Utah Contractor License Renewal Year

As the 2017 Spring Education Series comes to a close, we want to remind UMCA Contractor Members that this is a license renewal year. The Utah Department Occupational & Professional Licensing requires contractors to have earned 6 hours…

UMCA Members In The News: MCAA Appoints UMCA Members to National Committees

UMCA members are increasing the visibility of the Utah Mechanical Contractor with 2 members accepting appointments to serve on MCAA committees. UMCA President Jason Bleak of Industrial Piping and Welding will continue to serve on the MCAA Safety…

Practical Jobsite Innovations For The Mechanical Contractor

On Thursday, April 20, the UMCA will host Nathan C. Wood and Nick Decker at the Utah Career Center, as they present Practical Jobsite Innovations For The Mechanical Contractor. This continuing education course will begin at 9am and end at 1pm…

The 2017 Legislative Session is a Wrap

The Utah State Legislature wrapped the 2017 General Legislative Session on March 9th with no shortage of proposals affecting the construction industry. All told, some 740 pieces of legislation proposed this session were closely scrutinized.…

JB Knowledge 5th Annual Construction Technology Survey Released

JB Knowledge in partnership with The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), conducted the fifth annual Construction Technology Survey. Over 1800 construction industry professionals, completed the survey, with 10% of participants…

How To Lead Your Team Through Change

Business demands fluidity, which requires leaders to embrace change and take risks. Put simply, if you’re not ready to lead change then you’re not ready to lead. Leadership is not a static endeavor. Successful managers not only acknowledge…

UMCA Board Of Directors Hold Strategic Planning Meeting

The UMCA Board Of Directors met in Park City, Utah in mid-March to update and evaluate the progression of the UMCA Strategic Plan that was developed and implemented in 2016. The two-day meeting was facilitated by Steve Lamb, MCAA Best Practices…

Utah Career Center News: Apprenticeship Interviews and Contest Ahead

The Utah Career Center will be holding interviews for new construction applicants from April 10-13 and new HVAC applicant interviews on April 19th. Contractors and Plumbers are strongly encouraged to send letters of recommendation with the applicant…

Construction Liens & Negotiating Adverse Construction Contract Terms Seminar Held Successfully

On Thursday, February 23, UMCA members gathered at the Utah Career Center for a very informative and open discussion regarding lien laws and how best to protect their businesses to ensure a prosperous future. John L. Young, of Young Hoffman,…

Utah Career Center News: Apprenticeship Applications Due This Month

The Utah Career Center is now accepting applications for qualified apprentices until March 24th. All interested parties must pick up and return applications to the Utah Career Center located at 640 North Billy Mitchell Road, Salt Lake City,…

UMCA & UA Local 140 Labor Relations Advancing

The UMCA Board Of Directors met in February with new the UA International Representative Rick Allen, and UA Local 140 Administrative Staff to discuss the current level of labor-management relations and communication issues that exist between…

UMCA To Hold Next CE Course in April

The next UMCA Continuing Education Course will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Utah Career Center. Although the UMCA had originally planned to hold a Foreman Training Seminar on March 24 & 25, the…