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November 16, 2023

To our valued members: We have your back, always.

As the dedicated voice for BC's mechanical contracting industry, we've made significant strides in advocacy, driving industry direction, and gaining recognition as collaborative partners. This year's focus included addressing labor shortages, advancing trades training, supporting modernized construction sites, and championing innovation.

It's membership renewal time! 🕒

Be a part of shaping the future of the industry by renewing your membership for 2024. Benefit from tailored education and professional development, high-value networking events, and advocacy to improve the standards of industry practices. We want to ensure our collective success in driving excellence together, and we look forward to another year of leading the change in the mechanical contracting industry.

For inquiries, please contact Cathleen Basco, Manager, Membership and Events at cbasco@mcabc.org.

Make a difference, Join a Committee

Excited about collaboration and innovation? We're looking for volunteers to join our operational committees. Your participation is instrumental in making a difference for our organization's initiatives, events, and education dedicated to the industry!

Available committees:

• Advocacy
• Education
• 2024 Conference Committee

For any questions, please contact Cathleen, Manager, Memberships and Events at cbasco@mcabc.org.

Congratulations to our Survey Winners

Thank you to everyone who submitted a response to our most recent survey on providing more workers for B.C.'s mechanical sector.

MCABC is focused on leading the change for the mechanical contracting industry in B.C. – spearheading issues and making efforts to remove barriers that impact your businesses. Your submissions will enable MCABC to continue influencing the industry’s direction.

Congratulations to our winners who have won a $100 Visa Gift Card:

• Evan McDonald, Total Energy Systems
• Jason Collett, Dual Mechanical Ltd.
• Manny Mehrara, Cimco Refrigeration
• D'arcy Feller, Interior Plumbing and Heating Limited
• Andy Kovacs, Trotter & Morton Building Technologies

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

MCABC is proud to support Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA-BC) as our chosen charitable organization. EVA-BC does valuable collaborative work to improve prevention and response systems that support communities impacted by gender-based violence, harassment, and hate.

You can support EVA-BC at our Annual Charity Auction! Your contributions make a difference. Please contact Cathleen Basco, Manager, Membership & Events at cbasco@mcabc.org for more information.

Apprenticeship Recognition: Be featured in our next issue by sharing your voice and your story

November is Apprentice Recognition Month in BC. Our industry recognizes and celebrates the contributions of apprentices, as well as employer sponsors, youth-program participants, and trades-program training providers throughout the province. Working in skilled trades yields a rewarding career and is essential to the economy of BC.

If you are an apprentice or are an employer of an apprentice, MCABC wants to hear from you. To share your story, please submit your name and email to our Marketing Communications Coordinator, Althea, at aalabat@mcabc.org.

MCAC Student Chapters Summit 2024

During this two-day event, Student Chapter members across the country will come together and engage in seminars covering HR skills, learn more about career opportunities, innovations in mechanical contracting, and site visits.

Students can network and learn more about the mechanical contracting industry and its diverse career paths.

Join MCAC at the Emerging Leaders Conference 2024

Professionals under 40 can engage in face-to-face interactions and acquire valuable skills from industry leaders and experts. This conference aims to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge to lead the mechanical construction industry into the next generation.

Webinar: Change Order Guide

Changes to the scope of a project are almost inevitable and can occur on any construction project. The scale and number of these changes can significantly impact productivity and costs, and, if handled improperly, can lead to disputes or even litigation. To assist mechanical contractors in managing the change process, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada developed a new Change Order Protocol. The purpose of the Guide is to provide a fair and reasonable process for the costing and pricing of changes and provide some best practices in the Change process.

Join MCAC for a free webinar on the Change Order Protocol as well as more information to consider when dealing with Changes.

Date: December 7th, 2023

Time: 10-11 AM PST

Have you secured your tickets for this year's Christmas Cocktail Lounge yet?

Join us for an evening of networking, delicious food, and drinks to ignite your spirit and kickstart the holiday season!

All are welcome — bring your loved ones or the whole team out for a night of connection and celebration.

We need your support!

Your generous donations last year helped raised over $7500 in support of the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC). Your contributions helped make a meaningful impact.

This year, we're aiming even higher and we're asking for your help again! Your donations towards our silent and live auction will contribute to yet another successful event.

Become a Sponsor

Boost your brand this season by becoming a valued sponsor of our 2nd annual Christmas Cocktail Lounge. Your brand will shine at the forefront, ensuring premium exposure across MCABC's digital platforms and amongst industry attendees at the event.

For more information on how to sponsor, click below.

Asbestos Training - New Certification Program

The BC government has introduced a mandatory certification for asbestos abatement workers and those likely to encounter asbestos in the construction industry. The first of its kind in Canada, this certification prioritizes the safety and well-being of construction workers.

Workers in British Columbia must acquire their asbestos abatement certification to work on sites with asbestos, while asbestos abatement contractors must ensure their workers are certified and licensed by WorkSafeBC by January 1, 2024.

New act streamlines credential recognition for internationally trained professionals

British Columbians will soon benefit from internationally trained professionals having an easier path to working in their chosen careers and filling crucial skills shortages as the International Credentials Recognition Act received royal assent on Nov. 8, 2023.

See what's happening at MCABC!