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MSUITE–TigerStop Integration Helps Gallo Mechanical Automate Fab Shop Operation, Cutting Costs and Increasing Productivity
Gallo Mechanical, the Gulf Coast’s leading mechanical and plumbing contractor, saw an opportunity to eliminate paper and automate its fabrication shop with advanced technology. After a competitive bid, Gallo selected MSUITE’s FabPro for its ability to integrate with TigerStop and track time and production in the fab shop. “From the start, the integration between MSUITE…
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Prepare Your Business for Possible Cyber Attacks
As President Biden and our western allies level sanctions on Russia, options for cyberwarfare against Russia are being planned and executed against Moscow. Official Russian government websites have already experienced outages and disruptions and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of retaliatory cyber-attacks on U.S. infrastructure and businesses. Now is the…
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Resource Highlight: NCPWB’s General Welding Guidelines
NCPWB’s General Welding Guidelines provide background information and supplementary instructions to contractors and welders who are using National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS). It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
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Find the Latest from Autodesk, Inc. and XOi Technologies in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show
MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
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Health System Trusts Brandt and NIBCO Valves and Press Fittings for New Hospital Project
When University Health System in San Antonio, TX, invited Brandt to bid on the mechanical and plumbing contract for their new facility, they requested the same systems and products—including NIBCO valves—that Brandt had used on a smaller project with University Health a few years earlier. “The best sales tool is performance,” said Kyle Holmes, senior…
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Learn How to Get the Most from Your Company’s Service Resources with MSCA’s Dispatchers Training Program
This updated program will help new and experienced dispatchers understand their vital role in their companies and advance their careers by enhancing their ability to contribute to your company’s success. Register now for the April 12-13, 2022 event in Denver, CO.
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Improve Your Welding Business at the NCPWB 2022 Annual Technical Conference/Committee Meeting
If you are interested in learning and sharing knowledge on the impact of supply chain chaos on welding; improving your welding business through technology; safe pressure testing of piping systems; building a digital manufacturing fab shop — not to mention networking with friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances — then don’t miss the NCPWB Annual Technical…
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Get Real-Life Tips & Tools for Success on the Job Site at MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference
Attendees at MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference will hear from dedicated industry professionals who will share their real-life tips and tools for success on the job site, including ways to professionally control crucial job site conversations. Those who attend will leave this 3-day conference with actionable education. Learning from some of the industry’s best, they will be…
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Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Business Transition Options for the Mechanical Contractor
Each week, MCAA will highlight one or more of the educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership. This week, we focus on MCAA’s Business Transition Options for the Mechanical Contractor bulletin and podcast, which reviews the various options for transferring ownership of a company and showcases the advance planning…
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Ali Brown Has Joined the MCA-Omaha Staff
Ali Brown has joined the staff at MCA-Omaha as the Associate Executive. She replaces Michele Hoffman, who is now MCAA’s Director, Career Development. Ali’s background made her a good fit for the role. MCA-Omaha Executive Vice President Kelsey Johnson said, “I am so excited to have Ali fill the role of Associate Executive at MCA-Omaha.…