This seminar introduces the principles of servant and situational leadership, focusing on practical skills that foster communication, collaboration, and motivation. This seminar is part of the Project Manager Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions. This seminar explores the principles and practices that set exceptional foremen apart in today’s market. Focused on developing leadership skills, the session covers 12 key practices used by effective leaders, while highlighting common mistakes and ... Contract management will provide an overview of contract fundamentals, teaches
how to identify project-specific risks, and highlights key contract clauses that are
crucial for successful project management. This webinar will provide an in-depth understanding of how Minnesota Sales and Use Tax laws impact contractors working within the state. Participants will learn how these taxes apply to materials, supplies, and equipment, particularly when these items ... Cracking the ‘WIP’ will equip project managers with the skills to accurately forecast
project performance, build robust cost projection processes, and identify early
financial indicators to prevent profit fade. The art of bidding will teach strategies to increase profitable work and avoid lowbid,
unprofitable jobs by covering installed cost determination, effective budgeting,
project selection, overhead recovery, and understanding competitor bidding
behavior. This course is designed to enhance proficiency with spreadsheets and database concepts, focusing on advanced techniques and functionalities. Participants will gain comfort with managing multiple spreadsheets, creating complex formulas, and leverage ... This combined seminar covers essential aspects of project initiation and detailed planning for successful execution. Participants will learn best practices for turnover and kick-off meetings, pre-construction planning, and how to manage the fabrication ... Scheduling from an MEP perspective will provide essential knowledge on various construction schedules, including CPM, commissioning, pull planning, and BIMcoordination. Join us at Saint Paul Brewing for good drinks, great food, and a discussion on the recent negotiations with the plumbers & upcoming 2025 negotiations with the pipefitters. Saint Paul Brewing occupies three buildings originally part of the ... This course is designed to enhance proficiency with spreadsheets and database concepts, focusing on advanced techniques and functionalities. Participants will gain comfort with managing multiple spreadsheets, creating complex formulas, and ... Managing project risk with solid documentation will teach the essentials of effective
project documentation, covering contract language, submittal, RFIs, change orders,
scheduling, and more. Situational leadership will equip leaders with flexible, modern leadership skills
to inspire and motivate employees by adapting to their development levels and
providing appropriate support. This comprehensive 8-hour course qualifies as continuing education for both Master and Journeyworker Plumbers in Minnesota. The first 4 hours will concentrate on water quality, addressing the standards and regulations that ensure safe and clean water ... This course will cover sophisticated markup options and tools designed to enhance efficiency and functionality, including batch link, sets, fill-in forms, and custom columns for cost calculation. Learn how to designate areas of your PDFs, apply unique ... This course will cover sophisticated markup options and tools designed to enhance efficiency and functionality, including batch link, sets, fill-in forms, and custom columns for cost calculation. Learn how to designate areas of your PDFs, apply ... Join MMCA for an exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform the mechanical contracting industry. This session will cover AI’s current impact, future potential, and practical strategies for integrating AI to boost efficiency and ... Servant Leadership will provide a comprehensive overview of the leadership model’s
philosophy, key characteristics, and practical applications such as trust-building,
empathy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. This seminar is part of the Project Manager Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
General conditions of the contract will equip field leaders with essential knowledge
on general conditions of a ... This seminar is part of the Field Leader Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
Scheduling from an MEP perspective will provide essential knowledge on various
construction schedules, including CPM, ... This seminar is part of the Field Leader Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
Managing yourself for optimum personal productivity focuses on developing selfmanagement
skills to boost productivity ... This seminar is part of the Field Leader Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
Effective mentoring for field leaders will emphasize how foremen and supervisors
can develop their team into future ... This seminar is part of the Field Leader Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
Communication in the workplace will explore the mediums of communication and
discuss how to be more successful ... This seminar is part of the Field Leader Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.
Field based project management is designed to help field teams understand the critical
role of the project management ... This seminar is designed to address the unique challenges that service field technicians encounter in managing service projects, with a focus on improving soft skills and handling daily operational demands. By the end of this seminar, participants will ... Conflicts are inevitable when smart, confident, and assertive individuals collaborate to achieve workplace goals. While conflicts can be a serious challenge, they can also be a valuable tool for growth when managed effectively. This seminar focuses on ... Part I
This seminar builds on the basics of project engineering, diving deeper into the essential roles and tasks of field and project engineers. Topics include RFIs, submittal, meeting minutes, document control, and more. Participants will gain a ... Part I: This seminar builds on the basics of project engineering, diving deeper into the essential roles and tasks of field and project engineers. Topics include RFIs, submittal, meeting minutes, document control, and more. Participants will ... Mechanical contracting is both high-risk and labor-intensive. Labor costs and productivity represent the most significant risks, even for small firms. Challenges like schedule compression, trade stacking, and poor project pre-planning can severely ...Events Calendar
The Field Leader’s Edge: Communication with Leah Guttman
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
PMA: Effective Communication in the Workplace with Leah Guttman
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Good Foreman; Bad Foreman with Nic Bittle
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
PMA: Contract Management with Chip Mitchell
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sales & Use Tax for Contractors
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PMA: Cracking the 'WIP': Driving Predictable Cost Projections
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
PMA: The Art of Bidding with Keith Rahn
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Advanced Excel Training with Ginnie Floraday, Part 1
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Comprehensive Pre-Construction and Project Planning with Troy Aichele
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
PMA: Scheduling from an MEP Perspective with Troy Aichele
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Brewing Discussion: Meet the Association at Topgolf
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Advanced Excel Training with Ginnie Floraday, Part 2
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PMA: Managing Project Risk with Solid Documentation with Kathy Crosby
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
PMA: Situational Leadership with Gary Polain
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Plumbing Code
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Advanced Bluebeam with Ginnie Floraday, Part 1
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Advanced Bluebeam with Ginnie Floraday, Part 2
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
AI For Mechanical Contractors: How to Leverage AI to Improve Efficiency with Chris Carr
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FLA: Servant Leadership with Eric Herdman
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: General Conditions for the Contract with Kathy Crosby
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: Scheduling from an MEP Perspective with Troy Aichele
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: Managing Yourself for Optimum Personal Productivity with Shaabini Alford
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: Effective Mentoring for Field Leaders with Nic Bittle
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: Communication in the Workplace with Stephane McShane
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLA: Field Based Project Management with Kevin Dougherty
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Supervisory Training for Service Field Techs with Kevin Dougherty
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Conflict Resolution for the Service Team: Turning Resistance into Productivity with Nancy Bandy
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Project Engineering in Construction with Harry Bedarian, Day 1
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Project Engineering in Construction with Harry Bedarian, Day 2
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Managing Field Productivity to Improve the Bottom Line with Awad Hanna
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Events Calendar
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October
8
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October
9
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October
15
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October
16
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October
22
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October
23
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October
30
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November
1
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November
5
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November
6
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November
7
FRI
November
8
WED
November
13
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November
20
THU
December
5
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January
10
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January
17
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January
22
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February
5
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February
12
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February
19
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February
26
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March
5
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March
12
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March
19
THU
March
20
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April
1
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April
16
THU
April
17
THU
April
24
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