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January 11, 2024

Reminder: Renew your membership for 2024 today

Be a part of shaping the future and leading the change in the mechanical contracting industry. As a member:

• Grow your company with Fortify Wellness - our competitive benefits plan providing expanded coverage with industry-specific benefits and retirement plans.
• Get access to member-only resources as your industry hub for all things marketing, human resources, and more.
• Join our member-exclusive educational opportunities such as our #coffeetalks, courses, and workshops.
• We advocate for you and influence policy development.
• Upskill and get tailored, future-ready education dedicated to the industry.
• Stay connected through exclusive networking events.

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

Reserve your spot for the first #coffeetalk of the new year

The STC Advisory Team at SkilledTradesBC will provide an implementation update with MCABC members, answer your questions, and share information about the resources available to support member companies and your workers in meeting the requirements.

This #coffeetalk is sponsored by Bibby-Ste-Croix

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Time: 8:00-9:00 AM PST

Registration for the MCABC Mixer: Kickoff in Kelowna is now OPEN

MCABC is making its way to the Interior! Join us in Kelowna for an evening at the BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery. Get ready to socialize, play games, and connect with industry peers. Your ticket covers food, two (2) drink tickets, bowling (shoe rental included) and bocce.

Presenting Sponsor:

Our presenting sponsor, FortisBC, will be speaking on the following:

• Provincial Energy landscape;
• Kelowna energy landscape;
• What energy transition looks like in the city of Kelowna;
• Renewable natural gas
• Rebates and incentives. 

Date: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

Location: BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery, 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z4

Register NOW: Workshop on Building Commissioning and Re-Commissioning

MCABC is pleased to present a workshop focused on empowering Mechanical Contractors in Building Commissioning and Re-Commissioning.

Industry Supporter:

Main Speakers

Brian Smith

Brian is an experienced building services consulting professional with over 17 years in the industry. He brings with him broad expertise in HVAC design, building systems commissioning and energy modelling. He has worked for several large international consulting firms including Arup, WSP and most recently, Introba in Vancouver where he led the local commissioning practice for a wide variety of projects and clients primarily focusing on new construction commissioning services.

Kenneth McNamee

Kenneth is a Principal at Impact Engineering, an Energy and Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Vancouver. He has deep expertise in building re-commissioning, and is currently delivering projects in the commercial, institutional, and healthcare sectors.

Panel Participants

Jonathan Ho

Jonathan is the Manager, Energy and Sustainability for the Richmond School District. His areas of responsibility include electricity and natural gas usage, carbon reporting, fleet electrification, and continuous optimization work. Jonathan holds degrees in engineering and business, including a Master’s of Engineering and MBA, and is a Certified Energy Manager

David McKee

David is Senior Manager, Energy Management and Sustainability at the Surrey School District and has worked in energy management in the school and municipal sectors for 13 years. With a portfolio of over 130 buildings, he has developed a strategic energy management plan to achieve energy-saving and greenhouse gas reduction targets. He works with facilities department staff to identify and prioritize energy saving opportunities, align projects with budgets, and retain consultants and contractors to conduct recommissioning work.

Vinson Lee

Program Manager C-Op Program – Vinson manages BC Hydro’s Continued Optimization Program that offers incentives for building recommissioning.

Don’t miss this chance to amplify your impact in commissioning and re-commissioning initiatives.

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC

NOTE: We are exploring self-reported CPD opportunities for workshop participants registered with EGBC, BC Housing, BOABC and ASTTBC. Please email Manager, Membership & Events, Cathleen Basco at cbasco@mcabc.org for more information.

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