MCA News
MCAA Honors Construction Trade Student Chapter
LEED Task Force Joins Forces with IL Public Schools
BIM is 'Avatar'-Level Technology, Contractors Say
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.
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.
Free Green Construction Courses
New Webcasts
New! Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
New! Intermediate - PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
Advanced - PowerPoint 2007 - Ginnie Floraday
10 Thoughts on Jobsite Productivity - John Koontz
Subcontractors & Their Contracts - Sklar / Leavitt
Active Listening - Mark Matteson
Microsoft Office 2007: Overview
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Government Relations
The 2009 Government Relations Committee Annual Report is now available as a PDF for download on the Government Relations page.
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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