An October 24th article in the Wall Street Journal investigates the use of polyethylene-core panels and finds that they used in buildings across the United States. To read the full article, click here.
On September 26th, the New York City Council Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice held an Oversight Hearing entitled – High Rise Fires and What New York City Can Learn from the London Tragedy. The first speaker’s panel consisted on representatives from the DOB and the FDNY. Chief Ferrier, speaking on behalf of the FDNY …
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On September 5th, the New York City Building Department released Buildings Bulletin 2017-009. This document clarifies the requirements for standpipe and sprinkler systems in existing buildings undergoing alterations, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY requirements. This bulletin supersedes the BB 2012-009.
Registration is NOW OPEN for our seventh annual Associate Member Trade Show which will take place on Tuesday, September 19th at the LaGuardia Marriott! The registration deadline is set for August 31st, but this popular event WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY so register TODAY to become an exhibitor in this exclusive event open to MCA New …
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On Saturday, October 28, 2017 the Steamfitting Industry Promotion Fund of New York and Long Island and the Service Fitters Promotional Fund of New York will co-sponsor an educational retirement seminar for Local 638 Steamfitters and Service Fitters approaching retirement eligibility. The biennial seminar, co-hosted by officers of Local 638 including President, Pat Dolan, Business …
On Saturday, October 28, 2017 the Steamfitting Industry Promotion Fund of New York and Long Island and the Service Fitters Promotional Fund of New York will co-sponsor an educational retirement seminar for Local 638 Steamfitters and Service Fitters approaching retirement eligibility. The biennial seminar, co-hosted by officers of Local 638 including President, Pat Dolan, Business …
The MCA Contractors and Local 638 Officers have voted to extend the terms of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (including all current wages, terms, and conditions) through July 31, 2017. Details on this extension and the new proposed CBA will be distributed tomorrow.
(Reposted with permission from the BAFSA website) “Safer High Rise Living… the Callow Mount Sprinkler Retrofit Project” is a major report, published by BAFSA in 2012, which demonstrated that it is cost effective and practical to retrofit automatic fire sprinklers in existing high-rise tower blocks in particular in those constructed between 1950 & 1970. Download …
On June 13, 2017 the Mechanical Contractors Association of New York held their Annual Charity Golf Outing at the Glen Oaks Country Club in Old Westbury, NY. Through member sponsorships including tee signs, flags, awards, golf carts, brunch, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner, the MCA raised $55,000 towards our charitable donations. Associate Members Wealth Preservation …
By BOB HENNELLY Jun 19, 2017 (Updated Jun 22, 2017) (Reprinted with the Permission of TheChiefLeader.com) A mass-casualty fire at a high-rise public-housing complex in London on June 14 has prompted City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, chair of the Council’s Fire and Criminal Justice Committee, and Council Member Ritchie …
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