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SUMMARY:Plumbing Service Sector Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Local 8 Plumbing Service Sector Meeting\nLocation: Local 8 Training Center\, 5950 Manchester Trafficway\, Kansas City\, MO 64130\n \nTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am\, Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 \nThis meeting takes place at the Local 8 Training Center\, with Local 8 Business Manager Matt Harris\, Training Center Coordinator Matt Hendrix\, and Assistant Coordinator Joe Mannino joining the conversation. \nAn official agenda is still to follow\, but expect the same open discussion this group is known for: curriculum updates\, service sector challenges\, and a chance to weigh in on what training should look like next. \nRegister today to save your spot. \nQuestions: Contact Stacy Zerr at 913-948-9200
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/plumbing-service-sector-meeting/
LOCATION:5950 Manchester Trafficway\, Kansas City\, 64130\, US
CATEGORIES:Labor Relations
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SUMMARY:Claims Avoidance (LiFT Level 2)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the LiFT Level 2 Project Management Program. Individual seminar registration is subject to availability. \n\nConstruction projects involve significant contractual\, financial\, and operational risk. While claims can be costly and time-consuming\, many disputes can be avoided through proactive project management\, effective communication\, and proper documentation.\n \nIn this seminar\, participants will explore the common causes of construction claims and learn practical strategies for minimizing risk throughout the project lifecycle. Drawing on real-world examples from the mechanical contracting industry\, participants will examine how project decisions\, contract administration\, documentation practices\, and communication impact the likelihood of claims and disputes.\n \nAt the end of this seminar\, participants will be able to:\n \n\nIdentify the most common causes of construction claims and disputes.\nRecognize project management practices that help reduce claim exposure.\nApply effective documentation and communication strategies to support successful project outcomes.\nExplain the importance of contract administration in claims avoidance.\nImplement proactive risk management techniques throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nTarget Audience:  \nProject Managers with 3–7 years of experience who have established project management fundamentals and are ready to develop more advanced leadership\, financial\, and project management competencies. \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost: There is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$100 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$150 for Associate Members.\n \nInstructor\nDr. Tim Wentz is Professor Emeritus of Construction Management at the University of Nebraska and a nationally recognized educator\, speaker\, and consultant in the mechanical contracting industry. Prior to entering academia\, Tim worked in his family’s mechanical contracting business\, where he developed expertise in design-build contracting\, estimating\, and project management on a wide range of commercial construction projects.\n \nA licensed Professional Engineer\, Master Heating Contractor\, and Master Plumbing Contractor\, Tim is also a LEED Accredited Professional and ASHRAE High-Performance Building Design Professional. Throughout his career\, he has taught and consulted for mechanical contractor associations across North America and has received numerous industry honors\, including multiple MCAA Educator of the Year awards and MCAA’s Distinguished Service Award\, the association’s highest recognition. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/claims-avoidance-lift-level-2/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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