NMAPC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Alphabetical list of topics (click on link to jump to a specific topic):

About NMAPC
Advertising
Billing & Invoice Questions
Book of Decisions
Company Contact Information - Updating
Construction Manager (CM) Participation in the NMAPC Program
Employment Opportunities
Human Resources
Industry Advancement Funds
Media Inquiries/Public Relations
Meetings & Events
National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) - Download
National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) - General Questions
National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) - Revisions
Safety
Signatory Process - NMA
Site Extension Requests
Sponsorship Opportunities
Terminating an NMA
User Name & Password
Work Hours
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1. About NMAPC

What is NMAPC?

The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) is an impartial joint labor-management organization that administers the National Maintenance Agreements (NMA), among the most widely used project labor agreements in the U.S. The Committee is made up of 28 members, 14 each from the labor and contractor communities.

Click here for more information about NMAPC. And don't forget to Learn More at NMA I.Q.

2. Advertising

How can I learn more about advertising on the NMAPC website?

For general information about advertising on the NMAPC website, contact Kirk Westwood, Director of Marketing, at (703) 841-9707 x116 or via e-mail.

3. Billing & Invoices

How do I pay my administrative fees?

Contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail; or Ben Cahoon, Director of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x118 or via e-mail; or or email info@nmapc.org

I have a question regarding an administrative fee payment and/or invoice I received. Who do I speak to?

Contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail; or Ben Cahoon, Director of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x118 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

I have a question about a late fee I was recently assessed. Who do I speak to?

Contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail; or Ben Cahoon, Director of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x118 or via e-mail; or or email info@nmapc.org

4. Book of Decisions

What is the Book of Decisions?

The Book of Decisions is a collection of interpretations of various aspects of the National Maintenance Agreements, as rendered by NMAPC's Labor-Management Committee. Invariably, disputes have arisen over how certain passages in the Agreements should be interpreted "in the field." The binding decisions handed down by the Committee constitute the "last word" on these disputes.

How can I get a copy of the Book of Decisions?

The Book of Decisions is available as a free PDF download from the NMAPC. Login and Click here to go to the download page. On this page you can also download individual updates to the Book of Decisions.

I have a question about the Book of Decisions. Who should I speak with?

Contact or Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail; or Reagan Sullivan, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x112 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

5. Company Contact Information - Updating

My company's contact information has changed. Who do I notify at NMAPC so that the appropriate records are updated?

To update your company's contact information, contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail; or Ben Cahoon, Director of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x118 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

6. Construction Manager (CM) Participation in the NMAPC Program

How can a Construction Manager (CM) participate in the NMAPC Program?

Click here for an overview of the process and requirements for CM participation.

I have questions about CM participation in the NMAPC Program. Who can I speak to?

Contact Daniel Hogan, Impartial Secretary/CEO, at (703) 841-9707 x119 or via e-mail; or Michael Dorsey, Chief Operating Officer, at (703) 841-9707 x122 or via e-mail; or Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

7. Employment Opportunities

How can I learn more about employment opportunities with NMAPC?

Contact Daniel Hogan, Impartial Secretary/CEO, at (703) 841-9707 x119 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

8. Human Resources

I need to request a W-9 or Federal Tax ID number. Who do I speak to?

Contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail; or Ben Cahoon, Director of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x118 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

9. Industry Advancement Funds

I want to get my industry advancement funds authorized. What is the process?

Contact Michael Dorsey, COO, at (703) 841-9707 x122 or via e-mail.

10. Media Inquiries/Public Relations

I am a member of the media and would like to interview someone at NMAPC regarding an article I am working on. Who do I speak with?

Contact Kirk Westwood, Director of Marketing, at (703) 841-9707 x116 or via e-mail; or Valeria Contreras-Herrera, Creative Content Manager, at (703) 841-9707 x124 or via e-mail; or email marketing@nmapc.org

To whom should I send press releases, announcements, or marketing materials?

Send all releases and announcements to Kirk Westwood, Director of Marketing, via e-mail or c/o NMAPC, 901 N. Glebe Road, Ste. 450, Arlington, VA 22203;

or contact Kirk Westwood, Director of Marketing, at (703) 841-9707 x116 or via e-mail; or Valeria Contreras, Creative Content Manager, at (703) 841-9707 x124 or via e-mail; or email marketing@nmapc.org

11. Meetings & Events

Where can I find a schedule of upcoming NMAPC meetings and events?

Click here for a complete calendar.

I have a question about travel and/or accommodations for an upcoming NMAPC meeting or event. Who can I speak to?

Contact Judy Freeman, Director of Meetings and Events, at (703) 841-9707 x114 or via e-mail. or Gail Rivera, Manager of Meetings and Events, at (703) 841-9707 x128 or via e-mail

I am having trouble registering online for a meeting or event.

Contact Gail Rivera, Manager of Meetings and Events, at (703) 841-9707 x128 or via e-mail

I need assistance downloading a meeting e-packet.

Contact Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail; or email info@nmapc.org

12. National Maintenance Agreement - Download

Where can I download a copy of the National Maintenance Agreement?

Click here to download a PDF copy of the revised National Maintenance Agreement, effective January 1, 2012. All revisions and additions to the previous version are set off in bold italics. Clicking on the link sends you directly to the PDF version.

13. National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) - General Questions

If you have a question about the NMA, but can't find the answer on this page, please contact one of the following labor relations specialists who will be happy to assist you:

Daniel Hogan, Impartial Secretary/CEO, at (703) 841-9707 or via e-mail.

Michael Dorsey, COO, at (703) 841-9707 x122 or via e-mail.

Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail.

Reagan Sullivan, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x112 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

14. National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) - Revisions

I understand that the NMA was revised. Where can I find more information?

The revised versions of the National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) and the National Power Generation Maintenance Agreement (NPGMA) went into effect on January 1, 2012. Click here to go to the NMAPC's Agreements Page, where you can find all of the current information and documents.

I have questions about the NMA and/or NPGMA. Who can I speak to?

Contact Michael Dorsey, COO, at (703) 841-9707 x122 or via e-mail; or Daniel Hogan, Impartial Secretary/CEO, at (703) 841-9707 or via e-mail. or Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

15. Safety

I would like to learn more about NMAPC's safety-related activities.

NMAPC is an industry leader in promoting the importance of on-the-job safety. Each year we host the Zero Injury Safety Awards (ZISA) Gala, the most prestigious safety award program in the construction industry. The ZISA program honors the tripartite efforts of contractors, owner-clients and unions who work together to achieve an injury-free jobsite.

You can learn more about the ZISA program -- and find out how your company can apply for the next round of awards -- by clicking here.

If you have any safety-related questions, please contact Alex Kopp, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, at (703) 524-3336 x123 or via e-mail.

If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities for the next ZISA Gala, please contact Michael Rembold, Manager of Brand Development, at (703) 841-9707 x117 or via e-mail.

16. Signatory Process - NMA

How do I become signatory to the NMA?

Click here for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to becoming signatory to the NMA.

I have questions about becoming a signatory. Who can I speak to?

Contact Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail or Reagan Sullivan, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x112 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

17. Site Extension Requests - NMA

I need assistance filing a site extension request.

Contact Liam Butler, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x111 or via e-mail or Reagan Sullivan, Manager of Industrial Relations, at (703) 841-9707 x112 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

18. Sponsorship Opportunities

I am interested in sponsoring an upcoming NMAPC event. Who can I speak to?

Contact Michael Rembold, Manager of Brand Development, at (703) 841-9707 x117 or via e-mail or Michael Dorsey, COO, at (703) 841-9707 x122 or via e-mail; oror email info@nmapc.org

19. Terminating an NMA

What is the process for terminating an NMA?

20. User Name & Password

I don't remember my user name and password, or I need to be issued a new user name and password. Who can I speak to?

Contact Mel Jones, Manager of Operations, at (703) 841-9707 x110 or via e-mail or email info@nmapc.org

21. Work Hours Reporting - NMA

I need assistance reporting my work hours.