Tell Employees What You Want Them to Strive for (in as Few Words as Possible)

When Joe Whittinghill came into his role as general manager for talent, learning, and insight at Microsoft, the tech giant’s leadership model was characteristically thorough. There were eight competencies leaders needed to succeed, 10 behaviors…

Lean Construction Seminar to Focus on Principles and Implementation

Register today for the UMCA May Education Seminar “Securing Our Future Using Lean Construction.” Join us on Thursday, May 17th from 7AM - 4PM at the Utah Career Center. Dennis Sowards will lead the class in exploring the latest in Lean Construction.  This…

UMCA Annual Golf Tournament Set For Late June

Register today for the UMCA 2018 Annual Golf tournament on Friday, June 29th in Park City, Utah. Join us for a morning of golf at Park City Golf Club followed by lunch and an awards ceremony at Hotel Park City. Registration starts at $125 for…

UCC NEWS: May Brings Excitement at the Utah Career Center

The Utah Career Center will be holding an apprentice skills competition on Saturday, May 5. This competition will determine the apprentice representatives from the Utah Career Center for the District 5 Regional contest in June. The contestants…

MCAA: Recovery Of Material Escalation Cost

On March 8, 2018 President Trump expanded Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 by imposing a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff of imported aluminum products. In the subsequent days he announced exemptions for Canadian and…

What to Do When Personal and Professional Commitments Compete for Your Time

You’re double booked. It’s not just one meeting scheduled over another. It’s something for your family at odds with a work commitment. These situations can trigger guilt and stress. Guilt because you feel like you’re letting others…

UMCA Lean Construction Course To Be Offered In May

Save the date and plan to attend the May 17th Education Seminar that will explore the latest in Lean Construction. The UMCA will feature Dennis Sowards at the Utah Career Center on Thursday, May 17 from 7AM-4:00PM. Lean Construction has been…

UMCA Client Care Seminar Will Focus on Improving Communication Skills

Today is the final day to register for the Seven Deadly Sins to Client Care seminar. Join the UMCA at the Utah Career Center on Thursday, April 5 from 8:00AM-3:30PM for a course that will teach you how to communicate with your clients. Seven…

Utah 2018 Legislative Session Is A Wrap

The Utah State Legislature wrapped the 2018 General Legislative Session on March 8th with no shortage of proposals affecting the construction industry. All told some 950 pieces of legislation proposed this session were closely scrutinized. The…

If You’re Not Outside Your Comfort Zone, You Won’t Learn Anything

You need to speak in public, but your knees buckle even before you reach the podium. You want to expand your network, but you’d rather swallow nails than make small talk with strangers. Speaking up in meetings would further your reputation…

Utah Career Center News: Apprenticeship Interviews, Upcoming Contest & New Classes

The Utah Career Center will be hosting a series of professional development courses. The UCC will host an EPRI Certified Riggers Class on April 30th. A pre-test is required for those who want to attend the class, any interested parties should…

Register Today For April CE Course: Seven Deadly Sins to Client Care

Registration is now open for the UMCA April CE class, Seven Deadly Sins to Client Care, with Lisa Austin. Join us on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Utah Career Center from 8AM-3:30PM for a uniquely service oriented class. Communication skills…