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Local 638 fitters from the Construction and Metal Trades branches, joined by spouses, were invited to attend an information-packed day at the LaGuardia Marriott. Following a welcome introduction from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
In the aftermath of the Grenfell fire in West London, many New Yorkers wonder, could a similar fire happen in New York City? MCA President Timothy Bowe discusses the importance of fire sprinkler...
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...
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...