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Hello,
Hurray, hurray it's the first of May! MCABC is gearing up for summer and we've got lots of education and events coming your way. Don't miss your last chance to register for our upcoming #coffeetalk. This conversation will provide you with valuable coping strategies to take control of your mental health. Also, we've just announced Will Bowen and Derek Strokon as our two keynote speakers for the upcoming 2024 MCABC Business Conference. Their sessions will take your leadership skills to the next level, grab your delegate passes today. Lastly, the deadline to apply for the 2024/2025 MCABC Board of Directors is coming up fast on May 8th. We're seeking professionals who want to share their skills and experience and lead the change in the mechanical contracting industry.
Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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The MCABC Board of Directors Nominations Committee is calling for nominations for members interested in joining the 2024/2025 MCABC Board.
MCABC is seeking passionate members who are driven, collaborative, and enthusiastic about leading the change. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your innovative ideas, expertise, and perspectives to the table and to make a difference in the mechanical contracting industry!
There are seven (7) board positions available:
- Contractor and Affiliate - Six (6) positions
- Associate - One (1) position
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Do you want to put your name forward or learn more about becoming a Board Director? Reach out to the 2024 Nominations Committee:
Please note, the deadline to apply for the 2024/2025 Board of Directors is May 8th, 2024 @ 5pm. |
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Building a Greener Future, BuildForce Canada Report |
A recently released report prepared by BuildForce Canada, Building a Greener Future: Estimating the impact on construction labour demands from transitioning buildings in Canada away from fossil fuels, considers the implications of retrofitting existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprints to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The following is a statement from MCABC CEO Kim Barbero:
"MCABC would like to acknowledge the work of our national organization, MCAC, which served on the industry steering committee for the recently released BuildForce Canada report. The report outlines a challenging road ahead to retrofit Canada’s buildings that will require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers to meet the reduction targets established by the Government of Canada. MCABC is a proponent of minimizing emissions in existing buildings and we would also like to take this opportunity to draw attention to the urgent need to address the ongoing labour shortages in the mechanical contracting industry. MCABC continues to work in partnership with stakeholders to address labour shortages and ensure we have the workers required to build a greener future for all Canadians." For further info: https://www.buildforce.ca/en/press-releases/eliminating-carbon-emissions-canadas-residential-commercial-and-institutional
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Meet the MCABC 2024 Business Conference Keynote Speakers!
Opening Keynote: Will Bowen
Will Bowen is the founder of the Complaint Free movement. More than 15 million people worldwide have taken Will’s 21-Day Complaint Free challenge. Will’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today show, People, Forbes, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Will's opening keynote will dive into the details of his Complaint Free movement and leadership strategies to elevate your impact in the mechanical contracting industry.
Closing Keynote: Derek Strokon
Derek is a 2x international best-selling author, TEDx Speaker, leader and philantropreneur whose practice focuses on resilience development and process implementation. His relentless passion for evangelizing the ‘Human Journey’, is both inspiring and contagious. Derek's closing keynote will focus on resilient leadership and provide innovative mental health strategies during challenging times.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from Will and Derek and other esteemed speakers at the MCABC Business Conference & Trade Show in Kelowna from June 19th to the 21st! |
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Announcing Fortify Wellness and Noble British Columbia as Business Conference Sponsors!
Fortify Wellness provides employee benefits plans and retirement solutions that meet the needs of workers, both on the job site and in the office, as well as their families. For further info on Fortify Wellness and to read MCABC testimonials: Growing Your Company. Strengthening
Your Association. – MCABC
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Noble BC delivers residential, commercial plumbing supplies, and hydronics. Noble BC has an extensive network across Canada and provides a full line of products for all businesses from solo plumbers to large mechanical contractors and retail showrooms. |
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Last Chance to Register for Mental Health #cofffeetalk!
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Week, MCABC is pleased to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to present a #coffeetalk to raise awareness regarding mental health issues. This conversation will be led by Carmela Smythe, Team Lead and Community Coach of the BounceBack® program at CMHA.
This #coffeetalk will be an opportunity to discuss common mental health issues such as stress, low mood, depression, and anxiety, understanding techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as well as resources and sources for support. And, learn more about BounceBack®, a program designed to help you learn skills to cope with and overcome low-mood and worry.
Carmela Smythe
Carmela is the team lead and one of nine local community coaches for the BounceBack® program. She has been with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Vancouver Fraser branch since 2004, and has been a coach for the agency’s BounceBack® program since 2009. Carmela lives in Coquitlam with her husband (who is a tradesman), and two kids. |
Participants will be entered to win a $50 coffee gift card, courtesy of YourRadar by KDI.
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Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom) |
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Notice of Change of Date for the 2024 MCABC AGM
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Please note, the previously scheduled 2024 MCABC AGM date for May 29th has been changed to June 20th from 3:30-4:15PM in Kelowna, BC. The agenda package and further event details will be circulated in advance of the meeting. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Welcome to our newest member!
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Meridian West Mechanical Ltd.
Meridian West Mechanical Ltd. is a full-service mechanical contractor based in Burnaby, BC and has been servicing commercial clients in the Lower Mainland since 2012.
Meridian West Mechanical Ltd. delivers plumbing and HVAC systems, from initial design to finishing touches. Their services include chilled water piping, design-assist & design-build, and mechanical installations and refits. |
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Electrification Ready Plan Framework
The electrification of British Columbia’s building and transportation sectors has been identified as a key strategy in achieving the province’s ambitious emission reduction goals. The FRESCo Electrification Ready Planning Report presents a concept framework to transition multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) from using fossil fuels to electricity within a specific timeframe. To read the report: https://b2electrification.org/sites/b2electrification.org/files/posts/MURB%20Electrification%20Ready%20Plan%20Framework_Report.pdf |
Invitation to Core Connections
Technical Safety BC (TSBC) is pleased to announce that the Core Connections - Annual Public Meeting will take place on May 23, 2024 from 9-11am.
The Core Connections meeting is an opportunity to learn more about various TSBC initiatives, annual results, and future plans to assist in navigating the changing safety landscape. TSBC will discuss navigating challenges like climate change, economic uncertainty, inflation, and how to enable safety systems to thrive. The meeting will also include a plenary session that takes a deep dive into safety roles, learnings from notable incident investigations with a focus on human decision-making. Further, there will be an opportunity for a Q&A with the Executive team at TSBC. |
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Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy for the Trades
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) released a new strategy that identifies learning pathways, recruitment and recognition needed to support demand for low-carbon buildings in British Columbia. For further information on the CAGBC Trades Training Strategy:
Building-our-Future_A-Low-Carbon-Training-Strategy-for-the-Trades.pdf (cagbc.org)
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BC Builds adds more sites to fast-track housing for people with middle incomes
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Infrastructure BC Releases Major Projects Brochure
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2023 BC Building Electrification Scorecard
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