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SUMMARY:Positive Impact - Be the Employee Contractors Fight to Keep (Propel 1)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the Propel 1 Leadership Series. \n\nPositive Impact helps employees strengthen communication skills\, take ownership of their role\, adapt to change\, and contribute more effectively to organizational success. Participants gain practical tools to improve performance\, increase accountability\, build stronger workplace relationships\, and maintain a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities. \nWhat participants Will Gain\n \n\nClearer\, more confident communication with colleagues\, customers\, and leadership.\nIncreased personal accountability and understanding of how individual actions contribute to organizational success.\nPractical strategies for adapting to change and becoming a proactive problem solver.\nTools to manage stress\, avoid burnout\, and maintain work-life balance.\nLeadership skills that help employees add value at every level of the organization.\n\n  \n \nTarget Audience:  \nEmerging Leaders and individuals interested in individualized professional and personal development. \nCEUs: 0.7 \nCost: There is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$250 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$300 for Associate Members.\n \nInstructor\nLisa Austin is the founder and President of Austin Training Advisors. As a business owner she’s responsible for the day-to-day tasks of launching and running a successful woman owned company. She has been developing and delivering custom employee development workshops since 1997 with a special emphasis on Customer Service\, Effective Communication\, and Employee Engagement. Prior to opening ATA\, Lisa was a senior trainer for a large mutual fund company where she was instrumental at dealing with the challenges and frustrations faced in the fast-changing business world. She is a seasoned professional and her enthusiasm and energy make for a highly motivational experience. \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/positive-impact-be-the-employee-contractors-fight-to-keep-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:One-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:MEP Plan Reading: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast & Lunch included. \nDay 1: Plan Reading for Mechanical & Plumbing/Piping  \nintroduces participants to reading and interpreting architectural and structural construction drawings used on commercial building projects. Topics include floor plans\, elevations\, sections\, schedules\, foundation plans\, structural framing systems\, construction details\, and an overview of project delivery methods. \nRegister separately for Day 1. \nDay 2: MEP Plan Reading (This seminar)\nThis seminar focuses on reading and interpreting mechanical\, electrical\, and plumbing (MEP) construction drawings used on commercial building projects. Participants will learn how to navigate MEP plan sets\, understand system layouts\, interpret schedules and details\, and identify key building system components. \nTopics include HVAC systems\, electrical distribution and lighting plans\, plumbing systems\, equipment schedules\, riser diagrams\, and coordinated MEP drawings. Emphasis is placed on understanding how building systems interact and how MEP drawings support project planning\, coordination\, construction\, and closeout. \nCEUs: 0.7 \nTarget Audience: Project engineers\, project managers\, estimators\, coordinators\, field leaders\, and anyone responsible for working with MEP construction documents. \nCost: There is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$150 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$200 for Associate Members. \nInstructor\nBrad Perkins\, P.E.\, is a Senior Lecturer in Iowa State University’s Department of Civil\, Construction\, and Environmental Engineering. A graduate of Iowa State’s Construction Engineering program\, Brad joined the faculty in 2005 after working as a design engineer. He serves as faculty advisor to Iowa State’s Mechanical Contractors Association student chapter and has been recognized for his contributions to engineering education\, including receiving MCAA’s Educator of the Year Award in 2018. \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 $150.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/mep-plan-reading-day-2/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:One-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:Architectural & Structural Plan Reading: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast & Lunch included. \nDay 1: Architectural & Structural Plan Reading \n provides a practical introduction to reading and interpreting architectural and structural construction drawings used on commercial building projects. Participants will learn how construction documents are organized\, how to navigate plan sets efficiently\, and how to locate critical project information. \nTopics include floor plans\, elevations\, sections\, schedules\, foundation plans\, structural framing systems\, and construction details. Participants will also gain a basic understanding of project delivery methods and how drawings and specifications support project planning\, coordination\, and execution. \nDay 2: MEP Plan Reading focuses on mechanical\, electrical\, and plumbing (MEP) construction drawings\, including HVAC systems\, electrical distribution and lighting plans\, plumbing systems\, equipment schedules\, and coordinated MEP drawings.\nRegister separately for Day 2. \nCEUs: 0.7 \nTarget Audience: Project engineers\, project managers\, estimators\, coordinators\, and anyone seeking a stronger understanding of construction documents. \nCost: There is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$150 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$200 for Associate Members. \nInstructor\nBrad Perkins\, P.E.\, is a Senior Lecturer in Iowa State University’s Department of Civil\, Construction\, and Environmental Engineering. A graduate of Iowa State’s Construction Engineering program\, Brad joined the faculty in 2005 after working as a design engineer. He serves as faculty advisor to Iowa State’s Mechanical Contractors Association student chapter and has been recognized for his contributions to engineering education\, including receiving MCAA’s Educator of the Year Award in 2018. \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 $150.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/plan-reading-for-mechanical-plumbing-piping-day-1/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:One-Day Seminar
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