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April 3, 2024

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MCABC is thrilled to announce that our 2024 Business Conference Trade Show is SOLD OUT! Don't miss your opportunity to become a conference sponsor and be at the forefront of 150+ industry leaders and experts. 

On April 11th, join our #coffeetalk with the City of Vancouver and provide feedback on the proposed framework to expand the city's work to decarbonize large existing buildings.

Also, on April 26th, don't miss the City of Vancouver's kick off webinar for Energize Vancouver, an online hub with information related to energy and carbon requirements for existing large commercial and multi-family buildings.

Thanks for reading!

- Your MCABC team

Sponsor our 2024 MCABC Business Conference and become a driving force in shaping the future of the industry.

Your brand could be at the forefront of 150+ industry leaders and experts!  With extensive sponsorship opportunities fit for any company size, you can showcase your commitment to education, advocacy, and leadership while gaining unparalleled exposure to the mechanical contracting industry. 

City of Vancouver introduces Energize Vancouver in FREE ZEBx Webinar

Join the City of Vancouver's green and resilient buildings team for a free webinar introducing Energize Vancouver—the city's new online hub for information and resources on current and upcoming energy and carbon requirements for existing large commercial and multi-family buildings.

Get your free ticket:

Tune into WiMC's podcast series 'The Voice'

Listen to 'The Voice,' a podcast series by the Women in Mechanical Contracting Committee. Highlights include:

• Discussions on retention and encouragement in the industry
• The influence of Student Chapters on young women's career paths
• An inspiring conversation with Ontario's trailblazing female plumber
• Valuable insights into the WIMC-sponsored WXN RAW mentorship program
• Virtual Leadership Development Program

To learn more about how you can join Women in Mechanical Contracting, click here.

On April 11th, join MCAC for a presentation on the pivotal role of mechanical insulation in shaping a sustainable future with Tristan Bertram, Director of Affairs at Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC).

Discover how mechanical insulation not only enhances energy efficiency but also contributes to significant cost savings and carbon emissions reduction. Gain insights into innovative programs, industry collaborations, and impactful initiatives driving positive change within the mechanical insulation industry.

Forging a Sustainable Future with Mechanical Insulation Webinar

Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Time: 9 AM - 10 AM

Location: Virtual

City of Vancouver explores new Decarbonization measures in our upcoming April #coffeetalk

The City of Vancouver is exploring regulatory measures designed to help transition large existing buildings to a low carbon and resilient future. In 2022, Vancouver City Council approved the Annual Carbon Pollution Limits for Existing Large Commercial & Multifamily Buildings report, which requires building owners of existing large commercial and multi-family buildings to measure and report annual energy usage and GHG emissions.

Starting in 2026, the largest commercial and retail buildings will be subject to annual GHG intensity limits. City Council has directed staff to explore additional measures that would be needed to achieve the City’s 2030 and 2050 GHG reduction targets, including the expansion of GHG intensity limits to additional building types, as well as the regulation of equipment efficiency.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts on the opportunities and challenges directly with staff, and to help shape the direction of future regulations, support programs and initiatives.

Panel:

Micah Lang – Large Existing Buildings Team Lead, City of Vancouver

Ashley St Clair – Senior Green Buildings Planner, City of Vancouver

Brady Faught – Green Buildings Engineer, City of Vancouver

This #coffeetalk is sponsored by ECCO Supply

Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Time: 8 AM - 9 AM

Location: Virtual

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