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February 12, 2025

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Register early and access exclusive SAVINGS for MCABC's upcoming 2025 Leadership Conference from June 11-13, in Nanaimo, BC. Savings include early bird pricing and exclusive transportation and accommodation discounts with our various partners to make the travel easy.

Tariffs are top of mind again this week following the recently imposed 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the US. Stay informed and register for a joint session with MCABC, ECABC, and RCABC where we will dive into what contractors should be aware of in their existing contracts, and provide insights on contracts you are signing for future projects.

MCABC's Bonspiel is right around the corner! Join us for an action-packed curling tournament at the Vernon Curling & Athletic Club filled with networking, camaraderie and team spirit. Don’t miss out – gather your team, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready to sweep your way to victory!

Thanks for reading!

- Your MCABC team

SAVINGS, SAVINGS, SAVINGS! Grab Your Early Bird Tickets Today 

We are counting down to MCABC’s 2025 Leadership Conference — our biggest educational event of the year! Register now to save big on registration, travel and accommodations. 

With this year's theme, Mechanical Contractors Speak Up: Keeping It On Point, we're shining a spotlight on the mechanical contracting community. It’s not just about hearing from experts – it’s about being part of the conversation that shapes the future of the industry.

Secure your early bird ticket pricing now! This is your chance to save big on registration before ticket prices go up. MCABC is also excited to offer conference delegates exclusive travel and accommodations discounts when you book with one of our conference partners.

Get the Best Deals—Explore Our Conference Partners Here!

Date: Wednesday, June 11th - Friday, June 13th, 2025

Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8

REGISTER NOW: Tariffs & The Trades — What you need to know

Tariffs are top of mind again this week following the recently imposed 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the US.

ECABC, MCABC and RCABC have collaborated to bring our members together for an informative session led by Jamieson Virgin, Partner with McMillan LLP. Jamieson will share information about what contractors should be aware of in their existing contracts, and provide insights on contracts you are signing for future projects.

Also joining this important discussion will be Laura Jones, President & CEO of the Business Council of BC.  Laura will share BCBC’s perspective on the economic impacts of tariffs to the BC economy, and what businesses/associations/BCBC can do, collectively, to influence the government to support specific projects, and more broadly, economic growth.

Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Time: 7:00 - 9:30 AM

Location: Grand Villa Ballroom 3, Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Center (4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7)

MCABC's Bonspiel is Right Around the Corner — Register Your Team Today

Did you know? MCABC's Bonspiel is an event that dates back to the 1960s, bringing together industry professionals for a weekend of friendly competition, networking, and fun on the ice!

Don’t miss out – gather your team, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready to sweep your way to victory!

Date: Friday, March 21st - Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 

Location: Vernon Curling & Athletic Club, 3400 39 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 6M4

Stay on Top of Contract Reviews with our 2-Part Contracts Webinar Series

Contract signing is a key part of every project agreement, but before taking that step are you paying attention to the details and the risks to you as the Trade Contractor?

Whether new or experienced in the Mechanical, Electrical and Roofing industries, contract reviews and refreshes are important.

Construction lawyer Tyler Galbraith of JML will deliver two webinars to help you, as contractor owners, estimators and other management, understand:

• CCA 1and CCDC 17 Contracts and Supplementary conditions and their “hot spots”
• Delay claims – what needs to be included, timelines and the impact to the bottom line
• Change Orders vs Change Directives – what are your rights?!

Date: Tuesday, February 25th and Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Are you being Bypassed? The Risks of Owner and GC sourced equipment

There has been an increase in recent years of owners and general contractors or construction managers self-sourcing some equipment, supplies or materials for construction projects.

While the specifics vary somewhat from trade to trade, the issues, concerns and risks for trade contractors are fairly consistent and significant regardless of your area of specialty.

ECABC, MCABC and RCABC have partnered with Dr. Awad Hanna, one of North America’s premier educators in construction, to lead a virtual seminar of the risks of direct sourced materials for trade and subcontractors, and to share some mitigation techniques you can implement to reduce your exposure on these projects. 

Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

SAVE THE DATE: Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Contractors

Whether new to the mechanical contracting industry or developing yourself for a continued and diverse career in the industry, understanding blueprints is the place to start, and reading blueprints is always worth a refresh!

In this workshop, attendees will learn about:

• The different types of Mechanical Drawings (plan view, elevation view, details, schedules, and isometric)
• Fundamentals and tips for reading Mechanical Drawings
• The Mechanical Scope information needed for Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Civil, and Landscape Drawings
• Mechanical design deliverables and milestones for Design-Build drawings (SD, DD, CD, IFC)

Stay tuned for registration details!

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