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An Analysis of “From Journeymen to Foremen: Identifying Barriers to, and Strategies
for, Motivating & Developing First Line Union Supervisors,” Oct. 2007
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According to a national survey, America’s current financial slowdown could threaten to put green building on a back burner. But top officials with a Chicago-area construction association believes that America’s flagging economy gives the business community a perfect reason to pursue green building with even greater determination.
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From Trash to Treasure: the story of MCA's new HQ.
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Education is a priority of the MCA of Chicago. As a result, the MCA offers numerous courses at its Construction Education Institute on such topics as:
- Green Construction
- LEED Certification
- Safety
- Computer Skills
- Project Management
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| Green Construction |
Green Construction is about increasing the efficiency of a building, from its construction to its operation, while doing so in an ecologically-friendly manner.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a certification program offered by the U.S. Green Building Council, which consists of "nationally accepted benchmarks for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings."
The MCA of Chicago is a leader in the Green
Construction movement, and provides webcasts in Green Construction, LEED Certification, and more. |
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Green Construction Institute |
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Free Green Construction Courses |
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| Substance Abuse Program |
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Effective January 1, 2009, a mandatory, collectively-bargained, random drug testing policy went into effect for members of UA Local Union 597 and all signatory contractors.
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