CPMCA recently organized a Student Chapter Mixer at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), attracting around 80 students who were eager to learn more about the construction industry. The event gave these students a sneak peek into career opportunities in plumbing and mechanical contracting, including insightful conversations and valuable networking opportunities. One of the event’s… Read more »
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Apprentice Spotlight | Gavin Mckeown shares journey from UK to US to join the trades
Apprentice Competition Winner Shares Journey to Joining Local 250 It was about five years ago when Gavin McKeown, his wife and their kids left their homeland in the United Kingdom and ventured to California in search of his dream–a career in the trades. In 2023, McKeown placed 1st at both the California State United… Read more »
Instructor Contributed Article | The More Things Change by Leah Gutmann
CPMCA instructor, Leah Gutmann, provides insight on the ever-changing mechanical contracting industry and how organizations can stay ahead of the curve. Over the course of my 30-year career in the mechanical contracting industry I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard the old saying “The more things change, the more they stay the… Read more »
Local 78 Business Manager Shares Career Path
When Jeremy Diaz started to consider his career, he did what many young people felt they must do after high school–he went to college. “I got my associate’s degree, and then realized that what I learned wasn’t really a career,” he said. “It was more of a hobby. At that point, I didn’t know what… Read more »
Contractor Spotlight | OAS Project by Jackson & Blanc
CPMCA is the voice of Southern California’s union mechanical contracting industry. We believe in the businesses that make up our industry. That’s why we are celebrating the outstanding projects completed by members of CPMCA. As part of the CPMCA Contractor Spotlight series, we connected with the team at Jackson & Blanc about the OAS project… Read more »
DC 16 Apprentice Takes Top Spot at Regional Apprentice Competition
Apprentices from DC 16 competed in the United Association’s annual Western Regional Apprentice Competition in Las Vegas, NV at UA Local 525 in June.Contestants demonstrated union excellence by competing in hands-on projects and written assessments in the disciplines of Plumbing, Pipefitting, Welding, HVAC-R & Sprinkler Fitting. CPMCA is thrilled by Local 250’s Gavin McKeown placing… Read more »
Contractor Spotlight | North Hollywood High School by Suttles Plumbing & Mechanical Corp.
As the voice of the union mechanical contracting industry in Southern California, we believe in the businesses that make up our industry. That’s why we are celebrating the outstanding projects completed by members of CPMCA. As part of the CPMCA Contractor Spotlight series, we connected with the team at Suttles Plumbing & Mechanical Corp. Suttles… Read more »
Local 582 Holds Annual Golf Tournament
UA Local 582 recently held their Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The donations for the tournament will help provide college scholarships to the children and grandchildren of Local 582 members and wouldn’t be possible without the help of sponsors. Congratulations to Local 582 on another successful Golf Tournament!
DC 16 Apprentices Compete in California State United Association Apprentice Contest
Apprentices from across the state recently competed in the annual California State United Association Apprentice Contest. From May 16-18, California apprentices from about 26 UA locals demonstrated their ability, knowledge, and skill on their path to becoming a Journey Worker. Hands-on projects and written assessments showcased union excellence in the disciplines of Plumbing, Pipefitting, Welding,… Read more »
Contractor Spotlight | Grand Avenue Project by Pan-Pacific Mechanical
As the voice of the union mechanical contracting industry in Southern California, we believe in the businesses that make up our industry. That’s why we are celebrating the outstanding projects completed by members of CPMCA. As part of the CPMCA Contractor Spotlight series, we connected with the team at Pan-Pacific Mechanical. Pan-Pacific Mechanical is a… Read more »
