phc april 2011
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MECHANICAL CONTRACTING
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America Annual Convention Maui – 2011
BY STEPHEN G. LETKO, WELDBEND CORPORATION A
ttendance at the Annual Convention in Maui exceeded 2,000 registrants.
This showing confirms the quality of the organization, the quality of the presentation and the dedication of the membership that represents this most valuable industry. Speakers selected for the program
included Charles Gibson, Bill Walton and General Stanley McChrystal, and all made excellent presentations with themes that are related to the challenges of our industry. Education, dedication and the ability to meet varying challenges were consistent in the themes of their speeches. Our industry faces unique
challenges in the face of the uncertainties that our economy is enduring now and for the foreseeable future. The ability to adapt to these changing forces is what will enable our businesses to not only survive the downturn, but it will be the basis for success in
future markets. The MCAA has exhibited
leadership in helping the membership prepare to meet these challenges by providing a platform and forum for developing the skills and knowledge of member management. Concern for the need to start thinking more strategically
influenced in large by federal, state and local government financing for 2011 – 2012. Schools, hospitals, road repair, bridge repair and construction, government facilities, military installations and military housing will constitute a large percentage of new projects. Private sector-funded projects
will constitute a minority percentage in new construction projects through the remainder of 2011, and well into 2012. Restrictions on lending by the banking industry along with uncertainty regarding pending or
about their business, a need for networking with other leaders and succession issues was expressed by the large amount of interest in joining the Advanced Leadership Institute during the Manufacturer/Supplier Booth Exhibit. MCAA’s theme for The
Convention “Charting A Course For Prosperity” focused on the increasing pace of business along with an ever increasing number of firms in the market place. Winning strategies in an age of instant communication demand that management develops the skill and knowledge to out-smart and perform the competition. The Convention Program
consisted of Business Development Sessions that addressed these issues consistently with quality presentations and content. In addition, one specific session on MCAA’s Advocacy Efforts addressed the pending accounting standards being considered by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Issues regarding key regulatory proposals being considered by various agencies of the federal government were also discussed to enlighten and prepare the membership for what they face in the near future. New construction will be
proposed regulations are restraining the private sector to commit to major new investments in construction. ;
“Our industry faces unique challenges in the face of the uncertainties that our economy is enduring now and for the foreseeable future. The ability to adapt to these changing forces is what will enable our businesses to not only survive the downturn, but it will be the basis for success in future markets.”
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