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Hello,
MCABC's NextGen Board is excited to present the 2024 NextGen Board Nominees. Read their full bios below and register for the NextGen AGM on September 18th. MCABC is thrilled to welcome three new members to the Association: Entity Mechanical Ltd, Carberry Technical Services Inc, and Refrigerative Supply Ltd. We're excited to see the Association grow as we lead the change together.
Lastly, a reminder that tomorrow is our member-exclusive #coffeetalk on the A2L Refrigerant Transition in Canada. Join Ryan Faulkner of The Master Group as we explore the implications of these changes to the HVACR industry in Canada. Register today.
Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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Register for the NextGen Board AGM on Sept 18th
Learn about NextGen's newest updates and upcoming initiatives, including a NextGen event happening on October 29th. Plus, the NextGen Board Members will be introducing the nominees for the 2024/2025 NextGen Board. |
Date: Wednesday, September 18th
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual (Link to be circulated closer to the date)
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Meet the 2024 NextGen Board Nominees
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L-R: Le Hien Huynh, Nathan Pulice, Marcello Simoncioni, Shelby Sullivan
The MCABC NextGen Board is pleased to present this year's slate of nominees: |
Le Hien Huynh
Le Hien is the BIM Manager at Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria and after graduation, she landed a role as a BIM coordinator at Division 15. Le Hien played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the development of the BIM department at Division 15 and now leads a team of seven designers.
Nathan Pulice
Nathan is the Owner of Meridian West Mechanical Ltd. With family members in plumbing, he decided to pivot into the trades and started as a plumbing apprentice. Over the first decade of his career, he specialized in complex projects. Wanting to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions, he started Meridian West Mechanical in 2012.
Marcello Simoncioni
Marcello is the Projects Director at Davidson Bros. Mechanical Ltd. Marcello’s introduction to the trades began in high school through the ACE-IT Program where he started his apprenticeship in plumbing. He completed his Red Seal and worked as a journeyperson and foreperson for several years until he obtained his certificate in Project Management at UBC Sauder. He started as a Project Coordinator and advanced to Project Manager before assuming his current role.
Shelby Sullivan
An Assistant General Manager at Sullivan Mechanical Ltd., Shelby has 12 years of experience spanning multiple sectors. Shelby graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Energy Management and brings a blend of her trades background, analytic mindset, and management experience to the family business at Sullivan Mechanical.
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Meet the 2024/2025 MCABC Board of Directors
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MCABC continues to feature our 2024/2025 Board of Directors. Our MCABC Board of Directors are passionate advocates, innovative thinkers and collaborators.
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Meet MCABC Board Director, Kelly Taylor.
Kelly is a Partner at MNP LLP and oversees three offices in the Lower Mainland. With more than 20 years of public practice experience as a trusted advisor, Kelly has been delivering financial statement audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, including real estate and construction, technology, forestry, and manufacturing.
With the knowledge of ongoing issues in construction such as labour shortages and construction costs, Kelly is focused on bringing more awareness to the industry and educating the public on the work of mechanical contractors. |
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Entity Mechanical Ltd
Entity Mechanical is a full‐service mechanical contractor specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Residential buildings. Entity Mechanical has served clients across British Columbia since 2017. |
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Carberry Technical Services Inc
Since 2016, Carberry Technical Services Inc has been servicing high-rise residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial throughout BC, providing Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) for both HVAC and hydronic systems. |
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Refrigerative Supply Ltd.
Refrigerative Supply Limited distributes residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, parts and tools. Refrigerative Supply currently operates 18 branches and 4 distribution centres, spanning Western Canada from British Columbia to Manitoba. |
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LAST CHANCE: Limited tickets left for MCABC's Fraser Valley event |
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Calling all Refrigeration Mechanics, HVAC technicians, service and new construction Plumbers and all Mechanical Contractors focused on the wood frame sector in the Fraser Valley. MCABC is hosting the industry at Chinook Helicopters, one of the world's premier flight training facilities. Our fun-filled mixer is a chance to be part of a growing movement to connect Mechanical Contractors across all regions.
Enjoy an evening of networking and entertainment with industry peers amongst a fleet of jets & helicopters. Your ticket includes: two (2) drink tickets, food, a tour of Chinook Helicopters, and entertainment by Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer, Ryan McAllister!
For over 20 years, Ryan McAllister has played thousands of concerts on five continents with artists ranging from Willy Nelson to Sam Roberts. He owns Five Acres Studio in Abbotsford, BC and has won a JUNO award. Ryan continues to champion Canadian indie music through his company, Valley Music Co.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Chinook Helicopters, 30720 Rotor Drive, Abbotsford, BC
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Reminder: Register for tomorrow's member-exclusive #coffeetalk on the A2L Refrigerant transition in Canada
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With the transition from R410 to A2L refrigerants effective January 1, 2025 in the US, Canadian buyers who purchase equipment from the US face uncertainty due to growing concerns around the mild flammability of A2Ls. Join Ryan Faulkner of Master Applied Business Solutions as we explore the implications of these changes to the HVACR industry in Canada. |
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Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Embracing Truth: Honouring the National Day for Reconciliation
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for Canadians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system. The BC Chamber of Commerce invites you to "Embracing Truth: Honouring the National Day for Reconciliation", a virtual event designed to facilitate education, reflection and meaningful dialogue about the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system in B.C. and across Canada. |
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ZEBx Decarb Lunch: Decarbonizing a Historic Vancouver Skyscraper
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ZEBx is hosting its first Decarb lunch session post-summer on September 16 from 12-1pm PST. Dive into the basics of building a strong business case for decarbonization and how it's being applied to a commercial building retrofit in Vancouver. |
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Flush toilets coming to B.C. construction sites
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On Thursday, September 5th, the Government of BC announced that Flush toilets on construction sites (with 25 or more workers) are in force starting October 1st, 2024. MCABC’s Board of Directors was pleased to be at the table for this discussion and landmark decision. |
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How is AI revolutionizing the mechanical contracting industry? Register now for our AI #coffeetalk
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In this member-exclusive #coffeetalk, explore how AI is enhancing operational efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, improving safety protocols, and driving innovation with Sumana Rao, Digital Platform Leader at Trimble.
This #coffeetalk is sponsored by Black & McDonald Limited. |
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Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Project Accounting for Contractors: Cost Control & Financial Reporting (Gold Seal-Accredited)
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This 3-day Gold Seal-Accredited course is customized for mechanical contractors and provides an opportunity to gain project accounting essentials. Upon completion, you can earn 4 Gold Seal Credits. |
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Date: Tuesday, October 22nd - Thursday, October 24th, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual
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Register for Medical Gas Installation Course (PLMR150) & Braze Test
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Achieve the skills needed to install and maintain pipelines for medical gases, medical vacuum, medical support gases, and anesthetic gas scavenging systems. Upon successful completion of this course and braze test, you will be eligible to apply to the CSA to write their “Medical Gas Piping and Systems Installations Certification” exam as outlined in the CSA Z7396.1 Standard. |
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Date: October 1st - October 31st, 2024 (Self-paced course) Location: Virtual (via NAIT's Learning Portal) In-person Braze test in November.
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Gain key insights about Crane Safety at our November #coffeetalk
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A growing number of crane incidents, including four earlier this year and one fatal incident, have prompted the industry to take action to improve crane safety. Join Jen Mutas, Field OHS Advisor at BC Crane Safety, to discuss crane safety and to learn more about how the team supports crane stakeholders, employers, and workers in BC. |
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Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Canada’s construction industry unveils critical report on climate resilience
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More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia
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B.C. business leaders sound alarm on economic stagnation ahead of election
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Minister’s statement on August Labour Force Survey results
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