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Hello, MCABC is pleased to introduce the 2024/2025 MCABC Board of Directors. Kyle Wisniewski, Black & McDonald, was elected as Chair and will lead the Association for the next two years. Board Directors Brittany Manulak, Concept Plumbing & Gas and Blaire Masztalar, Fraser Valley Refrigeration join as MCABC Officers alongside Kyle and now Past Chair Trevor Hildebrand, Phase Mechanical Systems. MCABC Past Chair Wayne Davidson of Davidson Bros. Mechanical Contractors Ltd was honoured and presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MCABC Conference Gala on June 20th. We thank Wayne for all that he's done on behalf of the industry. Lastly, save the date for a NEW combined Estimating course coming this Fall. Registration details to follow. Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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Leading the Change: New Chair and Officers Taking Industry Into the Future |
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MCABC is pleased to announce that following the AGM on June 20th, Kyle Wisniewski, Black & McDonald, was elected to lead our industry Association as Chair for the next two years. Kyle, who has served on the MCABC Board of Directors as Vice Chair since 2018, also represents MCABC as a Board Director of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC).
Kyle succeeds now Past Chair Trevor Hildebrand, Phase Mechanical, who led MCABC as Chair during four transformative years that relied on the development and strength of a formalized governance structure.
Joining Kyle and Trevor as MCABC Officers and Vice Chairs are Board Directors: Brittany Manulak, Concept Plumbing & Gas and Blaire Masztalar, Fraser Valley Refrigeration.
Also joining the Officers as MCABC Board Directors are:
- Maddie Davidson, Davidson Bros.
- Simon Miller, Porcupine Mechanical
- Keith Pearce, Kal-West Mechanical Systems
- Steve Robinson, Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems & Board Director, MCAC
- Brian Sullivan, Sullivan Mechanical
- Kelly Taylor, MNP LLP
- Mike Vesterback, National Hydronics & MIRA Representative
To learn more about the MCABC Board of Directors, please read their bios: |
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A very special thank you to Rob Marchiori of Ram Mechanical who served on the MCABC Board of Directors since 2018. Rob has been a steadfast Association volunteer and Board Director who has gifted us his time and experience. Rob has helped us focus on the regulatory environment, prompt payment and the importance of MCABC membership. |
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Rare recognition suited for an industry legend |
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MCABC’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a level of recognition that is difficult to define, yet illuminates an individual’s extraordinary dedication to our Association and betterment of the mechanical contracting industry as a whole. A Lifetime Achievement Award recipient has given endless volunteer hours, advocated locally, provincially and nationally and demonstrated support for an industry that “you want to leave better than when you found it.” And that’s exactly what Past Chair Wayne Davidson was recognized for during presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MCABC Conference Gala on June 20th in Kelowna.
Wayne’s work on behalf of the industry extends at least 20 years, including several years as a Director and President of MCAC. Wayne is an adopter of change; a Director who MCABC has relied on to bridge the transition from the past to the present and to help us plan for the future.
The video production and standing ovation to honour Wayne were a tribute to a legend whose experience and perspective we will continue to rely on as we leverage the transformative traction of the past several years.
Thank you, Wayne, for all you’ve done on behalf of the industry. |
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NEW Video — MCABC Leads the Change |
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On June 20th, MCABC premiered its video at the Business Conference & Trade Show. We're thrilled to share our story and lead the change for the future of the mechanical contracting industry. Thank you to Site for capturing our story. |
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Thank you for attending the 2024 MCABC Business Conference & Trade Show |
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The team at MCABC thanks everyone who joined us for the 2024 Conference & Trade Show in Kelowna, BC. Throughout the two-day conference, we enjoyed insightful and educational speaker sessions, engaging panel discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and an exclusive Trade Show. We also had the opportunity to connect with attendees at our Wine Tasting event, Welcome Networking Reception, and Red Carpet Gala Dinner. Thank you to Adam Kruger for being our Emcee and DJ. |
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Thank you to our Sponsors: |
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Thank you to our Trade Show Exhibitors: |
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Check out our photo album below: |
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Bringing RACM Insight to Residential Heat Pump Installations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting |
Members of MCABC’s Board of Directors and CEO, Kim Barbero, had the pleasure of engaging in an informative discussion with BCIT representatives and being toured through the heat pump lab in the School of Construction on June 10. |
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MCABC Chair Kyle Wisniewski; Vice Chair Blaire Masztalar and Director Simon Miller spend an informative afternoon with BCIT representatives from the School of Construction and the School of Energy:
- Alex Hebert, Manager, ZEB Learning Centre
- Mary McWilliam, Project Leader, ZEB Learning Centre
- Marko Vicic, School Development Manager, School of Energy
- Sanja Boskovic, Associate Dean, Industrial & Mechanical Trades, School of Energy
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Have You referenced the NIHM Resources? |
NIHM is an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact Canada. |
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MCABC Annual Golf Classic — Registration Opens Soon |
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Plan your Fall education — Register now for Gold Seal-Accredited Course |
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This fall, don't miss out on MCABC's newest Gold Seal-Accredited course, Project Accounting for Contractors: Cost Control and Financial Reporting. This course offers project management professionals an in-depth understanding of construction financial management by bridging the gap between construction processes and accounting knowledge. This course is worth 4 Gold Seal credits.
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Dates: Tuesday, October 22nd - Thursday, October 24th, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual
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Save the Date: NEW Estimating Course coming this Fall |
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MCABC is pleased to bring a new Estimating course, Beginning and Advanced Estimating, this September 19th, 2024. Being an estimator in the mechanical contracting industry is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. Proper estimating skills and accurate costing are critical to the success of a company. This combined course is designed to provide you with basic understanding of the estimator’s role and an introduction of techniques used in estimating. Additionally, development of a competitive bid is more than the standard procedures of putting a bid together. Successful companies know the importance of continual process improvement, communications, expansion of services and proper technology implementation. This course is designed for individuals who are entering or new to the position of estimator, experienced estimators, project managers, field supervision or support staff.
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Date: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 Time & Location: TBD
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Growth in Langley powered by clean, affordable electricity
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Kitsumkalum First Nation, the Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia initial the draft Kitsumkalum Treaty and take important step to renew nation-to-nation relationships
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Student family housing coming to Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
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New Housing Price Index, May 2024
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