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March 31, 2023

Do You Have the Skills to Manage Project Costs & Profits?

Does your role influence project profits? Do you want to gain a clear understanding of how overheads, project costs, and planned profits are integral to project success? This course has what you need.

Interactive, online, and Gold-Seal accredited, this course will be led by Wayne Newell in three half-day sessions. The comprehensive content will be reinforced by hands-on exercises and discussions.

You will learn numerous ways to enhance project performance by understanding how accounting practices, cost controls, and financial reports contribute to project success.

Sponsor a Student on Their Journey to Success

Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

Are you looking to help the next generation on their journey to achievement? Consider sponsoring a student to participate in MCABC's Business Conference this June 2023! With your support a student can attend the conference as a Full Delegate with two nights of accommodation.

Wherever you are in your career, the 2023 MCABC Business Conference offers valuable education in leadership, succession planning, team building, communication, and so much more. The trade show and social evenings will provide invaluable networking and connection building.

We have secured a limited number of rooms at a special rate, but they're only available until May 12th, so get your delegate passes before they sell out.

#coffeetalk: Decarbonization of Buildings
April 20, Virtual

Join Roberto and Mariko from the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx) to discuss the impacts and opportunities of the transition to zero emissions buildings.

NEW Course! National Construction Safety Awareness
On demand, Virtual

This course will help you understand what you can do to keep yourself and your coworkers safe in your work environment. You'll learn to recognize hazards and understand your rights and industry regulations.

The Business Case for BIM
May 16, 2023

This one-hour session will be led by your colleagues in BC's mechanical contracting industry. They will provide a brief description of what BIM is and what it can be used for; the benefits and challenges of BIM; plus two case studies that show how it can be used for both small and large projects.

#coffeetalk - TSBC Advertising Guidelines

On March 23, we hosted a #coffeetalk to review and discuss the new advertising guidelines that require TSBC license numbers on advertising to the public. Some key take aways were:

• If your company has multiple TSBC license numbers, only one needs to be included on advertising
• It only needs to be on places where you're advertising services or products (for instance, unmarked vehicles do not need to have the license number displayed)
• The goal of the initiative is to track down unlicensed contractors, not to punish those who are following the rules. TSBC will be looking to see that a reasonable effort has been made to make your license number visible to the public
• It's recommended your website homepage and any landing pages for digital ads include the license number

For more details and specific requirements, visit the TSBC website at the link below.

Let's Welcome BC Hydro as a New Member!

We are thrilled to announce BC Hydro as a new member of MCABC! BC Hydro is a key stakeholder in BC's energy and infrastructure and we look forward to working together. 

Did you know that MCABC offers a competitive and comprehensive extended group benefits plan?

Fortify Wellness is designed with the construction industry in mind, focusing on meeting the needs of workers, both on the job site and in the office, while keeping costs reasonable and predictable.

MCABC Sponsors BC Construction Month

MCABC is a sponsor of BC Construction Month 2023!

We are proud to represent so many hardworking and trailblazing mechanical contractors. Every employer, journeyperson, apprentice, and trainer in BC's construction industry makes a difference in our daily lives.

Be on the look out for more Construction Month content in the coming month!

Have you registered for our poker night yet? The evening will start with a reception followed by dinner and a show by award-winning comedian John Beuhler! After that, get ready for exciting rounds of poker. 

Register now - tickets are limited!

Interested in being in the spotlight as a sponsor?
We're looking for one exclusive sponsor; email cbasco@mcbac.org if you want that sponsor to be you!

Upcoming ZEBx Events

Vancouver-based company ZEBx has a number of upcoming training and education sessions on green building subjects that will be useful to anyone in the industry. Take a look at their offerings through the link below!

2023 Federal Budget Released