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We are pleased to present the Winter/spring 2019 seminar catalog for the construction education institute® (cei). the mca of chicago prides itself on offering outstanding programs for the betterment of our contractors, including education partners and the general construction industry in the chicagoland area.

in 2019, we are continuing to enhance programming to benefit contractors and their employees. there are new courses that every employee would have interest in, including persuasive techniques and public speaking.

i would like to acknowledge and thank our construction education partners for theirsupport of programming for our industry. they are:

• Chicagoland AGC• Illinois Environmental Contractors Association (IECA)• Piping Education Council (PEC)• Plumbing Contractors Association (PCA)• Plumbing Council of Midwest• SMACNA Greater Chicago• Underground Contractors Association (UCA)• West Suburban Association (WSA)

Sincerely,Paul szymczakClimatemp Service Groupmca of chicago education committee chair

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CertiFiCate of comPLetion those who complete a seminar will receive a certificate of completion from the Piping education council and the mca of chicago.

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hiStory oF Ceithe nationally-recognized construction education institute® (cei) was founded in 1997 by mca of chicago and the Piping education council (Pec) to provide quality educational offerings for the industry. one major genesis for the founding of cei came from a national study on union contractor productivity. it showed that 1) union contractors were overly reliant on the training of their field workers for the success of their businesses, and 2) that the management and office staff of non-union contractors were often better trained than the office staff of union contractors. cei’s 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 and service industry.DriVinG DireCtionS7065 VeteranS BLVD., BUrr riDGe, iL 60527the construction education institute® is conveniently located in burr ridge, iL, close to i-294 and off of i-55. exit i-55 at north county Line road (exit 276b) and turn left on veterans boulevard. continue left on veterans boulevard and follow the signs to building 7065.

MCA of ChICAGo MEMbERS CAN RESERvE:thE CEI ClASSrooM, tEChNoloGy tErrItory or BoArd/CoNfErENCE room for Private sessions.

visit https://www.mca.org/reserve-a-room/ for more information

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mCa of Chicago offers Professional Development hours (PDh) professional engineering registration. you will receive 1 PDh credit for every 50 minutes of instruction.

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Customer Service Skills and Excellence

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Basic Negotiation Skills

Mechanical Scheduling

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Time ManagementPractical Time Management Skills for Field Leaders

Everyday Negotiating Skills for Jobsite Supervisors

Webinar: Outlook &Word Mail Merge

HVAC System Evaluation(6 night class)

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Project Coordinator Course- Level 2

Power Flame Burner School

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Change Order Assessment

High Impact Communication Skills for Project Managers

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visit www.mca.org/education to register for classes listed in this catalog. if you have any questions about registration or course offerings, contact rebecca Lintow at [email protected]; (312) 384-1220.

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Susan Castorino is president of the speaking specialists in chicago, which she founded in 1986. she provides contemporary media and social media training, issue management, crisis communication, voice coaching and persuasive communication to individuals and groups around the world. she specializes in providing media & leadership training for collegiate, professional & olympic athletes and coaches at the highest levels. castorino serves on the faculty of Loyola university chicago’s school of speech, where she teaches Public speaking & critical thinking, business & Professional speaking, ethics & communication, critical issues in Journalism, and sports broadcasting.

Kathryn Crosby is President and owner of c2 consulting, inc. before starting her own business, she was vice President/cfo for a utah-based commercial and industrial mechanical contractor. crosby served on the mcaa national board of directors and was chairperson of the Project managers education committee charged with oversight of the institute for Project management at the university of texas-austin. she 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 of 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.

Brian Gareau is founder and President of Brian Gareau, Inc. which provides tactical and practical experiences as well as executable models to engage and accelerate performance. he is the author of three books and has developed assessment tools and processes that drive rich dialog and tangible actions. brian currently serves as a senior fellow at the conference board. his 31 year career at a fortune 50 corporation included operational experience with nine start-ups and the management of 15 P&L’s in north and south america and was a change agent for enterprise-wide initiatives including Lean, values and employee engagement.

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Keith rahn’s industry experience comes from owning a mechanical contracting company in indiana for many years. rahn currently serves as a assistant professor at auburn university in the mcWhorter school of building science. Prior to his new position, 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.

John Koontz currently serves as mcaa’s national director for Project management and advanced supervisory education. a former tenured associate professor in Purdue university’s department of building construction management, he previously served as Purdue’s mechanical construction management coordinator. 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’s board of trustees.

Stephane mcShane is a director at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation processes with their clients. stephane works with construction related firms of all sizes to evaluate business practices and assist with management challenges. With a large depth of experience working in the construction industry, stephane is keenly aware of the business and, most specifically, operational challenges firms’ face. her areas of expertise include: Leadership development, organizational assessments, strategic planning, project execution, business development, productivity improvement, and training programs.

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Brittanie Campbell-turner is a construction management Professional who works with corporate real estate owners and operators to reduce uncertainty as they make decisions on their construction projects. she is passionate about servicing the engineering and construction management industry and has being doing for 10+ years. brittanie is currently a Project management consultant at mace and is always researching ways to positively impact the construction industry by implementing best practices and innovative ideas. she is also the host of the constructrr Podcast and shares her interviews from industry thought leaders at constructrr.com.

Katie marie Zouhary is a professor that teaches Public Persuasion at northwestern university school of Law’s master of science in Law program. Zouhary draws on her theatrical background when counseling clients on matters ranging from discrimination to whistleblower complaints to employment agreements. she has led major investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Zouhary also advises clients on wage and hour matters, personnel policies, separation agreements, and performance evaluations. her background as an improviser, attorney, and business professional provides her with a unique perspective on negotiation.

mike Salemi has 40 years of experience as a Local 597 pipefitter. an expert in building automation systems, he is a ua certified instructor, and is also star certified. during the course of his career, he also completed the nebb testing, adjusting and balancing certification and the certified building commissioning and retro-commissioning Professional Program.


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Join us and earn the nationally recognized american heart association cPr/aed & first aid certification that lasts two years. according to the american heart association (aha), an average of only 8% of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive “because the vast majority of those witnessing the arrest are people who do not know how to perform cPr.” Prompt cPr coupled with the application of automated external defibrillator (aed) when needed can increase the survival rate above 90%! this is the number one benefit of equipping your workforce with the best cPr training and equipment.

CPr & First aid with aeD, CityWiDe CPrmay 1, 2019 | 8am - 2Pm

NEEd ASSISTANCE?Contact Rebecca Lintow at [email protected] for login

instructions to online safety classes

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 available for mca of chicago members only and provided through a partnership with clicksafety.

oSha online 10-hour Safety and healthCLiCKSaFety

oSha online 30-hour Safety and healthCLiCKSaFetyit’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 available for mca of chicago members only and provided through a partnership with clicksafety.

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falls on the job account for approximately 30% of all injuries. in the united states alone, falls are also second only to traffic accidents as accidental causes of death. this course covers important fall protection tips to help you avoid becoming another statistic: close to 1,600 employees die and 300,000 industry suffer injuries from falls on the job.

Defensive Driving techniques1 hoUr | maStery teChnoLoGieS, inC. 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.

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ExPLoRE ThE TECh TERRIToRy

experience the newest way to try out the construction world’s technology— visit mca of chicago’s office and step into our tech territory today! Whether it’s testing out a drone flying simulator, 3d printing on the spot or exploring the world through virtual reality goggles, we will help you leave confident in your abilities and with a better sense of what your company should invest in. check out all that the tech territory has to offer and test out the industry’s technology yourself. contact dan bulley at [email protected].

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BlueBeam Level 2Ginnie FLoraDaymarCh 13, 2019 | 9am - noon

bluebeam has a feature named sets that makes Pdf management easy. We will compare several versions of separate drawings, automatically marking older versions “superseded,” and merge markups. document comparisons are created within the set. sets creates its own tags from the document title, creating a report with a listing of all the document versions.

This class will also review the following:• Exporting markups, so a startup template can be created• Quick overview of creating fill in forms• Estimation and takoff• Creation of document Spaces, so all markups can be grouped (i.e. by floor, room, etc.)• Managing markup lists by creating custom calculations, and grouping respective markups together.

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of chicago and Pipefitters Local union 597 are joining forces for the first time with Chicagoland Associated General Contractors (Chicagoland AGC) to present this year’s technology showcase! Join us at the pipe fitter school in mokena, iL as we provide powerful presentations and plenty of time to try out the technology available for our members! technology continues to evolve and this initiative is meant to keep you up to speed on the technology that makes a difference. mark your calendars now and register and track updates at mca.org/event/techday.

tech DayaPriL 4, 2019 | 11:30am - 5Pm , FoLLoWeD By reLateD LearninG LaB 5-7PmLU597 traininG SChooL, moKena

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Webinar: outlook and Word mail merge Ginnie FLoraDayFeBrUary 8, 2019 | 9am – 10am

have you ever wanted to email the same message to multiple people? there is an easy way to do it. you set up your list of recipients in Excel, and your letter in Word. the letter can address each individual by their first name, losing that generic look. using the Word Wizard you bring everything together and send out an email in outlook. We will also address the basics of merging form letters and creating labels and generic lists in Word.

excel iiiGinnie FLoraDayaPriL 10, 2019 | 9am - noon

you can easily do pricing for objects displayed on your drawings (i.e. receptacles, lights, etc.), and also price out flooring for measured rooms. We will walk through the steps involved in these tasks. our second topic will address managing the revision cycle in Pdf’s using Sets. you are able to stack each version of a drawing, and bluebeam will show you the revisions that have been made.

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Webinar: estimating and Comparing revisions in BluebeamGinnie FLoraDaymay 10, 2019 | 9am - 10am

you can price objects displayed on your drawings (i.e. receptacles, lights, etc.) and price out flooring for measured rooms. We will walk through the steps involved in these tasks. our second topic will address managing the revision cycle in Pdfs using Sets. you are able to stack each version of a drawing and bluebeam will show you the revisions that have been made.


schedule your three free hours of custom assistance with tech trainer Ginnie floraday today! that’s just one of the many benefits of mca of chicago membership.

an mca of chicago membership provides your company with three free hours of personalized computer and software training each year with expert Ginnie floraday. that’s in addition to allowing you and all of your colleagues access to her pre-existing mca of chicago in person and remote classes offered through cei!

Whether you need personalized tutorials on bluebeam or a company-wide seminar on using excel efficiently, let Ginnie apply her expertise to help you meet your business challenges and simplify your successes.

Schedule an appointment now to have Ginnie visit your office or teach via your own live remote webinar: [email protected]

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the effective management of time is one of a jobsite supervisor’s greatest challenges and is often the root cause of their greatest failures. construction productivity experts have known for many years that journeyman productivity has a direct correlation to a foreman’s effectiveness. a foreman’s effectiveness is also directly correlated to how efficiently and wisely they use their own time. this session will focus on the practical time management methods and techniques a foreman can easily use to increase management efficiency and effectiveness.

Practical time management Skills for Field LeadersJohn KoontZ FeBrUary 21, 2019 | 8am - noon

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mechanical foremen spend a significant portion of each day negotiating with their subordinates, general contractors, construction managers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades. they regularly negotiate for space, time, access, sequence, hoisting equipment, answers to questions, and the like—all things that have a significant direct impact on project success—yet they often have no formal training in negotiating. Jobsite supervisors who improve their negotiating abilities are more likely to create better results on their projects. to that end, this session will provide jobsite supervisors with basic skills to improve their negotiating abilities and increase their effectiveness and comfort level when negotiating. the session will include, but is not limited to, the following negotiating topics: importance of preparation, negotiating styles, reading the other side, how to concede, strategies for win-win, building relationships, negotiating price, questioning skills, and listening skills.

everyday negotiating Skills for Jobsite Supervisors John KoontZFeBrUary 21, 2019 | noon-4Pm

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do you want to be a better technician? this class is intended to help hvac techs become better at evaluating system performance. this is not a balancing class but will be focused on making you better at system testing and evaluation. this course will cover some of the following: the proper way of doing pump readout and apply it to a Pump curve; how to use pressure drops across devices to calculate G.P.M (E.g. Chillers bundles, heat Exchangers, Coils and valves) and measuring percent of outside entering a building.

hVaC System evaluation Course (6 night class)miKe SaLemithUrSDayS, FeBrUary 7, 2019 - marCh 14, 2019 | 5:30Pm - 8:30Pm

this two-week course fulfills re-certification requirements of the certified testing, balancing and adjusting bureau (ctbab) and the national environmental balancing bureau (nebb). attendees are encouraged to submit testing and balancing problems that they have encountered in the field to be discussed in class.

testing, Balancing & adjusting refresher(2 night course)miKe SaLemimarCh 21 & 28, 2019 | 5:30Pm - 8:30Pm

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the most effective customer service professionals strategically gain control of the inquiry (remember it is not just telephone calls anymore), accurately predict the customer’s position and proactively provide the desired results in advance. this approach requires moving from the more traditional reactive customer service mode to a proactive diagnosing and problem solving strategy. this highly interactive workshop will focus on the essential skills that create and support World class customer service. this session is valuable for anyone involved with customer service and all levels of supervisors, managers or team leaders.

Customer Service Skills and excellence DarryL harriS JanUary 31, 2019 | 8am - noon

BuSINESS MANAGEMENT

this two-day session will continue the discussion of the sample project anddocuments, beginning with the pre-construction process and all it entails. thispart of the project is critical to the success of the project, as plans are made forsuccessful project execution. again, students will learn how and what they could be doing during this phase of the project to assist the project manager and project team. next, the construction, close-out and post job review phases of the project are discussed with focus on what is going on and how a project coordinator could assist. samples of forms will be used and explained. Lastly, students will learn where they can find other resources if they wish to continue their training.

Project Coordinator Course- Level 2Kathryn CroSByFeBrUary 5-6, 2019 | 8am - 4Pm

most people have various levels of anxiety when speaking to individuals or groups. this course will provide resources to raise your comfort level and enhancing your own personal style, and valuable techniques on vocal delivery & physical animation to have a confident presence.

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Join mca of chicago member executives on thursday, february 28, 2019 for breakfast and discover the benefits behind participating in a peer group, the options for connecting, and the impact these collectives can have on your business. hear from your peers as they articulate their experiences, discuss the related pros and cons, and answer your questions about the nuances among the options which include mcaa, fmi, vistage, yPo and creating your own.

Whereditka’s, 2 Parkview Plaza, #100, oakbrook terrace, iL 60181

aDDitionaL DetaiLSbreakfast will be served. business casual attire is appreciated.

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Ceo Power hourFeBrUary 28, 20198:00am—10:00amDitKa’S oaK BrooK

this is the opportunity to send your new hires to get a better idea of what’s going on in the field. they will spend a day at the Lu 597 Pipefitter training facility in mokena learning about mechanical equipment and processes just like pipe fitter 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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the saying “change is inevitable” holds true for construction industry in a variety of ways. during the design and construction phases of a project, estimators and Project managers have the responsibility to identify changes in scope and accurately provide cost impacts to the decision makers. this course will examine the different types of changes during the life of a project (design, Preconstruction, construction and closeout). cost impacts of changes increase as the project progresses through its phases. identifying the actual cost of the work and the many variables, such as time, manpower, coordination and access, which affects the final cost are significant to your company. the importance of documentation, accurately informing the decision makers, negotiation options and change order management will also be discussed.

Change order assessmentKeith rahnmarCh 15, 2019 | 8am-noon

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in everyday operations, the estimator and Project manager is extremely busy with their everyday responsibilities, one key responsibility being loss. the responsibility for each of them is to effectively communicate information. it is very common in today’s fast paced world for projects not to be properly turned over from the estimator and a thorough post construction conference not being conducted by the Project manager. in both cases, valuable information is being lost through improper lines of communication. Knowing the true cost of doing business is essential for companies to survive, and that knowledge comes from communications between the estimator and Project manager. this workshop is designed for both estimators and Project managers from each company to attend and work together. We will discuss importance of teamwork, relationship between each role, methods to improve communication and support, pre and post-construction reviews, and allow participants to develop a plan of action for their company.

examining the relationship Between the estimator and the Project manager’s rolesKeith rahnmarCh 15, 2019 | noon- 4Pm

ineffective communication costs businesses big bucks – research estimates over $30b annually in the u.s. and u.K. alone. communication is a simple, but definitely not easy, concept to consistently execute. inconsistent, mixed messages create inefficiency. this course will provide easy techniques for improving communication throughout your organization.

i Wish Someone Would Communicate around here!Brian GareaUmarCh 28, 2019 | 8-noon


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this session will discuss how blockchain (the technology behind bitcoin) will likely affect the architecture, engineering and construction industry in the near future. including how it could change design, procurement, commissioning and labor. We will also look at case studies regarding supply chain and payments.

engineer Lunch: Blockchain for engineersBrittanie CamPBeLL-tUrneroaK BrooKmay 3, 2019 | 11:30am - 1Pm

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why is it that some people can accomplish a lot while others struggle to make it through their in-box? it is impossible to manage time but you can develop self-management skills to make you more focused and productive. this interactive and reflective session will identify the time wasters that prevent you from reaching your potential and provide you with 10 tips on how to maximize productivity!

managing yourself For optimum Personal Productivity StePhane mCShane aPriL 12, 2019 | 8am-noon

brought you in partnership with eca, neca, Pca and smanca. hear from your peer about the ups and downs of transition. the owner panel will include members that have transitioned to another family member or non- family member.

Succession PlanningaPriL 25, 2019 | 3Pm-5PmoaK BrooK

Pull planning is a lean technique that is being successfully deployed in the construction industry to help improve coordination, planning, and ultimately reduce overall schedule durations. Participants will review case studies demonstrating the inefficiencies experienced on projects due to out of sequence work. an introduction to pull planning techniques and terminology will allow participant to join in on two separate hands on activities that illustrate the productivity improvements experiences as a result of batch flow and sequential work. at the conclusion of the session, participants will be educated on the impacts and overall process of pull planning.

Pull PlanningStePhane mCShane aPriL 11, 2019 | noon-4Pm

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how do you sway customers to your point of view? how does your organization communicate a new vision within its halls and to its customers? and how do leaders galvanize others to take action, particularly during the most chaotic and anxious times? the answer, in each case, is persuasion. Participants will examine their use of logic, emotion, and credibility. Workshop participants will learn to: (1) cut through the clutter for more effective messaging, (2) use stronger words for greater impact, (3) speak in public more effectively, and (4) deliver messages using personal appeals.

Persuasive techniquesKatie marie ZoUharymay 16, 2019 | 8am- 11am

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the essential of Project management Certificate program is designed to position your project managers as the best educated and most competent in the industry. employees who have under 5 years project management experience will benefit from the curriculum.

only those employees that are currently enrolled in the essentials of Project management certificate program can participate in the below programs.

ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

All classes take place at Construction Education Institute® at 7065 Veterans Blvd in Burr Ridge unless stated otherwise.


Participants will gain an understanding of the essential traits, skills and behaviors that allow effective management.

essential management SkillsJohn KoontZFeBrUary 22, 2019 | noon- 4Pm For more information about

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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. the best project managers know that communication requires constant attention, evaluation and improvement.

high impact Communication Skills for Project managersJohn KoontZmarCh 22, 2019 | 8am - noon

the end of a project is usually a challenging and difficult time for themechanical project manager and the foreman. there are several tactics andstrategies the project manager and foreman can implement to improve end-of-job performance and mitigate the difficulties of project closeout.

Project CloseoutJohn KoontZmarCh 22, 2019 | noon- 4Pm

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.

mechanical SchedulingJohn KoontZFeBrUary 23, 2019 | noon- 4Pm

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this seminar provides insights on the topics of interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, and how to improve and optimize the outcome.

Basic negotiation SkillsJohn KoontZFeBrUary 23, 2019 | 8am - noon

improving time management ability for a project manager is a difficult proposition that takes great personal commitment and self-discipline. this session identifies the greatest time wasters and provides strategies for improving time management skills. Participants will identify and discuss the best practices required for becoming a better manager of multiple projects.

time managementJohn KoontZFeBrUary 22, 2019 | 8am- noon

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survived the downturn, companies are faced with starting new projects, hiring staff, and investing in assets to support the business. more companies go bankrupt due to cash flow issues than due to profitability. many things can and should be done to improve cash management practices. We will explore a range of tools and techniques, from simple to complex, that allow firms to manage and control cash flow. examples include contractual negotiation strategies, pricing and bidding practices, development of cost and resource-loaded schedules that tie to billing activities in the schedule of values, use of 12-week cash flow forecasts, project closeout procedures, and managing the billings and collection cycle. an interactive cash flow simulation provides hands-on experience that enhances the learning outcomes.

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.

managing the Lifeblood of Service Contracting: Cash Flow

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StePhane mCShane aPriL 11, 2019 | 8am - noon

LU 597 traininG SChooL, moKenaFeBrUary 7, 2019| 8am – 10am

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If you're 45 and under, take your professional development to the next level in 2019 with a series of small group meet ups called "Learning Labs" that focus on discussing leadership issues. The various Learning Labs in 2019 will focus on different areas of professional development. Similar to a book club, there will be a brief (30 minutes or less) online video or audio attendees could see/listen to before coming to the event which will provide a foundation for the discussion. LinkedIn Learning is an online library of video courses through LinkedIn that are taught by industry experts in technology, creativity and business skills. Generally, courses range from a few minutes to a few hours of instruction.

Participants must have a LinkedIn account to watch the LinkedIn Learning videos. A subscription is $29.99 per month with the first month free. MCA of Chicago will reimburse Learning Lab attendees at each Learning Lab for the cost of one month’s subscription. For questions, please contact Susan Rocque at [email protected].

Topics presented will be relevant to all Emerging Leaders. Each professional development area will have a certain audience that will directly benefit from the issues discussed. Member companies and their CEOs will benefit from continued professional development of their young talent.

MCA of Chicago’s Emerging Leaders Initiative was created to foster long-lasting networks between young industry leaders, partners and vendors, and identify problems and create solutions for issues relevant to the next generation of our industry.

Q: What will this series look like?

Q: What is LinkedIn Learning?

Q: LinkedIn Learning is a paid subscription service. How does this work?

Q: Who will benefit from LinkedIn Learning Labs?

Q: What is the Emerging Leaders Initiative?

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR MCA OF CHICAGO’S EMERGING LEADER LEARNING LABS!

January 30, 2019: Leading & Working With Teams (5-7pm, MCA of Chicago Office, Burr Ridge, IL)April 4, 2019: Technology (Immediately Following Tech Day in cooperation with Pipefitters LU597 and Chicago land AGC, 5-7pm, LU597 School, Mokena, IL)May 9, 2019: Communication (5-7pm, Downtown)September 13, 2019: TBD (Immediately following the Essentials of Project Management class, 3-5pm, MCA of Chicago Office, Burr Ridge, IL)November 15, 2019: TBD

Mark your calendar for these Learning Lab dates:

Want to learn more about these events and what else the Emerging Leaders are planning? Join the email list by sending an email to: [email protected]

February 26, 2019: Navigating a Room Presentation & WhirlyBall Game (4-6pm, WhirlyBall, Lombard, IL)April 24, 2019: Labor/Management Reception (4-6pm, Pipefitters LU597 Satellite Location, Crown Point, IN) **This event is hosted by the Emerging Leaders and is open to all**July 25, 2019: MEP+ Event (4-6pm, Location TBD)August 27, 2019: Labor/Management Reception (4-6pm, Will County Brewing Company, Shorewood, IL) **This event is hosted by the Emerging Leaders and is open to all**October 15, 2019: Emerging Leaders Main Event (TBD, Downtown Chicago, IL)

Mark your calendar for additional Emerging Leader gatherings:

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago’s Emerging Leaders Initiative was created to foster long-lasting networks between young industry leaders (45 years old or younger) and trusted industry partners/vendors, identify problems and create solutions for issues relevant to the next generation of our industry, and assist in the development of the industry’s young talent.

For evolving information on Learning Labs, please visit:mca.org/emerging-leaders/

ChICAGoLAND bETTER hEATING – CooLING CouNCIL | 2019 SChooLS

this series of special hands-on service seminars is presented by the chicagoland better heating-cooling council. most cbhcc classes are free to the first two registrants from cbhcc member companies. mca of chicago pays cbhcc dues for its members.

this school offers students an all-inclusive burner demonstration, complete with a hands-on look at Power flame burners. topics will include c bumer gas/#2 oil start-up, adjustment and troubleshooting for Power flame Products.

the Liebert school will provide students with an overview of maintenance, as well as troubleshooting and setup of various Liebert models.

this school specifically covers scroll and screw compressors.Topics include: screw and scroll chillers installation, operation, maintenance and trouble-shooting. the school will also include a hands-on session with the carrier aqua snap chiller. attendees need to bring work boots, safety glasses and a long sleeve work shirt.

Power Flame Burner School

Liebert School

Chiller School

WeDneDay, FeB. 6, 2019, 5-8 PmLoCation: PiPeFitterS’ LoCaL Union 597 traininG FaCiLity

thUrSDay, marCh 7, 2019, 5-8 PmLoCation: PiPeFitterS’ LoCaL Union 597 traininG FaCiLity

WeDneSDay, may 8, 2019, 4:30-6:30 PmLoCation: PiPeFitterS’ LoCaL Union 597 traininG FaCiLity

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dedicated to advancing the hvac&r industry. its members are primarily engineers, but also 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. illinois ashrae has over 1,000 members, and mca of chicago

has had a long history of cooperation with it. they have regular technical

programs related to our industry. Keep an eye on mca of chicapublications for

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

iLLinoiS Green aLLianCethe Illinois Green Alliance is one of the most active chapters of the U.S. Green building council in the country. as with ashrae, there are many mca of chicago members involved in this organization. the Illinois Green Alliance provides great networking opportunities for contractors as well as some great classes. for more information on the Illinois Green Alliance

and its activities, please visit www.illinoisgreenalliance.org or contact

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for more information on subsidies or to see if the program you want to attend qualifies for a subsidy, please contact rebecca Lintow at [email protected] or call the mCa office at 312-384-1220.

to register for any of the mcaa programs, or to see what other resources are available, please visit www.mcaa.org.

MCA OF CHICAGO OFFERS SuBSIdIES FOR SELECT MCAA SEMINARS ANd EVENTS

this conference serves as a mechanism for maintaining a network of mechanical industry safety and health professionals in their ongoing efforts to address critical industry safety and health issues and topics. Presentations and discussions will focus on urgent mechanical industry safety and health issues and topics covering jobsites, pertinent regulations, and legislative proposals.

enjoy mcaa’s premier event with an abundance of educational workshops, riveting special sessions, outstanding exhibits, and social functions that never fail to amaze and delight.

mCaa Safety Directors Conference

mCaa annual Convention

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To register, please visit www.mcaa.org

Field Leaders ConferenceoCtoBer 9 - oCtoBer 11, 2019Detroit, mi

oFFiCerSPreSiDent Brian helmhelm Group & Mechanical, Inc.

ViCe PreSiDent Charles Usher, Jr.ideal heating company

SeCretary/treaSUrer Jim Jacobsen, Jr.dePue mechanical, inc.

immeDiate PaSt PreSiDent michael mcCombief. e. moran

BoarD oF DireCtorSeric DelaneybmWc constructors, inc.

Lindsey Grilecsouthwest town mechanical

Brandon hubnerPremier mechanical, inc.

tom Kelleherams mechanical systems, inc.

nick marinoGreat lakes Plumbing & heating Co.

Karen rifficeamalgamated service

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John Berzanskisams mechanical systems, inc.

James mcCauley, Jr.mccauley mechanical construction

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Chair Paul Szymczak Climatemp Service Group

ViCe Chairaaron Postf. e. moran

thad Bednarzedwards engineering, inc.

Christopher Bennettalthoff industries, inc.

James mcCauley, Jr.mccauley mechanical construction, inc.

eric PiecGreat lakes Plumbing & heating co.

emily Projanskytherm fLo

Dr. russ rogersdePaul university, faculty advisor

Gary Statdfieldmechanical, inc.

Brenda WheelerJason mechanical corp.

C.J. Williamsmurphy & miller, inc.

StaFF LiaiSon rebecca Lintowmca of chicago

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Senior ViCe PreSiDentDaniel r. Bulley

VP oF externaL reLationSDaniel C. Day, Cae

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