Contract Settlements

Several of the trades have been in negotiations recently and many have agreed on settlements... More

Memorial Day Observed Monday, May 26th

According to the working agreements for Locals 15, 34, 455, 539, Memorial Day is a holiday. All wor... More

Father Son Teams work for Water’s Off

In East St. Paul the father/son team, Kim and Andrew Lyall (left), from St. Paul Plumbers Local #34... More

Golf Tournament – Monday, June 23rd

The MMCA Golf Tournament will be 20 years old this year and to make it the construction tournament o... More

Gilbert and Barnes Honored

Dan Gilbert of Gilbert Mechanical was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the University... More

What Training Do You Need?

The MMCA Educational Committee will be meeting in early June to decide on the training for the upcom... More

Construction Contracts Seminar

The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) standard form documents were revised and reissued in Nov... More

NewMech Companies will help find Missing Children

NewMech, now CorVal Group company, has announced its participation in Project Home Again, a national... More

Safety Luncheon

MMCA along with SMARCA will be holding the next Safety Networking Lunch, on Thursday, June 5th and w... More

Apprentice Pride is Showing

When St. Paul Pipefitters held their graduation on April 25, 2008, they took it to an extreme. Not j... More

Pearson Appointed

Craig Pearson of Pearson Mechanical was appointed to be the chairman of MCAA’s Technology Committee... More

Federal Contracts and Procurement Regulations Semi

Developments in the law and regulations governing public contracts require constant review to ensure... More

Member Negotiations Meeting

MMCA members will get a briefing on the upcoming negotiations by Steve Pettersen and several MMCA bo... More

Green LEED Leads MCAA Convention

MMCA put on a Green LEED Certification training seminar in February with 104 registered contractors.... More

Water’s Off Needs Vehicles

The Water’s Off Program continues to be a very successful event that allows plumbing contractors and... More

Pipe Trades Competition

The Minnesota Pipe Trades held a competition on February 22nd between all of the state’s UA apprenti... More

New Members

MMCA would like to welcome new members Terrance Shiers, of Air Mechanical in Fargo, North Dakota. We... More

Lead at the Speed of Trust

Stephen Covey, author of Lead at the Speed of Trust, presented a seminar on the topic of trust at th... More

Pipe Trades Unemployment

These are approximate numbers and received by the locals on March 11, 2008. These numbers will have... More

Lifetime Honor Goes to Gilbert

Dan Gilbert of Gilbert Mechanical will honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the University... More

Family Owned Plumbing Companies Combine

On February 28, 2008 Wenzel Plumbing and Heating, Inc. as well as Plymouth Plumbing, Heating and Air... More

Copper Theft Prevention Gets Media Attention

As press releases went out about some group...doing something... anything...about copper theft, the... More

Many are Jumping on Green LEED Certification

If you missed our LEED Accredited Professional (AP) Training Course for New Construction this month,... More

Good Time to Use Holiday Gas Program

Several years ago MMCA partnered with Holiday Gas Stations across Minnesota to bring our members a $... More

MCPAP, It Means Money to You!

The Minnesota Contractors Premium Adjustment Program (MCPAP) is a voluntary program that provides up... More

Fall Protection Books Available

In this MMCA newsletter you’ll find a Fall Protection Booklet that was produced by Labor-Users-Contr... More

Homes for Our Troops, A Worthy Cause

“Homes for Our Troops” is a nationwide, non-profit, nonpartisan organization, whose mission is to pr... More

Union Membership in Construction Increases

Construction experienced a slight increase in union density in 2007 after years of decline, outpacin... More

Snow Doesn’t Stop Holiday Dinner Meeting

Traffic gridlock from a heavy snow and congestion due to the 35W bridge detour made for a long trip... More

Green LEED Growing in MN

If you haven’t signed up for our Green LEED training to become certified there is more and more ince... More

HEAT’s ON Reaches Menomonie and Student Chapter

Combination Plumbing/Steamfitting Local 434 in Western Wisconsin held their first HEAT’s ON December... More

Student Interns – Now Come with Money

MCAA’s Career Development Committee, which administers the MCAA Student Chapter program, has announc... More

2008 Mileage Rates

The IRS issued the 2008 mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of driving for business... More

Contractor Tax and Accounting Issues Seminar

A seminar for contractors and developers to learn about the legal, tax and accounting issues facing... More

Tom Hansen Retirement Celebration

After Tom Hansen’s many years in the plumbing industry, the industry will now have the chance to hon... More

Remember Your Benefits

As Greg Goodlund of Harris Companies took over as MMCA President this month he reminded attendees of... More

Theft Prevention Videos On-line

The MMCA Theft Prevention Program “Stamp Out Crime” is now a video that can be viewed... More

Compressed Air Made Easy

To size a compressed air system you need a few simple pieces of information... More

Minnesota Unemployment Falls

Minnesota added 6,900 jobs in November, according to the state Department of Employment and Economic... More

Largest Tournament Ever!

A sunny afternoon and a welcome breeze made for a very comfortable day at the 19th Annual MMCA Golf... More

New Members

MMCA would like to welcome new contractors Jason Chelmo, President of Fore Mechanical Services Inc.,... More

Green 101 Class Helps Find Revenue

Tim Wentz, Professor at the University of Nebraska and national MCAA speaker, taught MMCA contractor... More

UA Pushes Standard for Excellence Moves

A key step is being taken to implement the UA Standard for Excellence (SFE). General President Bill... More

06-23-2008: 20th Annual Golf Tournament

This year MMCA is celebrating the 20th Annual Golf Tournament with a bigger event.... More