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Monday, 01 January 2007 18:00 |
- Structured, professional educational seminars, forums and business meetings created with high quality subject matter. The UMCA events are scheduled in advance and are held on a monthly basis. The UMCA also provides an Annual Convention, which is held in mid-August to mid-September.
- Representation through a unified voice in legislative lobbying. Committee efforts are also made through the Utah Subcontractors Council, a legislative committee created for specialty contractors.
- Contractor representation on state boards and commissions of governmental agencies such as; Department of Facilities and Capital Management, Department of Professional and Occupational Licensing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, The Plumbing and Licensing Board, The Contractors Licensing Board, The Building Code Commission, and The Plumbing Health Advisory Board.
- Contractor representation on employer related boards and commissions such as: UMCA Labor Negotiations Committee, UMCA Grievances Committee, UMCA Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Utah Pipe Trade Health and Welfare Committee, Utah Pipe Trades Pension Trust, etc.
- Events and activities with an environment conducive to social enhancement, professional development and networking opportunities.
- Monthly newsletter with articles that may include current events in the industry, financial advice and insights, legal summations, association events, board and commission developments and legislative progress.
- Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide which is a quick reference provided to the membership, engineers, architects, general contractors, state and local agencies.
- An Association office, with full time staff, working as directed toward the goals and objectives determined by the Board of Directors. The UMCA office is staffed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and provides a toll free line for members in rural areas.
- An Association office, which provides for a clearinghouse of information; a place for contractors to call to register their opinions and concerns; as well as a resource for industry standards, regulations and other related information.
- A liaison with architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors.
- A governing body, of five contractor members, diverse and noteworthy in their leadership capabilities.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 14:30 |
