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February 5, 2025

Hello,

The 2025 MCABC Leadership Conference is officially open for registration! Join BC's mechanical contracting industry in Nanaimo for MCABC's biggest educational event of the year. This is your opportunity to gain insights from industry-led discussions and renowned speakers. Take advantage of early bird pricing—register now.

Get ready for an action-packed April! MCABC's NextGen Board is bringing you an exciting lineup of events, education, and content that you won’t want to miss. We're spotlighting passionate and forward-thinking leaders, driving the future of our industry. Stay tuned for more details.

Lastly, tariffs are still top of mind. Despite the promise to pause for 30 days, tariffs remain on the negotiating table in the ongoing US-Canada trade dispute. Save the date for our exclusive joint session with ECABC & RCABC on Thursday, February 20th, where McMillan LLP will lead a deep dive into how tariffs may affect your CCDC 2 and CCDC 17 contracts, and much more.

Thanks for reading!

- Your MCABC team

2025 MCABC Leadership Conference —
Register Now for Early Bird

We're counting down to MCABC's BIGGEST educational event of the year!

The 2025 Leadership Conference is happening this summer and it’s your chance to level up with key insights about the future of the mechanical contracting industry.

This year’s theme, Mechanical Contractors Speak Up: Keeping It On Point, puts the 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. Check out our keynote speakers:

Dive into industry-led panels and exciting speaker sessions where you can learn valuable insights and practical solutions to stay ahead of the curve.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing — Secure your spot today!

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

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

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)

MCABC Presents: NextGen Month

MCABC is excited to present NextGen Month coming this April.

Get ready for an action-packed April! MCABC's NextGen Board is bringing you an exciting lineup of events, education, and content that you won’t want to miss. We’re introducing a Blueprint Reading course on April 9th designed to boost your skills and equip you with the tools you need to excel. 

Stay tuned for more details!

Last Chance! 1pm Registration deadline for Tomorrow's BDC 2025 Economic Outlook

As a business owner, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us for an insightful economic outlook by BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux. Learn how the Canadian economy is evolving, and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment. The presentation will cover:

• Our 2025 economic outlook
• The new business environment: lower rates, labour shortages and higher operating costs
• How US trade policy will affect your business
• The latest BDC studies

This is a unique opportunity to gain powerful insights to make impactful decisions for your business and the construction sector.

Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM (Virtual session is from 7:30 - 8:30 AM via Microsoft Teams)

Location: 9850 King George Blvd, Unit 706, Surrey BC

Tariffs are still top of mind. Despite the promise to pause for 30 days, tariffs remain on the negotiating table in the ongoing US-Canada trade dispute.

Don’t miss out on our exclusive joint session with the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) and the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC) on Thursday, February 20th, where McMillan LLP will lead a deep dive into how tariffs may affect your CCDC 2 and CCDC 17 contracts, and much more.

Full event details and registration info coming soon.

MCAC Emerging Leaders Conference — Registration Now Open

Registration is open for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference, happening from March 27-28, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) and spearheaded by the association’s Future Leaders Advisory Council, attendees will take away valuable learning and networking connections.

Sessions for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference address a variety of topics, including mental health in the workplace, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology and project management, contract and industry practice issues, and interactive sessions around Lean and Pull Planning.

Learn more about the Conference here:

Nominate an Emerging Leader to Attend the MCAC Emerging Leaders Conference

MCAC is excited to offer an exclusive opportunity, in partnership with Procore Technologies, to sponsor up to 10 NextGen/Emerging Leaders from across the country to attend the Emerging Leaders Conference in Toronto from March 27th-28th, 2025. MCAC will cover the registration fee and provide a $500 travel credit for each nominee (Total value of $1550).

This conference provides an opportunity for professionals to connect and learn from industry leaders. Companies are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals to attend and help shape the future of the industry. 

The deadline to submit your nomination is February 14th, 2025. To submit your nomination, please email Tania at tania@mcac.ca and Ken at klancastle@mcac.ca.

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