M O N T H L Y B U L L E T I N
South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association
August 2010
NJ Clean Energy Program
Members of SJMCA have a better way to be informed with all events, programs and RFP opportunities from the Board of Public Utility (BPU). Contact lwetzel@appliedenergygroup.com and ask to be added to the energy efficiency list serv. Provide all of your company information. You will be given updates and notices of relevant issues pertaining to HVAC contractors. Visit their web site: http://www.njcleanenergy.coM
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PLUMBERS vs. THE WATERLESS URINAL
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“Pissing Match: Is the World Ready for the Waterless Urinal?” In the July 2010 issue of Wired magazine the introduction of the waterless urinal in the United States and how one manufacturer pursued its adoption in the model plumbing codes against strong opposition from plumbing unions. http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/06/ff_waterless_urinal
HEALTH CARE REFORM WEB SITE AVAILABLE
A new Web site management by the federal government, HealthCare.gov, launched June 30. Although primarily geared toward consumers, there also is a helpful section geared toward small and large businesses. Check out the section on the most recently implemented provision of health care reform: the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, that provides $5 billion in financial assistance to employers to help them maintain coverage for early retirees age 55 and older who are not yet eligible for Medicare.
PHCC – GAINS ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE LEAD CERTIFICATION. New deadline is Oct. 1, 2010. EPA will not enforce against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to, or has enrolled in, a certified renovator class by Sept. 30, 2010. Renovators must complete the training by Dec. 31, 2010.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS CHOOSE TO DEFAULT
WSJ article that may affect payment of work for contractors.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449803607666216.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection
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FUTURE PROJECTS IN ATLANTIC COUNTY
Rams Head Inn. September 17, 2010, 8:15 am - Registration; 9:00 am Program. “An insider’s view of Atlantic City Future” Mark Juliano, President-casino Association of New Jersey and CEO-Trump Entertainment Resorts; “The Walk” Phases III and IV Expansion – An A.C. Success Story, Kim Butler, GM, Atlantic City Outlets, “The Future is now for the Aviation Park” – Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr., PhD, President –Richard Stockton College of NJ & Chairman of the Board of Trustees – Aviation Research & Technology.
2010 NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR ACTION
Eagle Award Recipients. Jim Kehoe will receive the Sigurd Lucassen Labor Award. SJMCA will purchase a table. Please contact the office of your are interested in attending.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sep 15 – SJMCA Monthly Meeting – Renault Winery
Sept 17 – Atlantic County Alliance for Action
Oct 13 – NJ Alliance for Action – Eagle Award Recipients – Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick
Oct 20 – SJMCA Annual “Can We Talk” Meeting with BCA of So. Jersey and SJNECA
Oct 22 - Trustee Meeting – Local 322 – Winslow, NJ
Nov 17 – SJMCA Monthly Meeting –
Dec 11 – SJMCA Annual Holiday Meeting – CANCELLED
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