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Hello,
March 21-23 was an action-packed weekend at the Vernon Curling & Athletic Club for the MCABC Bonspiel: The Contractor's Cup. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event such a blast! A huge thank you to our sponsors, IPEX and Andrew Sheret Limited for supporting the event. Read the exciting recap below.
April 1 marks the launch of NextGen Month, presented by MCABC's NextGen Board. We’re bringing you a lineup of events, educational sessions, exclusive content, and more, spotlighting rising leaders making a difference in the mechanical contracting industry. Curious about NextGen Month and the leaders on our Board? Read below to learn more.
Looking to elevate your brand at MCABC's biggest educational event of the year? Get unmatched exposure and position your brand at the forefront of innovation, education, and growth at the 2025 MCABC Leadership Conference. Become a sponsor today. Lastly, the deadline is approaching to take your career to the next level in mechanical contracting with Blueprint Reading. This is perfect for those wanting to step up from journeyperson to foreperson or advancing from project admin to project manager. MCABC's NextGen Board is excited to offer the Blueprint Reading course in Surrey and Kelowna — deadline to register is March 28 by 3pm.
Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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MCABC Bonspiel: The Contractor's Cup Recap — A Weekend of Fun and Friendly Competition 🥌
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MCABC relives an energetic weekend at the Vernon Curling & Athletic Club. We had fierce (but friendly) competition, incredible sportsmanship, and plenty of camaraderie. We saw all curling enthusiasts, beginner and pro, play in action-packed matchups which made for a memorable experience. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event such a blast! A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event: IPEX
Andrew Sheret Limited Congratulations to our winning teams who took home the Contractor's Cup! - A Game: Team Major Rocks (Major Welding & Construction Ltd)
- B Game: Team RMS (Russell Mechanical)
- C Game: IPH3 (Interior Plumbing and Heating Limited)
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L-R: Team Major Rocks (Major Welding & Construction Ltd), Team RMS (Russell Mechanical), IPH3 (Interior Plumbing and Heating Limited)
We hope our players enjoyed the tournament and the chance to connect with fellow curlers and industry leaders. See you next year! The event photos will be uploaded this week – be sure to stay tuned!
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April kicks off NextGen Month!
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Next week, MCABC will officially kick off NextGen Month, brought to you by MCABC's NextGen Board. This April, join the NextGen Board for an exciting lineup of events, educational sessions, features, and more— celebrating rising leaders who are driving the future of mechanical contracting. |
Meet MCABC's 2024-2025 NextGen Board
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Our NextGen Board consists of 11 industry leaders committed to empowering young professionals in mechanical contracting—helping them grow their network, advance their careers, and develop essential leadership skills.
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Top Row L-R: Scott Kenward (Chair), Eddie Vaughan (Vice Chair), Maddie Davidson (Past Chair), Scott Denton, Tayler Hinger. Bottom Row L-R: Le Hien Huynh, Derek Ponsford, Nathan Pulice, Marcello Simoncioni, Shelby Sullivan, James Taylor.
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MCABC at Skills Canada BC Provincials Trades & Technology Competition
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#coffeetalk: A Conversation About Contracts
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Shaping the Future: Spotlighting the Next Generation of Mechanical Contractors
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Hear from four dynamic mechanical contracting professionals as they share their unique stories, experiences, and insights about their careers in the industry. |
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Elevate Your Brand at the 2025 Leadership Conference
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Register before March 28 by 3pm PST: Advance your Career with Blueprint Reading! |
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If you're looking to build a strong foundation in your career in the mechanical contracting industry, whether you're moving from journeyperson to foreperson or project admin to project manager, understanding blueprints is essential. Even experienced professionals can benefit from a refresher!
Blueprint reading is critical for overseeing projects with precision, managing teams, working with subcontractors, drafting contracts and RFIs, reviewing scope letters, pricing, negotiating change orders, estimating costs, and mitigating risks.
The deadline to register is Friday, March 28 by 3pm PST.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your blueprint essentials:
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Tech Demo: The Galletti Cold Climate Heat Pump
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Join ZEBx and BCIT for their tenth Tech Demo workshop on April 17, 2025 at BCIT's Legendary High-Performance Building Lab in Burnaby. As energy efficiency and carbon pollution become a standard consideration for new and existing buildings, the supply chain is responding with new products that make climate-friendly buildings more achievable than ever. One of the newest products that is now available to BC's building industry is the Galletti HTH HS line of electric air-to-water heat pumps, distributed by Riada Sales. Get your early bird tickets by Thursday, April 3 by 11:59pm:
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Future of Work — April 24-25, 2025
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The 2025 Future of Work event is back this year from Thursday, April 24 to Friday, April 25. This exciting event will bring together industry leaders to address challenges in construction, including collaborative contracting, workforce development, and the role of technology. Join industry leaders, innovators, stakeholders, and experts as they dive into the transformative power of unified teams and industrialized construction to shape the future of the industry. |
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Okanagan Regional Roundtable — May 13, 2025
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Join the conversation on Tuesday, May 13 for MCABC's third Regional Roundtable. |
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No carbon tax in B.C. as of April 1, 2025
BC Government News |
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia finalize an agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
BC Government News |
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Taxes, trades are key topics for federal party leaders on first full day of campaign
CTV News
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Important dates and timelines for Canada's 2025 federal election
Vancouver Sun
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Investment in building construction, January 2025
Statistics Canada
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