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MCA News
MCA Chicago to Host Student Leadership Training Conferences
Local 597 Hosts UA Tripartite Conference
Construction Association Releases Green Building Pocket Guide
Construction Education Institute
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
- and more...
See the complete course list at the Construction Education Institute.
New Webcasts
New! Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
New! Intermediate - PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
New! Advanced - PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
New! 10 Thoughts on Jobsite Productivity - John Koontz
New! Subcontractors & Their Contracts - Sklar / Leavitt
Active Listening - Mark Matteson
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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.
Substance Abuse Program
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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