October 2018
Estimating and Blueprint Reading
Troy Aichele Thursday, October 4, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Member: $50 Non-Member: $179 In this course, instructor Troy Aichele, Aichele and Associates, LLC, takes attendees through the gamut of mechanical estimating, from start to finish. Beginning with a blueprint reading contract document scavenger hunt, Troy will review estimating philosophy, facilitate an actual in-class QTO (quantity take-off), cover the LEM (Labor Estimating Manual) uses, basic assumptions and productivity factors, perform a mock bid (utilizing the actual estimates created in…
Find out more »Emerging Leaders Networking Event
Networking event for young professionals! Join us at the beautiful oceanside rooftop bar at Michael's on Naples on October 18 at 6:00 pm. We will hear from superstar author and venture capitalist Alex Banayan about courage, relationships and the other building blocks of a successful career. After a short talk from Alex, join us for cocktails, appetizers and relationship building with other young professionals in the mechanical contracting industry! Free copy of Alex's inspiring book, The Third Door, to the…
Find out more »Project Manager/Foreman Training Series 9 & 10
John R. Koontz Fri & Sat, October 19-20, 2018 Day 1: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Day 2: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Member: $100 Non-Member: $179 This two-day course will cover the following: Profitably Managing Your Subcontractors – Subcontractors represent a significant portion of most mechanical contracts, and the performance of your subcontractors is a direct reflection of your own performance in the eyes of an owner, construction manager, or general contractor. The project manager and project foreman’s effective…
Find out more »MSCA National Convention
Join the Mechanical Service Contractors of America for the annual MSCA Education Conference at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach!
Find out more »A Foreman’s Guide to Developing Your Workforce
A Foreman’s Field Guide to Developing Your Workforce Nic Bittle Wednesday, October 24, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Member: Free Non-Member: $179 This class is for Supervisors, Foreman, Key Journeyman & Future Leaders. Step I: What Smart Leaders are Doing to Develop Their Workforce 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…
Find out more »New Laws Affecting Employers in 2018 & The ABC’s of Leave of Absences
Instructor: Roxana Verano “New Laws Affecting Employers in 2018” Salary History during the hiring process Criminal History during the hiring process Navigating Federal and State Immigration Related Laws New expansion of the parental leave law The Labor Commissioner is given broad, new investigative powers New anti-harassment training requirements New required Postings General Contractors liable for subcontractors’ failure to pay wages and benefits Minimum wage increases depend on the size of the employer and geographical location “The ABC’s…
Find out more »November 2018
First Aid & Adult/Infant CPR
CPMCA’s has partnered with the Apprentice & Journeyman Training Trust Fund to offer CPMCA members First Aid/Adult CPR training. Two locations have been secured for our members convenience; the Compton Training Center and Van Nuys Training Center. This class allows you to obtain your First Aid Certification which is good for (3) three years and your Adult & Child CPR certification which is good for (1) one year. General contractors are sporadically checking and requesting such certifications. It is advised…
Find out more »December 2018
January 2019
Journeyman Master Class
A career in Union construction provides increased security and rewards in terms of money, benefits, opportunities, respect and career satisfaction. This training will cover the current challenges facing the Union construction industry and emphasize the responsibility required by every journeyman to help guarantee continued success of the UA. Highlighted will be the vital commitment needed from each UA member in the form of dedication, focus and discipline. Finally, attendees will learn how employers’ bid, manage and approach projects as well…
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