made to the original selection, they will appear in the copied text within Word. A static copy will not transfer any of the changes back to the spreadsheet.

Word Fill-In Forms (BCS 404) GinnieFloraday

A form is a structured document with spaces reserved for entering information. You design the form, and others can ill it in on paper or in Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview (BCS 405)GinnieFloraday

This webcast will give an overview to the updated versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Some of the new features to be reviewed will be the Ribbon (the replacement for the toolbar), Mini Toolbar, Document Themes and Quick Styles in Word. Excel enhancements include improvements to Pivot tables, Filters and advanced formatting.

Microsoft Office 2007 Excel (BCS 406)GinnieFloraday

This webcast will give an overview to the updated version of Excel including improvements to Pivot tables, Filters and advanced formatting.

Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 (BCS 407)GinnieFloraday

Part One: Users will take a brief tour of the Ofice 2007 Ribbon. After familiarizing themselves with the new interface, they will begin building several basic slides. The Title and Bullet slides will be used as a basis to examine how to insert graphics and work with the SmartArt feature of PowerPoint. Part Two: Stylizing of slides will be examined. This includes many of the formatting features that are new to the 2007 version. Slides containing charts, side-by-side content slides and slides using tables will be reviewed. An overview to animation, slide shows and printing are also included in this webinar.

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Testing, Balancing & Adjusting Refresher-

2 night course (FPL 201) Thursdays, January 5 & 12, 20175:30 pm – 8:30 pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMike Salemi

Psychrometrics (FPL 350) Richard A. Hegberg, P.E.

Psychrometrics is the measurement and determination of atmospheric conditions and relates to the amount of moisture mixed with the air. This course will cover basic formulas and examples relating to the Psychrometric chart. The course is based on chapters 3 & 4 of Start, Test and Balance, published by the UA International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc.

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Basic Principles & Methods of Estimating

Part I (EST 110) Friday, March 31, 2017 8am-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeKeith Rahn

Role of the Estimator:

Investigate how bid strategies are developed for companies and how estimators implement that strategy. We will look at bidding documents and procedures for evaluating the project; such as procurement, analyzing/visualization, pre-bid conference, addendums and preparing bid documents.

Take-Off and Pricing in the Relationship to the Project Delivery System:

Investigate how bid strategies are developed for companies and how estimators implement that strategy. We will look at bidding documents and procedures for evaluating the project; such as procurement, analyzing/visualization, pre-bid conference, addendums and preparing bid documents.

Effective Estimate Procedures:

Gain an understanding of proper procedure and organization of putting an estimate together. Topics included are stripping of material and equipment, material/equipment pricing sheet and inal bid summary documentation. Attendees will be presented with a project to practice estimate techniques

learned.

Basic Principles & Methods of Estimating

Part II (EST 130) Friday,May26,2017 8am-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute®, BurrRidgeKeith Rahn

Sub-Contractor and Vendor Coordination:

Early in the bidding process, your subcontractors and vendors need to be identiied. Coordinating their scope of work is extremely important to developing a competitive bid.

Laboring Techniques:

The best contracting irms have an excellent understanding of their labor productivity. We will examine how the MCAA Labor Estimating Manual is utilized, and how known productivity rates can be used in labor costing and how an effective crew mix can make you competitive.

Finalizing the Estimate:

Attendees will apply previously learned estimate techniques to their own project estimate given in the class. Bid time pressures and how to better control them will be discussed.

Delivering the Bid:

A good competitive price and a well-written proposal is essential to getting the work. We will look at developing a clear scope of work and a professionally formatted proposal letter.

Estimating Techniques (EST 100)Keith Rahn

If you can expertly estimate the cost of a construction project, you have the edge in the bidding process. Keith Rahn will teach you how to analyze contract documents and estimate more accurately than your competition. Keith’s techniques will give you the tools you need to win the bid and establish long-term, trusted relationships with your customers.


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Knowing Yourself: “The First and Most

Critical Skill in Leadership.” (MGT 225) Friday, January 20, 20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeCatherine Stakenas

This leadership programs begins with Everything DiSC where you will gain insights into your own behavior and that of others. You will better understand and appreciate the styles of the people you work with and those who work for you. The biggest “takeaway” is that you will learn how to communicate more effectively. Lastly, you will create strategies for overcoming challenges when working with people of different DiSC styles and those with different reaction/conlict modes.

Conflict, Chaos & Change Management

(MGT 220) Friday, January 20, 2017Noon-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeCatherine Stakenas

Do you really know all your strengths and weaknesses? Conlict behavior in the workforce is a result of both your personal predispositions and the situation you ind yourself in. Catherine is an expert in the use and interpretation of self-assessment instruments for conlict management, coping and stress. Catherine is a specialist in helping people build the skills needed to successfully manage change and develop behavioral awareness.

Career Mapping (live online webinar)

(MGT 125) Wednesday, January 25, 201711:30 am - 12:30 pmLive online webinarDebra Zabloudil

Similar to a business plan, career mapping includes a mission statement, goals and objectives, SWOT analysis, inancial strategies and action plans. By identifying the attributes of successful managers and leaders from around the country, you can begin to

apply their qualities and tools to develop a personal career map. Participants will be able to chart their path of growth and development within their current organization and into the future. This course is great for everyone, especially emerging leaders!

Key Takeaways:

• Develop a comprehensive personal career map

• Identify personal strengths, weaknesses and other attributes that may help and/or hinder progress in career advancement opportunities

• Explore establishing a professional identity without becoming pigeon-holed

• Investigate how your organization’s core staff values equate to organizational success

• Discover the impact “emotional intelligence” can have on a career

Time Management Workshop (MGT 295) Friday, January 27, 20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDarryl Harris

This ½-day workshop will identify the essential personal effectiveness skills needed in today’s fast -aced environment, and focus on applying these key skills utilizing the process you choose (paper-based, e-tools or both). This powerful combination (skills and tools) will result in immediate and dramaticimprovements and help you to:• Develop effective techniques for

planning and achieving short/long term goals

• Prioritize your daily activities/tasks to accomplish your most important work

• Plan and schedule the necessary time for highly important projects

• Make effective decisions and handle information low eficiently

• Delegate with conidence and track delegations with greater ease and success

• Gain control through personal organization and desk management

• Plan and execute productive meetings• Achieve balance in the key areas of

your life

Project Planning for Foremen (FRM 110) Thursday, February 23, 2017Noon-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Attendees will learn how the timely and complete transfer of information from those who estimated the project to those who build it is critical to maximizing project proitability.

Topics include:

• The fundamental principles, guidelines, and procedures for conducting effective turnover meetings

• Fundamental principles and procedures for successfully pre-planning projects

• The necessity of continuous project planning through the use of short interval planning

Qualities, Characteristics & Habits of the

Best Foremen (FRM 490) Thursday,April6,2017 8am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

What are the qualities, methods and practices that separate a good foreman from a great foreman? While experience, attitude, and talent are important factors, most of the qualities, characteristics and habits are skills that can be learned by any foreman who has the attitude, aptitude and desire to improve and succeed.

This session will focus on the following “best practice” topics: • Planning• Safety• Production• Material handling• Integrity/ethics• Leadership• Budget awareness and cost control• Relationship building and communication

skills

A Foreman’s Field Guide to Developing Your

Workforce (FRM 140) Thursday, April 27, 2017 Noon-4pm MCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeNicBittle

When we can develop a group of individuals to perform like a team, great things can happen. In A Foreman’s Field Guide to Developing Your Workforce, Nic will walk your foremen and supervisors through how to develop their team for long-term success. As natural mentors on the jobsite, it is up to the foremen and supervisors to develop their crew to be the next leaders of the industry.

In this program, your supervisor/foreman will learn:

• The 4 Core Competencies lacking in most of the workforce entering the industry today

• How to develop those competencies within your team while on the job

• How to develop each team member so everyone communicates on a higher level

• The tips, tricks, tactics and techniques a foreman and or supervisor must master to effectively lead in today’s market

The Foreman’s Critical Role in Safety

(FRM 460) Thursday, March 2, 2017 Noon-4pm MCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeKathryn Crosby

The ield foreman has perhaps the most inluential role in creating and maintaining a company’s safety culture.

This seminar will:

• Introduce and explain basic loss control concepts

• Explore how the foreman’s behavior and attitude affect safety

• Reinforce the foreman’s moral and personal obligation toward safety

• Describe how safety planning can be easily integrated into project planning

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How to Nail Project Interview Presentations

(MGT 240) Thursday, May 18, 20178am-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDavid Ashcraft/Troy Aichele

You have to make hundreds of calls to get just one appointment with a new prospect, so don’t lose the opportunity to win the business because of a bad presentation. Whether you present individually or as part of a team, you will take away speciic tactics to improve your presentation skills.

• Presentation preparation, awareness, techniques and leadership

• How to present verbally, with PowerPoint, whiteboard and/or supporting materials

• Reducing distracting appearance and auditory behaviors.

• How to improve your presentation leadership and ability to inluence

• Connect with the audience• Proven approaches to get your

presentation off the ground and to land it effectively

• How to tell a better story – Pictures are worth a thousand words, stories are worth a thousand pictures

• Please Bring Your Laptop: Portions of the class will be digitally recorded and can be downloaded to your laptop.

Legal Program (HR 101) Wednesday, May 3, 2017Noon-1:30pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDennis R. Johnson

Participating Agreements for Non-Bargaining Units in Taft-Hartley Plans. Key take aways:

• Written participation agreements are required for employees not covered by a CBA.

• There are limits on how many non-bargaining unit employees can participate in your plans.

• Nondiscrimination rules apply to non-bargained groups.

• Avoid adverse selection.• Consider the beneits provided vs. the

employee classiication.• Must establish “reasonable” basis for

contributions.

Subcontractors and Their Contracts

(MGT 200)Stan Sklar and Josh Leavitt

Stan Sklar and Josh Leavitt address the many issues facing subcontractors. Contractors must be aware of the issues and risks associated with their contracts, including: notice provisions, damages for delay clauses, mechanics liens and conditional payment clauses. This webcast will address these issues and provide insight for subcontractors.

NEWLeading Self, and Others Through Change

(MGT 235) Friday,March24,20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDr. Russ Rogers

It’s been said, “If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.” Change is upon us...and all indications are that more is on the way. So, what are we learning about how change works, about resilience and resistance, about being change-ready and about navigating planned versus unplanned change? Through this session, we’ll explore these facets of change with an emphasis on strategies/best-practices for application–both personally and as an organization.

Construction Selling (MGT 290) Thursday, April 20, 20178am–NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeHankBrancaccio

During this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of what characteristics make a successful salesperson. You will learn about account management and where to put resources to improve your chances for winning projects as well as understanding who the decision makers are, and who you should be selling to. You will also learn what it takes to bring value to a general contractor and to an owner and discuss opportunity reviews and how to differentiate your bid from your competition, and how to bid less but win more work. We will also cover how to sell value engineering, change orders and extras and how to improve a project’s overall proit.

Engineer Lunch: Illinois Energy Conservation

Code (MGT 502)Friday, April 21, 201711:30am - 1pmClubhouseOakBrook Ryan Hoger

The new Illinois Energy Conservation Code went into effect on Jan.1, 2016, and we are now following the IECC 2015 statewide. There are many changes and additions compared to the previous IECC 2012 code. This seminar will summarize many of those key changes for commercial building types.

The focus will be on HVAC systems. Some of the major changes include:

• Minimum equipment eficiencies• Economizer thresholds• Economizer dampers, controls and

settings• Multi-stage equipment requirements• Multi-speed fan requirements• Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)• Boiler plant staging and control• VAV control requirements


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WIP. They will calculate each column by hand to see where the numbers come from and recognize which numbers provide key information. The key information will spotlight problems and opportunities contained within the numbers of a inancial report. Project managers will increase their inancial luency and be able to communicate more effectively to get the right information to make their projects more proitable.

Basic Negotiating Skills for Project Managers

(PMR 410) Friday,February24,2017EPM1 Tuesday,April4,2017EPM2 8am-Noon MCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Increased pressure on project managers is driven by shorter schedules, less information and higher demands on performance. This requires us to put more effort into looking out for our interests and striving to get what is fair. This seminar provides insights on the topics of interpersonal skills, conlict resolution, negotiation skills, and how to improve and optimize the outcome. Improve and develop these skill sets and learn the practical application of negotiation principles.

Mechanical Scheduling (PMR 440) Friday,February24,2017EPM1 Tuesday,April4,2017EPM2 Noon–4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Attendees of this session will learn the basic steps to follow in scheduling project activities. You’ll learn how bar charts can help the project team visualize the sequence and duration of events and plan manpower loading. In addition, attendees will be introduced to more detailed network scheduling techniques (the critical path method).

Essential Management Skills (PMR 475) Saturday, February 25, 2017 EPM1 Friday, May 5, 2017 EPM2 8am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

This session offers an opportunity to learn the unique, basic management skills of the mechanical project manager. Participants will gain an understanding of the essential traits, skills and behaviors that allow effective management. Topics include: leadership and management skills, management ability vs. technical savvy, the importance of organization and standardization; motivating others to perform, managing the boss, delegation skills, communication skills, and working with dificult people.

Advanced Negotiating Skills for Project Managers (PMR 420) Saturday, February 25, 2017 EPM1 Friday, May 5, 2017 EPM2 Noon-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

This session will apply the fundamental negotiation skills learned in the introductory session to the “real-life” scenarios commonly encountered by the project manager. Attendees will actively practice their negotiation techniques in class and will participate in the positive evaluation of their peers. These exercises will enforce the basics of successful negotiation and provide attendees a “non-threatening” forum for improving their skills. Completion of PMR 410, Basic Negotiating Skills for Project Managers, is a prerequisite to attend this course.

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Fundamentals for Project Managers Part I

(PMR 101) Friday, December 9 and Saturday,December10,2016EPM 2

8am–4pm*MCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Fundamentals for Project Managers Part II

(PMR 101) Friday, March 17 and Saturday March 18, 2017 EPM 2

8am–4pm*MCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Project management is a pivotal responsibility on every job. Yet, until recently, there was very little training for existing project managers, especially those just starting out. This course is designed for project managers who have less than ive years of project management experience, little or no formal project management training, or employees who are not presently project managers but have the potential to become a project manager. This intensive four-day course will review all the basics of project management, including: material management and site planning, conducting an effective turnover meeting, pre-construction planning, job cost control, project billings and maintaining.

Microsoft Projects for Project Managers

(PMR 330) Thursdays,January19or26,2017 EPM1

Thursdays April 20 or 27, 2017 EPM2

9 am - 5 pmDirectionsTraining,OakBrook

This one day customized course focuses on the Task related features of Microsoft Project, with only a brief discussion of applying Resource Names to Project schedules. This class is intended for MCA members who need to develop schedules for their Projects and share project schedule information with others (employees and/or customers). Students will learn how to develop a Project schedule, inalize it and track the progress of their projects. Students will also learn how to save Projects as re-usable templates and how to consolidate multiple Projects into a Master Schedule.

Project Manager’s Impact on Financial

Outcomes (PMR 350) Thursday,February16,2017EPM2

8am–4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeDavid Ashcraft

A Financial Management Class that your people will enjoy! Project managers will have FUN as they work through a case study and uncover the math mystery buried in the

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MCA of Chicago is pleased to announce a new section of its new, updated Essentials of Project Management Certificate Program, starting in December2016!

*Saturday class hours are subject to change to 7am to 3pm

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Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers (PMR 340) Thursday, January 12, 20178am–4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMatt Stevens, Ph.D.

Learn to manage your projects better. Whether you work in the ield or ofice, this course is for you. Spend a day at Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers seminar and we will show you ways to keep controlling your projects instead of them controlling you.

Project Control for Field Supervisors and Project Managers shows you:

• Where are the opportunities? • Financial impacts of superior project

control. • Traps, techniques and tactics. • What management styles are most

effective? • Building a project: a “real world” lab • Training: the key to implementation

Hands-on Contracting-Service Contractors

for Building Trade (PMR 150) Friday, February 3, 20179 am – 3pmLU 597 Training Center, Mokena

This is the opportunity to send your new hires to get a better idea of what’s going on in the ield. They will spend a day at the 597/MCA Pipe Fitter school in Mokena learning about mechanical equipment and processes just like pipe itter apprentices do. Engineers, estimators, project managers and others will better understand the business of mechanical contracting after attending this specially orchestrated day at the school. Space is limited.

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Communication – It Begins at the Beginning

(PMR 130) Friday, March 3, 20178am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeKathryn Crosby

Virginia Satir said, “Once a human being has arrived on this earth, communication is the largest single factor determining what kinds of relationships he makes with others and what happens to him in the world about him.”During this course attendees will learn the critical role various forms of communication play in relationships, and in the image and success of individuals, projects and the company. Clear and concise communication can reduce the chance of misunderstandings and conlict.

Participants will take an assessment of their personal communication style so they can manage it, develop a communication system for their area of responsibility, draft and present to the class a self introduction, have a discussion on the impact all forms of communication have on the image of the company, how to vary communication style and methods for the receiver, and the art of listening to increase understanding.

Also discussed will be tips on how to keep communication clear and easy to navigate for the receiver, no matter what method is chosen, layout and format of emails, choosing a subject line that is compelling and the “Rule of Ones.”

High Impact Communication Skills for

Project Managers (PMR 425) Wednesday, April 5, 2017 EPM1 Saturday,May6,2017EPM2 8am-NoonMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Due to the complexity of the construction process and the numerous people involved in a project’s completion, excellent communication skills are essential to creating a successful project and a successful career. When communication problems develop, relationships weaken, misunderstandings occur, and project failure is imminent. The best project managers know that communication requires constant attention, evaluation, and improvement.

This session will cover topics such as:

• Effective listening • Questioning• Public speaking and presentation• Basic written communication

Project Closeout (PMR 320) Wednesday, April 5, 2017 EPM1 Saturday,May6,2017EPM2 Noon–4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

Effectively and eficiently closing out projects is the focus of this seminar. Start up, commissioning and completion of the project are dificult tasks the PM and foreman face. It is often stated that the last ive percent of a project costs 10 percent. This seminar will provide the steps and procedures needed to successfully manage the closeout of projects to enhance gross proit and company reputation.

The following is an outline of the course:

• Planning the job closeout from the start• Critical closeout activities• Public speaking and presentation• Managing the project closeout

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Creating Highly Effective Foreman/Project Manager Partnerships (PMR 500) Tuesday,March14,2017Noon-4pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeJohn Koontz

It’s never been more dificult to make a proit on construction projects than in today’s market. Fewer projects means more bidders and lower proit margins. Budgets are much tighter but customer expectations remain just as high. Therefore project managers and foremen have no margin for error and must be on the same page from project beginning to project end and operate as one.In this seminar, John Koontz will identify and explain the top 10 components that deine a great partnership. He will then show how these components speciically apply to critical project management topics such as planning, scheduling, cost control, productivity, fabrication, contract management, documentation, change order management, customer management and servant leadership.

10 Fundamental Thoughts on Jobsite

Productivity (PMR 100)John Koontz

Listen as John Koontz describes his 10 fundamental thoughts on jobsite productivity and how to improve them.

This webinar will address the following jobsite productivity matters:

• How productive are we?• Think minutes not hours• Planning is the foundation of a sound

project• Productivity and the 10-80-10 rule of

human beings• Optimum crew size• Working smarter not harder• Fabrication, preassembly, tagging and

bagging• Keep materials close to the point of

installation• Quantity of materials on the jobsite• Making everything as mobile as possible

Smart Building & DDC (SVC 375) Thursday’sFebruary2,9,16,23,2017March 2, 9, 20175:30 pm – 8:30 pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMike Salemi

In this course we will begin at the ground loor. We will begin with basic input and output points, and continue on to introduction of PID loops and how to set up proportion and integral settings. Next the group will program a basic air handler with a simple lead/lag control sequence. We will then connect to a Tridium JACE and conigure a NDIO board. The results will then be demonstrated on the MCA’s test board.

Service Update (SVC 002) Thursday, February 9, 20178 am – 10 amLU 597 Training School, Mokena

This annual program is designed to promote open communications between LU 597 and the individual service contractor. As both MCA and LU 597 work diligently toward better response to the needs of service contractors, this meeting is an excellent forum for you to assess progress, offer your comments, and ask questions.

Service Management Excellence (SVC 420) Wednesday, March 22, 2017 3 pm - 7 pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMark Matteson

This 4-hour course will change your life and business. You can expect:

• Tools for change (how to go from here to there in less time)

• How to deal with an angry customer (and NOT give away the farm!)

• The art of delegation (getting more done WITH others!)

• How to change others’ behavior (by Able Example)

• Pygmalion principle (“treat me as I

am, I remain. Treat me as I can be, I become!”)

• The 10-Commandments of great managers

• Doing irst things irst, one thing at a time, inish what you start

• Teach your techs to become a referral generating machines

Customer Service Excellence For Residentials (SVC 410) Thursday, March 23, 20174pm-8pmMCA Construction Education Institute® BurrRidgeMark Matteson

How to keep more of the business:

• How to build breakthrough relationships with your clients

• Telephone and ield soft skills transfer• How to deal with an angry customer

(and turn him into a raving fans)• How to generate endless referrals from

the ield• 10 strategies every manager needs to

know and adopt• The value of appreciation, respect and

understanding• Generating leads and new business from

the ield (increasing revenue without increasing overhead!)

Active Listening (SVC 100)Mark Matteson

Active listening is vital in today’s business environment. In this webinar, you will learn from Mark Matteson the 4 steps to active listening and how to apply them in everyday business communication with your customers.

According to Mark Matteson, the 4 steps to active listening are:

• Listen active and with intention• Pause 3 – 5 seconds before responding• Question for clariication• Paraphrase

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Safety Directors Conference January24-26,2017ClearwaterBeach,FloridaattheHiltonClearwaterBeach

Learn how to become much more effective at training and education with the engaging and very funny keynote presenter Dr. John Medina, authorofthebookBrainRules.Histopic… The Learning Brain.

Other educational session topics include OSHA’s new silica standard and current legal status, legal/medical marijuana issues, nanomaterial hazards in mechanical construction, service tech skin cancer awareness, new ladder safety technology, safety leadership, OSHA’s new Record Keeping rule, protecting workers from prescription pain killer abuse, and much, much more.

Annual Convention Marriott Marquis San Diego CAMarch 5-9, 2017San Diego CA

MCA Chicago offers subsidies for select MCAA seminars and events. For more information on subsidies or to see if the program you want to attend qualifies for a subsidy, please contact Susan Rocque at [email protected] or call the MCAoficeat312-384-1220.Toregisterfor any of the MCAA programs, please visit www.mcaa.org.

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For more information on subsidies or to see if the program you want to attend qualiies for a subsidy, please contact

Susan Rocque at [email protected] or call the MCA ofice at 312-384-1220. To register for any of the MCAA programs,

please visit www.mcaa.org.

MCA CHICAGO OFFERS SUBSIDIES

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AND EVENTS

LEED® and Sustainable Design (GRN 400) Lincoln D. Pearce, PE, LEED® AP

Green building has driven its roots deep into the American landscape. City Halls in Chicago and Atlanta have green rooftops, and green building initiatives are thriving in Seattle, Denver, Dallas and other major cities nationwide. Even the United Nations headquarters in New York will be renovated with green principles in mind.

Can you afford to miss out on the lucrative opportunities green building has to offer? Find out more about this vital initiative by attending a green building webinar in the convenience of your own ofice!

So You Want to Be a Green Contractor? (GRN 401) DanielBulley,LEED® AP

Learn what it takes to become a Green Contractor with Dan Bulley. This class discusses the basics of “green” building and can be viewed by everyone in your company.

Going Green: Valuable Opportunities for Mechanical Contractors (GRN 405) JeffGrossberg

Jeff Grossberg will inform member contractors about the growing demand of sustainable technology. Grossberg encourages contractors to become leaders, rather than followers, and offers guidance on how contractors can grow their business and garner market share by entering the green building marketplace.

Water Efficiency and How It Relates to Green Building (GRN 415) Jim Allen

Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water … and yet only 3 percent is fresh water, and 57 percent of that fresh water is frozen in polar ice caps and glaciers. Only 1 percent of the Earth’s water is available for human consumption – and the green building movement is working to conserve that vital, limited supply. MCA Chicago has prepared an

online course, “Water Eficiency and How It Relates to Green Building,” to inform member contractors about the importance of water conservation, as well as ways to improve water eficiency in a building project. The online course covers how different industries use water and provides an overview of national conservation initiatives. Upcoming technologies and emerging trends to conserve water are also discussed.

BIM (BCS 400) Dwayne Lindsey

Just about everyone in your company should take 30 minutes to view this easy to understand webcast on Building Information Modeling (BIM). You will learn exactly what BIM is and why it’s good for our industry and all in a non-technical way. There is simply no easier way to learn about BIM.

Retro-Commissioning (GRN 311) Dwayne Lindsey

Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to open new markets for your business. Retro-commissioning offers new opportunities for MCA contractors who can provide better energy eficiency for existing buildings. Building owners and managers want to know how you can help them cut operational costs. MCA’s retro-commissioning webcast will give you examples of cost savings on a variety of building types, helping you prove the beneits of retro-commissioning to your customers.

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TECHNOLOGYSHOWCASEFriday, April 7, 2017

9am – 3pm LU 597 Training School, Mokena

Once again MCA and Pipe fitters LU597 are teaming up to present

to you the Construction Technology Showcase at the Pipe Fitter School in Mokena. We will be totally re-engineering the conference this

year. There will be more concise, powerful seminars, and more time for demonstrations in the big hall.

Technology continues to change our industry and we want to make sure you are up to speed on the topics

that matter! Mark your calendars and watch for updates!

MCAA UPCOMING EVENTSSPECIALTY WEBCASTS

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OFFICERS:

President Michael McCombieF. E. Moran

Vice President Brian Helm Mechanical Inc.

Secretary / Treasurer Charles Usher, Jr. Ideal Heating Company

Immediate Past President Marc PittasHill Mechanical

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Heather AnCelHayes Mechanical

Jim Jacobsen, Jr.DePue Mechanical, Inc.

Tom KelleherAMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Daniel Sharpe Morrison Construction

Karen RifficeAmalgamated Service

Paul Szymczak Climatemp Service Group

PEC BOARD OF TRUSTEESChair Kevin CondonGreatLakesPlumbing&Heating

John Berzanskis, Jr.AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

James McCauley, Jr.McCauley Mechanical Construction

John SternDahme Mechanical Industries, Inc.

Vic Giometti (Emeritus)

Frank Reid (Emeritus)

Administrator Jill McCallMechanical Contractors Association

MCA STAFFJill McCall, CAE, JD, MBAExecutive Vice President

Daniel R. BulleySenior Vice President

Daniel C. Day, CAEVice President of Education

Susan RocqueDirector of Finance

Laurie LeonardDirector of Program Administration

Kay GrayStaff Assistant

Katelyn Youngblood Director of Communications

EDUCATION COMMITTEEChair George EnglebrechtHayes Mechanical, Inc.

Thad BednarzEdwards Engineering, Inc.

Christopher Bennett Althoff Industries, Inc.

Jennifer Koss GTMechanicalProductDesign,Inc.

James Descourouez Westside Mechanical, Inc.

Joseph S. Kearney, IIIAdvance Mechanical Systems, Inc.

James McCauley, Jr.McCauley Mechanical Construction, Inc.

Dr. Russ RogersDePaul University, Faculty Advisor

Gary Statdfield Mechanical, Inc.

Brenda WheelerJason Mechanical Corp.

C.J. WilliamsMurphy & Miller, Inc.

Board Liaison Karen RifficeAmalgamated Service, Inc.

Staff Liaison Jill McCallMechanical Contractors Association

Staff Liaison Laurie LeonardMechanical Contractors Association

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Illinois ASHRAEASHRAE is an international organization dedicated to advancing the HVAC&R

industry. Its members are primarily engineers but include vendors and contractors.

It is a great group for engineers in our industry to join. The Illinois Chapter is the

largest and oldest chapter in the world. It has over 1,000 members and MCA has

had a long history of cooperation with it. They have regular technical programs

related to our industry. Keep an eye on MCA publications for

co-sponsorship of these programs or visit www.illinoisashrae.org.

USGBC-Illinois ChapterTheIllinoisChapteroftheUSGreenBuildingCouncilisoneofthemostactivechapters in the country. Like ASHRAE, there are many MCA members involved

inthisorganization.USGBC-Illinoisprovidesgreatnetworkingopportunitiesforcontractors as well as some great classes. Please note that this is not a national

membership, which is per firm, but local chapter membership per member which

givesyoudiscountsonchapterprograms.FormoreinformationontheUSGBCChicago and its activities, please visit www.usgbc-illinois.orgorcontactDanBulleyat [email protected] for more information on the chapter dues special.

AlloftheprogramsofferedbyUSGBCwillcounttowardLEEDaccreditationastheyarenowanauthorizedproviderforGBCI.LookforupcomingprogramsfeaturedinMCA publications.

Joint Training with the Chicagoland Better Heating-Cooling CouncilThis series of special hands-on service seminars is presented by the Chicagoland

BetterHeating-CoolingCouncil.MostCBHCCclassesarefreetotheirsttworegistrantsfromCBHCCmembercompanies.MCApaysCBHCCduesforitsmembers.

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