Events Calendar

Events Calendar

Events Calendar

9/14/2024 - 9/14/2025
TUE
October
8
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

This seminar introduces the principles of servant and situational leadership, focusing on practical skills that foster communication, collaboration, and motivation.

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WED
October
9
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This seminar is part of the Project Manager Academy certificate series. Contact Sophie Thaden at sthaden@minnesotamca.org with questions.

TUE
October
15
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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WED
October
16
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

TUE
October
22
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 ...

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WED
October
23
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

WED
October
30
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

FRI
November
1
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 ...

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TUE
November
5
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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WED
November
6
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Scheduling from an MEP perspective will provide essential knowledge on various construction schedules, including CPM, commissioning, pull planning, and BIMcoordination.

THU
November
7
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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 ...

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FRI
November
8
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 ...

WED
November
13
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Managing project risk with solid documentation will teach the essentials of effective project documentation, covering contract language, submittal, RFIs, change orders, scheduling, and more.

WED
November
20
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

THU
December
5
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

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 ...

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FRI
January
10
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 ...

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FRI
January
17
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 ...

WED
January
22
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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 ...

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WED
February
5
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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.

WED
February
12
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

WED
February
19
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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, ...

WED
February
26
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

WED
March
5
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

WED
March
12
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

WED
March
19
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

THU
March
20
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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TUE
April
1
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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WED
April
16
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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THU
April
17
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

THU
April
24
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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 ...

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